🧐 Mullaperiyar dam safety report due in two weeks

A comprehensive safety panel inspecting the Mullaperiyar dam canal shutter in Thekkady will submit its detailed report within two weeks. This panel, chaired by former NHPC CMD Balraj Joshi, visited the dam on Tuesday for an impartial evaluation. The study, running from September 1 to 3, involves experts assessing design, seismic resilience, and structural integrity. Keralam plans to formally present its demands during an upcoming meeting in Thekkady. This evaluation follows a Supreme Court order from 2022 regarding the dam’s safety. 🧐

🐅 Tiger sightings cause chaos at Polavaram project

Tiger movements have sparked widespread panic at the Polavaram project site in Andhra Pradesh. Forest Department officials noted the tiger was prowling in Eluru, East Godavari, and other local districts. Over the last two days, sightings were recorded near Devaragondi village and the P. Regulator area. The animal, which killed a cow and calf, is reportedly moving near tribal habitations in Papikonda National Park. Forest teams are now camping with rescue units to monitor and potentially trap the big cat.

🧬 RNA approach fixes CFTR in sick models

An experimental RNA-based method successfully restored the function of the CFTR protein in preclinical models of cystic fibrosis. This research was conducted by scientists at the University of Toronto using lab-grown human airway cells and miniature tissue models. The approach restored CFTR production and function in lab-grown cells for over 40 days in models with nonsense mutations. This offers a potential new treatment path for patients not responding to current CFTR-targeted therapies. Further studies are required, but the findings suggest broader applications beyond CF. 🧪

📚 DGP mentors thousands for free UPSC prep

A Telangana DGP, Mahesh Muralidhar Bhagwat, is mentoring thousands of civil services aspirants across India for free. His team guided 331 of 958 UPSC Civil Services 2025 selections, and over half of 84 selected Indian Forest Service candidates credited his support. For three straight years (2023-2025), the All India Rank 1 in IFS came from his network. He started this network to help others overcome the isolation felt during intense exam preparation. Bhagwat now focuses on the critical personality test phase through personalized guidance.

😠 Congress MLA alleges deep corruption in Karnataka

A Congress MLA exposed high-level corruption within the state government during a press conference in Mangaluru. Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai wrote to CM D. K. Shivakumar on August 25, detailing bribery demands at the KRIDL office. The letter alleged two engineers demanded an extra 7% from contractors for 'KRIDL charge.' Dr. Shetty claimed this reflects a pattern where the government fails to seriously investigate scams. He demanded judicial inquiries for all corruption cases moving forward. 😠

⚖️ MLA tries to recall resignation in TN politics

Ambasamudram former MLA Esakki Subaya informed the Madras High Court that he submitted a representation to the Speaker on August 28, 2026. This action sought to withdraw his resignation letter dated May 26, 2026, in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. The court's first Division Bench refused to take the affidavit on record as oral arguments had begun. Subaya argued that litigation caused his constituency to lack representation, impacting local governance and public welfare schemes. His request to resume duties or withdraw resignation remains pending before the Hon'ble Speaker. ⚖️

📚 Loved 'Tony' Biopic? 5 Bourdain Reads for You

Fans who enjoyed the 'Tony' biopic can check out five essential Anthony Bourdain books detailing his life. These reads cover his journey from a line cook to a global traveler and novelist. The books include 'Kitchen Confidential,' which details his NYC culinary start, and 'A Cook’s Tour' documenting his world adventures. Other picks are 'Medium Raw,' his crime novel 'Bone In The Throat,' and 'World Travel' co-authored with Laurie Woolever. These selections offer a deep dive into the icon's evolution before his passing.

🛰️ ISS antenna back online after spacewalk

ESA and NASA astronauts successfully reinstalled a spare Space-to-Ground Antenna on August 25, 2026. This work took place outside the International Space Station by Sophie Adenot and Anil Menon. The repair restored the station's second high-speed communications path after the original unit failed in November 2025. Although another antenna kept basic comms running, redundancy was lost, which this fix addresses. The replacement is now active, ensuring vital operational data can move between orbit and ground control. 🛰️

🍿 Endgame Encore & Vvaan box office predictions drop

Pinkvilla Predicts shared updated first-day box office forecasts for several upcoming films. Avengers: Endgame - Encore and The Vvaan are highlighted for their September 25, 2026 releases. Endgame Encore is projected for Rs. 5-8 crore nett, leveraging its past success and new content. Meanwhile, Mirzapur: The Movie's forecast is revised up to Rs. 21-26 crore nett due to strong advances. These predictions offer insights into the market sentiment ahead of major releases. 🎬

❤️ Delaying heart scans after cardiac arrest is safe

Immediate coronary angiography did not boost 30-day survival compared to a delayed approach for patients without ST elevation after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. This finding came from the DISCO trial and a meta-analysis presented at ESC Congress 2026. The study included 1,006 adult unconscious patients across 23 centers in Sweden, Denmark, and the Netherlands. Current guidelines already lean towards a deferred strategy based on earlier trials. Consequently, it is now confirmed that immediate angiography offers no survival advantage over waiting. 😮

🚨 Police SI caught taking ₹10k bribe in Hyderabad

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) apprehended a Sub-Inspector of Police, R. Pandu Naik, in a bribery incident. He was serving at the Tolichowki police station under the Hyderabad Police Commissionerate. The incident occurred on September 1, 2026, when ₹10,000 was recovered from him. Naik allegedly demanded the money to drop a case against a complainant's mother and avoid passport seizure. He has been arrested and is currently undergoing judicial remand at Nampally.