🏞️ Nepal flood devastation shown by aerial views 🏞️

Catastrophic floods in Nepal have left vast areas buried under hardening mud, as shown in aerial visuals. The disaster struck the Trishuli River Valley, severely impacting settlements near the Gyirong border port. As of September 1, over 1,000 lives were lost in the deadly water wave on August 26. The region's infrastructure, including 12 power plants, was heavily damaged, causing significant economic strain. The next steps involve early recovery, temporary shelter, and long-term reconstruction efforts.

🧪 Arthritis drug helps hair regrowth in trials

Scientists found that an arthritis drug, upadacitinib, could effectively treat hair loss in clinical trials. This research was conducted by international researchers in New Delhi, involving nearly 1,400 participants across multiple global sites. The trials ran from November 2023 to July 2025, assessing participants for 24 weeks. The drug helped nearly 80% of participants regrow scalp hair, offering new hope for alopecia areata sufferers. Further investigation is needed to see if the hair loss returns after stopping the treatment. 🧪

🩺 MP asks for funds for 13 JNVs and 2 AIIMS

Rajya Sabha member Lingamaneni Ramesh has requested budgetary support from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. He addressed this in a representation on Tuesday, highlighting that 13 districts in Andhra Pradesh lack JNVs. The proposal estimates a need of ₹1,096 crore over five years for the new 13 JNVs. Ramesh also sought support for two new AIIMS to boost healthcare access in underserved regions. He is requesting in-principle approval and multi-year allocations for these projects. 🏥

🪐 Two new planets found: one hot, one Earth-like?

Two new exoplanets, TOI-1752 b and TOI-1752 c, were confirmed orbiting the same star. Spanish astronomers from IAA-CSIC and IAC made the discovery, which was initially flagged by NASA's TESS. TOI-1752 b is extremely hot, possibly a lava world orbiting in under 24 hours. Meanwhile, TOI-1752 c is in a habitable zone with an estimated temperature of around 20°C. Researchers need more data to see how similar TOI-1752 c is to Earth.

🏛️ Govt prioritizes development and welfare in Kurnool

Industries and Commerce Minister T.G. Bharath Gupta attended the 'Two Years of Trust – Development and Welfare' programme in Kurnool on Tuesday. The Minister visited households to check on local issues and assured residents that civic amenities like roads and drainage were being addressed. He mentioned that development works worth crores of rupees are ongoing to improve the city's infrastructure. Furthermore, the government is focusing on welfare schemes like Anna Canteens and free bus travel. Earlier, he celebrated successful liver and kidney transplant surgeries being performed locally for the first time.

🚀 Roman Space Telescope successfully launches into space

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope successfully launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on August 30 at 7:26 a.m. EDT. A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carried the observatory to the second Sun-Earth Lagrange point, L2, where it will orbit the Sun synchronized with Earth. The $4.3-billion telescope will spend three months in transit before starting its mission to study dark energy and exoplanets. It is equipped with instruments allowing for 300-megapixel images and direct planet imaging. This mission aims to map the sky and hunt thousands of new exoplanets over its five-year span. 🔭

🔫 Arms heist at Telangana Army Cantonment

A large cache of weapons and ammunition was stolen from an Army storage barrack in Secunderabad Cantonment, Telangana. The missing items included four AK-series rifles, seven pistols, 21 magazines, and nearly 19,000 rounds of ammunition. This theft occurred after the doors of the Madras Regiment's arms storage barrack were broken open. Authorities suspect more than two people were involved due to the required familiarity with the premises. The Bolarum Police Station has launched a special investigation into the incident. 🚨

📈 Prof addresses GDP criticism on India's growth

India's economy showed a strong 7.8% GDP growth, sparking debate about its sustainability. Prime Minister Narendra Modi pointed to robust sector performance and job creation across the nation. The figures were reported as of September 01, 2026, 19:16 IST. Opposition members questioned if this growth translates to wider prosperity and job quality. Professor Gourav Vallabh is now analyzing these criticisms to gauge the economy's resilience.

🚁 Nepal's first female heli captain saves lives

Priya Adhikari, Nepal's first female helicopter captain, has completed over 100 rescue missions in just six days amidst severe flash floods and landslides. Operating in the Himalayan region, including the flood-hit Timure area in Rasuwa district, she faced extreme challenges. During the initial two days, more than 200 people were successfully evacuated from Timure with the help of several aircraft. This disaster proved even tougher to navigate than the 2015 Nepal earthquake due to concentrated destruction in a narrow valley. Adhikari remains focused on survivor safety despite the immense exhaustion from the continuous flying. 🚁

📱 Meta glasses filming case: Man demands ₹2.05 crore

A Delhi man filed a legal notice against an Instagram creator and Meta Platforms after being secretly filmed at a café. The footage, captured using Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, was posted on Instagram and garnered over 4.19 lakh views. The notice, issued on August 24, seeks to hold Meta liable for product design and hosting the reel. This case is among the first in India to challenge a smart-glasses maker's liability for privacy harm. The courts have not yet decided on the allegations made in this dispute. 🧐

😠 Palaniswami jabs at Vijay's PM dreams

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami mocked TVK chief Joseph Vijay's ambition to become Prime Minister. Palaniswami stated Vijay could even become the President of the United States while criticizing his PR stunts. This comes as TVK leaders are pushing Vijay as a potential national leader since the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections. The AIADMK labeled Vijay a 'costly chief minister' when contrasting his spending with J Jayalalithaa's tenure. Congress MP Karti Chidambaram noted that national leadership ultimately depends on securing the necessary numbers in the Lok Sabha.