🕵️‍♀️ Manipur couple arrested in Chennai murder case

A couple from Manipur, Manik Uddin Laskar and Bhagabati Majhi, have been arrested in connection with a woman's murder. They were apprehended by Guduvanchery police and are being brought to Chennai under a transit warrant. The murder occurred when the dismembered body parts of 38-year-old Hayathun Nisha were found in a trolley bag on the Tamil Nadu Express at Agra on August 5. Investigators tracked the couple after CCTV footage showed them boarding the train, leading to their location in Guduvanchery. The police stated the murder motive would be determined after the suspects are formally interrogated in Tambaram. 🕵️‍♀️

😠 AIADMK to protest TVK MLA's jallikattu remarks

The AIADMK has announced it will stage an agitation to protest recent comments by TVK MLA M.V. Karuppaiah regarding jallikattu. This controversy involves Mr. Karuppaiah's alleged statement that jallikattu is "ruining the youth of Tamil Nadu" in Tamil Nadu. The protest is scheduled to take place at Alanganallur on September 3, 2026. Edappadi K. Palaniswami highlighted past AIADMK efforts to keep jallikattu legal. Former Ministers Sellur K. Raju and R.B. Udhayakumar will lead this planned demonstration.

🖱️ Windows 11 update breaks mouse cursor functionality

A recent update, KB5120998, has reportedly broken the mouse cursor in Windows 11 for many users. This issue was widely reported across different users who installed the update on August 27, 2026. Some users experienced the cursor shrinking and enlarging, while others saw unexpected color changes. Microsoft has acknowledged these reports and is currently investigating the widespread bug. They are expected to release a hotfix update soon to resolve these glitches.

🔥 Wrestler allegations supposedly made him famous

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh claimed the molestation allegations made him a nationally recognized figure. He stated this while speaking in Mahendragarh, Haryana, on Sunday. A Delhi court acquitted him on August 3rd in the sexual harassment case filed by six women wrestlers. Singh analogized the situation to the Ramayana, saying the allegations boosted his national identity. He also mentioned past personal hardships and denied a 1996 CBI allegation.

🎮 Dawnwalker discs hit players early

The Blood of Dawnwalker discs have started reaching pre-order customers ahead of the official release date. The new action RPG, from the director of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, is coming to PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Some players, including one in Europe, received their copies a week early before the September 3rd launch. This early access was facilitated by a large European store offering in-person pickup instead of standard postal delivery. Reviews for the game are anticipated to drop on Monday, August 31st, at 6:00 PM Moscow time.

🤝 Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan meet in Istanbul

Top officials from Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan are meeting in Istanbul this Monday. Foreign ministers, defence ministers, and chiefs of staff from these three nations will attend the gathering. This meeting marks the first since the signing of the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement earlier this month. The summit aims to formally establish a political and defence strategic committee to discuss security. Future discussions might include potential expansion to Egypt and Bangladesh.

💔 Two Malayali Women Killed in California

Two Malayali women were killed in California, United States, allegedly by a female friend living in the same apartment complex. The victims were identified as 35-year-old Anjana and 40-year-old Ann Mary Mathew. The killings reportedly happened around noon on Friday (US time), and the San Jose police have taken the suspect, Anila, into custody. Families suggest the motive might be job-related, though Anjana's family has not confirmed this yet. Authorities are currently investigating and arranging for the bodies to be returned to India. 💔

💧 Reservoir needed in Parandur land

PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss demanded the state government build a large water reservoir in the 5700 acres of land acquired in Parandur. He addressed this during an awareness rally in Chennai, urging the government to connect all 33 lakes. This reservoir, spanning over 5,500 acres, would greatly benefit Chennai and surrounding districts. He also stressed that agricultural lands in Parandur must not be destroyed for airport or industry projects. Furthermore, he called for official notification of Pallikaranai marshlands via satellite imagery. 💧

💔 Four arrested for selling newborn baby in Ambur

Four individuals were arrested by Ambur Town police for the illegal sale of a nine-day-old baby boy. The incident occurred in Tirupattur, involving Rahmatullah, R. Aushma, Shameen Taj, and Syed Akbar Basha. The transaction took place on Sunday, with the baby sold to the Bengaluru couple for ₹1 lakh. Aushma sold the child because her husband was jobless and she felt she couldn't manage four children. A probe is currently underway following the baby's rescue. 💔

🌟 Deepti Sharma sets new T20I wicket record

Deepti Sharma etched her name in history by delivering a brilliant 3/0 bowling spell in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup. This milestone occurred while playing for India in Dubai against Thailand. The spell, which followed her 150th T20I, brought her total wickets to 171 as of Sunday. She became the first Indian bowler to achieve three or more wickets without conceding a run in a Women's T20I. India secured a dominant 94-run victory and will next face Hong Kong on Thursday. 🏏

📱 Apple's magnetic pencil for foldable iPhone likely shelved

Apple developed a shorter, magnetic Apple Pencil prototype for the upcoming iPhone Ultra, slated for the September 9 event. This accessory was designed for the foldable device, which is expected to feature an A20 Pro chip and dual 48-megapixel cameras. However, concerns over scratching the soft display and awkward handling have made its launch unlikely for now. The prototype's existence keeps the door open for a future release with a second-generation model. This decision mirrors Samsung's approach of dropping stylus support to prioritize screen durability. 📱