😔 Manipur economy stuck for a decade, says MLA

Prolonged ethnic conflict in Manipur has allegedly pushed the state's economy back by at least a decade, according to an NPF MLA. Ram Muivah stated this due to disrupted road infrastructure and stalled development across the hill districts of Manipur. The MLA highlighted that no Central institute is in the hills, and development projects are crippled by highway blockades since 2023. He emphasized that without power-sharing, unhappiness is bound to happen among the tribes. Peace is cited as the biggest priority for any future economic growth or investment. 😥

🎮 Fortnite lobby hack codes drop for free rewards

New in-game feature, the Admin Panel or Lobby Hack system, allows players to redeem special codes directly from the Fortnite lobby. This feature is part of Chapter 7 Season 4's Gaming Legends theme, which features collaborations like Sonic and Tetris. Currently, various codes like REACHYOURIMPOSSIBLE and GottaGoFast are active for free cosmetic rewards. These codes are one-time use per account and Epic Games might pull them at any time. Players should redeem desired codes sooner rather than later as new ones are expected soon.

🕵️ CIA spy who fought terrorists faces US deportation

A Kosovo-born man claiming to be a CIA spy against Al Qaeda is now facing deportation from the United States. Blerim Skoro, who was arrested by ICE in New Jersey, worked with US agencies from 2002 to 2009. He was initially arrested for drug trafficking in 2000 and later became an informant for the FBI. A federal judge previously blocked his deportation in November 2022 due to torture risks. His lawyers are now petitioning court to prevent his removal to Kosovo.

☢️ Cabin Crew Face Higher Radiation Cancer Risk Than Techs?

A new medical study suggests that cabin crew members face a greater risk of radiation-based cancer compared to nuclear technologists. The research specifically focused on the long-term health exposures faced by these two professions. The study analyzed data spanning several years to establish these differential risk factors. This finding highlights potential overlooked health hazards in the aviation industry environment. Further research is now expected to provide clearer guidelines and preventative measures.

🤖 One-third of new web pages are AI-written

A new study by Pew Research revealed that over one-third of web pages published since ChatGPT launched show signs of AI authorship. The research analyzed nearly half a million English-language pages from the Common Crawl archive. Specifically, 35% of pages published after ChatGPT's November 2022 release exhibited AI authorship signs. Furthermore, .com domains showed a significantly higher rate of AI authorship compared to .edu or .gov domains. This data suggests a substantial shift in how online content is being created moving forward. 🤖

💧 DK Shivakumar assures TN, Puducherry on Mekedatu water

DK Shivakumar assured Tamil Nadu and Puducherry that their interests would be protected regarding the proposed Mekedatu dam project. This commitment was made in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a meeting at Kovalam near Chennai. The dam is projected to cost Rs 9,000 crore and supply 4.75 tmcft for drinking water to Bengaluru. Shivakumar advocated for shifting from water sharing to water cooperation among southern states. He emphasized that the rest of the water, beyond the drinking quota, would benefit Tamil Nadu.

🤖 Alexa+ free on Fire TV, but Google TV wins

Alexa+ is now rolling out free on compatible US Fire TV devices, offering conversational search and smart-home controls. However, Prime membership or a paid plan is still needed for advanced features like Alexa Routines. Gemini on Google TV already provides similar conversational search but with deeper on-screen controls. Google TV's Gemini lets users adjust brightness and volume using natural language commands post-playback. Furthermore, Amazon's shift to VegaOS limits Android APKs, giving Google TV a more flexible future.

😔 Rajasthan man dies after blaming family in video

A 27-year-old man named Vikas Kaushik died by suicide after jumping in front of a train. This incident occurred in Jaipur district, Rajasthan, shortly after he posted a video online. On Wednesday around 11 am, he shared the video blaming his parents and brother for his depression. His family reported the video to the local police, who began searching for him immediately. Tragically, Vikas reached the station about half an hour later and died instantly. 😔

⚽ India survives England's onslaught, moves on

India managed to hold off a strong assault from England to secure a tense goalless draw on Thursday. The match took place at the Wagener Stadion, where India finished second in Pool D. The final minute saw Bichu Devi make a crucial save, while Savita Punia also made two great saves. Despite errors and England dominating possession, India advanced to the World Cup second round. The team now needs to perform better against the Netherlands in Friday's game. 🥅

🏛️ TN CM pivots on delimitation, asks for seat protection

Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay has changed his stance on delimitation, moving from demanding a freeze to asking for current parliamentary representation to be protected. He made this request at the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting held in Mamallapuram on Thursday. The existing freeze on Lok Sabha seats based on the 1971 Census is ending, prompting this concern across southern states. Vijay emphasized that their population stabilization efforts should not lead to reduced representation in Parliament. He urged the Union government to provide clear legislative assurance regarding this matter. 🗳️

🏛️ High Court Bench approved for Ladakh, Centre assures safeguards

The Union Cabinet decided to set up a High Court Bench in Ladakh to boost access to justice in the Union Territory. This move was announced by Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday, August 20, 2026, in Ladakh. The decision aims to significantly reduce the time needed for residents in remote areas to get legal services. This addresses a long-standing local demand for quicker access to the higher judiciary. Local stakeholders continue to push for stronger safeguards during upcoming talks next month. 🏛️