🏛️ Ram Mandir CEO shortlist set for September 2

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is nearing the appointment of its first permanent CEO. The three-member search committee recently visited Ayodhya to finalize candidates for the post. A massive 5,585 applications were received, leading to 16 candidates being interviewed. The final shortlist will be presented to Trust President Mahant Nritya Gopal Das on Tuesday. The Trust's meeting on Wednesday, September 2, will decide the CEO and discuss other administrative changes.

🧠 AI reads eyes to spot risky obesity types

Researchers developed ROSA, a deep learning framework, to classify obesity subtypes using only a fundus image. This tool was tested on 63,693 participants from the UK Biobank and Beijing Health Management Cohort. ROSA categorized participants into three subtypes: baseline concordant, discordant inflammatory, and discordant hyperglycaemic. Over 13 years in UKB-CHV, the hyperglycaemic subtype linked to higher Type 2 diabetes risk. The study shows retinal imaging can capture obesity's health diversity, though more validation is needed. 🧐

⚖️ SC asks Centre on EVM totaliser use 🧐

The Supreme Court sought the Centre's view on using 'totalisers' as a backup option for EVMs on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. This move was requested by Advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay in the court. The Election Commission of India warned that introducing this unregulated mechanism could spark new controversy amidst existing EVM scrutiny. Furthermore, the EC noted there is no current legal framework governing the use of such totalisers. Ultimately, the EC fears totalisers might fuel public misapprehensions regarding election integrity.

🏛️ SC asks Centre on EVM totalisers amid EC warnings

The Supreme Court on September 1, 2026, asked the Centre for its stance on using 'totalisers' as a fallback option for EVMs. This request came despite the Election Commission of India cautioning against introducing such mechanisms now. The EC noted there is no legal framework governing totalisers, which are designed to consolidate votes from multiple EVM units. Furthermore, the EC warned that totalisers could reduce transparency and fuel fresh allegations about EVM integrity. Political parties largely oppose the idea, while the court was hearing a petition regarding voter privacy. 🧐

🏔️ Sikkim sensors up at risky glacial lakes

Sikkim has installed sensors and early warning systems across 16 high-risk glacial lakes for continuous monitoring. This initiative was announced by Rinzing Chewang in Sikkim, with 13 lakes in North Sikkim and 3 in West Sikkim. The state is enhancing preparedness after the recent glacier-related disaster in Nepal. This effort draws parallels to the October 2023 South Lhonak GLOF in Sikkim. Sikkim is also sending a relief team to Nepal as a humanitarian gesture. 🏔️

🛰️ DAS Photonics powers QKDSat's pulse source

DAS Photonics is the manufacturer of the faint pulse source for the QKDSat mission. This component is crucial for the satellite's operational capabilities. Specific details regarding the mission timeline or deployment schedule were not provided in the report. The technology allows for sensitive signal generation within the satellite system. Future developments will depend on the successful integration of this source.

🔬 Surface superconductivity seen in PtBi2 material

Researchers visualized superconductivity confined to the surface of $\gamma$-PtBi₂ topological semimetal. This finding was made by scientists from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid and Iowa State University. The material showed a critical temperature of 2.9 K and a critical field of about 1.8 T on January 1, 2024. This surface state superconductivity differs from bulk superconductivity and links to the material's Fermi arcs. The discovery offers potential for advanced quantum device applications. 🔬

♟️ FIDE releases approved lists for top chess posts

The FIDE Electoral Commission published its report on August 30, 2026, detailing valid applications for key roles. Candidates were approved for Elected Vice President, Constitutional Commission Member, and Zonal President across various regions. For the Vice President role, 17 candidacies were valid, though one required an amendment regarding a criminal conviction. Furthermore, two members for the Constitutional Commission were approved for this interim election. This update sets the stage for upcoming global chess elections. ♟️

🤔 BSP going solo hurts Akali Dal's symbolic pull

The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has decided to contest elections in Punjab entirely on its own strength without any electoral alliance. BSP supremo Mayawati announced this during a review meeting held at the BSP Central Camp Office in Lucknow. In 2022, the BSP contested 20 of 117 Assembly constituencies, securing only one seat from Nawanshahr. This move removes a tactical bridge for the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) to the Scheduled Caste electorate in Punjab. While SAD might not lose a mass bloc, this significantly impacts symbolic connections in the Doaba region. 📉

🚗 VinFast pauses manufacturing plans for three EVs in India

VinFast has temporarily halted local manufacturing development for its VF3, VF6, and VF7 electric vehicles in India. This decision impacts the automaker's growth strategy in the crucial Indian market where it launched a year ago. The company asked suppliers to stop work while it reassesses the development costs for these models. This move comes as VinFast struggles to gain scale in India despite its $2-billion expansion pledge. VinFast stated it is making "appropriate adjustments" based on market research to better serve Indian customers. 🚗

🏛️ Naidu accuses YSRCP of court hurdles in polls

CM N. Chandrababu Naidu accused the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) of trying to create roadblocks in local body elections by approaching courts. He made these claims while speaking to villagers in Mogalthur village, West Godavari district on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Naidu stated that the YSRCP approached the court regarding the 34% Backward Classes reservation and election timing. The Chief Minister insisted on conducting direct elections to ensure people choose their leaders for five years. He also mentioned that Godavari water would start flowing to Anakapalle district from Tuesday.