💰 Modi highlights Jan Dhan Yojana's massive reach

Prime Minister Modi recently highlighted the unprecedented impact of the Jan Dhan Yojana program. This initiative has successfully brought banking services to a massive number of citizens across India. As of the latest count, the accounts under the scheme have crossed the 59 crore mark. This achievement underscores the government's push for financial inclusion in rural and urban areas. Further expansion and monitoring are expected to continue to maximize the scheme's benefits.

🩺 NEET UG Round 2 Counselling Schedule Released

The schedule for NEET UG Round 2 Counselling 2026 has been officially announced. This process involves candidates across the entire nation. Registration for the counselling starts from September 3rd for the new session. This round is crucial for students seeking admission into medical colleges. Further detailed guidelines will be shared by the NTA soon.

🐄 Cow vigilantes accused of assaulting Dalit man in Jalna

Six 'cow vigilantes' have been booked for assaulting a Dalit man and forcing him to eat cow dung. The incident occurred in Kanhaiyanagar area of Jalna, Maharashtra, in May. The victim, Parameshwar Suhas Hiwale, reported the abuse on August 21 after a video circulated on Instagram. The assault happened after they allegedly accused him of planning to sell a bull to a Muslim butcher. Currently, further probing is underway by a Sub-Divisional Police Officer, but no arrests have been made yet. 🐄

💰 Auto stock declares massive 25-year dividend

Federal-Mogul Goetze (India) Ltd declared a total dividend of ₹94 per share, consisting of ₹86.50 special and ₹7.50 interim. This happened following a nearly 25-year gap since its last ex-dividend trade on 10th August 2001. The company fixed the record date for September 4, 2026, with payments due by September 25, 2026. The news caused the stock to surge almost 10% in Friday's trading session. This massive payout reflects the company's financial standing. 📈

⚽ Forest expects tough fight against Liverpool at Anfield

Liverpool needs an improved performance at home against Nottingham Forest this weekend to bounce back. Forest, based at the City Ground, views the upcoming match as a battle of attrition, particularly on the wings. The Reds recently drew 2-2 with Newcastle in their Premier League opener. Forest's fans are cautiously optimistic, expecting a tough slog but hoping for a cup run. They predict a home win for Forest, despite Liverpool's own transition period. ⚽

👶 6yo detained, parents claim police torture in Patna

A six-year-old boy, Aditya Kumar, was detained by Patna’s Kotwali police on August 25th while protesting at Dakbangla Chowk. His parents, Ranjit Kumar and Munni Kumari, allege they were severely tortured by officers inside the station. The family claims they were lathicharged and treated like criminals during the detention, which lasted at least six hours. Patna police officially denied the detention claims, stating the child was safely handed over after efforts to protect him. The protest was over changes in the BPSC's TRE-4 recruitment examination pattern. 😥

🔭 NASA's new space telescope is launching soon 🔭

NASA is launching the $4.3-billion Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope on Aug. 30 to explore the universe. This observatory is expected to reveal new info on universe expansion and discover many planets orbiting distant stars. It will also survey the Milky Way galaxy in one month, something Hubble would take a century to do. The telescope will provide public data, allowing students everywhere access to its findings. Roman aims to find undetectable planets and reveal new galaxies, potentially changing current scientific models.

⚽ Rodri debuts as Barça beats Athletic Club 2-0

Barcelona secured a 2-0 victory over Athletic Club at Spotify Camp Nou last night. Pedri, Pau Cubarsi, and Anthony Gordon started the match, with Raphinha scoring the first goal. Unai Simon made eight crucial saves, preventing a much higher scoreline from the attacking team. Pau Cubarsi made his official return, showing strong defensive play while Rodri debuted in the 63rd minute. The integration of Rodri was promising, suggesting increased stability for Hansi Flick's plans.

🌊 Nepal floods: 469 dead, rescue ops paused by China 😥

Catastrophic floods in Nepal have resulted in at least 469 confirmed deaths and over 1,500 missing people. The disaster struck in border districts like Rasuwa and Dhading after a glacier collapse in Tibet caused torrents of water. As of recent reports, China has halted its rescue operations due to the high risk of renewed flooding from an overflowing upstream lake. Authorities are warning of further danger as heavy rainfall is forecast for the weekend. The Nepalese Army is still working on rescues, including those trapped in the Trishuli 3A hydropower tunnel.

🎮 Xbox CEO stresses console affordability amid price hikes 🎮

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma stated that affordability must be a priority for next-gen consoles due to a crisis in computing hardware prices. She made this point during an interview with the BBC, noting rising component expenses from massive AI infrastructure investments. The industry is facing a 'Rampocalypse,' where consoles see price increases years after launch. Therefore, Xbox must adapt its engineering roadmap to balance performance with total bill-of-materials costs. This shift is crucial as competitors move towards digital-only titles, like Sony starting in January 2028.

🎬 9 new movies and shows drop this weekend on OTTs

Nine new movies and shows are hitting major OTT platforms this weekend across various genres. These releases include Hindi thrillers like 'Alpha' and 'Bandar' on Netflix and ZEE5, alongside Hollywood features. Specific dates include August 28, 2026, for many titles, and August 29, 2026, for others. The lineup features spy thrillers, crime dramas, and returning sci-fi series like 'Dark Matter Season 2'. Viewers can catch these diverse picks on Netflix, Prime Video, and JioHotstar. 🍿