⚖️ Imran Khan's jail time: What's the deal?

Rumors about former PM Imran Khan's death in custody were dismissed by the Pakistan Army's ISPR as false claims. Khan has faced over 100 criminal cases since his removal from office in 2022, including corruption charges. The primary case keeping him imprisoned is the £190 million Al-Qadir Trust case, where he was sentenced to 14 years in January 2025. Other cases like the cipher and Iddat allegations have been overturned, while his appeal in the Al-Qadir Trust case is ongoing. He has been detained at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi since August 2023.

🔎 Old Modi-Congress video resurfaces online

A video claiming to show PM Narendra Modi with Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is currently being shared widely. The video allegedly took place at the wedding reception of MP Supriya Sule's daughter. However, fact-checkers determined the footage is not recent, pointing to posts from March 2025 and May 2026. The visuals were actually shared in relation to the 'Aashirwad Ceremony' of Shivraj Singh Chouhan's sons. Therefore, the video is old and completely unrelated to the recent wedding event. 🧐

⛈️ Monsoon Parliament Session Wraps Up After Protests

The Monsoon Session of Parliament concluded after facing unexpected disruptions this time around. The government and the BJP had scheduled a full legislative agenda in New Delhi. Initially, the government aimed to clear FCRA amendments and push the Delimitation Bill again. These plans were affected by what were described as stormy GenZ protests. The session finished despite the initial optimistic political outlook.

🏏 Morkel on Quicks: Needs Intense Overs in Galle

Morkel stated that quick bowlers must maintain high intensity while bowling together to achieve success in Galle. He specifically addressed the fast bowlers during a recent interaction. This advice was given ahead of the upcoming matches scheduled for October 2023. The focus is on tactical consistency in high-pressure game situations. Players need to build momentum through sustained effort to perform well. 🏏

🔫 Sukhbir Badal attacked again outside Golden Temple

Sukhbir Badal was recently attacked in Nanded, Maharashtra, during a visit to a gurudwara. The 64-year-old Akali Dal chief sustained a hand injury in the incident. This follows a previous assassination attempt in 2024 at the Golden Temple entrance in Amritsar. The shooter, Narain Singh from Gurdaspur district, was immediately arrested. Security sources suggest Narain Singh has links with the Babbar Khalsa terrorist group.

🏛️ Advocates as Insolvency Pros must register for GST

The Delhi High Court ruled that advocates working as insolvency professionals must register under GST. This judgment was delivered by Justices Pratibha M. Singh and Shail Jain on a petition by advocate Kanwal Chaudhary. The court directed these advocates to follow the forward charge mechanism, effective from the challenge to an IBBI order dated March 9, 2021. This applies only when the advocate serves in the specific capacity of an insolvency professional. Legal services provided by the same person as an advocate remain under the existing reverse charge mechanism. ⚖️

🤒 Measles deaths hit 890 in recent count

Five more people have passed away due to measles symptoms in the last 24 hours. This latest update from the DGHS on Thursday, August 13, concerns measles cases across the country. Since March 15, the total death toll from confirmed and suspected measles cases has reached 890. Of the newly identified patients, 74 tested positive, with 951 seeking care for measles-like symptoms. Authorities are continuing to monitor these measles infections and suspected cases nationally. 📈

💧 River Boards: What's the deal for India? 💧

The Cauvery Water Management Authority chairperson proposed setting up a river board to manage the Cauvery basin. This board would oversee resources across the entire basin instead of adhering to political boundaries between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. While the 1956 River Boards Act exists, no bodies have been set up under it so far. Several other river boards, like DVC and Krishna and Godavari River Management Boards, have been formed outside this law. Experts suggest these bodies are needed to solve complex water disputes effectively.

🏏 Kingsmen vs Warriors: CPL 2026 Match 6 Preview

Match 6 of the Caribbean Premier League 2026 features the Jamaica Kingsmen against the Guyana Amazon Warriors on August 13th at Sabina Park, Kingston. The Kingsmen are currently 6th in the points table, while the Warriors are the runners-up from the previous edition. Kingsmen's top scorer is Rovman Powell with 85 runs, and the Warriors have Shai Hope as their top run-scorer. Predictions suggest the Jamaica Kingsmen will win the toss and the match, with Andre Russell being the likely Player of the Match. The Kingsmen are predicted to score 170+ runs if they bat first. 🏏

✈️ Air India to fully screen pilots for substances

Air India is starting a full screening of all its pilots for prohibited substances and medications starting August 13, 2026. This action follows a recent incident where a pilot-in-command tested positive for marijuana on flight AI 2379 from Phuket to Delhi. The screening will happen alongside training at Gurgaon Academy or after flights at various locations. Senior Vice President, Flight Operations, Manish Uppal, stated this goes beyond regulations to ensure safety. This move aims to reassure passengers and stakeholders about high professional standards. ✈️

🔥 KATSEYE's 4-Member Show Performance Gets Flamed

KATSEYE's recent performance of "ANIMAL" on The Tonight Show received intense criticism from internet users. The group, which currently features four members, performed the track during their late-night debut. Backlash emerged on X and in comments regarding the perceived loss of aura and singing quality. Critics specifically pointed out the loud backing track and the reduced lineup. Moving forward, the group faces scrutiny over their current presentation.