🌅 Patience crisis: Actor Jaaved Jaaferi on screen time

Bollywood actor Jaaved Jaaferi shared an anecdote about his younger son being unable to watch a sunset for ten minutes. He noted that the younger son grew up primarily using an iPad, unlike his elder brother Meezaan. Jaaved believes constant exposure to fast-moving digital content is drastically lowering children's patience levels. Experts suggest replacing screen time with meaningful, slow experiences rather than just banning devices. Parents are encouraged to schedule daily 'slow moments' without any digital distractions.

😟 Mounjaro's Dark Side in India's Weight Loss Trend

An investigation revealed a dark side to India's booming weight-loss market involving Mounjaro. This prescription injectable, used for obesity, is being sold without proper medical oversight in various places. Chemist shops and online sellers are reportedly offering it without prescriptions, and unauthorized doctors are using it in aesthetic salons. Many are exploiting the obsession with weight loss for profit, ignoring health risks. This practice puts users' health at a significant risk despite the drug's intended medical use. 😟

😂 Harvard rejection got a witty comeback in 1981

In 1981, Paul Devlin responded to Harvard University's rejection by rejecting their rejection letter. This occurred after Devlin noticed a grammatical error in the official letter from the university. The response was published in The New York Times on May 31, 1981, and is still shared online today. Devlin later became an Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker and sports editor. He hilariously turned the formal tone of the rejection against the institution. 😅

🗣️ Radha Kumar urges united front on federalism after Article 370 move

Radha Kumar stated that the abrogation of Article 370 remains a very sore point in the Union Territory. She made these remarks after meeting National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and party legislators in Srinagar. The decision, made on August 5, 2019, involved detaining over 5,000 political leaders. Kumar argued the move was clearly unconstitutional and the first big blow against the federal compact. She called for all parties to come together to assert the Constitution protects state rights. 🗣️

🏛️ SC directs Calcutta HC on security plea

The Supreme Court has asked the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court to review a security request. This plea comes from the son of former Calcutta High Court judge Justice Anindita Roy Saraswati. He is currently serving as the Appellate Tribunal for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in West Bengal. The bench comprising CJI Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice V. Mohana handled the matter. This move aims to address the need for enhanced security for the judge's family.

😟 TDP leader found dead after night fight in Kurnool

TDP leader Sheik Intiyaz Basha, aged 35, was allegedly murdered in Kurnool town on Thursday night. He was a resident of Old Basthi in Kurnool when an argument with friends escalated. One person allegedly hit him on the head with a large stone, causing his death instantly. Police have registered a case and are investigating, with a picket posted in Old Basthi. Minister T. G. Bharat Gupta assured stringent action against those responsible for the crime. 😟

💧 Minister checks out severe drought in Raichur

Minister Ajay Dharam Singh assessed the worsening drought and water shortages in Raichur district on Friday, August 7. He met with top district officials at the UAS guest house and inspected affected areas like Ramdurga Cross. The visit included reviewing crop damage caused by moisture stress across several constituencies. Deputy Commissioner Poovitha S. Dr. Singh also participated, urging immediate relief measures. Officials are now tasked with mitigating the drinking water scarcity for the affected populations.

🏛️ Congress issues strict whip for Parliament session

The Congress party has issued a whip for the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament. This directive mandates that all Members of Parliament must be present without fail starting this Monday. The party stressed the importance of attendance during the proceedings. This move aims to ensure strong representation and participation from their members. Further actions will depend on the response to this mandatory attendance call.

🏛️ India says FCRA changes are internal matters

The Ministry of External Affairs asserted that proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act are India's internal affairs. This came three days after a US Congressman criticized the bill as an 'attack' on Christians. The draft legislation allows the Union government to take control of an NGO's foreign funds if its FCRA registration lapses or is cancelled. The bill, introduced in March during the Budget Session, has not yet been cleared by either House. The changes apply to all institutions, not just religious ones, and concern the control of foreign assets. 🧐

⛽ Rahul Gandhi slams E20 fuel rollout; Centre pushes back

Rahul Gandhi strongly criticized the Centre's E20 fuel rollout, claiming the ethanol-blended petrol is damaging cars and people's lives. He made these allegations on Friday, targeting the government's policy implementation. According to the Union Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri, the programme has strong results, citing daily visits by 6 to 7 crore customers. Puri noted that testing across 2,000 petrol stations daily found only four contamination cases out of 107,000 pumps. The debate continues between the opposition's concerns and the government's claims of scientific validity.

🏛️ Judges appointed for four High Courts

The Central Government officially notified appointments for judges across several High Courts on Friday. These appointments were made for the Madras, Calcutta, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh High Courts. Madras received five judges and three additional judges, while Calcutta got eight new judges. Karnataka was awarded six new judges, and Madhya Pradesh saw one advocate appointed as a judge. These judicial appointments strengthen the judiciary in these key regions of India. ⚖️