🎬 RGV slams debate on Yash's stardom before KGF

Ram Gopal Varma dismissed the debate over Yash's pre-KGF stardom as laughable on Tuesday. This comment resurfaced amid the underperforming box office of his latest film, Toxic. The controversy stems from Allu Aravind's 2023 remark questioning Yash's standing before the KGF franchise. RGV compared it to Prabhas before Baahubali, suggesting stardom is earned by the film itself. Toxic has crossed ₹200 crore in India despite mixed reviews, aiming for ₹300 crore globally. 🎬

🍬 Govt shifts raw sugar import to daily quota

The Centre changed the raw sugar import quota allocation to a daily system for the remaining 2,02,550 tonnes. This decision was made by the government in India to support domestic supplies due to rising sugar prices. Average retail sugar prices have jumped 37.5% to ₹63.28 per kg as of August 31st. Additionally, dealers' stockholding limit is halved to 2,000 quintals from September 15th to November 30th. Mills are also advised to start crushing from October 15th, aiming for higher production. 📈

🗳️ Women dominate voter deletions in Hyderabad old city

Women accounted for 47.8% of the 19,41,444 electors deleted during the Special Intensive Revision exercise in Hyderabad. The highest shares were seen in five Assembly segments: Bahadurpura, Chandrayangutta, Karwan, Yakutpura, and Malakpet. This data covers a preliminary analysis from 15 Assembly constituencies as of the report. The report suggests women are slightly more in 'Untraceable/Absent' categories than their overall share. Future monitoring will track the reasons behind these high deletion numbers. 🧐

⛽ New LPG rules: Price hikes and e-KYC deadlines

New regulations for LPG cylinders went live starting Tuesday, September 1, bringing several changes for users. These updates affect consumers across various cities, including Kolkata and Mumbai, concerning services from Indane, HP, and Bharat Gas. Commercial LPG prices saw a hike of ₹9.50 to ₹11.50 by September 2026, while domestic prices remained steady for three months. Consumers who missed the August 31 e-KYC deadline face potential service cuts or subsidy loss. Furthermore, households are encouraged to switch to PNG within 30 days under a new incentive scheme.

🎮 Modern Warfare 4 Beta Gets More Time

The playable beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 has been officially extended by Infinity Ward. This extension is valid until 10pm PT tonight or 1am ET tomorrow morning. Currently, 2XP and Double Weapon XP remain active until the close of the beta. The beta has featured weapon tweaks and a new single-player mission for the franchise. The game is set to launch on October 23 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.

🌾 Punjab amps up anti-stubble burning drive 🌾

Punjab's CM Bhagwant Mann called for an intensified, multi-level awareness campaign to curb paddy straw burning. This directive was given while citing an 86% decline in stubble fire incidents across the state. Specifically, incidents dropped from 36,663 in 2023 to 10,909 in 2024 and further to 5,114 in 2025. The state needs to build on this progress by involving NGOs and social workers at the grassroots level. The government plans to use both field-level and digital outreach to promote sustainable alternatives for farmers.

🇮🇳 India rejects Indus ruling; Ladakh diverts glacier water

India rejected the ruling from the Court of Arbitration in The Hague concerning hydroelectric projects, stating the court lacked jurisdiction. This decision came after India held the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance following state-sponsored terror attacks. Meanwhile, in Ladakh, authorities diverted about 90 million litres of glacier water daily into the Igoo-Phay Canal. This water diversion aims to irrigate over 1,000 acres across 12 local villages. Separately, Pakistan's PM faced scrutiny over an edited SCO photo during the Bishkek summit. 🇮🇳

🖌️ Best tablets for drawing on the go

Six tablets are highlighted to give artists the freedom to create anywhere without being stuck at a desk. These options include the Redmi Pad 2 Pro and the Xiaomi Pad 8, available in various configurations. Specifications feature displays up to 3.2K and processors like Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 and 8s Gen 4, with dates mentioning releases and features. The devices balance drawing precision with general daily use capabilities, making choice difficult. Buyers weigh display quality and stylus responsiveness when making their final selection. 🎨

⚽ Man City lands Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea

Manchester City has officially signed Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea in a major transfer move. The deal was agreed upon between the two clubs, marking a significant acquisition for City's midfield. The transfer fee is reported to be a joint-record amount, though the exact figure was not detailed. This signing bolsters Man City's squad depth as they compete in the Premier League. Future developments will see Fernandez integrate into the City setup for the upcoming season.

🦟 Airport Malaria Strikes Frankfurt Staff

Two aviation staff members tragically passed away after contracting 'airport malaria' in Germany. This incident occurred at Frankfurt Airport, where six employees fell ill between July 4 and July 6. The cause is believed to be a single Anopheles mosquito surviving a long-haul flight and biting workers during servicing. Doctors initially struggled with diagnosis because the victims had not recently traveled abroad. Health officials are now urging doctors to include malaria in their checks for unexplained fevers. 🦟

🛰️ NASA's Crew-13 Mission Launch Delayed

NASA announced the postponement of the Crew-13 mission, which was set to send four astronauts to the International Space Station. This crew includes Jessica Watkins, Luke Delaney, Joshua Kutryk, and Sergey Teteryatnikov, launching from Florida. The delay occurred after an oxidizer leak was found on the Dragon spacecraft during prelaunch processing. The mission is part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program, aiming for scientific experiments in microgravity. NASA is currently reviewing data, but no new target launch date has been set for the flight. 🚀