🏦 PM Jan Dhan Yojana hits 12 years milestone

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) scheme has completed 12 years, boasting over 59 crore bank accounts. As of August 27, the scheme holds deposits totaling ₹3.17 lakh crore across these accounts. The average deposit per account reached ₹5,356 as of August 19, 2026, which is 3.4 times higher than 12 years ago. This growth shows increased usage and better saving habits among account holders. The initiative aims to provide financial inclusion and access to services for underserved sections of the population. 🏦

🤖 Cyborg Roaches for Medical Missions 🤖

Australian scientists have developed cyborg cockroaches designed for specialized medical tasks. These bio-engineered insects are being tested in labs across Australia. The technology involves integrating micro-electronics into the roaches' systems as of late 2023. The goal is to use these tiny robots for tasks like drug delivery inside the human body. Further trials are planned to assess their effectiveness in clinical settings soon.

📉 Gold dips as US inflation props up dollar

Gold prices are currently hitting lows below $4,600 against the US dollar. This trend is being influenced by the strength of the Greenback. Specific figures indicate the dip is supported by persistent US inflation data. Historically, high inflation often strengthens the dollar, making gold less appealing to investors. Analysts predict continued volatility in the precious metal market moving forward. 📉

🏏 Delhi Premier League: Kings vs Purani Delhi 6 on Aug 28

The Delhi Premier League 2026 Qualifier 2 match is scheduled between Central Delhi Kings and Purani Delhi 6 on August 28th. This game will take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Central Delhi Kings recently lost Qualifier 1, while Purani Delhi 6 won the Eliminator match. The predictions suggest Purani Delhi 6 is likely to win the toss and the match. Dev Lakra of Purani Delhi 6 is tipped as the top batter for this contest. 🏏

📱 Nothing OS 5.0 update rollout timeline revealed

Nothing has unveiled the release roadmap for Nothing OS 5.0, which is based on Android 17. The Open Beta program begins on August 26 for the Nothing Phone (3) and expands until mid-December. The stable release is scheduled for mid-October for Phone (3), with all other phones covered by January 2027. Certain models like Phone (1), Phone (2), and CMF Phone 1 are excluded from this update. The OS features a major design refresh and enhanced AI tools. 📱

🥹 Rajat Bedi gets emotional about Marathi film Bandhu

Rajat Bedi is making his Marathi cinema debut with the film Bandhu, expressing his deep belief in regional cinema's potential. He shared this while in the spotlight following his return with The Ba**ds Of Bollywood*. Bedi noted that Gujarati film Laalo earned Rs 150 crores on a small budget of about one and a half crore. He stressed that content resonance matters more than language barriers or budget size. The film deeply affected him, as he stated he cries every time he watches it. 🥹

🌊 Ex-DRDO Chief's Wife Among 31 Stranded in Nepal Floods

Former DRDO chief Satheesh Reddy and his wife are part of 31 pilgrims stranded near the Nepal-Tibet border. The devastating flash floods hit Nepal on Wednesday morning, resulting in at least 270 deaths and over 800 missing. These pilgrims were undertaking the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and are currently in Saga County of Tibet. While 21 Indians have been rescued, 288 remain missing as the return depends on China reopening the Tibet border. India has sent nearly 50 tonnes of humanitarian assistance to Nepal in two separate tranches. 🙏

🥚 Egg prices skyrocket due to ethanol maize diversion

Egg prices have surged by about 40% in the last year, reaching nearly Rs 14 at retail platforms. This price hike is linked to maize diversion for India's EBP programme, impacting poultry feed costs. During ESY 2024–25, 125.75 lakh metric tonnes of maize were used for ethanol production. Experts warn prices could rise further as winter demand increases for this cheap protein source. The trend shows India shifting from maize exporter to net importer. 🥚

🥚 Egg prices jump 40% due to maize diversion 🥚

Egg prices have seen a sharp increase of around 40% in a year, with farm-gate prices at Rs 7 and retail prices hitting nearly Rs 9. This hike is linked to maize diversion for the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) programme across India. In ESY 2024–25, 125.75 lakh metric tonnes of maize were used for ethanol production. Experts warn that prices could increase further as winter demand rises for this cheap protein source. Poultry farmers face higher feed costs because maize, a key ingredient, is being channeled to distilleries.

🧠 Life gets you stronger, not easier

Steve Maraboli shares a powerful quote emphasizing that life doesn't automatically become simpler. Behavioral scientist Steve Maraboli posits that challenges are inevitable parts of life, regardless of age. His insights, found in the book "Life, the Truth, and Being Free," highlight this reality. Resilience builds through these difficult moments, teaching us adaptation and strength. Therefore, we control our response to struggles, becoming stronger with every experience. 💪

🌊 80 Isha members missing in Nepal floods; Sadhguru seeks access to Gyirong

Eighty Isha Foundation members are reported missing following devastating flash floods near the Nepal-Tibet border. Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, currently in Saga, expressed deep distress over the tragedy that struck the group returning from the Kailash pilgrimage. The floods, which hit the border region, have caused widespread destruction, with reports of 160 dead in the wider area. Sadhguru, who was in Tibet, is now appealing to the Indian and Chinese embassies for permission to reach Gyirong. He intends to aid rescue operations and help search for the missing pilgrims.