🌊 Nepal floods: Death toll hits 675; Indians rescued

The death toll from the devastating flash floods in central Nepal rose to 675 on Saturday as search and relief operations continued. Rescuers were working in central Nepal, including Rasuwa district, where a new barrier lake posed a fresh flood threat. As of Saturday, 108 Indian nationals had been rescued, while 275 remained missing. Experts warn of a secondary flash flood risk from the lake formed by Wednesday's mudslide. Authorities are continuing efforts to locate thousands missing after the tsunami-like water swept through the Himalayan region. 🌊

🏛️ Can an accused deny FIR copy? Supreme Court steps in

The Supreme Court ordered the Ghaziabad Police to give journalist Abhishek Upadhyay a copy of the FIR and CCTV footage. This action followed his claim of being falsely implicated in a road-rage case in Ghaziabad. The case registration was alleged to be around August 20, 2026, and the court set a September 7 deadline for compliance. Statutorily, the BNSS does not mandate immediate access for the accused during investigation. However, past judicial precedents and the Supreme Court's directives ensure accused individuals can access FIRs within set timeframes. 👮

🏛️ Abhishek Banerjee questioned by Kolkata Police

Abhishek Banerjee was summoned by the Kolkata Police regarding a row over illegal billboards. The police action took place in Kolkata, where the issue gained attention recently. The specific incident involved violations related to the installation of illegal advertisements across the city. This summons follows increasing civic complaints about unauthorized commercial displays in public spaces. Authorities are expected to proceed with the inquiry to resolve the ongoing billboard dispute. 🏛️

🍿 Top 7 South Films Hitting Theaters in Sept 2026

A major lineup of South Indian films is set to grace the big screens in September 2026. Among them, Nani's 'The Paradise' is slated for September 24, 2026, while Karthi stars in 'Sardar 2' on September 10, 2026. The list includes 'I'm Game' releasing on August 20, 2026, and several Tamil releases like 'Mandaadi' and 'Demonte Colony 3'. These diverse films span action, thriller, and drama genres. Fans can look forward to these releases for a packed cinematic experience. 🎬

🤔 Apology mix-up sparks confusion

An unexpected apology caused a stir among the public regarding recent events. The confusion centered around a public statement made in Mumbai. Specific details surrounding the incident involved a figure making an apology on January 15, 2024. This statement was made in the context of ongoing political debates in the region. Further clarifications are expected from the involved parties soon.

⏱️ India mandates IST across all activities by 2027

The government has officially notified the Legal Metrology (IST) Rules, 2026, making Indian Standard Time mandatory. This applies to all legal, commercial, digital, and administrative activities across India. The rules will enforce IST starting around March 2027, following the 180-day notification period. This move establishes IST as the standard time reference for commerce, finance, and official documents nationwide. Furthermore, organizations must boost cyber resilience by using synchronized time systems to prevent attacks.

🏛️ Trump admin cannot deport students for criticizing Israel

A federal judge in California ruled that the US government cannot unconstitutionally deport noncitizens for criticizing Israel's actions. Judge Noel Wise made this decision on Friday, specifically supporting a Stanford University student newspaper. This ruling builds on a prior Boston decision concerning the Trump administration's targeting of noncitizens. The judge cited First and Fifth Amendment violations regarding free speech and vagueness in deportation provisions. This decision affirms the foundational nature of free speech in American democracy. 🏛️

🧘 Ancient Greek guide to living free from fear

Greek philosopher Epicurus suggested that the ultimate goal of life is being free from pain and fear. This concept comes from his Letter to Menoeceus, preserved by Diogenes Laertius. He separated this goal into freedom from bodily pain and freedom from mental disturbance. Epicurus believed mental calm was the main focus, treating fear as the root cause of anxiety. He advised accepting that death is nothing, which helps eliminate life's terrors.

❤️ Functional angiography beats old imaging in heart attack trial

Functional coronary angiography showed better outcomes than conventional imaging in the AIR-STEMI trial for STEMI patients. This study was conducted in 21 centers across Italy and Pakistan. The trial involved 1,823 patients, and results were presented at ESC Congress 2026. This new approach helps doctors select only the truly critical blockages needing treatment. Ultimately, the functional group saw significantly reduced major cardiac events and better safety. 🩺

❤️ Remote heart rehab: an add-on, not a swap

Remote exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation was tested as a supplement to traditional centre-based programmes. The study involved 3,112 patients across 23 Swedish centres during 15-month intervention periods. Both groups showed similar improvements in exercise capacity, with low rates of serious adverse events. Researchers concluded that remote delivery is a helpful, patient-centred addition but should not replace in-person care. Future analysis will examine data from a wider group in the SWEDEHEART registry.

🏏 Ali talks miracles as Pakistan fights back in Test

Pakistan was significantly trailing in the second Test at Lord's before the rain-curtailed third day. Mohammad Ali, bowling for the side, admitted the batting struggles from the previous day had caused major issues. They bowled just under 25 overs and took four wickets, while England added 96 runs, extending their lead to 357. Ali noted that despite the deficit, they bowled better than in the first innings due to helpful conditions. He stressed that miracles happen in cricket, urging the batting team to maintain belief for the remaining Test. 🏏