🎁 Instamart sees 20x jump in premium Rakhi sales

Instamart reported a massive 20x surge in demand for premium Rakhis this year. This trend is happening across India, with Lucknow and Ahmedabad showing fast growth. The platform observed this surge in Rakhi searches driven by strong interest in silver designs. Overall, the gifting segment is projected to grow by about 3x this year as shoppers seek indulgent gifts. Customers can find options from ₹9 to ₹999 across various premium brands on the app. 🎁

😥 IIT Delhi student death: Probe chair steps down amid protests

Protests are ongoing following the death of 31-year-old student Rishikesh Kumar on August 22nd. The external inquiry committee's chairperson, Ashok Kumar, recused himself from the panel at IIT Delhi. The student protests began on Monday, demanding an independent probe and resignation of the Dean of Student Welfare. The police have registered an abetment case against unidentified persons in relation to the incident. A new chairperson for the inquiry panel is expected to be announced soon. 😥

😷 Delhi schools ramp up flu prevention measures 😷

The Delhi government has directed all schools, both government and private, to boost awareness and preventive steps against seasonal influenza, including H1N1. This advisory targets schools across Delhi, emphasizing a "Healthy School-Healthy Community" approach. Symptoms like fever, cough, and body ache are noted, with this advice issued following the seasonal uptick in illness. Schools must enforce handwashing, mask usage, and proper hygiene practices among students and staff. District officials are tasked with monitoring compliance and submitting a report to the Directorate by August 31.

🎓 Meghalaya CM studied at Ivy League university

Conrad K. Sangma, the Chief Minister of Meghalaya, has an impressive academic background from Delhi to an Ivy League university. He completed his school education at St Columba's School in Delhi before attending the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Sangma earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Wharton, which is one of the eight Ivy League universities in the US. After this, he pursued an MBA in Finance from Imperial College London in the United Kingdom. He became the Chief Minister of Meghalaya in March 2018, bringing his business background into politics. 🎓

🎮 The Witcher 3 gets a remaster before new content

CD Projekt RED is preparing to release a remastered version of the popular game, The Witcher 3. This update is scheduled to come out ahead of the launch of a major new expansion. The remastering process is part of the developer's plans for the upcoming year. This move aims to enhance the experience for current players before the fresh content drops. Fans can expect more detailed visuals and performance upgrades in the revamped game.

😠 Dipke jokes about Saurav Das getting beaten up next

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke made a joke suggesting co-convenor Saurav Das is next to face trouble. This came after Dipke was allegedly attacked in Jaipur in June this year. Last week, co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka was also reportedly assaulted in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Dipke stated, "Tera bhi number aayega," while addressing the issue with Ranka and Das present. The BJP has denied the allegations made by the CJP members regarding these assaults. 😠

🕌 Owaisi slams Allahabad HC ruling on hijab

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi strongly criticized the Allahabad High Court's dismissal of a petition regarding hijab in Prayagraj. The ruling, delivered by Justices JJ Munir and Indrajit Shukla, denied a minor student permission to wear a scarf over her uniform. This decision came after the court noted the student lacked scriptures proving the scarf was an 'essential' religious practice. Owaisi argued the verdict violates Articles 25 and 19 of the Indian Constitution, labeling it an 'attack on Islam.' He asserted that girls wear the hijab on their heads, not on their minds.

🛰️ Solar Storm Alert: Back-to-Back Geomagnetic Storms Possible

A potential solar storm alert has been issued for August 27 and 28. Scientists are monitoring space weather activity across Earth. Predictions suggest the possibility of two consecutive geomagnetic storms occurring on those dates. This intense space weather could affect satellites and power grids globally. Experts advise staying updated on official space weather advisories moving forward. 🛰️

🏛️ Karnataka CM supports 2-stanza Vande Mataram rule

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar confirmed his government will adhere to the Congress's stance on Vande Mataram. He stated this after an Independence Day event in Karnataka where all six stanzas were sung. The Congress Working Committee reaffirmed its 1937 resolution last week against the new Vande Mataram Bill mandating all stanzas. Shivakumar defended this, contrasting it with BJP's alleged appeasement politics. He affirmed this policy will be followed in all future government programs.

🇮🇳 DK Shivakumar backs Congress stance on Vande Mataram

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar confirmed his support for the Congress party's decision regarding the national song. He stated that he will abide by the party's stance to sing only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram. This statement was made by him at the India Today Roundtable held in Karnataka on Wednesday. Shivakumar expressed faith in his party's ideology and commitment to their agreed-upon position. He assured that future government programs would adhere to the decision for only two stanzas.

😥 GIVA pulls Kriti Sanon ad amid backlash

GIVA has withdrawn its Raksha Bandhan advertisement featuring Kriti Sanon following significant online backlash. The controversy centered on her outfit and the depiction of tying a rakhi to her pet dog in the campaign. This incident followed criticism from Kangana Ranaut and was publicly supported by Nupur Sanon and Rahul Gandhi. GIVA issued a statement regretting any hurt caused, emphasizing respect for Indian culture. The brand's withdrawal adds to a pattern of recent controversial Indian ad campaigns. 💔