🚌 PTFRC checks KKRTC facilities in Kalaburagi

The Public Transport Fare Regulatory Committee inspected KKRTC facilities in Kalaburagi on Thursday. The committee, led by Atul Kumar Tiwari, visited the headquarters, depots 1, 2, and 4, along with the Central Bus Station. They gathered detailed info on operations and the Shakti scheme, reviewing bus maintenance and cleanliness at various depots. Committee members also talked with passengers and drivers to check public transport service issues.

😥 7 lakh gold jewellery vanishes at Bengaluru Airport

A 58-year-old businessman reported that gold jewellery worth about ₹7 lakh disappeared from his checked luggage. Nauman Siddiq, a Bengaluru resident, was traveling from Bengaluru to Mumbai with his family on July 13, 2026. He stated that 70 gms of gold, valued at roughly ₹7 lakh, were in the baggage which was sealed at Kempegowda International Airport. After arriving in Mumbai, Siddiq found the valuables missing and contacted airport and airline authorities. He officially filed a complaint with the Bengaluru International Airport police on August 12 for an investigation.

🧐 Dalit vote battle heats up in UP before 2027

Mayawati's influence is waning in Uttar Pradesh, forcing major parties to fight fiercely for Dalit votes ahead of the 2027 assembly elections. The BJP is aggressively campaigning, while SP chief Akhilesh Yadav announced 14 extra seats for Dalits to boost his PDA politics. In the 2007 elections, BSP won 206 seats, but their performance dropped sharply to just 1 seat in 2022. Mayawati is trying to rebuild her base, focusing on OBC support, as the political space is now open. Rivals like BJP and SP are leveraging caste issues to gain ground where BSP is struggling. 🧐

🔪 School Principal Attacked in Telangana

A school principal sustained 27 stab wounds in an incident where no cash was stolen. The attack occurred in Telangana, targeting the principal in a brutal manner. The incident took place recently, though specific dates are not provided in the initial report. Police suspect that the attacker is someone known to the victim. Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact motive behind this assault. 🔪

📰 Apple negotiating with publishers for Siri news feed

Apple is currently in discussions to compensate publishers for using their content within the new Siri AI. The tech giant has approached publishers recently to integrate current news and information into the assistant. Apple proposed a variable compensation model instead of a standard fixed licensing fee. This payment structure could involve a nine-figure budget for the content usage. Siri AI is anticipated to roll out later this year as part of Apple's enhancement efforts.

📶 BSNL drops Independence Day offers in Kodagu

BSNL is running special deals for Independence Day across the Kodagu region. New mobile customers can get a free 4G SIM with unlimited calls and 1 GB data for 24 days. This offer is available for those switching via MNP or getting a new SIM through the BSNL Self Care App. Additionally, the ₹2,399 recharge plan validity is extended to 412 days for all BSNL customers. The company is also rolling out FTTH services and planning free Wi-Fi roaming access soon. 📶

🎬 GTA 6 look might be a multi-episode series

A leaked image from Netflix Portugal suggests the upcoming GTA 6 Extended Look could be structured as a multi-episode series. This presentation is scheduled for August 27, 2026, and the image details three episodes with runtimes of 22, 24, and 16 minutes. This aligns with Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick's comment that the look would feel like a Netflix show. Players are guessing the episodes might focus on gameplay, Jason, and Lucia, respectively. Rockstar and Netflix have not confirmed this, though marketing strategies are clearly working. 🤯

✊ Tamil Nadu Assembly backs NEET abolition demand

Four members of the Anti-NEET Federation held an indefinite hunger strike in Chennai. The Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a resolution urging the Union government to abolish NEET on August 11th. This move also called for more control for states over education. The protest concluded on August 12th following the Assembly's resolution. The movement continues to question the exam's impact on education and equality. ✊

😠 Rahul Gandhi claims China blocked Indian troops in Arunachal

Rahul Gandhi claimed China prevented Indian troops from patrolling certain areas in Arunachal Pradesh, citing information from PM Narendra Modi's office. This claim comes amid government and defence sources rejecting recent reports of Chinese encroachment in Arunachal Pradesh. The incident is related to renewed reports concerning Chinese activity around Taksing in Upper Subansiri district. Gandhi also accused the government of trying to suppress media coverage of the border issue. He further criticized PM Modi's statement after the 2020 Galwan clash regarding lost territory. 😠

😟 Land mafia uses terror to block Pandit property claims

Sources allege that land mafia is using terror groups to stop Kashmiri Pandits from reclaiming ancestral property in the Valley. This issue involves local land networks encroaching on Pandit-owned land for nearly three decades. Intimidation escalates when displaced owners challenge old mutations or seek title verification, as seen with attacks on Rahul Bhat and Puran Krishan Bhat. Investigators suspect illegal landholders maintain links with militant networks to protect lucrative real-estate holdings. The nexus aims to maintain the status quo by making the cost of return seem dangerously high. 😟

😠 Rahul Gandhi slams BJP-RSS over foreign policy

Rahul Gandhi recently criticized the BJP-RSS alliance, calling them a bunch of jokers. He directed his comments specifically at Prime Minister Modi's recent foreign policy approach. Gandhi scoffed at the PM's actions regarding 'hugging' various international leaders. This criticism suggests a political disagreement over diplomatic strategies being employed. The political fallout from these remarks is anticipated in the coming days.