🚨 Social media posts revealing Das' address taken down

Social media platform X informed the Delhi High Court that posts allegedly revealing the residential address of Janta Party's Saurav Das have been removed. This happened in Das' lawsuit against Abhijit Iyer Mitra and several web portals, filed on Monday, August 24. The suit seeks injunctions and damages claiming violation of his privacy and security due to personal info leaks. Das alleges defendants unlawfully published his address, causing him risk of violence and targeting. The matter is scheduled for its next hearing on September 14. 🧐

🚨 Social media posts revealing Das's address removed

X informed the Delhi High Court on Monday, August 24, that posts showing Cockroach Janta Party's Saurav Das's address were taken down. The submission was part of Das's lawsuit against Abhijit Iyer Mitra and web portals regarding personal information leaks. The suit claims violations of his right to privacy, dignity, and security due to this disclosure. Das alleges the dissemination of his address poses a real risk of violence and endangers others at his residence. The case is next scheduled for listing on September 14. 🏡

🚨 HC summons on address leak case against commentators

The Delhi High Court issued summons to Abhijit Iyer-Mitra, The Pamphlet, and others concerning a suit by CJP spokesperson Saurav Das. This legal action was filed because Das' residential address and personal info were made public by several parties. Das sought over ₹2 crore in damages and permanent injunctions against the defendants for this privacy violation. The suit stated that The Pamphlet trespassed and recorded his rented home, which was then publicized on X. The next hearing for this matter is scheduled for September 14, after defendants file their replies. ⚖️

🌽 AP's New Popcorn Crop Targets Higher Farmer Income

Andhra Pradesh is introducing a new non-GMO popcorn hybrid to boost farmer earnings significantly. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will unveil this crop in Eluru district. The event is scheduled for August 24, 2026, at Gourmet Popcornica’s facility in Katreinipadu, Musunuru. This initiative aims to create a direct link between farmers and food processors. Ultimately, the goal is to transform agriculture into a much more profitable business model. 🌽

🇯🇵 Japanese Man Gets Payout After Wrongful Arrest

A Japanese national, Hirotoshi Tanaka, received Rs 75,000 compensation from the Karnataka government this June. This payment followed his wrongful detention in Bengaluru back in 2019 while he was studying English. The police had kept him in Bengaluru Central Prison for 19 days after an altercation with an academy director. The Karnataka State Human Rights Commission ruled that he was held unnecessarily despite facing bailable charges. The panel also ordered disciplinary action against the police personnel responsible for his ordeal. 😥

🔥 No fire audit lapse in Amravati hospital fire

A fire tragically claimed the lives of three newborns at the District Women's Hospital in Amravati. The incident occurred in the NICU on the third floor around 3:15 am, reportedly sparked by a ventilator. Official records confirm regular fire audits were conducted, and the hospital applied for the current year's audit on August 24, 2026. CM Devendra Fadnavis ordered a high-level inquiry and announced ₹5 lakh compensation for the families. The investigation is now focused on the equipment that triggered the fire while 36 children were rescued.

🧐 SC asks for CBI probe into Jharkhand exam issues

The Supreme Court issued a notice regarding a petition demanding a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Civil Services Preliminary Examination. Activist Harisharan Devgan filed the petition, and the bench included CJI Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice V Mohana. Students have been protesting for over a month against the reported exam malpractices. The petition seeks an impartial investigation by the CBI or a retired Supreme Court Judge. The court emphasized the need to secure all digital and physical evidence to prevent tampering. 🧐

📉 Yuan dips after PBOC slows appreciation pace

China's yuan slightly weakened from its 3-1/2-year high against the US dollar on Monday. This shift occurred as the People’s Bank of China guided the currency to temper its appreciation. The yuan last traded at 6.7238 per dollar, pulling back from its peak set on Friday. This follows an eight-week rally in the Chinese currency against the greenback. Investors are now watching US central bank commentary for further market direction. 📉

🏍️ Honda ADV160, Rebel 300, XR300 Bookings Start Unofficially

Authorized Honda BigWing dealerships have started promoting bookings for the ADV160, Rebel 300, and XR300L/Rally models. This activity is occurring across various outlets in India, mirroring previous dealer-level promotions for the Honda CB500. The ADV160 features a 156.9cc engine and 27 litres of storage, while the Rebel 300 uses a 286cc liquid-cooled engine. Honda officially showcased these models last month, with launches planned in phases. Customers should wait for Honda's official announcement regarding prices and nationwide availability.

🏛️ MP claims forced eviction from Bengal residence

TMC MP Mahua Moitra brought an urgent case to the Supreme Court alleging her eviction from her constituency accommodation. The incident occurred in Nadia district, West Bengal, on Monday, August 24, 2026. Ms. Moitra stated she was told to vacate the Circuit House on August 14, despite being an entitled MP. Her counsel argued this was an attack on federalism, happening despite a prior High Court order. The Court confirmed it would review her plea for an early hearing. 🏛️

🔬 new tech for super fast motion tracking 👀

CityUHK researchers developed an optical corner detection imaging method using azimuthal Hilbert transform metasurfaces. This project was led by Professor Tsai Din-ping in collaboration with Professor Tao Li from Nanjing University. The study was published in Science Advances and demonstrates potential for high-speed, low-power optical processing. Inspired by biological vision, the tech focuses on local features to improve sensing efficiency. This advancement aims to reduce energy consumption in future computational vision systems.