🌧️ Karnataka starts ₹27cr cloud seeding drive

Karnataka is launching a ₹27-crore cloud-seeding project to prevent water shortages due to a deficient monsoon. The initiative, which got administrative clearance on Tuesday, will involve 200 flying hours over 60 days across all four revenue divisions. September is considered the best time for this process, as cloud volume is expected to drop significantly by October. While past attempts showed an 18-20% success rate, this new plan aims for a 30% success rate. Separate committees have been formed to oversee policy, monitor weather, and evaluate the ground impact. 🌧️

🌌 Space storm incoming, auroras might be a thing 🌠

NOAA has issued geomagnetic storm watches as CMEs from the sun head towards Earth. These events follow a powerful M6.9 solar flare from sunspot region 4513 on August 25th. Minor (G1) watch is for Thursday, August 27th, followed by a moderate (G2) watch on Friday, August 28th. These conditions could boost aurora visibility further south than usual. The final impact depends on the CME's arrival time and magnetic field orientation.

😥 Malaysian woman falsely linked to TN Minister speaks up

A Malaysian woman named Vinosha Ravi faced intense trolling after a video of her was misused online, falsely linking her to Tamil Nadu Industries Minister S Keerthana. This incident occurred while she was in Malaysia, and she learned about the viral footage from a colleague. She has since filed a police complaint with the Malaysian police regarding the abuse and circulation. Ravi emphasized that she refuses to let the harassment break her and called for less judgment based on clothing. The Minister later clarified the resemblance was coincidental and apologized for the controversy. 😥

🚨 Patna students clash with cops over exam issues

A student protest outside the Bihar University of Health Sciences in Patna turned violent on Tuesday. Scores of nursing students gathered there to press their demands against alleged exam irregularities. During the unrest, students vandalized the Aryabhatta University campus and clashed with police personnel. Two police officers, including a female officer named Jitendra Kumar, sustained injuries during the incident. Additional police were later called to the scene, successfully bringing the situation under control.

🗳️ NDA partners to coordinate in local polls, says BJP MLA

BJP MLA C. Adinarayana Reddy stated that the TDP-BJP-Jana Sena alliance will contest the upcoming local body elections in coordination. This alliance plans to decide seat-sharing through discussions, focusing on local strengths instead of pre-claimed numbers. Reddy expressed confidence that the coalition will work unitedly to defeat the YSRCP. He also challenged Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy to face the democratic verdict regarding the elections. The alliance is committed to conducting the polls democratically, even in YSRCP strongholds like Pulivendula. 🤝

🌳 Writers fight to stop park land changes

A forum of Kannada writers and progressive thinkers urged the State government to withdraw an Amendment to the Karnataka Government Parks (Preservation) Act, 1975. Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje wrote to Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot, calling the bill 'regressive' and 'draconian'. The Karnataka Government Parks (Preservation) (Amendment) Bill, 2026, permits the alienation of 5% of park and garden lands for public use. Critics fear this exemption could be misused, impacting essential green spaces like Lalbagh and Cubbon Park. The group demands public disclosure of environmental impact before any park diversion occurs. 🌳

🩺 990 candidates for NEET(PG) in Hyderabad soon

Arrangements are being finalized for the NEET (PG) examination scheduled for August 30. Hyderabad District Collector Priyanka Ala is overseeing the process across the district. Approximately 990 registered candidates are set to take the test at four exam centers. The exam will run from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., requiring candidates to arrive by 7 a.m. Officials must ensure police security, sanitation, and uninterrupted power supply at all venues.

🏏 Ajit Agarkar: India's Wild & Unpredictable Cricket Journey

Ajit Agarkar, a fast bowler, had a career full of strange highs and lows in Indian cricket. He debuted in April 1998, quickly reaching 50 ODI wickets in just 23 matches. Despite facing the 'Bombay Duck' tag in Australia, he later scored an unbeaten 109 at Lord's in 2002. His bowling was key in India's 2003 Test win in Adelaide, taking 6 for 41. Now, he chairs the senior men's selection committee as of July 2023. 🏏

🚨 Fake doctors busted in Hyderabad raids

Twelve individuals allegedly practicing medicine without proper qualifications were arrested by the Hyderabad Task Force Police. This crackdown took place during special search operations in the Jubilee Hills and Secunderabad areas. The accused were reportedly treating 50 to 100 patients daily, charging between ₹50 and ₹200 per patient. These fake doctors operated clinics, administering injections and prescribing medicine without necessary licenses. Further investigation is currently ongoing following the seizure of medical equipment.

📢 Karnataka groups reject SIR rolls, launch protest

Civil society organizations in Karnataka rejected the draft electoral rolls following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). These groups, including Eddelu Karnataka, announced an "Election Commission Chalo" campaign starting September 1. They are demanding the resignation of the Election Commission of India, alleging the revision was unscientific and undemocratic. Concerns were raised over the deletion of voters who moved or were classified under "Others." The campaign will involve district press conferences to raise voter concerns before the State government.

🏏 Joe Root disappointed by Carse's off-field drama

Joe Root expressed his strong disappointment regarding Brydon Carse following his nightclub incident in Derby. The England Test captain spoke to the media before the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's. Carse was detained on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly on Saturday night, and the Cricket Regulator is now investigating. Root noted that these repeated off-field mistakes are distracting from the team's on-field performance. Moving forward, the team aims to build a strong, player-driven culture they can all be proud of.