🧙 Kit Harington joins HP as Lockhart for Season 2

Kit Harington is set to play Gilderoy Lockhart in the upcoming Harry Potter Season 2. He takes over the role previously slated for Nicholas Hoult in the HBO adaptation. The second season will cover Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, moving forward from the first season debut in December. Harington mentioned being a longtime admirer of J.K. Rowling's books while discussing the character. The series continues to feature established cast members like John Lithgow and Janet McTeer.

📱 Poco confirms chipset details for F9 Pro and Ultra

Poco has officially confirmed the chipsets powering the upcoming Poco F9 Pro and F9 Ultra. The F9 Ultra will utilize the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, same as the F8 Ultra. The F9 Pro will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V-series chip. This V-series chip has a faster CPU than the non-Elite chip, while the F9 series will debut on September 1. The Poco F9 Pro will be available in Aurora Green and the F9 Ultra in Dark Cherry.

🏛️ SC stops donation theft at Banke Bihari Temple

The Supreme Court took a strong stance against allegations of donation siphoning at the Shri Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan. The bench, which included Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, heard a status report from senior advocate Maninder Singh. On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, the court directed that every donation must go into official donation boxes or the online treasury. The court warned that any obstruction by 'sevayats' or others would be viewed seriously. Furthermore, the management committee must implement a transparent mechanism for the temple treasury. 🏛️

✈️ Cinematographer shoots at 17,000 feet for Netflix series

Kolkata-born cinematographer Setu is shooting for Netflix's 'Operation Safed Sagar,' which covers the 1999 Kargil War. He and his team filmed at altitudes ranging from 16,500 to 17,000 feet across Air Force bases. The production spent almost a month on location, facing challenges like thin air and unpredictable weather on Shinku La Pass. They meticulously recreated mountain environments in studios to match the live action lighting. Setu emphasizes the responsibility to portray war realistically without turning suffering into mere spectacle. 🎬

🐟 Modi name on Surat fish market sparks debate

A controversy has erupted in Surat after a new fish market was branded with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's name. Some local traders strongly objected to the naming because PM Modi is known to be a pure vegetarian. The market, built at a cost of Rs 9 to Rs 10 crore and featuring 80 stalls, was named after Modi by the Surat Fish Merchant Association. The Surat Municipal Corporation stated the board was placed without official approval and will be removed. The final name for the facility remains under consideration by the civic body. 🐟

💪 Protein is taking over Indian grocery aisles

Protein is increasingly becoming a staple in the Indian diet, moving beyond just gym supplements. This trend is being driven by rising health consciousness across the country. Sales of protein-rich foods have seen significant growth over the last fiscal year. Consumers are now incorporating various protein sources into daily home cooking. Experts predict this market segment will continue its rapid expansion in the coming quarters. 📈

🔬 Rectal cancer treatment might skip major surgery

A new international trial showed that combined chemoradiotherapy can save patients' rectums for early-stage rectal cancer. This study involved 503 patients across five European countries, with results published in The Lancet Oncology. At 12 months, 79% of chemoradiotherapy patients avoided radical surgery, compared to 61% in the short-course radiotherapy group. These positive findings have already prompted an update to Dutch clinical guidelines for better patient options. Researchers will now follow patients for three more years to confirm long-term survival rates.

✨ Oscar Wilde on Redemption: Past and Future

Oscar Wilde shared a powerful quote suggesting that every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future. This insight comes from the Irish poet and playwright, notably featured in his 1893 play, A Woman of No Importance. The quote dismantles rigid moral categorizations, showing people exist on a timeline of change. It argues against reducing a person's life solely to their lowest point or past mistakes. This is important today to push for acceptance of human evolution and second chances. 🎭

🤔 Gadkari's 'can't work much' comment clarified

Speculation arose on social media after Union Minister Nitin Gadkari made remarks suggesting he could no longer work as much. This happened at an event organized by the Laxmanrao Mankar Trust in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The comments, made on Sunday, sparked buzz about his potential retirement from public life. Gadkari's office clarified on Tuesday that the remarks were not political and related only to the Trust's future leadership. The Minister was encouraging younger people to take greater responsibility within the organization.

⚖️ Supreme Court clarifies 'industry' rule for workers

The Supreme Court majority retained the 1978 'Triple Test' for ongoing labour disputes. This decision was made by a nine-judge Constitution Bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant last week. The court confirmed that the old definition applies to pending cases, while the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, needs independent interpretation. This means non-profits and educational institutions still need activity-based scrutiny to qualify as an industry. Future litigation is expected as courts define the new Code's scope. 🧐

🦠 Ebola politics expose global vaccine divides 🦠

Ebola highlights the deep inequities in global vaccine politics, contrasting with rapid COVID-19 responses. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, over 5,200 confirmed cases have been reported since May this year, resulting in 2,476 deaths as of August 18. While Western fear of bioweapons spurred early Zaire strain vaccine research, profit motives caused significant delays for African regions. Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, eventually intervened with pre-paid commitments to support vaccine access. This situation shows how new virus strains emerge, challenging containment efforts even with existing tools.