🤖 Nvidia banks $3.5B bet on MediaTek for AI chip game

Nvidia is investing $3.5 billion into Taiwanese chipmaker MediaTek to tackle competition from Big Tech. This partnership allows MediaTek to use Nvidia technology for custom AI chips plugged into Nvidia data centers. The deal comes as major cloud providers build their own chips to reduce reliance on Nvidia's GPUs. This move lets MediaTek expand its custom chip business, aiming for $2 billion in revenue by 2026. Furthermore, collaboration continues on AI-powered vehicles and consumer AI PCs. 🤖

🏥 Three Telangana hospitals get named after icons

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced on Monday that three major hospitals will be named after prominent Telangana personalities. This followed a request from Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy during the Moosarambagh Flyover inauguration at Amberpet. Alwal TIMS will honor T. Anjaiah, LB Nagar TIMS will honor Konda Laxman Bapuji, and Warangal Super Specialty Hospital will honor Prof. K. Jayashankar. Komatireddy thanked the CM for accepting the suggestion to recognize contributors to the State. This move recognizes the significant contributions and ideals of these leaders.

🗳️ ABVP wins Panjab University student election

ABVP candidate Ankit Bidhan secured a convincing victory for the PUCSC president position at Panjab University. This win occurred on Monday with significant backing from the Shiromani Akali Dal's student wing. The victory marks the second consecutive win for ABVP in these student elections. This outcome is being viewed as a potential sign of a future alliance between the parties. BJP leaders see this as a possible precursor to the 2027 Punjab Assembly election dynamics. 🤝

😠 CM Naidu slams YSRCP over Veligonda project launch

Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu criticized the YSR Congress Party for the 'fake inauguration' of the Veligonda Project. He made these remarks after inaugurating Phase-I at Gantavanipalli in Markapuram district on Monday. Naidu alleged that the project had suffered delays under the YSRCP government since 2019. He claimed the YSRCP dedicated it while ₹4,000 crore worth of work remained incomplete. The problem was allegedly resolved only after the current coalition government took power.

🚨 Fake porn apps on social media can hijack your phone

The Ministry of Home Affairs cautioned Android users about financial fraud from malicious apps disguised as porn apps. These fake apps are being promoted on Facebook and Instagram, leading users to download suspicious APK files. The National Cybercrime Threat Analytics Unit issued this warning on August 26, 2026, identifying apps like “Night Play” and “Reloop.” Once installed, the malware can steal OTPs and PINs, facilitating unauthorized transactions. Users must only install apps from trusted stores and deny accessibility permissions to stay safe. 📱

😠 Trump calls Iran 'dead' amid fresh clashes

President Donald Trump declared that Iran is "dead," calling for its leaders to face war crimes charges. This statement followed renewed clashes after Iran attacked a US troop base in Jordan on Sunday. The US military struck Iran's Larak Island, leading to the retaliatory missile attack from Iran. Trump vowed a strong response to the Iranian action on Monday, risking further conflict escalation. He also cited an alleged death toll of over 100,000 protesters in his strong condemnation. 😠

🏛️ Lokesh unveils statue of former CM Rosaiah in Visakhapatnam

IT Minister Nara Lokesh unveiled a bronze statue of former CM K. Rosaiah at Siripuram Circle in Visakhapatnam on Monday. The unveiling took place in the presence of MP M. Sribharat and Industries Minister T.G. Bharath Gupta. Lokesh proposed naming the statue 'The Statue of Statesman' to honor Rosaiah's integrity. He also called for creating media and a museum detailing Rosaiah's political career for the youth. The Arya Vysya community is urged to finalize a museum site within the next 18 months.

🚀 Astronaut cooks dinner in space on ISS

Astronaut Anil Menon shared a glimpse of meal preparation aboard the International Space Station (ISS). He showed the process of making dinner, playfully referring to a specific dish as 'the one with the onions'. This activity was documented while Menon was part of the crew stationed on the ISS. The preparation showcases the daily life and routine of astronauts in orbit. Future missions will continue to document these unique off-world experiences.

📱 Galaxy S27 series camera leaks are dropping 👀

Samsung is reportedly testing shared telephoto camera setups across the upcoming Galaxy S27 lineup. The S27 and S27+ might use the same 3x telephoto camera as the S27 Pro, according to leaker @phonefuturist. Major decisions regarding the final camera hardware could happen around September 9th. The S27 Ultra is also reportedly testing a new 50MP telephoto camera offering native 4x optical zoom. The series is expected to launch in early 2027, with general sales possibly starting in March 2026.

🚗 Woman texting kills 8-year-old in Mumbai

An 8-year-old boy named Ansh Ravindra Gupta was fatally hit by a car in Mumbai's Bandra area on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred when the child was crossing John Baptist Road opposite Jijamata Garden. Police reported that the car, an Innova Crysta, was allegedly driven by 45-year-old Bandra resident Megha Rawal on Sunday. An eyewitness claimed the driver was completely engrossed in her phone and didn't immediately realize the accident happened. Rawal has been arrested, and police have registered a case against her under relevant sections of the BNS and Motor Vehicle Act. 😔

🏥 SVIMS Director focuses on improving care for needy patients

SVIMS Director and Vice-Chancellor Dr. G. Jagadish announced plans to enhance patient-centric medical services for underprivileged individuals. This visit took place at the hospital in Tirupati on Monday, where he inspected various critical care units. Dr. Jagadish reviewed the functioning of medical equipment and spoke with patients to gauge service quality. He directed staff to ensure prompt preliminary diagnosis and life-saving treatment upon arrival for emergency cases. The Director also emphasized the constant readiness of nursing and paramedical staff for patients from the Rayalaseema region.