🏛️ SC asks govt about EVM totalizer system 🤔

The Supreme Court has asked the Union government to state its view on using a 'totalizer' system for counting EVM votes. This proposal aims to stop candidates from knowing voting patterns at individual polling booths across India. The Court specifically inquired about any hurdles to implementing this, referencing Rule 59A from the Conduct of Elections Rules 1961. The ECI previously flagged both benefits and practical difficulties when this system was examined by a government expert committee. The SC questioned the democratic benefit of reducing booth-level transparency for voter privacy concerns. 🗳️

🏞️ Dupatta saves biker from flash flood in Chamba

A biker was caught in a sudden flash flood on the Kakiara-Tunuhatti road in Chamba, Himachal Pradesh. A family nearby, including a newlywed couple, risked the strong current to help the stranded individual. The incident occurred after heavy rain late in the evening on September 1, 2026. The women ingeniously used a dupatta as a makeshift rope to pull the biker to safer ground. This act of courage has garnered widespread praise online for preventing a serious tragedy. 💖

💖 RRR singer and actress go official on Instagram

RRR singer Kaala Bhairava and actor Kavya Kalyanram have officially confirmed their relationship after months of fan speculation. The couple shared cozy pictures and emotional posts on their respective social media handles. Bhairava described Kavya as his 'home' and expressed a desire to spend life with her. Kavya shared unseen photos, calling him her 'Yellow Paper Daisy' and thanking him for brightening her days. They are both established figures in South Indian cinema and music.

💔 Child's death sparks malnutrition charge in MP

Seven-year-old Sanam Baiga passed away due to severe undernutrition after a struggle for health. The tribal child was from Narwar-25 village in Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh. The family alleged that neither the Anganwadi system nor the health department regularly monitored him, despite being promised 300 days of nutrition. The district administration has since ordered an immediate inquiry into the lapses in care. Meanwhile, NFHS-6 data shows 39.7 per cent of children under five in MP are underweight.

📱 Xiaomi 18 Fold specs leak on Geekbench

The upcoming Xiaomi 18 Fold has been spotted on Geekbench, showcasing its AI performance capabilities. This foldable phone is powered by Xiaomi’s new Xring O3 chip, built on a 3nm process. It achieved scores of 629 (Single Precision), 799 (Half Precision), and 634 (Quantized) on Geekbench AI 1.7.0. The device is listed with a 10-core CPU, 16GB of RAM, and Android 17. These results suggest major performance leaps for Xiaomi’s next foldable lineup. 📱

🩺 Daily zinc cuts infections in sickle cell kids

Daily zinc supplementation showed promise in reducing infections among children with sickle cell anaemia. This was found in a randomized clinical trial conducted in Jinja Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda. Over six months, 80 infections were recorded in the zinc group versus 124 in the placebo group. Zinc plays a key role in immune function, offering a potential aid to existing sickle cell treatments. Further large-scale trials are needed to confirm these benefits broadly. 🩺

🔬 New Alopecia Treatment Gets EU Approval

A promising new treatment for severe alopecia has officially received approval within the European Union. This medical breakthrough was approved by relevant health authorities in the EU. The treatment targets severe cases and represents a significant advancement in dermatology science. Researchers believe this could offer substantial hope to millions globally dealing with the condition. Further rollout and accessibility across member states are expected in the coming months.

🔬 BeOne Medicines heads to Morgan Stanley Health Conf.

Global oncology company BeOne Medicines Ltd. announced its participation in the Morgan Stanley Annual Global Healthcare Conference. The event, featuring a fireside chat, is scheduled for September 14, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. EDT. BeOne operates its flagship facility in Hopewell, N.J., focusing on cancer treatments. The company develops novel therapeutics across hematology and solid tumors through internal R&D. Viewers can access the live webcast via the company's investor relations website. 🔬

🔊 Dali drops Basik Sub: bass monster for your setup

Dali has released the Basik Sub, an 8-inch active subwoofer designed to enhance music and movie experiences. It pairs with Kupid and Sonik 1 bookshelf speakers and features an in-house 8-inch down-firing woofer. The sub offers 220W of peak power and is available in five finishes starting in October. This addition provides a matching low-frequency partner for bookshelf speaker owners. The unit is priced at £429 in the UK, $800 in the US, and €500 in Europe. 🔊

📸 India's visual memory from pandemic photos

A book examines how certain news photographs became India's visual memory during the COVID-19 crisis. These powerful images were captured by photographers in places like Delhi and Uttar Pradesh around March 2020. Danish Siddiqui's drone shot from Ghaziabad and Saumya Khandelwal's work were globally seen, showing devastation. The pictures ranged from mass burnings to personal despair, capturing the era's intense reality. These visuals now serve as a haunting record of the pandemic's impact on the nation. 📸

🔬 Diamond Membranes Can Now Make Electricity

Scientists at the University of Hong Kong discovered that ultrathin, flexible diamond membranes can generate electricity when mechanically bent. The research team, led by Professor Zhiqin Chu and Professor Yuan Lin, found a significant piezoelectric effect in polycrystalline diamond membranes. This finding, published in Science Advances, challenges a century-old assumption about diamond being non-piezoelectric. The effect stems from charge polarization at grain boundaries, with the strongest response seen in about five-micrometer-thick membranes. This breakthrough could lead to uses in energy harvesting and advanced wearable electronics. 💎