🇮🇳 Shah says Vande Mataram wasn't fully embraced post-Independence

Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that Vande Mataram was never wholeheartedly accepted in India even after Independence. He made these remarks while visiting Siliguri, West Bengal, on August 21, 2026. Shah also mentioned the 80th Independence Day celebration at the Red Fort as a unique occasion featuring the full song. His comments followed Congress's move to use only the first two stanzas of the national song. He also inaugurated exhibitions on new criminal laws in the state. 🇮🇳

🛡️ Shah: No safety until India's borders are secure

Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that neither West Bengal nor India is safe until its frontiers are fully secured. He addressed an event in Siliguri on August 21, 2026, criticizing former CM Mamata Banerjee for not providing land for border fencing. Shah mentioned requesting 1,129 acres of land since 2014, receiving it only after the Suvendu Adhikari government took over. He also noted that previous state CMs rarely attended border force programs, which he felt sent the wrong signals. Furthermore, Shah expressed happiness that Vande Mataram was finally fully recognized at the Red Fort this year. 🛡️

🎬 Reliance Entertainment hits insolvency over movie debt

Reliance Entertainment Studios Private Limited has been admitted to the corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP). This action stems from a ₹11.94 crore default connected to the movie 'Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha'. Litigation NewsPen India had previously advanced ₹20 crore to fund the film's release. The NCLT at Mumbai determined that this transaction qualified as financial debt under the IBC. The company now faces the resolution process as per the IBC 2016 framework.

🚀 JAXA plans Mars sample return in October

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has scheduled its Mars-Region Sample-Return Mission for an October launch. This ambitious mission is being executed by JAXA and will target the Mars region. Key details include a planned launch date in October and a mission duration to return samples. This mission aims to bring back crucial geological samples from Mars for scientific analysis. The successful completion of this mission is expected to significantly advance astrobiology research. 🚀

🤖 ChatGPT now reads and replies to Apple Messages on Mac

ChatGPT has integrated the capability to read and send Apple Messages directly on a Mac. This new feature allows users to interact with iMessage using the AI assistant across Apple devices. The integration was highlighted by Mezha, showcasing a significant update in AI functionality. This development bridges the gap between advanced AI and native operating system features. Expect more seamless AI interactions within Apple's ecosystem soon.

🚗 DMK rejects Vijay's free car offer for MLAs

The opposition DMK has rejected the offer by CM C Joseph Vijay providing free official vehicles to all legislators. Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin stated that all 59 DMK MLAs decided against availing the offer. This decision comes as the TVK government has been emphasizing the state's debt situation since taking office on dates not specified. Stalin also demanded verification of MLAs' election affidavits and financial statuses before such perks are given. Moving forward, the government will proceed with issuing amendments to fulfill the CM's promise to all MLAs. 🚗

🔬 Bacteria making living computer chips at MIT

MIT engineers have successfully created living circuit boards using engineered bacteria instead of traditional wires. The team, led by Christopher Voigt, used Pantoea agglomerans to mimic transistors that process chemical signals. This research, published in Nature Chemical Biology, demonstrated basic logic functions using five bacterial strains. These biological circuits could potentially be used to give plants built-in sensing and response systems for agriculture. While slow, these systems offer a new way to integrate computation directly into biological processes. 🔬

🎬 Yash's 'Toxic' Gets 'A' Certificate From CBFC

Yash's film, 'Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown-ups,' has received an 'A' certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification. The movie stars Yash and is directed by Geetu Mohandas, set for an August 26 release. The CBFC cleared the film without cuts but requested word changes for the Kannada version and English subtitles. Additionally, statutory warnings about smoking and drug use must be added before and after the interval. The film is reported to have a runtime of 194 minutes and has also been rated 'Adults Only' in the UK.

😠 Political Clash: Party Team Attacked at Jaipur School

The Cockroach Janta Party alleged that the BJP sent goons to assault their team while they inspected a government school. This incident took place in Rampura Kanwarpura village, which is part of Jaipur’s Bagru Assembly constituency. The alleged attacks occurred on Friday, with reports detailing smashed windows and injuries. The party claimed outside individuals instigated the violence against their inspection drive. They stated the police failed to stop the aggression despite prior notifications. 😠

🔥 Priyanka Gandhi joins Rahul Gandhi at police station

The political tension over a complaint regarding an alleged pellet-gun injury during the CJP protest has intensified significantly. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra reached the police station where Rahul Gandhi is currently holding a sit-in. A large crowd of Congress workers and supporters gathered outside during this standoff. The Congress party is putting pressure on the authorities regarding the alleged police action during the protest. The next steps on this CJP protest pellet-gun row remain uncertain. 🧐

🌌 Milky Way ate a galaxy right after the Big Bang

Our Milky Way galaxy grew by consuming smaller galaxies over billions of years through galactic cannibalism. Scientists found proof of a merger with the dwarf galaxy Low-energy-Kraken-Heracles, or LKH, shortly after the Big Bang. This event occurred about 11.8 billion years ago, just two billion years after the Big Bang. Absorbing LKH added a massive chunk of weight to the young Milky Way at that time. This discovery shows that external mergers were key to building our galaxy's foundation. 🔭