🌧️ Schools closed in Kullu due to heavy rains 🌧️

All schools and colleges in Kullu subdivision have been closed because of heavy rains on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The Kullu Sub-Divisional Magistrate issued the notification after weather warnings about potential landslips and flash floods. The Shimla Meteorological Office also issued an 'orange alert' for Kangra, Mandi, and Sirmaur districts. Torrential rains have caused 259 roads to close and disrupted 54 water supply schemes statewide. The weather department forecasts another wet spell continuing until August 17, 2026.

😔 Engineering student beaten to death; 5 detained

A 19-year-old engineering student, K Amuthan, was allegedly beaten to death by a group of college mates on Monday. The incident occurred in Coimbatore district, involving students from Hindustan Engineering College. The assault happened after Amuthan reportedly informed hostel management about drug abuse on campus. Police have detained five suspects, and a murder case has been registered following a complaint by his friend Sriman. Authorities are currently investigating to trace all remaining individuals involved in the fatal attack. 😔

⚖️ Supreme Court denies TMC relief on frozen ₹440 crore

The Supreme Court refused to grant relief to the TMC regarding its frozen bank accounts holding approximately ₹440 crore. The hearing took place on August 11th, where the bench of Justices MM Sundresh and PB Varale addressed the matter. This decision upholds the Calcutta High Court's order, which had previously restricted the operation of three HDFC accounts. The freeze is linked to an ED money laundering investigation concerning alleged fund transfers to Carewell Aviation India. The Court left the broader factional disputes pending for resolution before the Special Officer. ⚖️

🤖 Anthropic is watermarking its AI text output

Anthropic announced it will implement watermarking on text generated by its models, including Claude. This move is to comply with the EU AI Act’s Transparency Code, which took effect on August 2nd. All models released after August 2 will automatically feature tech to watermark generated text and files. The watermark will travel with the text when users copy and paste it elsewhere, across all Claude products. Other major players like Google and OpenAI are also committing to this new regulation. 🤖

⚠️ India warns China over Arunachal border tension

India has issued a stern warning to China regarding the status of the border region. This diplomatic message was directed at Beijing concerning the disputed territory of Arunachal Pradesh. The statement emphasizes that the state of the border will reflect the state of bilateral ties between the two nations. This comes amidst ongoing border disputes and heightened geopolitical tensions in the region. Further diplomatic actions are expected to follow this strong caution from New Delhi.

⚠️ India warns China over Arunachal border tension 🇮🇳

India has warned China that border issues in Arunachal Pradesh will affect overall bilateral ties. The Ministry of External Affairs stated this while responding to reports of alleged Chinese troop crossings near Pukar La and Ollo. These reports surfaced near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Upper Subansiri district. This warning was reiterated at the 36th WMCC meeting held on August 6, 2026. Both sides agreed to use diplomatic and military channels to avoid miscalculation along the LAC.

🦠 STIs are surging across Europe 🚨

Sexually transmitted infections are seeing a sharp rise across Europe in recent years. The European Union’s Centre for Disease Prevention and Control reported 100,000 gonorrhoea cases in 2024, which is more than triple the 2015 count. While chlamydia rates have dropped, syphilis cases have more than doubled to around 46,000. Health experts suggest factors like reduced condom use or PrEP usage might be playing a part in this increase. Better monitoring is urgently needed to understand the spread and combat drug-resistant strains.

🚨 Microsoft SharePoint flaw used in ransomware attacks

CISA confirmed that ransomware gangs are actively abusing a high-severity Microsoft SharePoint remote code execution vulnerability. This flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-45659, affects unpatched SharePoint servers and allows attackers to execute code with low privileges. CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog on July 1, urging FCEB agencies to secure systems within three days. The vulnerability stems from a deserialization weakness and is easy to exploit without deep system knowledge. Security teams are advised to apply patches and monitor servers for signs of compromise. 🚨

🏛️ Adani thanks supporters after US court clears him

Gautam Adani thanked those who stood by him after a US court dismissed criminal charges against him and others. This relief came from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. The court dismissed all criminal charges against Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani, and Vneet Jaain. Adani expressed deep gratitude for the unwavering faith in truth and the rule of law during this challenging time. The group also settled civil charges with the SEC, agreeing to pay the US government $18 million. 🤝

🇮🇳 Khudiram Bose: Youngest Fighter, Died at 18

Khudiram Bose was a prominent figure among India's early freedom fighters. He was associated with the revolutionary movement in the region of Patna. He was hanged on August 18, 1887, at the age of just 18 years. His actions highlighted the intense struggle against British colonial rule during that era. His sacrifice remains a symbol of early Indian nationalism and resistance. 🇮🇳

⚖️ Student pushback shapes CJI's public schedule

Graduating students at NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, opposed inviting CJI Surya Kant for their convocation due to his public remarks. This student resistance has seen three varsity convocations contested, declined, or postponed in the last three weeks. The controversy stems from the CJI's controversial 'cockroach' remark and his dismissive response to video evidence of police brutality during the July 20 Chalo Sansad march. Students, including those at TISS, are demanding accountability from judicial figures regarding police actions. The universities are now facing pressure to reconsider the chief guest's presence at their ceremonies. ⚖️