⚖️ Mehbooba says Khan faces same treatment as his rivals

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti stated that former Prime Minister Imran Khan is currently facing the same treatment his government gave to his opposition. She recalled meeting Khan in London in 1994 and noting his strong conviction for positive change in Pakistan. Mufti argued that Khan's government adopted the same political culture against his rivals. Khan was removed as PM via a no-confidence motion in March 2022. He has been incarcerated on corruption charges since March 2023.

🏛️ Calcutta HC stays Moitra's arrest warrant

The Calcutta High Court stayed the arrest warrant issued against TMC MP Mahua Moitra regarding provocative remarks she made. The order came from a division bench of Justices Debangsu Basak and Aryak Dutt, with the matter set for hearing on August 27. A BJP leader filed the complaint in June over her social media comments following an incident outside the Krishnanagar court. The court had previously issued the warrant on August 19 due to her failure to appear despite repeated summonses. Moitra's lawyer argued the case should be heard in the designated MP/MLA court in Salt Lake.

🏡 Kashmir home holds secret time capsule for actress

Actress Sandeepa Dhar recently returned to her ancestral home in Srinagar after many years. She found that despite the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits, much of the house's physical past remained remarkably preserved. The house had no running water or electricity, but an 80-90 year old wooden cabinet was intact. Dhar also discovered vintage Air India boarding passes and her uncle's suits inside the home. This visit turned the house into a personal time capsule connecting her to her family's past.

⚖️ SC grants journalist protection from arrest

The Supreme Court granted protection from arrest to journalist Abhishek Upadhyay following reports on Ram Mandir donation theft. He was facing an FIR filed on August 18 by a two-wheeler rider over an alleged incident. This case relates to his investigative work, including a report on an IAS officer's land purchase in Bhadohi. Upadhyay claims the FIR is fictitious and retaliatory for his exposés. He is now seeking time and CCTV footage to prove the allegations are staged. 🧐

🤨 Trump and Ford trade harsh words over tariffs

Donald Trump and Ontario Premier Doug Ford exchanged sharp insults regarding the ongoing trade war. The confrontation took place between the US and Ontario, Canada. Specific numbers or dates were not mentioned in the exchange of barbs. This verbal sparring highlights the growing friction between the two political figures and their respective governments. Future diplomatic moves between the two regions remain to be seen. 🤨

📱 Realme C100i details revealed for India launch

The Realme C100i is finally coming to the Indian market after launching in other regions in May. The Indian version is scheduled to launch officially on August 27. It features a 6.75-inch HD+ LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and Unisoc T7250 chipset. Key specs include an 8MP rear camera, 5MP front camera, and a 6,500 mAh battery with 15W charging. This model is IP64 rated and will run Android 16 from day one.

🎬 Daayra poster drops, trailer coming soon

The makers of the crime thriller Daayra released a new poster featuring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran. This striking poster highlights the two stars ahead of the film's September release. The official trailer is scheduled to drop on August 31, 2026, teasing the gripping story. Directed by Meghna Gulzar, the film is inspired by true events and marks a new collaboration. Daayra is set to hit cinemas on September 18, 2026. 🎬

💸 Trump proposes massive fee hike for H-1B visas

The U.S. administration proposed a regulation to impose an unprecedented fee exceeding $100,000 on new H-1B visas. This move targets highly skilled foreign workers, significantly impacting Indian techies and students in the U.S. as of August 24, 2026. Previously, these visas had fees between $2,000 and $5,000, and Indians made up 71% of all beneficiaries in FY2024. The finalization could happen by year-end, though legal challenges are ongoing against the rule. 💸

😔 Rifle coach arrested in family river incident

A rifle shooting coach, Sheikh Sadhik Khan, has been arrested over the deaths of a rural engineer and his family in Andhra Pradesh. The incident happened on the intervening night of August 16 and 17, involving Thillapudi Nookaraju, his wife Meena, daughter Sowjanya, and grandson. The engineer and two women died in the Godavari River, while the 10-year-old grandson was rescued by local fishermen. Police linked Khan to the event via a recovered note, filing charges including forced conversion and murder. Khan was finally apprehended after a grueling chase across five states and is now in custody. 😔

💰 NRI deposits bring $73B to New Delhi

New Delhi has attracted $73 billion in the last 11 weeks through special deposit schemes for Non-Resident Indians. This massive inflow was driven by incentives offered to NRIs making foreign currency deposits in Indian banks. Over $65 billion of these funds entered bank deposits, and the total could reach almost $80 billion before the August 31 deadline. These inflows are helping the RBI manage currency volatility amid rising energy import bills and capital outflows. Future currency stability will depend on oil prices and FDI after the incentives end.

🚀 Chang'e-7 launch delayed; Princess Sirindhorn offers support

Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn visited China to watch the Chang’e-7 lunar mission launch. She was in Hainan province on August 23rd to observe the event from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site. China Manned Space Agency postponed the mission due to unsuitable launch conditions this year. The Chang’e-7 mission specifically targets the Moon's south pole for exploration. Princess Sirindhorn encouraged the Thai scientists involved in the project.