🛡️ Leader of Opposition blasts drug allegations against LDF govt

Pinarayi Vijayan countered Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala's claims regarding LDF's failure to curb drug spread. He asserted that figures presented in Parliament prove the LDF's anti-drug efforts were exemplary in Kerala. Specifically, the police busted an international lab in Hyderabad following a 2.4-kg bust in Thrissur in July 2024. Between 2021 and 2025, Kerala Police registered 1,26,855 NDPS cases, seeing a 538% increase. Vijayan further alleged pressure on the Home department concerning a Kasaragod MDMA case involving CM V.D. Satheesan's aide.

✈️ WWII plane hidden in boxes for 50 years, finally restored

A WWII-era WACO UPF-7 training aircraft was retired in 1953 and packed into boxes by its private owner in Florida. This owner moved the disassembled plane three times over 50 years, intending a future restoration. The aircraft was rediscovered in 2002 by a pilot while acquiring a Piper aircraft. RARE Aircraft then undertook the restoration, making the plane airworthy again. It was subsequently displayed at the Historic Flight Foundation before being sold privately. ✈️

🏠 Historic LA Villa Reopens After Fire 🔥

Villa Aurora reopened to the public this Sunday after being forced to close by the January 2025 Palisades Fire. In 1943, Jewish refugees Lion and Marta Feuchtwanger bought the mansion in Pacific Palisades for $9,000. The property saw extensive restoration work, supported by Germany’s Federal Foreign Office. Since 1995, it has functioned as an international artist residency and cultural hub. Fellows are anticipated to return to the residence starting in October.

🚨 CM's convoy incident: Anil in police custody

Chenthi Anil has been granted one day of police custody by the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Court. This custody pertains to the alleged waylaying of Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan's convoy in Thiruvananthapuram. The order was issued on Tuesday, September 1st, and lasts until 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The court allowed questioning to check for others involved in the alleged conspiracy to obstruct the CM. Investigators also plan to examine his voice sample from the incident footage.

🪐 Lava world and habitable planet found orbiting same star

Two distinct planets, TOI-1752 b and TOI-1752 c, orbiting an M-dwarf star were confirmed in the TOI-1752 system. This system is located about 337 light-years from Earth near the constellation Boötes. The confirmation was announced on August 31, 2026, by IAA-CSIC in Granada, Spain. The pairing is crucial for studying atmospheric evolution around low-mass stars due to their differing planetary properties. Scientists will use instruments like JWST to study these contrasting worlds further. 🔭

🏛️ Punjab challenges high court over DA payment

The Punjab Government has approached the Supreme Court against a Punjab and Haryana High Court order concerning Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief. The government filed this petition in the Supreme Court, challenging the directive to clear arrears totaling around Rs 14,191 crore within a short timeframe. This ruling, issued on August 3, mandated payment at rates applicable to All India Services officers with simple interest. Punjab argues that meeting this deadline is constitutionally impossible under existing state financial articles. They seek to restore their discretion over DA payment timing and manner while assuring salary parity.

🏃‍♂️ AP Police Sports Meet Kicks Off in Mangalagiri

The Andhra Pradesh State Police Sports and Games Meet-2026 was launched by DGP Harish Kumar Gupta on Tuesday. The event is taking place at the APSP 6th Battalion in Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh. Approximately 1,900 police personnel from across the State are participating in this first-ever meet. Sixteen teams, including ministerial staff and various units, are competing across four days. Competitions will be held at VIP-AP and Acharya Nagarjuna University (ANU) grounds. 🏃‍♂️

😠 BJP slams Congress over North Karnataka woes

The BJP started a Padayatra from Lingasugur to Ballari, focusing on welfare scheme issues in Kalyana Karnataka. Leaders like C.T. Ravi demanded accountability for ₹187 crore allegedly misappropriated in the Valmiki Corporation. They also raised concerns about the missing ₹7,500 crore for the Gruha Lakshmi scheme and alleged caste atrocities. Former leaders claimed the Congress government is mismanaging funds and neglecting drought-hit areas. The BJP promised the agitation would continue until these serious issues are addressed by the government. 😠

🏦 ₹17 crore fake currency bust at PNB

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) is probing the alleged circulation of ₹17 crore in counterfeit currency found at PNB’s Saharanpur currency chest. The probe involves multiple agencies across Haryana and Uttarakhand, expanding beyond the initial ₹7.40 crore discovery. This happened after a shortage was noted in cash sent to the RBI in Jaipur on August 5. Three officials, including Ravi Kumar Kansay, were suspended following the preliminary inquiry into the incident. Police are now investigating the source of the fake notes and the involvement of other bank staff. 🕵️‍♂️

🦟 Mining data to fight malaria in Amazon 🦟

Researchers found a direct link between illegal mining and malaria cases in the Yanomami Indigenous Territory in Brazil. The study focused on the area, where the issue was prominent under Jair Bolsonaro’s government from January 2019 to 2022. A 1% increase in mined area was linked to a 24% rise in monthly malaria cases. Currently, scientists are building an alert system using mining and deforestation data to warn health agents. This system aims to help eliminate malaria in Brazil by predicting outbreaks early.

🤝 Iran says they can push back against US moves

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for Moscow's stance on the war and sanctions affecting Tehran. This discussion took place in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, during their meeting. Pezeshkian asserted that Russia and Iran can collectively resist what he termed US “unilateralism.” He emphasized that the US has no right to impose sanctions or break international law. This meeting highlights the deepening ties between Russia and Iran amid US tensions. 🤝