🎬 Jana Nayagan hits Rs 180 crore net milestone

The action entertainer 'Jana Nayagan' continues its strong theatrical run after nearly two weeks of release. The film stars Vijay and Pooja Hegde and is performing well across Tamil Nadu and other markets. On Day 13, the India net collection reached Rs 180.78 crore, with a total India gross of Rs 210.92 crore. Despite weekday slowdowns, steady footfalls keep the movie high in the year's highest-grossing Tamil releases. Industry observers are now watching to see how far the film's successful run can extend in the coming days.

🎬 Jana Nayagan nears big India net milestone

The action entertainer 'Jana Nayagan' is continuing its strong theatrical run after two weeks of release. The film stars Vijay and Pooja Hegde and is currently playing across 1,507 shows in India. As of Day 13, the film has reached an India net of Rs 179.79 crore, with a worldwide gross of Rs 300 crore. The movie remains one of the highest-grossing Tamil releases of the year, drawing on Vijay’s loyal fan base. Industry observers are watching to see if the coming weekend can boost its overall collections further. 🚀

🐬 Mother dolphin carries dead calf for days

Scientists documented a heartbreaking sight in the Indian Ocean where a mother dolphin carried her dead newborn calf. The female bottlenose dolphin, named Fraggle, was filmed pushing her lifeless infant through the water. Researchers noted this happened late last week, after Fraggle had already lost four calves. This prolonged carrying is observed by scientists as a form of non-human grieving ritual among these intelligent creatures. At some point, the dolphins will have to let go for the mother to survive.

🚨 Mumbai Police payroll scam involving ghost employees

A major financial fraud amounting to Rs 6.41 crore surfaced in the Mumbai Police payroll records. This scam involved ten non-police personnel who were listed as employees and received monthly salaries. The fraudulent transactions were primarily detected between December 2019 to February 2020 and June to September 2020. Officials at the ministerial level allegedly colluded to fabricate records and add outsider names to the payroll. A case has been registered against five individuals, and the police are currently investigating the ghost employees' bank accounts.

🔥 Iran families selling everything to survive war

Amidst the ongoing US-Iran conflict, an 'survival economy' has emerged in Iran. Families are resorting to selling items like natural hair, second-hand clothes, and perfume bottles. Annual inflation hit 66% in the month ending late July, with year-on-year inflation reaching 87.9%. This crisis forces ordinary households to make tough decisions, including renting laptops instead of buying them. US President Donald Trump has mentioned peace talks, but Tehran denies any direct negotiations are happening. 😟

🤕 Rashmika Mandanna deals with hip injury from Mysaa shoot

Rashmika Mandanna recently suffered a severe tendon detachment in her right hip while shooting for her film Mysaa. This injury happened during a strenuous dance shoot and led to her being hospitalized. Medical experts have prescribed six weeks of complete rest and a structured rehabilitation program for her recovery. Consequently, her films Ranabaali and Mysaa are expected to face temporary scheduling delays. She is currently recuperating at home, focusing on puzzles and diet management. 🤕

💧 Ambedkar's take on Cauvery water fight

Tensions are rising over Cauvery river water sharing again due to a weak monsoon this year. The Cauvery Water Management Authority directed Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs daily for 15 days, but drought worsened the situation. Economic woes from the US-Israel conflict also strained farmer livelihoods in both states. Ambedkar proposed a scientific and democratic framework for resource redistribution during his time in the Viceroy's Council. This framework emphasizes treating the river basin as a single unit for fair allocation. 💧

📣 New Tax-Funded Propaganda Campaign Rolls Out

A new propaganda campaign has been launched using taxpayer money. This initiative was announced by government officials in the capital city. The campaign budget is reported to be substantial, starting on October 15th. It aims to push a specific government agenda among the public. Future details regarding its outreach strategy are yet to be revealed.

💧 Startup brings clean water to Assam flood victims

InstaWater, a Tripura University-incubated startup, is deploying its mobile water purification tech in Assam. The team reached Amguri, Assam, providing over 2,000 litres of purified water to about 30 affected families. This initiative treats contaminated floodwater right on-site, bypassing the need for bottled water transport. This effort by Prof Harjeet Nath and his team addresses critical shortages post-flood. Such local innovations are key to boosting disaster response as climate events increase. 💧

🐅 Kazakhstan brings back tiger after 70+ years 🐯

Kazakhstan successfully released an adult female Amur tiger named Umit into the wild on July 31. This historic event took place at the Ile-Balkhash State Nature Reserve in southeastern Kazakhstan. The release follows a decade-long effort, as the tiger disappeared from Kazakhstan more than 70 years ago. Restoring the ecosystem was crucial, requiring the establishment of the reserve in 2018 and prey population increases. Monitoring of Umit and the other three tigers will continue as a long-term process.

✈️ Oman drops zero-cost 14-day tourist visa

Oman has launched a new tourist visa category allowing eligible visitors a 14-day stay with no fee. This visa was announced in Oman's Official Gazette on August 2, 2026, and became effective the next day. The visa is restricted to citizens of countries selected by Oman's authority, though no list has been released yet. This move aims to boost international tourism to the country. Visitors might be able to extend their stay by converting the visa, provided they meet the necessary conditions.