💔 Punjabi man shot dead in NYC, condolences shared

A 27-year-old Punjabi man named Gurdeep Singh was shot dead by an unidentified shooter in Brooklyn, New York. The victim, who was from Jabowal village, was living in Queens and had been in the US since 2017 on a work permit. The shooting occurred on the night of August 21st, reportedly during an attempted robbery, and no arrests have been made yet. The Indian Consulate General expressed deep sadness, while NAPA called for strict action against such violence. The family is now urgently appealing for his body to be returned to India. 😥

🧠 Nvidia talks massive investment in Perplexity

Nvidia has reportedly initiated discussions regarding a potential investment in Perplexity. This strategic conversation involves both tech giants, with the focus being on Perplexity's valuation. The reported valuation for Perplexity is estimated to be over $30 billion. This move suggests Nvidia sees significant future potential in the AI search company. Further details on the final deal remain under discussion as of now.

🔪 Hindu Family Slain in Bangladesh; Attackers Stayed Overnight

A Hindu family of four was brutally murdered inside their locked home in Rangpur city, Bangladesh. The victims included Ganapati Chakraborty (65), his wife Pritilata Chakraborty (50), daughter Agami Chakraborty Prarthi (23), and son Priyam Chakraborty (12). The incident occurred late Thursday night, and two cousins, Siddhartha Das (19) and Mugdha Das (23), have been arrested. The attackers allegedly remained at the house overnight, consuming food and drugs before looting valuables. Police are now testing DNA from seized date pits as the investigation continues. 💔

📚 Raipur University cancels exam after paper leak 🚨

The Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (IGKV) has cancelled the B.Sc Agriculture first-year Plant Pathology exam held on August 7. This action follows a police investigation confirming that the examination paper had been leaked. The university previously saw a leak on August 20, involving a BSc Agriculture second-year subject. The rescheduled exam for August 7 will take place during the first week of September. Strict measures are being taken to secure future exams, including using password-protected emails.

🎬 Awarapan 2 hits big, nets Rs 133 crore in 10 days

Awarapan 2, directed by Nitin Kakkar, wrapped its second weekend by earning Rs 21.75 crore at the box office. The romantic action drama, co-starring Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi, achieved a 10-day nett collection of Rs 133.25 crore. The film previously earned Rs 111.50 crore in its first week, with the second weekend adding Rs 22 crore. This sequel benefits from a successful genre revival featuring Emraan Hashmi. It is expected to conclude its theatrical run around Rs 150 crore nett.

🧟 Yeon Sang-ho brings new chaos to zombie films

South Korean director Yeon Sang-ho is injecting fresh life into the zombie genre with his new film, Colony. The movie is set in a shopping mall where a bioterror attack unleashes waves of undead creatures. The film, releasing in 2026, features a scientist threatening the attack and Se-jeong who analyzes the zombie evolution. The story examines hive mentality versus cooperation among survivors trapped inside. Audiences can stream this 123-minute thriller on Prime Video and BookMyShow Stream. 🧟

🏏 Pant's back; India's Test grind continues in Colombo 🏏

Saransh Jain got out as Asitha Fernando took his fourth wicket during the second day of the second Test. This happened in Colombo, where Rishabh Pant has returned to bat after sustaining a wrist injury on Sunday. India currently leads with a score of 307/6, aiming for a big total on this day. Devdutt Padikkal's 117 and Shubman Gill's 50 were key to India's strong start. Monday's focus will be on Pant's fitness and preventing Sri Lanka from breaking the Indian batting line-up.

🚨 600kg paneer destroyed in food safety raids

Authorities destroyed a total of 600 kg of paneer during intensified food safety raids in Noida and Jaipur. These actions targeted dairy businesses and other food items in both Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. The destruction happened amid checks ahead of the upcoming festive season. Samples of khoya, ghee, and curd were also collected for lab testing. Further action will be taken against any establishments found to be selling unsafe or substandard products.

😔 22-foot Ganesh idol collapses in Mumbai

A massive 22-foot Ganpati idol tragically collapsed in Mumbai during the festivities. The incident occurred in a crowded area of the city during the idol immersion preparations. Authorities confirmed that the collapse happened on September 7th, 2023. This massive idol was part of a large public celebration, drawing huge crowds. Officials are currently investigating the exact structural failures that led to the accident. 😔

🗣️ India asked US to skip Qs at Modi-Trump meet, Trump 'forgot'

India had requested the US to skip questions during the press interaction after PM Modi’s meeting with US President Donald Trump in France. According to Sergio Gor, Trump initially agreed to New Delhi’s request but later forgot and invited questions from journalists. This change transformed the planned brief interaction into a 45-minute press conference with PM Modi beside him. The meeting happened on June 17 at the G7 summit, discussing issues like Indian seafarers' safety. Both leaders were also discussing trade ties as the event took place.

🔥 Traitor allegations surface against Parul Gulati

Parul Gulati faced accusations of cheating after her eviction from The Traitors. Krystal D’Souza and Shahneel Gill brought forward claims that she allegedly received information from outside the game. These claims intensified after Parul made strong early suspicions about traitor identities on the show. Krystal questioned how Parul made accurate calls without valid reasons, suggesting external help. Shahneel described the situation as potential 'match fixing' involving shadows being paid to leak intel. 🕵️