🚨 NTA admits UGC-NET exam errors, protests erupt

The NTA has faced major backlash after admitting to multiple errors in the UGC NET exams. This issue primarily concerns students and opposition leaders across India. Fresh tests have been scheduled for English, Commerce, and Sociology, starting on August 17, 2026. These admitted errors have seriously raised concerns about the overall exam integrity and security lapses. Students are now protesting against the situation while awaiting the new test dates.

🎓 TNEA 2026: Nearly 60k students got allotments in round two

Around 59,951 students received provisional allotments in the second round of Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) 2026. This was announced by the TNEA committee, with the total allotments hitting 88,930 across both rounds. Specifically, 9,967 students from the 7.5% horizontal reservation category were allotted seats. Students who got allotments through upward movement must join their colleges by August 27, 2026. Choice filling for the third round remains open until 5 p.m. on August 19, 2026. 🎓

🏛️ SC halts CBI report on Rahul Gandhi's assets

The Supreme Court ordered the Allahabad High Court to defer proceedings concerning Rahul Gandhi's alleged disproportionate assets. This order also directed the CBI to stop submitting any reports to the High Court in the meantime. The matter stems from a petition filed by a BJP worker, S Vignesh Shishir, alleging asset discrepancies. The CJI questioned why the High Court proceeded without giving Gandhi a chance to be heard. The Court emphasized that agencies can investigate suo motu without needing prior court directions. ⚖️

🏥 Bengaluru School Shuts Down Amid Health Scare

A Bengaluru school temporarily closed due to widespread illness among students. Health officials clarified that only two teachers tested positive for the ailment. The closure was implemented following reports of around 500 students falling ill recently. This action was taken as a precaution by the local health department to manage the situation. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely and will announce reopening plans soon. 🏥

✨ Galaxy S26 FE leaks show One UI 9 and Horizon Lock camera

The upcoming Galaxy S26 FE has surfaced in a real-life hands-on video, revealing several key features and its design. The device was seen in Blue with the Ambient Island, and it is confirmed to run One UI 9 based on Android 17. Specs show a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, 3nm Exynos 2500 chip, and a 50MP primary camera. It is anticipated to launch around the first week of September, keeping a 4,900mAh battery. These leaks suggest Samsung is pushing advanced features into its Fan Edition lineup. 📱

🎬 Odyssey beats Spider-Man at Korean box office

Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" dominated the South Korean box office during the weekend of Aug. 14–16. The film earned $13.2 million from 1,691,744 admissions across 2,114 screens, capturing 59.07% of the market. This marks a nearly 28% jump in its sophomore session, pushing its total gross to $35.2 million since Aug. 5. "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" held second place, bringing in $5.6 million from 767,839 admissions. Next, local comedy "Ok! Madam: Bon Voyage" opened in fourth place, earning $827,800 over the weekend.

⚖️ SC tells Allahabad HC to pause Rahul Gandhi's asset case

The Supreme Court directed the Allahabad High Court to halt proceedings in the disproportionate assets case against Rahul Gandhi. The top court also told the CBI and ED not to file any probe reports with any authority. This case stems from an investigation previously ordered by the Allahabad High Court. During the hearing, the CBI noted that if allegations are proven, it constitutes a gross disproportionate assets case. The apex court asked the Allahabad HC to postpone its August 20 hearing until the Supreme Court hears the matter next.

🎮 Samsung partners with CoD: MW4 gets ultrawide support

Samsung has become the official partner for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, integrating HDR10+ Gaming into the upcoming shooter. This partnership means Modern Warfare 4 will launch with support for a 32:9 aspect ratio on Samsung Odyssey G9 displays. Early beta codes will be available through the Samsung Promotion app from August 21 through August 25. Furthermore, Gamescom visitors can play the game at Samsung’s booth from August 26 through August 30. The game itself is set to officially launch on October 23.

📱 Pixel gets new 'Connectivity health' feature soon

Google is developing a new 'Connectivity health' feature for Pixel devices to detect issues. This system will help users diagnose problems related to mobile data, calls, and Wi-Fi on their Pixel phones. The feature, spotted in the Pixel Troubleshooting app (v1.0.962958926), will appear in the 'Network & internet' settings when released. Mobile data diagnostics will check speed and suggest fixes, generating a report upon completion. Call and Wi-Fi diagnostics are also planned but are not fully ready for public use yet. 🛠️

🏛️ Supreme Court pauses probe against Rahul Gandhi

The Supreme Court has halted proceedings in the Allahabad High Court concerning a plea for CBI/ED probes against Rahul Gandhi. This action was taken after a petition filed by the Congress MP challenged the High Court's directions to the central agencies. The court also restricted the CBI and ED from submitting any report to the High Court, which was scheduled for August 20. Rahul Gandhi has also requested the transfer of the case to the Delhi High Court. The Supreme Court emphasized adhering to principles of natural justice before passing any order. ⚖️

📈 UP leads India's employability race, report says

Uttar Pradesh has been named the most employable state in the India Skills Report 2026. This report, published by ETS and CII, analyzed over one lakh candidates and 1000 organizations. India's overall employability grew from 54.81% in 2025 to 56.35% in 2026. The report also noted that the gig workforce is projected to hit 23.5 million by 2030. Technology and BFSI continue to be major hiring drivers across the country.