🎬 Jana Nayagan nears 194 crore despite slowing down

Thalapathy Vijay’s 'Jana Nayagan' is continuing its theatrical run as it moves into its third week. The film is currently screening across 544 shows in India, starring Vijay and Pooja Hegde. As of Day 21, the net collection has hit Rs 193.79 crore, with a gross of Rs 225.74 crore. The movie had a strong opening but shows a steady slowdown in daily earnings now. The final tally will depend on the performance of its remaining shows before it concludes its run.

🥭 Farmer's jackfruit pitch impresses PM Modi

A brief interaction at Revati Sule’s wedding reception captured massive internet attention. Mithilesh Desai, a farmer from Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, showed something on his phone to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The exchange took place at the Pawar family's 6, Janpath residence on August 10, 2023. Desai is known as the 'Jackfruit King' for his work promoting the jackfruit crop. This highlights a farmer's innovation being seen by national leaders. 🥭

🏔️ Himalayan Couple's Simple Life: Water is Free

A couple residing in a remote Himalayan village detailed their surprisingly low monthly expenses. They live in a 4BHK house where the water supply is completely free for them. Their reported monthly expenditure totals around Rs 50,000. This lifestyle reflects the simpler living conditions often found in these secluded mountain communities. They are maintaining this budget through local means and sustainable practices.

🎬 Haiwaan teaser out: Akshay meets blind Saif in dark thriller

The teaser for 'Haiwaan' has been released, offering a peek into a mysterious and dangerous world. It features Akshay Kumar in a dark avatar and Saif Ali Khan portraying a blind character in the film. The teaser, which was released recently, maintains suspense without revealing the core conflict between the two. Akshay's unsettling presence and Saif's limited vision create significant intrigue about their relationship. The film is set for a theatrical release on September 11, 2026.

✈️ Ladakh's military airfield opens up to civilian flights

The Thoise airfield, a strategic military base near India's LAC in Ladakh, is moving closer to hosting civilian flights to Nubra Valley. A high-level meeting reviewed preparations for this change, focusing on land issues and necessary infrastructure. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is currently preparing estimates, with tendering expected soon subject to approvals. This development aims to boost connectivity to Nubra, especially when roads are blocked in winter. The Chief Secretary has directed departments to speed up these required administrative and civil works. ✈️

🩺 BTS' V shares ongoing hearing issues with fans

BTS member V recently revealed to fans that he has been dealing with hearing problems for over two years. The 30-year-old singer shared this personal update during a livestream with Jung Kook on the Weverse platform. He stated that his hearing is significantly weaker in one ear, comparing it to a 100 versus a 30 level. V noted the condition worsened during his military service when he initially dismissed it. He is now actively managing the issue and attending hospital appointments regularly. 🩺

🪐 New Martian Rock Fills Old Age Gap

A dark green Martian meteorite, Northwest Africa 13441, was recently dated to 1,273 million years old. This finding comes from the rock found near Rafsa in Algeria. The dating was published in the August 2026 issue of Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta. This stone is the first shergottite reported in the 600-to-2.4 billion-year interval. The discovery suggests the existing sample of Martian rocks was not fully representative of Mars's past activity. 🪐

📉 LA school facing big financial crisis 🤯

Alexander Hamilton High School shows the distress of LAUSD due to shrinking enrolment and rising costs. Before the pandemic, the school had almost 3,000 students, but it now only has 2,000. The LAUSD debt sale this week highlighted empty classrooms and swelling expenses across the district. County officials warn the district could run out of cash as early as November 2027. Further intervention is possible if LAUSD's finances decline even more.

💰 OFS coming soon for big Indian PSUs

The government is reportedly set to launch Offer For Sale (OFS) in several major Public Sector Undertakings. This move will involve Hindustan Zinc, Hindustan Copper, Mazagon Dock, and IRCTC. The planned financial year for these sales is FY27. These divestments are part of the government's ongoing strategy to raise capital and streamline public assets. Further details regarding the exact timelines and sale proceeds are expected to be announced soon.

☀️ Partial solar eclipse hits parts of US in 2026

A partial solar eclipse is set to sweep across parts of the United States on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Northern US areas, including Alaska, will have the chance to witness the Moon passing across the Sun's face. The event will occur in the morning in Alaska and during the afternoon across the northern US. In New York, for example, only about 10% of the Sun will be covered during this celestial event. Totality will be visible in places like Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and Portugal. 🔭

🚨 FDA flags major food violations at Zomato warehouse

The Karnataka FDA inspected a Zomato Hyperpure warehouse in Bengaluru and found several major food safety violations. Officials discovered 300 kg of mislabelled rice and 146 kg of chicken lacking proper licenses at the facility. Additionally, 10 kg of imported radish pickle was allegedly not kept refrigerated as required by its label. The inspection was conducted on Wednesday under the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The department has issued a notice and warned of further legal action against the concerned Hyperpure unit. 🚨