🎬 Madhavan shines in biopic about Coimbatore inventor

The movie G.D.N. chronicles the life of G. D. Naidu, a self-taught Coimbatore inventor and industrialist who built the UMS bus empire. The film focuses on Naidu's journey in Coimbatore, spanning from the 1910s to the era of Indian independence. He successfully built a cooperative bus network, navigating hurdles from rival operators and colonial tax authorities. The narrative shows his resilience through personal losses and his experiences during wartime Germany. Madhavan delivers a compelling performance as the sharp and virtuous figure throughout these four decades.

⚖️ SC warns authorities: tread carefully with student protesters

The Supreme Court advised authorities to exercise restraint when dealing with student protesters across the nation. This observation was made by the Supreme Court in New Delhi on Wednesday. The court tagged this matter with other petitions concerning student protest violence in Delhi and other states on a specific date. The CJI stressed that violent responses only escalate situations, emphasizing the need for listening to the students' concerns. The court expressed confidence in law enforcement's judgment while hearing a plea against the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).

💡 Pixel 11 Pro's new glow feature gets mixed fan reactions

The upcoming Pixel 11 Pro is set to debut this month, featuring a mysterious swirling round LED light panel called Pixel Glow on the rear. A recent poll of just over 1,600 readers showed that 45% of fans are excited about how it looks. However, nearly 1 in 5 respondents feel the feature is uninteresting and lacks innovation. Many hope Google plans more than just basic messaging alerts for this new tech. The entire Pixel 11 series is scheduled to launch on August 12. 💡

🏥 Calcutta High Court rejects Banerjee's overseas eye treatment plea

The Calcutta High Court dismissed the plea of TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee to travel abroad for eye treatment on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The court, under Justice Saugata Bhattacharya, was disappointed that Banerjee refused to visit SSKM Hospital in Kolkata for an assessment. The bench stated that an independent medical opinion was needed since the court lacks medical expertise to deem the treatment indispensable. His lawyer argued he wanted specialized care at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the USA, citing past approvals. Given the 15 pending criminal cases, the court felt the travel was not medically unavoidable. 🏥

😠 Parliament demands apology from Meta CEO

A Parliamentary Standing Committee demanded an unconditional apology from Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg over the removal of PM Modi's speech from Facebook. The committee issued this warning to Meta in New Delhi after the video was down for five to six hours. The panel specified that Zuckerberg must apologize within three days, or Meta risks losing its safe-harbour immunity under the Information Technology Act. Furthermore, the committee called for stricter action against platforms hosting harmful content and urged action against Google India's head in a cyber fraud case. 😠

🥈 Neeraj Chopra's rough 10 months before CWG silver

Neeraj Chopra shared that he was unsure about competing this season after a tough 10-month injury battle. The Indian star achieved a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. He delivered his season-best throw of 85.63m on August 5, 2026. This period involved recovering from multiple injuries and rebuilding his fitness. Chopra is thankful for the support from his coaches and family moving forward.

🌡️ Telangana leads India in heatstroke cases

A total of 20 people died and over 4,853 suffered heatstrokes across India since March 1. Telangana recorded the highest cases with 915, followed by West Bengal with 733 in the Lok Sabha data. The Union government has now included heatwaves as a notified disaster for relief funding. Heatstroke is a severe medical emergency where the body fails to regulate temperature above 40°C. A policy framework is now in place for providing relief assistance through SDRF and NDRF.

😥 Ghajini actor Pradeep Rawat passes away at 74

Actor Pradeep Rawat, known for his role in Ghajini, has passed away at the age of 74. He was a prominent figure in the Indian film industry, having contributed to several notable projects. Reports indicate his passing was due to complications related to cancer. This death prompts discussions regarding the increased risk of cancer associated with aging in the population. Medical experts are now analyzing the data to better understand age-related health risks. 😥

🏛️ SC says listen to protestors, don't just punish

The Supreme Court observed that authorities must understand the concerns of young protestors instead of letting things escalate into violence. A bench including CJI Surya Kant heard a plea from retired Air Force officers regarding the July 20 Jantar Mantar protests. The petitions involved demonstrations against question paper leaks, which began in June and led to a march on July 20. CJI Kant emphasized that the best tool is listening to the protestors and counseling them to maintain restraint. The Court has directed that the plea be tagged with the batch of petitions concerning the protests. 🧐

🔥 Colleges caught forging fire NOCs in Hyderabad

Eight private junior colleges have been booked for allegedly forging the signature of HYDRAA chief, A. V. Ranganath. This incident occurred in Hyderabad after HYDRAA sought details of submitted NOCs. Out of a total of 76 NOCs, eight were discovered to be fake documents. The colleges were submitting applications to HYDRAA for fire NOCs for non-highrise buildings. Authorities are now investigating this widespread forgery issue.

😟 Jharkhand Paper Leak leads to hunger strike end

A hunger strike by Devendra Mahato concluded after receiving an appeal from Sonam Wangchuk. The protest was related to a paper leak incident in Jharkhand. Mahato had been fasting for four days in response to the leak allegations. This action highlighted concerns over the integrity of the state's examinations. Authorities are expected to address the fallout from this controversy soon. 😟