🏛️ Karnataka HC slaps ₹3L fine on Whitefield police

The Karnataka High Court criticized the 'police raj' and fined the Whitefield police ₹3 lakh over an illegal arrest. The arrest involved KN Mohan Reddy, who was an attesting witness in a case regarding a forged will, in Whitefield. This happened after the police issued a Section 35 BNSS notice on August 25, but arrested him on the same day. The court stressed that arrest should only follow non-cooperation, not the initial notice. The judge ordered the IO to take accountability for the procedural mistake. 👮

🧐 RSS-linked group calls UPA's NAC 'Dimagi Naxals'

An RSS-linked publication, Organiser, has extended the term 'Dimagi Naxals' to the UPA-era National Advisory Council (NAC). The editorial alleged that this NAC, led by Sonia Gandhi, was a 'classic takeover' by governance manipulators. The NAC was formed in 2004 to advise the UPA government on policies like the RTI Act. Gandhi chaired the NAC until May 2006 before later returning in 2010. This re-focuses the debate on civil society's role in policy making. 🧐

🚜 Texas farmer loses rented land to Google data center

A fourth-generation farmer named Cheyenne Buerger was forced to vacate 600 rented acres in West Texas after his landlord sold the land to a developer for a Google data center. Buerger had farmed thousands of acres with his family for over a century near the Haskell County border. The eviction gave the local farmer only 60 days to clear his remaining crops and leave the property. This situation highlights a growing trend where tech companies are converting rural farmland across Texas for data centers. Farmers now face intense competition from large corporations for vital resources like land and groundwater. 🚜

😔 Triple riders die in Cuddalore road crash

Three individuals riding a motorcycle were tragically killed in a road accident on Thursday night. The victims, identified as S. Subakannan (19), S. Vinodh (18), and S. Surya (18), were from Kavalakudi. The incident occurred at Sethiyathoppu when a cement-laden lorry hit their two-wheeler. They were crushed under the rear wheels of the lorry and passed away instantly. A formal case has been registered regarding this fatal collision. 😔

👑 Norway's new King takes over after Harald V's passing

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered condolences on the death of Norway's King Harald V. The transition saw Crown Prince Haakon become King Haakon VIII in Norway. This occurred following Harald V's passing on Friday, while his oldest child is now Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra. The monarchy faces pressure due to controversies involving the King's wife and stepson. Haakon's new reign will focus on stabilizing the royal family's popularity amidst public scrutiny.

🧐 Fact-check site slams Rahul Gandhi's claims

A fact-check website has exposed several statements made by Rahul Gandhi during his student outreach events. The site analyzed 40 statements across four cities: Kota, Dehradun, Prayagraj, and Pune. According to their assessment, 29 of these claims were labeled as "false" and 11 as "misleading." The BJP is using these findings to criticize Rahul Gandhi, while the Congress party has challenged the platform's credibility. Congress has also formally lodged a complaint regarding the website and associated social media accounts.

🔥 GTA 6 preview breaks the internet, demand is massive

Streaming platforms faced huge demand when the first official preview of Grand Theft Auto 6 was released on Thursday. The reveal happened on the GTA VI website, seen in Krakow, Poland. Global preorders reached an estimated $260 million, predicting $4.5 billion in sales by launch week on Nov. 19. This immense interest signals the game's potential to become a top-tier entertainment product. Analysts are bullish on Take-Two stock, though they await news on GTA Online's future.

🏛️ New NIA courts set up in three states for fast terror trials

The central government has established three new special NIA courts in Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Bihar. These courts are located in Visakhapatnam, Jaipur, and Patna, respectively, to expedite anti-terror case disposal. This decision was made under Section 11 of the NIA Act, 2008, after consultations with high court Chief Justices. These exclusive courts will handle Scheduled Offences under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act within their state jurisdiction. The move aligns with the Centre's wider plan to strengthen and speed up the trial process for NIA cases. ⚖️

📚 Sonia Gandhi pushes back on memoir edits about Modi

Sonia Gandhi has reportedly refused to accept proposed edits concerning Prime Minister Narendra Modi within her memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love. The controversial passages she defended include the 'Jersey Cow' remark, references to the China incursion, and mentions of the RSS. This refusal comes amidst ongoing debates regarding the India publication of the book and its editorial procedures. Gandhi insists on the original wording of these sensitive sections. The situation continues to spark discussion about the memoir's content and its wider implications.

💖 Dhar shares emotional Dhurandhar still for Raksha Bandhan

Aditya Dhar marked Raksha Bandhan by posting an emotional still from his film Dhurandhar. He shared the image featuring Ranveer Singh and his on-screen sister Harleen on his Instagram Stories on Friday, August 28. The picture showed Ranveer gently holding his sister’s face during a significant moment for his character. Instead of a personal photo, Dhar highlighted this sibling bond from his blockbuster movie. This post brought the family dynamics surrounding Ranveer's character back into focus for the festival.

💖 Jammu Girls Show Support For Paramilitary Jawans

Local girls in Jammu tied rakhis to the paramilitary jawans to show their support and care. This gesture took place in the region of Jammu. The event was observed during the Raksha Bandhan festival, which is celebrated annually. This tradition highlights the strong bond between the local community and the security forces. The gesture underscores the mutual respect between civilians and the armed personnel.