⚖️ Money laundering case isn't double jeopardy, says Karnataka HC

The Karnataka High Court ruled that prosecuting someone under PMLA after an initial conviction is not double jeopardy. This decision was made while dismissing petitions from 11 individuals convicted for fraud in 2016. The petitioners were sentenced to six years in 2024 for cheating people of lakhs of rupees. The court clarified that PMLA is a distinct statutory offence based on laundering proceeds of crime. These convictions are currently pending appeal before the High Court.

📸 Photo exhibition poster unveiled by GVMC Commissioner

GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg unveiled the poster for the annual 'News in Frames' photography exhibition. The event is being organized by the Vizag Photo Journalists’ Association at Visakha Museum. It is scheduled to take place on August 19 and 20, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The exhibition will showcase photos covering public life, culture, and nature. Entry to the exhibition will be free for everyone.

😔 Father kills two daughters in Bengaluru hotel

A father tragically murdered his two young daughters inside a 5-star hotel in Bengaluru. The victims were identified as daughters aged 5 and 10. The incident reportedly took place on a recent date, though specific dates are not provided in the initial report. Police have launched an investigation to understand the motives behind this horrific act. Authorities are continuing their search for any other suspects related to this case. 😔

💔 Bengaluru Hotel Horror: Father Kills Young Daughters

A father tragically killed his two young daughters at the Taj Hotel in Bengaluru. The victims were identified as children aged 5 and 10. The incident reportedly occurred on a recent date, though specifics are pending police confirmation. Authorities are now investigating the circumstances surrounding this horrific event. Police are continuing their probe to uncover all details of the tragedy. 💔

🎶 Emraan Hashmi to play Mehmood in R.D. Burman biopic

Emraan Hashmi has joined the R.D. Burman biopic to play the veteran actor Mehmood. He will join Akshay Kumar, who is attached to play Rajesh Khanna, in this project. The film, helmed by Neeraj Pandey and produced by Excel Entertainment, is currently in pre-production. Mehmood was a close friend and key figure in R.D. Burman’s career. The movie is set to begin shooting in September, promising an interesting look into the composer's life.

🔌 $6 RISC-V board fits inside a USB port

A new development board called Comu fits entirely inside a USB-A connector, making it super tiny for workshops. This device features a 32-bit RISC-V microcontroller based on the WCH CH32V203 and includes four capacitive touch buttons. It boasts 224 KB of flash and can operate as a USB HID device for small controllers. Comu is aimed at lightweight bare-metal development, and a basic LED blink program uses only 40 bytes. Developers can get this compact board for $5.99 on Tindie. 🔌

🏛️ Bombay HC delays relief for liquor makers on FSSAI ban

The Bombay High Court refused to give immediate relief to liquor manufacturers challenging the FSSAI's prohibitory orders. This case involves United Spirits and Anr versus FSSAI & ORs, heard on Monday. The court has decided it needs a reply from the FSSAI recorded before issuing any orders. The petitioners were seeking a swift reversal of the ban imposed by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. The final decision is pending the submission of the FSSAI's official response.

🤔 Dhanush entering Vijay's political turf in TN?

Tamil Nadu witnessed a big political shift with Thalapathy Vijay becoming the Chief Minister of the state. Actor Dhanush is now reportedly preparing for his own political entry into the scene. He recently held a public event distributing resources and gave a speech aligning with the BJP. Dhanush's organization is now starting activities in Coimbatore, an area previously dominated by Vijay's TVK party. This has led to speculation about Dhanush targeting Vijay's strongholds.

💻 Xeon 678X: Windows 11 vs Ubuntu 26.04 test

A performance comparison was conducted between Windows 11 Pro and Ubuntu 26.04 LTS on the new HP Z4 G6i workstation. This machine is powered by the Intel Xeon 678X processor and features 4 x 32GB DDR5-6400 memory. The testing included both the out-of-the-box Windows setup and a clean install of Ubuntu with its Linux 7.0 kernel. The comparison aimed to check OS performance on the Granite Rapids WS hardware. More Intel Xeon 678X benchmarks on Linux will be shared in future articles.

🛡️ Ransomware gangs exploiting SonicWall SMA1000 flaws

CISA has confirmed that ransomware gangs are actively exploiting two recently patched SonicWall SMA1000 vulnerabilities, including a severe SSRF flaw. This issue affects the enterprise-grade secure remote access gateway used by many large corporations and government agencies. The vulnerabilities, CVE-2026-15409 and CVE-2026-15410, were patched in mid-July, but attacks began as early as June 22 by a threat actor. CISA added these flaws to its KEV Catalog on July 14, mandating patches for FCEB agencies. Companies are urged to upgrade immediately to mitigate the significant risks posed by these active exploits. 🛡️

⛽ Ethanol-diesel blend fails safety tests, rollout paused

Ethanol-blended diesel failed required safety specifications because the added ethanol sharply lowered the fuel's flash point. This finding was reported by the Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Suresh Gopi, on Monday. Scientific evaluations by OMCs showed the blend did not meet the diesel flash-point specification. India is currently focusing its ethanol blending program on petrol with a 20 per cent target. Any future increase in blending will depend on detailed technical studies. ⛽