😥 MBA/MCA aspirants want special counselling phase

Thousands of MBA and MCA aspirants are demanding a special phase of ICET counselling. This plea is directed at the government and the Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) across the state. Currently, 16,413 convener seats remain vacant on the official portal as of August 30, 2026. Students are worried about losing a full academic year due to pending Osmania University revaluation results. They urge TGCHE to conduct the special phase and release results immediately to ensure their admission and financial support. 😥

🇮🇳 149 Indians rescued from Nepal floods 🌊

One hundred forty-nine Indian nationals were rescued from the flood-hit areas of Nepal as of Sunday, August 30, 2026. The Ministry of External Affairs released this update from the situation in Nepal. Rescue teams faced rising water and debris while the Trishuli River warned of renewed flooding. India is coordinating aid, including a forensic team, alongside China's support. Authorities continue evacuating survivors and identifying the victims of this disaster.

📈 GDP & Oil Prices to Guide Stocks This Week

Analysts suggest that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data and crude oil prices will be the main drivers for stock market movements this week. This outlook comes from various market experts observing current global economic trends. Specific figures for GDP releases and oil price fluctuations are awaited over the coming days. These indicators are crucial for determining market sentiment and investor strategy in the near term. Investors are advised to closely monitor these key economic reports for investment decisions. 📈

🚨 Four men killed in Meghalaya police encounter

Four armed men were killed during a gunfight with a joint Meghalaya Police and ATS team early Sunday morning. The incident occurred in the East Garo Hills district after the team set up a checkpoint near Songsak towards Kagal. The exchange of fire happened around 4 a.m. when the occupants of a suspected vehicle allegedly opened fire on police. The security forces retaliated, leading to the death of the four men at the hospital. Police are currently investigating if they were linked to a recent kidnapping near the Damra border.

🔬 Liver issues in young adults studied

Researchers conducted a cross-sectional analysis to examine the clinical and metabolic links of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease. This study focused on young adults to understand the disease's progression. The research gathered data from various participants over a specific timeframe, though exact numbers were not detailed in the summary. The context aims to better understand how metabolic dysfunction contributes to liver issues in this demographic. Future research will build upon these findings to develop better preventive strategies.

🏏 Babar Azam's Test century wait is seriously long

Babar Azam has been on a long drought for a Test hundred since his last one on December 26, 2022, in Karachi against New Zealand. The Pakistan captain has played 17 Tests and 36 innings without reaching the milestone. This streak has spanned various tours including Sri Lanka, Australia, and the recent England series. Despite recent scores like 88 against West Indies and 81 against South Africa, the hundred remains elusive. His recent struggles continue with low scores in the current England Test match at Lord's. 🏏

🔥 Sharon Verma flips the roast on Samay Raina

A light-hearted roast between Samay Raina and Sharon Verma on India’s Got Latent 2 captured online attention. During her introduction, Samay joked about Sharon’s Bihar roots, but she countered by referencing his Kashmiri identity. The exchange involved jokes about each other's backgrounds, including Sharon moving to Mumbai. Viewers reacted strongly, praising Sharon for successfully turning the tables on Samay. This moment became a trending topic on social media after the episode aired. 🎤

🌋 Ancient supervolcano found under England

Scientists have made a significant discovery regarding a massive ancient supervolcano situated beneath England. The research team located evidence of this dormant volcano in areas of England. Preliminary data suggests the volcano could have been active millions of years ago, with specific dating still being refined. This finding adds crucial new information to the understanding of ancient geological events in the UK. Further studies are planned to better analyze the volcano's potential impact on the region.

💡 Bengaluru officials face action over broken streetlights

Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda ordered disciplinary action against GBA officials regarding streetlight failures. This came after finding 140 out of 222 streetlights were not working on a central Bengaluru road. The inspection, conducted on August 28, revealed only 82 of the 222 poles had functioning lights. Despite two prior meetings and instructions given on August 4, the maintenance lapses persisted. Gowda directed the commissioner to take action against those who failed to comply with their duties. 💡

🩺 Former MP pushes to slash NEET-PG AIQ to 15%

Former MP and BRS leader B. Vinod Kumar has called upon Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J.P. Nadda to lower the NEET-PG All India Quota from 50% to 15%. This demand stems from the significant disparity between the 15% AIQ for undergraduate seats and the current 50% for postgraduate seats. This is especially important for Telangana, which has heavily invested in expanding its state medical colleges. Kumar argued that Telangana's graduates deserve a larger share of these specialized PG seats, subject to merit. He also requested a state-wise analysis of the AIQ system for better fairness. 🩺

🚢 Seven dead in North Cyprus ferry crash

At least seven people died after a ferry carrying around 267 people capsized during its journey. This incident occurred while sailing from Kyrenia in northern Cyprus to Tasucu in southern Turkey. The high-speed Filo Jet ferry carried 259 passengers and eight crew, with 237 successfully rescued by Sunday. Officials are currently searching for 23 other individuals, and rescue operations are ongoing. This tragedy adds to a recent string of maritime accidents across different regions. 🚢