📉 Retail losses hit hard in F&O trading

Nearly 88% of individual traders incurred losses in India's F&O market during FY26, according to a new Sebi study. This loss-making group was primarily found in the equity derivatives segment across India. Aggregate net losses reached about Rs 91,685 crore in FY26, compared to Rs 1.12 lakh crore in FY25. The losses were heavily concentrated among smaller investors with small equity portfolios. Traders are expected to continue facing high risks despite regulatory changes. 📉

⚖️ Mom's Income Won't Cut Dad's Child Support

The Supreme Court ruled that a mother's financial independence does not automatically reduce a father's child maintenance liability. The court stated that the mother's daily care and upbringing of the daughters is a valuable contribution beyond monetary terms. This decision was delivered on Thursday by the Supreme Court of India. The ruling addresses the ongoing debate surrounding financial obligations of parents toward their children. Moving forward, the father must continue fulfilling his maintenance duties regardless of the mother's earning capacity.

✅ No more physical cards for fair price shops

Minister P. Venkataramanan stated that digital copies or card numbers with biometrics are enough to get essential commodities from fair price shops. This was mentioned during the Food department discussion in the State Assembly, addressing concerns from MLAs like S. Kamaraj and K. Karthikeyan. He also announced 15 new godowns across 13 districts costing ₹81.60 crore, with a capacity of 31,000 tonnes. Additionally, three modern godowns will be built at Ariyalur, Namakkal, and Mettupalayam for ₹13.50 crore. The minister assured action to stop loaders from charging farmers ₹50 per bag of paddy.

🏛️ Revenue Minister pushes for quick 22-A complaint resolution

Minister for Revenue Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy instructed officials to treat all 22-A prohibited lands call centre complaints as a serious responsibility. This directive was given while reviewing the call centre's function via a teleconference with officials in the state. Currently, the call centre has received approximately 400 calls regarding these matters. The Minister demanded that all complaint details be immediately shared with relevant local administrative officers. Officials were ordered to expedite the resolution of all pending and recent 22-A applications.

🏥 Tenkasi Collector orders garbage yard closure

The Collector ordered the closure of the Boganallur garbage yard in Tenkasi district on Thursday. This yard was used by Tenkasi and Kadayanallur municipalities to dump waste. The decision followed a petition from Boganallur Sri Lankan Tamil refugees camp residents on Monday. Two residents recently passed away from a mysterious fever, allegedly dengue, causing serious health concerns. The Collector also directed health officials to set up medical camps until all fever cases are treated.

🧠 Kind people aren't naive; they've seen stuff.

Kindest people are not naive or soft, but often those who have experienced real pain in life. These individuals make a conscious choice to break the cycle of suffering they endured. Research by Daniel Lim and David DeSteno shows that more severe past adversity correlates with higher empathy. This phenomenon is named 'altruism born of suffering,' where harm turns into caring for others. Support systems like therapy and safe adults are crucial in converting hardship into generosity.

🚨 Man arrested for spreading morphed images of IUML leader

Police arrested a man for allegedly circulating derogatory and morphed images of IUML State president Syed Sadikali Shihab Thangal. The accused was identified as Ponniyath Anvar from Velliyamburam, Nannambra. The case was registered on a complaint by U.A. Razak, Muslim Youth League president of the Tirurangadi constituency on August 20, 2026. The complaint stated that these morphed images and abusive remarks were shared via a WhatsApp group named ‘Nannambra Politics’. Anvar has been booked for allegedly trying to incite a riot, and an investigation is currently ongoing.

🚑 Man Dies After Push From Mumbai Train

A 62-year-old specially-abled passenger tragically passed away after being allegedly pushed from a moving local train. This incident happened on a Churchgate-Borivali local between Mahim and Bandra stations on Thursday afternoon. The victim died after being rushed to Bhabha Hospital in Bandra West following the altercation. A 48-year-old man, Amjad Safruddin Shaikh, was detained, claiming he was chasing a crow. Police have registered a case and are investigating the details of this fatal event. 😥

💧 Yettinahole project delay sparks heat in Karnataka

A delay in the Yettinahole Integrated Drinking Water Supply Project has drawn sharp criticism in the Karnataka Legislative Council. Congress member Ivan D’Souza raised the issue, questioning the government in the Council regarding the rising costs and lack of water supply to beneficiaries. Approved in July 2012, the project was meant to divert 24.01 tmcft of water, but its cost jumped from Rs 8,323.50 crore to around Rs 30,000 crore. D’Souza noted that despite expenditure, no water reached its destination so far. The government assured the House it would complete the ambitious project by the end of 2027. 💧

🦟 Kerala amps up mosquito control for World Mosquito Day

The Kerala Health department observed World Mosquito Day on Thursday, August 20, 2026, launching intensive vector control drives across the state. Health Minister K. Muraleedharan inaugurated the observance at Vattiyurkavu, a major dengue and chikungunya hotspot in the district. A study from August 2025 noted 108 mosquito species in five districts, with Aedes albopictus being a dominant vector. Human waste, like discarded containers, heavily contributes to breeding grounds that boost mosquito populations. The focus now is sustained community-level elimination of breeding sites throughout the year. 🦟

💪 5 supplements to keep your strength up as you age

Physician Dr. Kunal Sood listed five supplements to help combat natural age-related strength loss. He shared this list on Instagram on August 20, highlighting the benefits of certain aids for older adults. The suggested supplements include Creatine, Vitamin D, Omega-3s, Magnesium, and Protein powder. Creatine and sufficient protein show the strongest evidence for improving strength with resistance training. Vitamin D, Magnesium, and Omega-3s are better seen as supportive tools to remove limiting factors. 💪