🚨 Kerala boosts watch as home break-ins spike

A rise in house burglaries has led police stations across Kerala to increase vigilance with new patrol plans. The Kozhikode City District Police Chief announced special squads will manage night patrols during the Onam season. Recent incidents include a robbery at Koyilandy on August 15 involving 30 sovereigns of gold. Citizens are being encouraged to use the POL-APP to register vacant homes for surveillance. Officers also advise better camera maintenance and caution regarding social media posts. 🚨

✨ 5 Python libs making data cleaning less painful

Data cleaning is a major time sink for data pros dealing with messy datasets. Libraries like pyjanitor and Great Expectations speed this up by offering better abstractions and clearer APIs. These tools help detect structural issues, standardize strings, and profile datasets quickly. ftfy fixes broken Unicode, while ydata-profiling generates instant EDA reports. These resources streamline the data prep phase before model training begins. 🛠️

🇮🇳 Kumaraswamy slams Sonia Gandhi over Vande Mataram row

HD Kumaraswamy harshly attacked Sonia Gandhi regarding the Vande Mataram controversy during the Independence Day programme. The remarks were made by the Union Minister in connection with the event held at Congress headquarters in Indira Bhavan. The incident occurred on Saturday, when the full version of Vande Mataram was sung despite party objections. Kumaraswamy questioned her background, stating that most blood in her veins is Italian. This spat escalates the political fight between the BJP and Congress over the national song status. 🇮🇳

😥 Telangana wife allegedly kills husband over property fight

A government employee was allegedly killed by his wife following a major dispute regarding property and retirement benefits in Telangana. The victim, Venkatesham, a Commercial Tax Officer in Asifabad, was attacked by his wife, Rajamani, an ANM, on Monday. Police took Rajamani into custody after the argument escalated into a violent incident. Investigators are currently examining the couple's financial affairs to determine the motive. Further details regarding the circumstances leading to the fatal assault are awaited as the probe continues. 😥

🚨 Fake Iranian quote spreads fast online

A fabricated quote attributed to Iran circulated rapidly across Twitter. This misinformation originated from an Indian Twitter account and subsequently reached Netanyahu's speech. The false information was spread over an 8-hour period, gaining traction online. This incident highlights the speed at which disinformation can travel through social media platforms. Authorities are currently monitoring the spread to address the fake news. 🚨

🦴 Neanderthal Pelvis vs. Modern Human Design

A recent study analyzing Neanderthal bones suggests a significant difference in pelvic structure between the species. Researchers found that the Neanderthal pelvis was clearly adapted for bipedal walking. This contrasts with the structure of the modern human pelvis, which the study implies was less optimized for walking. The findings, detailed in The Times of Israel, provide new insights into hominid evolution. Future research will likely focus on correlating these skeletal features with lifestyle changes. 🚶

🚁 Uber partners with Zipline for drone food delivery

Uber is collaborating with drone delivery company Zipline to incorporate their drones into the Uber Eats network. These initial deliveries will launch by the end of this year within Zipline's current markets. The long-term goal is to reach one million daily deliveries by the end of 2029 across dozens of U.S. cities. Uber believes Zipline's drones can complete orders within five to ten minutes, boosting quick commerce. Zipline recently secured $800 million in funding, increasing its valuation to $7.6 billion. 🚀

⚖️ New site lets you report bribes paid

A new website has been launched to allow individuals to report the amount of bribes they have paid. This platform is designed to increase transparency in reporting unethical payments across various sectors. As of its launch, the system is available for use in specific districts where corruption is prevalent. It aims to empower citizens by providing a structured way to document these illegal transactions. Authorities are expected to begin integrating this data into their ongoing anti-corruption drives soon. ⚖️

😠 Rao claims Congress favors only one family

Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao asserted that the Congress is a party of 'justice for brothers' while the BJP stands for the people. He made these statements at a State OBC Morcha meeting held at the party’s State office on Monday. Rao demanded details on the MBC Corporation's assistance and funds disbursed over the last couple of years. He alleged the Congress government's 5% reservation for Muslims within the BC quota was depriving genuine BC communities. He urged cadres to promote Union government welfare schemes as the BCs finally receive justice due to PM Narendra Modi's initiatives. 😠

🚨 Esports Hotel GPU Swap Scam Uncovered

Thieves were caught in a sophisticated scam involving high-end gaming hardware at an esports hotel. The culprits were allegedly swapping powerful RTX 5080 GPUs with less powerful RTX 3060s. This incident was reported by PCMag, highlighting a major issue in hardware security. The scam targeted gamers and tech enthusiasts who trust rental setups. Authorities are now investigating the extent of this organized hardware theft.

🎮 PS5 drops new 'It Happens On PS5' trailer

Sony has released the official 'It Happens On PS5' trailer showcasing the gaming console's capabilities. This content is for the PlayStation 5 hardware developed by Sony. Players can access titles like Marvel's Wolverine and GTA 6 starting in Fall 2026. The PS5 is currently available for everyone to experience the unmissable gaming moments. This trailer highlights the console's upcoming lineup of major releases.