⚛️ Nuclear plant operators need insurance under SHANTI Act

The Centre released draft SHANTI rules outlining liability cover for nuclear plant operators. These rules mandate that operators maintain insurance or financial security to cover nuclear damage. This security must remain active until all spent fuel is removed from the storage pool. Furthermore, the Centre will review civil liability limits every five years through an expert group. Foreign reactor designs require certification from their country of origin's regulatory body. ⚛️

🇮🇳 Saif Ali Khan talks army protection with his sons

Actor Saif Ali Khan appeared on NDTV's Jai Jawan programme to honor the Indian armed forces. He visited Uri in the Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory and interacted with soldiers there. Saif shared that his sons, Taimur and Jeh, feel fear from global conflicts, so he assures them the Indian Army is protecting them. He also commented on Kashmir's beauty but noted its current sensitivity regarding tourism. Saif Ali Khan is set to star in the upcoming thriller Haiwaan with Akshay Kumar.

💖 Saba praises Kareena Kapoor's kindness

Saba, Kareena Kapoor's sister-in-law, publicly expressed her high regard for the actress. She stated that Kareena Kapoor has been very kind to her in personal interactions. There were no specific dates or numerical details mentioned regarding these interactions. Saba emphasized the deep respect she holds for Kareena Kapoor's personality and character. This statement comes as part of ongoing media coverage surrounding the Bollywood family dynamics.

🦠 Measles Deaths Cross 900 Mark in Rapid Rise

Eight children passed away with measles-like symptoms in the last 24 hours. The Directorate General of Health Services reported this rise in the country. This brings the combined tally of suspected and confirmed measles deaths to 902 this year. Currently, there are 803 suspected deaths while confirmed cases stand at 99. Authorities are tracking the 728 new suspected cases reported during the recent period.

🏏 Bangladesh keeps hopes alive against Australia

Australia closed Day Three of the first Test against Bangladesh at 161-4, trailing the visitors by 67 runs in their second innings. This match is taking place in Darwin, with the game progressing through the days of the Test. The key moment involved spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz taking Steve Smith's wicket to reduce the Australian score. Bangladesh is aiming for a historic Test win in Australia for the first time in three attempts. The focus remains on playing session by session, as stated by captain Najmul Hossain Shanto. 🏏

⚖️ BCI relaxes rules for law grads with low attendance

The Bar Council of India approved a one-time fix for law graduates facing attendance shortages during enrolment. This arrangement applies to students whose session was ongoing when the Delhi High Court judged on November 3, 2025. The BCI order, dated August 12, 2026, covers those protected by the Supreme Court's order from July 21, 2026. This prevents rejection based solely on attendance if the student passed exams and got an LLB degree. This exception is strictly transitional and does not relax rules for other batches. ⚖️

🇮🇳 Karnataka Minister defends Khan over flag issue

Karnataka Minister M.B. Patil stated that Housing Minister B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan’s patriotism is unquestionable. Patil addressed the issue in Vijayapura on August 15, saying the BJP is unnecessarily politicizing his absence. Mr. Khan declined the district-in-charge minister post after writing to the CM. Patil further criticized BJP leaders for baseless allegations about his patriotism. He added that some Sangh Parivar leaders refused to hoist the national flag for decades after independence. 🇮🇳

😠 Congress slams PM Modi over women's reservation pitch

Congress accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of making a dishonest pitch for women's reservation during his Independence Day address. The accusation came from Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh in a post on X on August 15, 2026. Parliament unanimously passed the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam in September 2023, but the Modi Government allegedly prevented its implementation from the 2024 elections. Ramesh stated the Adhiniyam was hastily notified late on April 16, 2026. The Congress maintains its stance to implement women's reservation from the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.

🔬 New Quantum Matter Phase Discovered

Scientists have successfully discovered an entirely new quantum phase of matter, marking a significant step in physics research. This breakthrough was achieved by a team of researchers at Neowin. The discovery details involve complex quantum mechanics observations conducted over several months. This new phase offers potential insights into fundamental aspects of matter and energy. Further studies are planned to fully characterize the properties of this unique state of matter. 🔬

📊 Caste tracking in Census 2027 phase two explained

The Population Census exercise will run in two main phases: Housing and House Listing Operations and Population Enumeration. The Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India notified 40 questions for the second phase on August 14, 2026. The first phase, HLO, needs to wrap up by September 30 across the nation. Most states have finished this HLO phase, except for West Bengal, Assam, Manipur, Tripura, and Tamil Nadu. This two-phase approach spans a total period of over 11 months for the entire census process.

📋 Caste recording in Census 2027 revealed

The Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India notified 40 questions for the second phase of Census 2027. This phase will ask respondents to record their caste for the first time in Independent India, excluding SC/ST. The process will use an open field for recording caste, unlike pre-prepared lists. Congress criticized this open format due to potential data quality issues seen in 2011. New fields like Aadhaar and mobile numbers are also being added to the 2027 schedule.