🌳 One tree's epic food journey across India

The Mahua tree provides multiple usable products from its flowers, fruits, seeds, and wood. Communities in central, eastern, and western India utilize these parts for various needs. In Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, dried flowers are used for Ippa roti, while in Odisha's Kandhamal, tribal women make laddoos and jam. The flowers can be processed into jams, jellies, and even fermented beverages. Furthermore, the seeds yield oil used for cooking and making soaps across different parts of India. 🌳

🦟 Dengue peak after rain; watch out for this phase 🦟

Dengue initially looks like any viral fever, causing many to delay testing in the first few days. However, the serious phase often occurs between day 3 and day 7 after the fever breaks. This disease spreads via the bite of infected Aedes aegypti mosquitoes breeding in stagnant water near homes. Warning signs like severe abdominal pain or bleeding gums require immediate medical attention. Continuous monitoring throughout the entire illness is key to preventing severe complications.

📈 Rupee hits 95.64 vs US dollar amid global tensions

The Indian Rupee strengthened to 95.64 against the US dollar in early trading this week. This movement occurred as geopolitical concerns and crude prices influenced the domestic currency's performance. The Rupee had closed at 95.71 on Friday, showing a minor gain of 3 paise. Markets are watching potential fresh sanctions from Washington targeting Iran's oil trade and banking. Consequently, oil and currency markets are expected to remain cautious until more details are released this evening. 📈

✈️ No more stamp on boarding passes from Sept 1

Physical stamping of boarding passes for immigration clearance is officially ending starting September 1st. This change is being implemented by the Bureau of Immigration for international passengers departing from India. The new process allows travellers to show either an electronic or physical boarding pass without stamping. This removes an extra physical step that caused inconvenience or readability issues previously. The move aims to simplify and speed up the entire immigration clearance process. ✈️

🏏 Mackay pitch gets top rating despite quick Test finish

The Mackay pitch, which witnessed a 30-wicket carnage in just 125 overs, is set to receive a 'very good' grading. This happened during the Second Test between Australia and Bangladesh at Great Barrier Reef Arena on August 23, 2026. The pitch grading, which is the highest of four possible levels, comes after the ICC formalizes the assessment. While the match finished early, Josh Hazlewood suggested the surface wasn't solely responsible for the rapid pace. This rating mirrors a previous two-day Test in Perth Stadium. 🏏

📈 Tempsens IPO GMP jumps over 100% on final day

The Rs 650-crore Tempsens Instruments IPO showed massive investor demand on its final day of bidding. The thermal engineering firm, Tempsens Instruments (India) Limited, saw its GMP hit a robust Rs 330 as of Monday. The issue received a subscription of 151.59 times across all investor categories on August 24, 2026. This premium suggests a potential listing gain of 110% based on the upper price band of Rs 300 per share. Investors should note the listing date is set for August 28, 2026.

🔥 Three newborns pass after ventilator blast causes hospital fire

Three newborn babies sadly died following a major fire outbreak at a Maharashtra hospital. The incident occurred at a local hospital in Maharashtra, India. Reports confirm that the fire was triggered by a ventilator blast on September 10, 2023. The fire led to the tragic loss of life among the infants. Authorities are now investigating the exact cause and sequence of events surrounding the incident.

⚖️ Rs 3.7L Scam: Consumer Commission Orders Refund & Compensation

A Kerala consumer commission ordered two individuals to refund Rs 3.7 lakh to Joseph Manuel. The dispute involved promises of securing him a job in Israel, which the agents failed to deliver. The payments were made between 2022 and 2023, with repeated travel postponements and alleged fake flight bookings. The commission deemed the service failure as deficiency in service and unfair trade practice. They directed the accused to pay the refund, interest, and Rs 2 lakh compensation by August 18, 2026. ⚖️

🤝 Iran-Oman ministers set for high-level talks

Iran's Foreign Ministry confirmed that Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi will visit Tehran next Tuesday. This visit is scheduled for high-level bilateral discussions between the two nations. The announcement signals ongoing diplomatic engagement between the countries. Speculation around regional dynamics is likely to be a key focus of these talks. Further details regarding the outcomes of the meetings are awaited.

⚖️ Ranveer Singh fights compensation claim in Don 3 dispute

Ranveer Singh formally defended himself against Farhan Akhtar’s Rs 45 crore compensation demand related to 'Don 3'. This dispute involves Ranveer Singh and the producers, Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, at the IMPPA. The claim was initially raised after Singh exited the film, with hearings scheduled around August 14th. Singh's lawyers argued IMPPA lacked the authority to adjudicate and threatened legal action against any resolution. IMPPA has postponed a final decision as their legal team reviews both sides' arguments.

✈️ TN drops Parandur airport, Chennai gets fifth terminal

The Tamil Nadu government has canceled the proposed greenfield airport project at Parandur, according to Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday. New locations are currently under consideration, and expert teams will conduct a technical feasibility study for the new site. The CM criticized the previous DMK government for selecting a site that required mass relocation and impacted agriculture. Concurrently, the government plans to build a fifth terminal at Chennai airport on the north-western side. This expansion aims to handle an extra 20 million passengers annually, boosting total capacity significantly.