😠 Karnataka protest heats up over drought relief

The Samyukta Horata Karnataka protest against drought exclusion in Kalaburagi turned tense on Thursday. Protesters blocked roads near the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Kalaburagi city. They demanded a ₹1,000 crore special package and drought relief of ₹50,000 per acre, citing crop losses. Activists like Sharanabasappa Mamshetty and Mahesh Rathod were detained during the escalating situation. The group vowed to intensify agitation, including sit-ins at ministers' residences, if demands are ignored. 😠

🔥 BJP vs Gandhi over 'purification' row

The BJP refuted Rahul Gandhi's claims that a 'purification' ritual was used to divide society along caste lines. BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi stated there was no caste angle, criticizing the Congress for creating conflict. Gandhi earlier called the incident "another name for untouchability" during a press conference at Congress headquarters. He further alleged that Dalit children still face discrimination in schools despite constitutional protection. The BJP counter-attacked, pointing to a 2019 incident in Bhiwadi where Harish Jatav died.

✨ Ghai rejected Aishwarya for Taal, Mani Ratnam changed his mind

Subhash Ghai initially rejected Aishwarya Rai for the movie Taal, believing she belonged to the cosmetic world. This happened while shooting the 1999 hit Taal, which starred Aishwarya Rai, Akshaye Khanna, and Anil Kapoor. Ghai was convinced after seeing her in Mani Ratnam's Tamil film Iruvar. He realized her acting potential, noting she could transform from simple to a diva. Ultimately, Aishwarya accepted his vision for the role, leading to the film's success. 🎬

💡 Calling nested functions without executable stack on older GCC

Martin Uecker discusses a hack to call nested functions on older GCC versions without needing an executable stack. This method involves analyzing the trampoline generated by the compiler for nested functions in GCC 17. By extracting the code address and static chain from this trampoline, they can use the __builtin_call_with_static_chain built-in. Although a trampoline is still created, the stack can be marked non-executable afterward using patchelf. This technique offers a workaround for security concerns related to executable stacks. 💻

🤝 Modi lands in Tashkent, Uzbek President welcomes him

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently arrived in Tashkent, where he was greeted by Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the airport. The visit aims to review existing strategic cooperation between India and Uzbekistan. The two leaders plan to hold delegation-level talks to strengthen their partnership further. Discussions will cover trade, investment, defence, digital connectivity, energy, and education sectors. They will also set the agenda for future bilateral relations moving forward. 🤝

🔬 New method simplifies biosensor creation process

Researchers have developed a simpler way to manufacture large arrays of nanopores for biosensors. This technique was pioneered by scientists from KTH Royal Institute of Technology. The method successfully created openings as small as 6-10nm across multiple materials. This approach bypasses slow, expensive nanofabrication methods by using built-in mechanical stress. The team has patented the process and started a company to push it towards commercial use. 🔬

💰 Coimbatore MSMEs want priority in TN gold scheme

Jewellery units in Coimbatore appealed to the Tamil Nadu government for priority in government orders. The micro, small, and medium-scale enterprises face issues with the gold ring scheme tender in Coimbatore. This tender was for 4.41 lakh one-gram rings, with bidders quoting rates MSMEs cannot match. Despite Central government rules, the TN tender required a high minimum turnover, sidelining local MSMEs. They hope the awarded suppliers will outsource the orders to the local units. 💰

✈️ Modi lands in Uzbekistan for two-day summit

PM Narendra Modi arrived in Uzbekistan on Saturday for a two-day visit, receiving a warm welcome from President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The leaders will conduct delegation-level talks to boost the strategic partnership between the two nations. This visit, which is Modi's fourth to Uzbekistan, is scheduled for August 29-30, 2026. Discussions will focus on trade, investment, defense, and digital connectivity sectors. Following this, PM Modi will travel to Kyrgyzstan for the 26th SCO Summit. 🤝

🎮 Rockstar's Silence on GTA 6 Online

Rockstar Games has remained quiet regarding the specifics of GTA 6 Online despite growing fan anticipation. The studio has not released any official details about the online component of the highly awaited title. While no concrete dates have been given, the hype surrounding the game continues to build across social media platforms. This silence is reportedly due to the massive scale of development involved in both the single-player and online experiences. Fans are expected to receive more information as the development cycle progresses through the coming months.

🏔️ NRI couple missing during Nepal pilgrimage

A UK-based couple, Anal Kar and Sanjukta Kar, went missing while trekking to Kailash Mansarovar in Nepal. They were last traced near Timure, close to the Nepal-Tibet border. The family last heard from them on August 26, after Sanjukta sent a message about a landslide alert. They were scheduled to leave at 6 am on August 26 for border formalities. The family is now hoping they are located and returned home safely. 🙏

🩺 Typhoid cases tick up in Telangana this year 📈

Typhoid cases have seen a slight increase in Telangana despite declines in dengue, malaria, and chikungunya. This trend was noted in a review meeting chaired by Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha on Saturday, August 29. Comparing January 1 to August 27 this year against last year, other diseases showed a drop. The Minister ordered officials to monitor rising areas and prepare hospitals for seasonal issues. Heightened vigilance against ILI is also being called for across the state.