Nvidia has officially launched DLSS 5, which incorporates 3D-Guided Neural Rendering technology. This new feature is debuting in the NBA 2K27 video game. The release is set for September 3rd, marking a major update for gamers. DLSS 5 promises enhanced visual fidelity and improved performance across supported titles. Developers will continue to integrate this powerful rendering tool in upcoming games.
business State government employees held a lunch hour demonstration at the State Secretariat on Tuesday. They protested against the delays in implementing Pay Revision Commission recommendations and the release of pending dearness allowance installments. The protest, the first major one since the Congress government took over in December 2023, demanded immediate PRC implementation and the due fitment benefit from almost three years ago. Some employee groups also demanded the withdrawal of the compensatory pension scheme in favor of the regular pension scheme. These actions follow previous representations that had gone unaddressed by the government. ✊
india Special campaigns for submitting claims and objections are being organized in Telangana for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. These campaigns will take place at all polling stations across the state in two spells. The first campaign is set for September 5 and 6, with the second one scheduled for September 12 and 13, 2026. Citizens can use Forms 6, 7, and 8 to verify the draft roll or deposit their required forms. The overall deadline for filing claims and objections under SIR remains until September 16. 🗳️
world A 40-year-old green house in Nepal's Nuwakot district miraculously survived massive floods on August 26. Prakash and Laxmi Pandey, the owners, recounted how the Trishuli River's floodwaters threatened their lives. The house withstood the current due to its strong foundation, built with better materials decades ago. The family, after reaching the top floor, was rescued by people from a nearby toll area. Despite the survival, they lost vehicles and shop material and plan to rebuild everything. 😥
world The Kerala High Court issued a landmark legal ruling stating that the POCSO act is applicable to a minor wife under 18 years of age. This decision was delivered by the court in the state of Kerala. The ruling addresses cases involving minors and marriage under the relevant legislation. The judgment sets a significant precedent regarding the protection of minors in marital contexts. Authorities are expected to implement this ruling across the state immediately. ⚖️
health Bihar's Dairy, Fisheries and Animal Resources Department issued a public advisory against consuming unfamiliar fish from floodwaters flowing from Nepal. This caution was issued on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, especially in border districts like Saharsha and Gopalganj. Reports indicate people have fallen ill after inadvertently eating these strange-looking fish. The advisory stresses that these fish may be contaminated with sewage and pathogens from the Nepal flash floods. Anyone showing symptoms after consumption must immediately contact a local health centre.
world A forensic team from India has started DNA sample analysis following catastrophic flash floods in the Himalayan region. This effort involves the 19-member Indian Forensic Team collaborating with Nepali counterparts at Kathmandu's labs. The death toll reached 1,050 on Tuesday, while nearly 4,000 people remain missing across eight districts. Drone pilots are also deploying thermal drones to search for at least 900 missing workers trapped in hydropower tunnels. Authorities fear the death toll might rise as search operations continue across the disaster-hit region. 😥
world Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for Moscow's backing against US sanctions and during the Iran war. This discussion happened during a meeting at the SCO summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Pezeshkian noted the strategic relationship amid ongoing tensions since the conflict started. He stated that Russia and Tehran could jointly resist US "unilateralism" policies. Furthermore, Pezeshkian indicated readiness for a June agreement if the US meets its commitments. 🤝
world Polish priest Henry Denis endured Nazi malaria experiments at Dachau concentration camp during WWII. He was imprisoned in Dachau, which housed many Christian clergy, starting in 1942. After surviving the ordeal, he vowed to build a public shrine dedicated to the Blessed Mother. He eventually moved to the US and built the Our Lady of Fatima Shrine in Nebraska, dedicated in August 1956. The shrine serves as a quiet reminder of his survival and a promise kept across continents. 🕊️
business A NFAP analysis shows Indian professionals face massive Green Card waits due to the 7% country cap. For those applying in January 2026 or later, EB-2 could mean a 179-year wait, while EB-3 is estimated at 38 years. Nearly one million Indian nationals are stuck in this employment-based backlog, representing about 79% of total applicants. An immigration lawyer noted H-1B extensions offer some relief post-I-140 approval. System 'blips' and employer change freedom offer slight hope for shorter timelines.
india Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay had an unexpected roadside interaction while visiting Mettur on Tuesday. He stopped at a farm in Salem district to meet local elderly women, including Chellam. During the encounter, Vijay gifted Chellam his Christian Dior sunglasses as a gesture of kindness. This happened while he was there to open the Mettur Dam gates for Samba cultivation in the Cauvery Delta. The CM spent about 15 minutes there, discussing agriculture and distributing clothes.
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