😠 JD(S) leader alleges DC messed with ward reservations

H.D. Revanna, a JD(S) leader, claimed that the Hassan Deputy Commissioner changed ward reservations in the district. He stated this change ignored the tahsildars' recommendations due to political pressure from the ruling party. This issue was highlighted during a press conference held in Hassan on Saturday. Revanna demanded a clarification from the DC regarding these reservation changes within a week. Otherwise, his party's workers plan to siege the DC's office after the current legislature session ends.

🎭 Call for action to save traditional folk arts

Folk artistes held a rally in Vizianagaram on Saturday to observe World Folklore Day. Gidugu Ramamurthy Telugu Bhasha, Janapada Kalapeetham founder Badri Kurma Rao led the protest from Gurajada Apparao’s house to Fort Junction. He highlighted that young generations are avoiding arts like Tappetagullu and Burrakatha due to lack of jobs. Kurma Rao urged the government to provide honorariums and set up training institutes. This action seeks better support for these vital traditional cultural forms. 🎭

🤝 Modi meets new BJP national team in Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the BJP’s newly appointed national office-bearers at the party headquarters in New Delhi on Saturday. BJP President Nitin Nabin had earlier instructed the team to focus on continuous engagement with young people. The party plans to launch major youth outreach initiatives targeting individuals aged 14 and above soon. Dedicated teams, including Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, are being formed for this outreach program. Another organizational review meeting is scheduled for Sunday, involving state presidents and secretaries from various states.

🌌 Milky Way ate a galaxy billions of years ago

The Milky Way galaxy grew by consuming a smaller galaxy around 11.8 billion years ago. This event involved the galaxy named Low-energy-Kraken-Heracles (LKH) merging into our own. The meal contained stars equivalent to about 50 crore Suns, happening when the universe was less than 2.1 billion years old. Astronomers pieced this together by studying ancient globular clusters using Hubble and ESA's Gaia mission. This confirms that galactic absorption, not just star formation, shaped the Milky Way's growth. 🌌

🚀 India's Big Space Goals: Moon Missions & Space Station 🚀

India's space ambitions are leveling up following the success of Chandrayaan-3. ISRO is now focused on human spaceflight, lunar sample return, and the Bharatiya Antariksh Station. The plan includes an operational Indian space station by 2035 and sending an astronaut to the Moon by 2040. Chandrayaan-4 is set to land on the Moon, collect samples, and bring them back to Earth. Furthermore, the Gaganyaan programme continues to advance India's capabilities in human space exploration.

🛑 Congress asks to stop 44 acres ITI land auction

Former Congress MLC Ramesh Babu has requested the Centre to cancel or delay the e-auction of 44.03 acres of ITI land in Krishnarajapuram, Bengaluru. The land was originally allotted by the Mysore Government in 1948 for public employment purposes. Bids are invited by NLMC for the parcel along Old Madras Road, with the deadline set for September 16. Babu questions the sale, noting parts are government land, and urges keeping it for public infrastructure. This follows a recent 21-acre sale and CM Shivakumar's strong objections to PSU land auctions. 🛑

📈 RBI Grade B Phase 2 Results are out now

The results for the RBI Grade B Phase 2 exam have been officially released. This update applies to candidates who appeared for the exam in various locations across India. The results are available for the cycle pertaining to 2026, and candidates can check their scores via the official portal. This stage is a crucial step in the recruitment process for the prestigious RBI role. Interested candidates should proceed to download their scorecards promptly through the provided direct link.

⚖️ Bar Council Co-Chairman Told to Quit Amid Allegations

The Bar Council Co-Chairman has been instructed to resign within fifteen days. This directive was issued to him by the Bar Council itself. The order stems from eight specific allegations that have been raised against the official. These accusations point to potential professional misconduct and ethical breaches. The council is now monitoring the situation to determine the next steps in the inquiry process. ⚖️

⚖️ Temple EOs can't mess with rituals, says Madras HC

The Madras High Court has ruled that Executive Officers appointed by the HR&CE department cannot interfere with religious or traditional temple practices. These EOs must strictly limit their duties to maintaining the temple's movable and immovable properties. The verdict came while hearing a PIL filed by activist T.R. Ramesh concerning temples like Parthasarathy Swamy Temple. The judges stressed that combining EO and Fit Person roles removes checks and balances, citing Lord Acton. Therefore, the EO's role must be purely administrative, keeping religious matters separate. 🏛️

⚖️ SC cancels fine on Art of Living over Yamuna damage

The Supreme Court overturned a 2017 National Green Tribunal order that held Art of Living responsible for harming the Yamuna floodplains. The court also ordered the Delhi Development Authority to refund the Rs 5 crore fine paid in 2016. This was based on the World Culture Festival held in Delhi in March 2016 by the foundation. Environmental groups had protested the event's location, leading to initial penalties from the Tribunal. The foundation challenged the ruling, arguing the site wasn't officially a floodplain. ⚖️

🏏 NT Strike vs Adelaide Strikers Academy clash

Northern Territory Strike is facing Adelaide Strikers Academy in the 8th match of the Top End T20 Series 2026. The game is set for Gerry Wood Oval, Freds Pass, Australia on Sunday, 23rd August at 9:00 AM IST. NTS is currently 4th with 2 points, while AS-A sits in 8th place with zero points. This fixture marks the first time these two teams meet in the Top End T20 Series. Northern Territory Strike holds a slight edge as they won their last match. 🏏