🏫 SC Judge questions state spending vs. school survival

Supreme Court Judge Prasanna B Varale questioned Maharashtra's education spending while addressing an event in Dhule district. He suggested that 0.1% of the Nashik Kumbh expenditure could have saved 100 to 125 Marathi schools. The Kumbh Mela is allocated between Rs 32,000 crore and Rs 34,000 crore, with Rs 11,000 crore spent on corridor projects. Varale emphasized that basic facilities and primary education are fundamental rights for every citizen. He urged focus on school infrastructure given the state's low education budget percentage. 🏫

🚂 Village kids risk lives crossing railway tracks

Children and residents of Wadhiv village in Palghar district are daily forced to cross railway tracks to reach the outside world. The community of over 4,000 people faces extreme danger using the tracks as their only route to school and essential services. A viral video by student Sohil Chaudhary highlighted this perilous situation, showing the community's constant fear. Villagers claim 22 people died crossing tracks and 20 from delayed medical care. Residents are now threatening to boycott upcoming elections until a safe road is built. 😥

🌾 Telangana pushes for raw rice processing now

Telangana officials have directed a priority focus on processing raw rice across the state. State Civil Supplies Commissioner M. Stephen Raveendra issued these instructions to District Civil Supply Officers and District Managers during a video conference on Monday, August 24. The directive specifically mandates holding meetings with rice millers to clear pending raw rice deliveries immediately. This push aligns with national demand favoring raw varieties over boiled ones, mirroring FCI requirements. Officials are now tasked with ensuring strict compliance with these operational guidelines moving forward.

💻 Agamya Tech Summit 2026 lands in Belagavi

Agamya Tech Summit 2026 is happening in Belagavi on August 29 and 30 at SGBIT. The summit focuses on 'Career and Research in Cybersecurity' to boost innovation in North Karnataka. Experts, industry leaders, and students will attend, with key areas including AI and Ethical Hacking. Arvind Kumar will be the chief guest, while the National CTF Grand Finale offers cash prizes. This event is hosted by STEAMH Training and Research Foundation in partnership with Agamya Cyber Tech. 🚀

🧠 6 easy habits to dodge Alzheimer's risk

Lifestyle changes can significantly lower the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to WHO guidelines. Dr. Amy Shah suggests diet improvements, managing blood pressure, and getting hearing checks. These habits are key as up to 45 percent of cases stem from modifiable risk factors. Activities like playing games and staying social also support long-term brain health. Starting with small, doable changes can make a big difference for cognitive function.

🧠 6 easy habits to keep your memory sharp

Lifestyle changes can significantly lower the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to recent WHO guidelines. Expert Dr. Amy Shah suggests focusing on diet, like reducing processed foods and alcohol, and managing health conditions. Checking hearing and staying socially active are also highlighted as crucial steps for brain health. Additionally, breathing cleaner air and engaging in mental activities like puzzles are recommended practices. Implementing even small daily habits can positively impact cognitive function over time. 🧠

🚨 FDA suspends 5 MCA restaurant licenses over hygiene issues

The Maharashtra FDA suspended food licenses for five outlets at MCA premises due to alleged hygiene violations. These action-taken establishments were located at the Mumbai Cricket Association facilities. The suspensions were part of a statewide drive which included 11 suspended establishments as of Monday. Inspectors noted issues like ice accumulation, poor storage, and sanitation deficiencies across the venues. The FDA is intensifying inspections across Maharashtra to enforce food safety standards moving forward. 🧐

🥊 Japanese guy admits to punching school principal in Bangalore

Japanese national Hirotoshi Tanaka admitted to punching a language school principal during an argument in RT Nagar. This incident took place in 2019, leading to his 19-day detention at Bengaluru Central Prison. Although the charges were bailable, he was held in judicial custody without a warrant for a long time. The Karnataka government eventually paid him Rs 75,000 compensation for the ordeal. Tanaka is now working to get his name removed from the blacklist to re-enter India.

📝 Draft voter roll published in Shivamogga district

The Shivamogga district administration has published the draft electoral roll as part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). This update affects the district, where Deputy Commissioner Prabhulinga Kavalikatti addressed the media on Monday. The total electors reduced by 1,88,554 from the previous count of 15,19,459. Additionally, 48,668 voters will receive notices requiring documentation. The final list is scheduled to be announced on October 27.

🛡️ US fortress build-up vs China missile threat

The US is fortifying its Pacific stance to counter China's rising military might in the Indo-Pacific region. This strategy involves operationalizing old airbases and utilizing island chains controlled by allies like Japan and the Philippines. However, the US faces a critical deficit in certain precision weapons due to conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia. China is aggressively modernizing its rocket force, planning to target these US bases with ballistic and hypersonic missiles. The US must urgently boost production to defend its dispersed island network against these advanced threats. 🛡️

📜 ASI finds oldest writing about Guntur's history

The ASI has discovered the earliest epigraphical reference pointing to Guntur's history. This first mention is found in Pune copper plates issued by King Vishnuvardhana II of the Eastern Chalukya dynasty in Andhra Pradesh. These plates are dated to the king's first regnal year in 669 C.E. The records detail the city's name evolving from ancient forms to Kumturu, Gomturu, and finally Gunturu. Further evidence from a 10th-century Ederu plate shows the name as Gomturu, marking a key period in the region's evolution.