🇮🇳 RSS Chief urges diaspora loyalty to Karma Bhumi in NY

The RSS chief addressed the Indian community in New York, stressing unity and civic duty to one's Karma Bhumi. This speech took place at Madison Square Garden, despite opposition from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The address highlighted India's strength in unity in diversity, while also promoting humanity across all backgrounds. He emphasized that contributing to Bharat remains valuable even while working abroad. The leader stressed that truth connects everyone regardless of language or religion. 🤝

🐕 Bryan Johnson wants dogs to live forever 🐶

Biohacker Bryan Johnson now wants to extend the lifespan of dogs, believing they are truly amazing companions. This interest sparked after he adopted a Belgian Malinois named Katara in San Francisco. Johnson plans to subject Katara to intense longevity therapies, making her the most measured dog globally. He argues that diet is key to dog health, and canine advances could benefit human medicine. He believes owners are often more dedicated to their pets' well-being than to their own.

🌊 India ramps up rescue in flood-hit Nepal

Over 275 Indians remain missing following flash floods near the Nepal-Tibet border four days ago. The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that 108 individuals have been rescued, with 128 others of Indian origin still uncontactable. India sent fresh relief material and technical teams to aid Nepal's recovery efforts. Nepali authorities reported the death toll has climbed to 675 from the Wednesday floods. India is coordinating closely with Nepali and Chinese authorities to ensure all affected nationals are safe.

🎤 Gulzar's Punjabi Roots Shine Through His Work

Gulzar, who moved to Mumbai from Dina, marked his 92nd birthday recently. His rich Punjabi heritage is visible in his poetry, short stories, and film song lyrics. He received accolades like the Gyanpith Award and Sahitya Akademi fellowship for his diverse contributions. His writing often reflects the anguish of Partition, seen in collections like Footprints on Zero Line. Gulzar continues to weave the essence of Punjabiyat into his artistic expressions. 🤩

🚁 Trump's chopper loses comms twice this month 🚁

Marine One, President Donald Trump's helicopter, lost radio communication with air traffic controllers for the second time this month. This latest incident happened on Thursday as Trump was leaving the White House, with another chopper relaying messages to the tower. The issues occurred on Thursday and August 4, with the FAA stating contact was established before takeoff. Investigations point to construction at the White House causing lack of clear line of sight. Moving forward, the FAA has taken action to improve communication procedures.

🏏 Rahane praises Suthar's pitch independence

Manav Suthar is impressing in Test cricket by showing great effectiveness across various conditions. Ajinkya Rahane noted that Suthar's biggest strength is not depending heavily on the pitch for success. He has claimed 23 wickets in his first three Tests, showcasing adaptability. This performance has established Suthar as India's lead spinner for the near future. His immediate task is to build on this encouraging start while facing New Zealand.

🙏 Stray Kids' Lee Know donates to Nepal flood relief

Stray Kids' Lee Know has donated 100 million won to support flood victims in Nepal. He made this significant contribution to the NGO World Vision on August 28th. This funding is earmarked for providing crucial aid like food, housing, and clean water. The donation aims to ensure the survival and safe return of affected children and families. Lee Know expressed hope that this support helps victims quickly regain their normal lives.

⚖️ High Court tells FDA to chill, restores Cipla's license

The Maharashtra FDA withdrew its cancellation of Cipla Pharma & Life Sciences’ Pune drug sale warehouse licence after the Bombay High Court stepped in. The High Court pulled up the regulator for being "high-handed" and violating natural justice principles on August 26. The FDA had previously cancelled the licence over alleged irregularities with Reactin Plus Tablets, effective from August 27. Cipla argued the cancellation blocked critical life-saving medicines from reaching patients due to the hasty process. The High Court questioned the FDA's transparency in handling the adjournment request during a public holiday.

🙏 Pilgrims return home after Nepal floods ordeal

Thirty-seven Mumbai pilgrims made an emotional return to Mumbai on Saturday. They were stranded in Nepal after severe flash floods hit the region. All the pilgrims were flown back using IndiGo flight 6E115807. Their safe arrival brought immense relief to their waiting families and relatives. Some family members mentioned they remained confident throughout the crisis.

📱 Foldable battle: Samsung leads, Google chases

Samsung and Google are showing contrasting strategies in the foldable phone race, especially with Apple's upcoming release. The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is lighter and thinner than the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, featuring superior hinge motion. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold costs about ¥18,780 less and has IP68 water resistance, while the Galaxy has IP48. Samsung excels in multitasking capabilities, supporting three split-screen apps, but both AI features are still developing. These devices could challenge the small tablet market before fully replacing tablets. 📱

🏔️ Hanging Glaciers: India's Hidden Danger Zone

Hanging glaciers are massive ice formations that cling to steep mountain slopes, posing significant environmental risks. These formations are found across mountainous regions, including parts of India's Himalayas. Scientists have noted that several of these glaciers are showing signs of rapid melting, with measurable changes observed in recent monitoring reports. This melting increases the risk of sudden glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), which are natural disasters. Authorities are urging increased monitoring and early warning systems to protect local communities. 🏔️