🇮🇳 Kharge jabs Shah over Vande Mataram debate

Mallikarjun Kharge strongly defended the Congress's singing of the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram. He made these comments in Kalaburagi, countering Union Home Minister Amit Shah's 'anti-national' accusation. This two-stanza version was reportedly agreed upon in 1937 by leaders like Gandhi and Nehru. Kharge questioned the current political polarization surrounding this long-standing practice. He further criticized the Centre for blocking CM A Revanth Reddy's US visit. 🇮🇳

🔬 Can blood test show your organ age?

A new study published in Nature Medicine developed 'tissue clocks' using deep learning on 25,712 histopathology slides from nearly 1,000 people. Researchers found these clocks predict biological age based on organ structure, showing links to telomere shortening and diseases. This method integrates tissue imaging with gene expression data to predict age gaps from blood samples. The technique was tested on patients with Alzheimer’s, stroke, and Crohn’s disease, detecting decline early. This paves the way for personalized medicine to slow organ damage before chronic illness appears.

🏦 GIFT City: India's Financial Hub Buzz

HSBC's Sandeep Batra highlighted GIFT City's growing status as India's premier International Financial Centre. He spoke to NDTV regarding the city's rapid development and its global appeal. Key figures mentioned include the increasing volume of international transactions processed there. This positioning is crucial for attracting foreign investment into India's financial sector. Moving forward, GIFT City aims to further solidify its role in the global financial landscape. 🏦

🚢 ICG ramps up search after cargo ship sinks in Bay of Bengal

The Indian Coast Guard intensified search and rescue operations after a Panama-flagged bulk carrier sank in the Bay of Bengal. The vessel, M.V. Ocean Winner, was en route to Singapore and had 24 crew members onboard. The incident was reported on August 22, 2026, with initial rescues occurring around 2000 hours. Three ships were deployed to aid in finding the remaining crew members. The search continues for the missing crew members of the 28-year-old carrier. 🚢

🏏 Woakes seals dramatic one-wicket win for Warwickshire

Warwickshire edged out Sussex in a thrilling one-wicket contest at Edgbaston. The match featured Warwickshire versus Sussex at the Edgbaston ground. The scores showed Warwickshire made 161 and 202/9, while Sussex scored 156 and 207. The win significantly boosts Warwickshire's Rothesay County Championship title bid amid a tight race. Next week, the Bears face reigning champions Nottinghamshire in another big clash. 🏏

🔪 Gangster Goldy Brar allegedly claims to have killed Nijjar

Canadian gangster Goldy Brar allegedly admitted in a leaked audio clip that he killed Hardeep Singh Nijjar. This incident involved Brar, who is wanted in India for several murders, and occurred in Canada. Nijjar was shot dead in British Columbia in 2023, sparking a major diplomatic crisis between India and Canada. Brar claimed the killing was because Nijjar supported drug abuse promotion by young people. Relations started normalizing only after Trudeau was replaced in Canadian politics. 😥

🚨 NIA raids across J&K in terror conspiracy probe

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches at 10 locations across five districts in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday. The operations took place in Srinagar, Kupwara, Anantnag, Pulwama, and Budgam districts. This action followed an arrest on March 31st, 2026, where a hand grenade and ammo were found. The probe targets a cross-border terror conspiracy linked to Pakistan-based handlers and local support networks. NIA continues investigating to identify all involved parties and may take further legal action.

🚨 Meghalaya police form team to probe Shillong violence

The Meghalaya Police formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to look into the violence, arson, and assaults that occurred on August 19. This incident took place in Shillong following a Khasi Students' Union's rally and black flag march. The SIT has been tasked with identifying and apprehending all involved, including masked participants. The five-member team will analyze CCTV footage and review all registered cases to ensure fair law application. They will also examine the role of rally organizers regarding permission violations. 🚨

📱 Samsung hints at Galaxy S26 FE reveal in Aug 2026

Samsung is set to host its Galaxy Event August 2026 on August 27, 2026, to unveil the latest Galaxy S26 addition. This device is likely the Galaxy S26 FE, positioned as the upper-midrange entry model to the S26 flagship line. Leaks suggest it will feature an Exynos 2500 chipset, 8GB RAM, and a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display. It is also rumored to include the new silicon-carbon battery tech with a 4,900mAh capacity. The event will stream live at 8 PM Malaysia Time, promising core S26 camera and AI experiences.

🔫 Gangster Goldy Brar admits killing Nijjar over drugs

Fugitive gangster Goldy Brar has claimed responsibility for the 2023 assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, British Columbia. Brar stated in an audio clip that the killing was due to Nijjar supporting drug networks that exploited teenagers across North America. He revealed that these operatives used sixteen and seventeen-year-olds for narcotics before blackmailing them. This admission supports US indictments that charged Lawrence Bishnoi and Brar with ordering the hit. Security officials see this as confirming the murder was a result of transnational gang rivalries.

🚨 TVK MLA booked for alleged assault in Puducherry

A case has been registered against TVK MLA A. K. Sai J. Saravanan Kumar and his associates for trespass and assaulting company security staff. This incident took place at the premises of a multinational company, Whirlpool, in Puducherry. The police stated the MLA and supporters barged in and manhandled the security personnel. The charges include threatening the company staff under sections 189(2), 329(3), 296(b), 115(2), 351(2) r/w 190 of BNS. The filing was based on a complaint from a senior staff member, with the case registered on August 22, 2026.