🧐 Jain and others sent to custody in DJB corruption probe

Former minister Satyendar Jain and four others were sent to judicial custody in a major corruption case involving the Delhi Jal Board. The accused include former DJB CEO Udit Prakash Rai, and the case was registered on May 11, 2024. Investigations point to tender irregularities favoring Euroteck Environment Pvt Ltd by limiting competition. Jain claimed his arrest was political, linking it to the upcoming Punjab Assembly polls. The Anti-Corruption Branch is continuing its probe into the sewage treatment plant tendering process. 🧐

💰 India's ₹1T RDI fund picks next fund managers soon

India's ₹1 trillion RDI fund will select its next tranche of second-level fund managers in the next couple of weeks. This process is underway in New Delhi, overseen by the RDI Cell. As of July 23, TDB funded 22 startups with ₹2,192 crore, and Birac funded eight with ₹390.35 crore. Announced in January 2025, the scheme is sector-agnostic but requires a minimum TRL of 4. Stakeholders suggest reconsidering the TRL entry bar for deep-tech ventures.

🏫 Dubai school costs: ₹14 lakh tuition + extra fees

A Dubai-based content creator shared the detailed expenses for her daughter's schooling in the UAE. The annual tuition fee at GEMS International School alone is around ₹14.34 lakh, plus other mandatory costs. This includes a ₹3.12 lakh annual bus fee and a ₹26,000 uniform expense. Food costs are separate, as they are not covered within the tuition structure. Social media users are debating the high cost of private education in Dubai and the UAE. 💸

🧐 Congress maps out strategy on key national issues

The Congress held a major strategy meeting on Wednesday to plan its political moves across several fronts. Mallikarjun Kharge chaired the session at Indira Bhawan, where 88 leaders attended to discuss various topics. The party decided to expand its 'Chhatron ki Goonj' campaign to 800 cities against paper leaks. They also planned to push the "chanda chori" issue down to village and panchayat levels. Furthermore, the group addressed the Vande Mataram centenary and border security concerns. 🧐

🐒 11 exotic animals seized near Vikram's case moving to Vandalur zoo

Eleven exotic animals, including two Lar gibbons, were seized from a farmhouse in Perundurai, Erode district. These animals, which include seven African serval cats and two tufted capuchin monkeys, belong to S.K. Keshavanathan. The Forest Department is seeking court permission to shift these animals to the Arignar Anna Zoological Park in Vandalur, Chennai, on Thursday. The case was registered on August 14 under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. The final decision regarding the animals' transfer rests with the court. 🐒

🏈 NFL stars change jerseys for 2026 season

Several established NFL stars have moved to new teams ahead of the 2026 season, leading to major roster shifts across the league. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa moved from the Miami Dolphins to the Atlanta Falcons, while Justin Fields joined the Kansas City Chiefs. These changes include Kirk Cousins moving to the Las Vegas Raiders and Aaron Rodgers returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Wide receivers like Jaylen Waddle traded to the Denver Broncos and A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots. These moves reshape defensive and offensive capabilities for the upcoming NFL year. 🏈

💰 Sachin Bansal's Navi lands big $100M investment

Indian fintech Navi secured its first outside capital with a $100 million investment from Prosus. The Bengaluru-based startup, founded by Sachin Bansal, is now valued at approximately $1.3 billion. This funding comes as Navi reportedly prepares for an initial public offering of ₹30 billion. Bansal started Navi in 2018 after leaving Flipkart, aiming to eventually build it into a bank. The company's UPI app is currently the fourth-largest in the country.

😔 Gold Mine Landslide Tragedy in Central Africa

A massive landslide at a gold mine has resulted in the tragic loss of at least 100 lives. This devastating incident occurred in the Central African Republic. The casualties are reported as over 100 people as of recent updates. The collapse happened due to unstable terrain at the mining site. Authorities are currently conducting rescue and recovery operations at the location. 😔

⚖️ Navy Officer Gets 7 Years Jail Time for Corruption

A Commodore rank officer from the Indian Navy was sentenced to seven years of rigorous imprisonment and a ₹75 lakh fine. He was the former Commanding Officer of INS Zamorin at the Indian Naval Academy in Ezhimala. The verdict was reached after a court-martial, and he was arrested on November 3, 2025. Investigators found he had illegally amassed around ₹2 crore through various means. His sentence awaits confirmation from the Chief of the Naval Staff before transfer to the Central Prison in Kannur. 👮

🚌 KBR traffic change means new bus stops for commuters

One-way traffic around KBR National Park forced TGSRTC to change bus operations to maintain connectivity. These changes impact routes 10H, 222A, 127K, and 47L connecting areas like Koti and Kondapur. A new stop is set for Banjara Hills Road No. 2, while route 222A is now about 4 km longer as of August 19, 2026. TGSRTC is also scouting another stop near Basavatarakam Cancer Hospital and dealing with lane-changing issues. Officials assure that all new routing problems will be reviewed as the arrangement settles. 🚌

⚠️ MaaS combo weaponizing WordPress for malware drops

A new Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) campaign merged ClickFix, ErrTraffic, and Cruciferra components to spread malware. This threat was observed in late July 2026, targeting users via compromised WordPress sites. The attack involved a fake security lure that tricked victims into running a malicious PowerShell command. Cruciferra then used a vulnerable driver to kill endpoint security processes, injecting the Remus stealer. Operators are leveraging these combined services to bypass defenses without building tools themselves.