🩺 New US guidelines update cholesterol management advice

US cardiologists have issued updated guidelines on managing cholesterol and preventing dyslipidemia. This shift, overhauling the 2018 standards, focuses on earlier action against harmful blood fats. Screening is now recommended for children aged 9–11 years, with risk assessment using the new PREVENT calculator for ages 30 to 79. Doctors can now consider LDL-lowering therapies even for borderline risk patients, setting targets like less than 100 mg/dL. The advice emphasizes early checkups and proactive treatment to reduce heart attack and stroke risk. 🩺

⚡ Kudankulam Plant Powers Up: Milestone Reached

Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant has generated over 1.30 million units of power from its first two reactors. This facility, which operates two 1,000 MW VVER reactors, is located in Kudankulam. As of June 30, 2026, the plant had generated 1,30,627 million units, preventing 11.22 crore tonnes of CO2 emissions. Reactor 2 recently set a new continuous operation record, surpassing Reactor 1's previous mark. Furthermore, major commissioning milestones were recently achieved for Reactors 3 through 6.

⛏️ SCCL lands new coal blocks for bigger power supply

Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) has secured two new coal blocks with the State government's support. The Chairman and Managing Director announced this during Independence Day celebrations in Kothagudem on Saturday. Specifically, the Tadicherla-II block has 340 million tonnes, and PKOC-2 Dipside Block holds 120 million tonnes. This expansion will help SCCL meet the State's power needs by ensuring coal supply. The company will also explore gold, copper, and rare earth elements in the near future. ⛏️

🤖 Anthropic reveals how Claude's new watermarks will work

Anthropic published details on how Claude's new text watermarks will function to comply with the EU AI Act's Transparency Code. The company confirmed it will use the SynthID-Text approach, aiming for an undetectable pattern to the reader. These watermarks do not change the output quality, making watermarked text look the same as unwatermarked text. Light editing might not fully remove the mark, but a complete rewrite could erase it. Other major developers are also implementing similar watermarking systems.

⚽ Churchill Bros prioritize winning over finances, says Valanka

Churchill Brothers FC is entering the Indian Super League (ISL) after acquiring Jamshedpur FC's license. The club, owned by former Goa CM Churchill Alemao, secured this spot after winning the I-League in 2025. Valanka stated that Alemao focused solely on winning, ignoring finances throughout their history. Now, they will manage the financial responsibilities of Jamshedpur's roster. The team aims to stay at the top while focusing on building a strong squad in the next 15 days. 🏆

🎾 Tirante steps up in tennis action

Thiago Agustin Tirante achieved a significant moment in the world of tennis. He competed in the tournament held in the USA. His performance included reaching a certain stage during the competition. This marks a notable progression from being a fan of Rafael Nadal to challenging Novak Djokovic. The future trajectory of his career development is now under intense scrutiny. 🎾

📱 Palaniswami claims reels are TVK's 100-day win

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami bizarrely stated that creating reels is the 100-day achievement of the TVK-led government. This statement was made on Saturday in Nedunchalai Nagar, Salem, after he flagged off two ambulances for the Tirukoilur Assembly constituency. He mentioned that rice prices rose from ₹15 to ₹20 per kg in this short period. Palaniswami criticized the TVK for failing to waive crop loans and not considering opposition views on the Cauvery issue. He asserted that the TVK government has not brought any new major schemes or projects to the state.

💊 New Pill Lipfendra Targets Bad Cholesterol

A new oral pill named Lipfendra is emerging as a potential game-changer in cholesterol management. This medication is being developed for use in addressing high levels of bad cholesterol. Clinical trials have shown promising results, with data available from recent studies. It offers a different route for treatment compared to existing methods. Further large-scale testing will determine its full market impact and availability. 💊

🏛️ Kharge slams RSS, defends public property bill

Minister Priyank Kharge questioned the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's role in India's freedom struggle during an Independence Day gathering. He challenged the RSS to name 50 freedom fighters, contrasting it with the 500 Congress members he could name. Kharge also questioned the organization's actions during the communal violence following Partition. He defended the Karnataka Regulation of Use of Government Premises and Public Property Bill, 2026, stating it regulates public use, not organizations. The minister asserted there is no intention to ban any group under the new legislation.

💧 Devadula Phase-VI set for Tungaturthi by 2028

The government has committed to completing Phase-VI of the Devadula Lift Irrigation Scheme by December 2028. This project is targeting the Tungaturthi constituency in Suryapet district. The scheme aims to bring Godavari water, which will boost irrigation for the area. This will help stabilize the existing ayacut and strengthen overall water security in Suryapet district. Additionally, the government is pushing three other major irrigation projects worth about ₹2,392 crore. 💧

🥃 FSSAI reverses ban on Enrica liquor products

Tasmac initially halted the sale of 11 Enrica liquor variants after an FSSAI inspection found artificial flavouring substances. The ban was placed on Thursday following the August 11th FSSAI notification. However, the Commissioner of Prohibition and Excise revoked the order the very next day on Friday. This reversal happened because the company appealed the prohibition and promised to adhere to regulations. Enrica now has 30 days to comply before further action can be taken. 🥃