🏞️ Rijiju teases Rahul Gandhi on Arunachal river swims

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju joked that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi might need training before swimming in Arunachal Pradesh's rivers. Rijiju stated that swimming in the region's gushing rivers is child's play for him, who is a local player. He posted a video on Sunday, August 23, 2026, warning about the deep and large nature of these rivers. Rijiju explained that swimming in raging rivers requires a different technique than in a pool. This banter follows previous fitness discussions between the two rivals, including a jiu-jitsu challenge. 🏊

🔥 Iran women ditching hijab as regime hesitates

Many Iranian women are now openly defying the compulsory hijab rules despite hardliners pushing for enforcement. This is happening in Tehran as the regime remains cautious about sparking another major confrontation. Authorities are dealing with war and economic pressure while conservative clerics demand action against perceived public nudity. Four years after Mahsa Amini's death ignited protests, the trend of unveiled women is growing. President Masoud Pezeshkian suggests that changing behaviour is a cultural issue, not something force can achieve. 🤷‍♀️

🕊️ Veteran actress Aasha Singh Jaiswal passes away in Mumbai

Veteran actor and social worker Aasha Singh Jaiswal has passed away on August 22nd around 7:30 pm. Her son, Akkash Bharadwaj, shared the sad news from Mumbai, remembering her as a 'Karmath Loh-Mahila.' She was known as India’s first female mimicry artist, famous for imitating Meena Kumari's voice. Jaiswal also founded and ran Aasha Events and Films. Her final rites are scheduled for August 23rd at 10 am in Pawan Hans, Vile Parle West.

🚨 Marathi mandatory for drivers in Maharashtra

The Maharashtra government has started an inspection drive to check commercial vehicle drivers' Marathi knowledge. This drive is targeting autorickshaw and taxi drivers across the state, including the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. As of now, 5,211 drivers have been evaluated since the drive began on August 20. Seventy-seven thousand seven hundred drivers statewide were found lacking Marathi knowledge and received notices. Those who fail to learn within one month face potential authorization suspension.

📈 Citi sees Nvidia stock climbing after earnings report

Citi analysts predict that Nvidia's stock price is set to rise following the release of its latest earnings report. The prediction was made by the financial institution across global markets. Specifically, the report suggests a positive outlook for the coming quarter, reflecting strong performance metrics. This expectation comes amid high investor interest in AI chipmakers like Nvidia. Investors are advised to watch the market closely after the official announcement on the upcoming date. 📈

🦈 Egypt's Desert Was Once a Shark Hotspot 🦈

Scientists have uncovered a 100-million-year-old shark graveyard located in Egypt's desert region. Palaeontologists found teeth from seven shark species within the Duwi Formation on the Abu-Tartur Plateau. These fossils date back to the Cretaceous period, specifically between about 145 million and 66 million years ago. The discovery points to a highly productive ancient marine ecosystem fueled by ocean upwelling. Future studies will analyze these findings to better understand this prehistoric sea life.

🎓 DU opens merit admissions in 9 colleges for 2026-27

Delhi University has announced undergraduate admissions for the 2026-27 session in nine additional colleges. This admission process is based solely on Class 12 marks, bypassing the need for CUET scores. The public notice was released on August 23, 2026, following an earlier notice on August 21. Eligible students must check individual college websites for specific programme details and criteria. Candidates already enrolled in any DU college are disqualified from this merit-based route. 📚

🏠 Housing sales dip as developer bookings fall 21%

Listed realty firms saw their sales bookings drop by 21% to almost Rs 40,000 crore in the April-June quarter. This decline was observed across 28 major listed real estate companies across various locations. The reported figures compared to Rs 50,900 crore in the previous year's period. Global economic uncertainties and fewer housing launches were noted as contributing factors to the slowdown. Experts anticipate a revival in sales numbers starting from the second quarter onwards. 🏠

😠 Minister denies viral video, calls out misogyny

Tamil Nadu Industries Minister S Keerthana addressed a viral social media clip falsely showing her in a western outfit. She clarified that the woman in the video was not her and questioned public scrutiny over women's appearance. The TVK leader stated that opponents use personal attacks when unable to challenge governance policies. She apologized to the woman for being dragged into the controversy due to a passing resemblance. This incident highlights the scrutiny women in public life face despite their work.

😠 Minister denies viral video, calls out misogyny

Tamil Nadu Industries Minister S Keerthana addressed a viral social media video falsely showing her in a western outfit. She clarified that the woman in the video was not her and questioned public judgment over women's clothing. The TVK leader criticized her political opponents for using personal attacks instead of policy debates. She highlighted that misogyny is used by those lacking substantive political arguments. Keerthana apologized to the woman in the video for being involved in the controversy. 😠

💡 Prerana program hits 100th batch milestone

Prerana, an experiential learning programme, has reached its 100th batch overall with the launch of the 19th batch of Cycle 2. This initiative, run by the Ministry of Education, is a week-long residential program for selected students from Classes 9 to 12 across the country. So far, the program included 81 batches in Cycle 1, and the curriculum is set by IIT Gandhi Nagar. The program focuses on nine value-based themes to inspire youth and foster unity in diversity. Students engage in activities like yoga, mindfulness, and visits to heritage sites for holistic learning. 🌟