📚 Sonia Gandhi pushes back on memoir edits about Modi

Sonia Gandhi has reportedly refused to accept proposed edits concerning Prime Minister Narendra Modi within her memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love. The controversial passages she defended include the 'Jersey Cow' remark, references to the China incursion, and mentions of the RSS. This refusal comes amidst ongoing debates regarding the India publication of the book and its editorial procedures. Gandhi insists on the original wording of these sensitive sections. The situation continues to spark discussion about the memoir's content and its wider implications.

💖 Dhar shares emotional Dhurandhar still for Raksha Bandhan

Aditya Dhar marked Raksha Bandhan by posting an emotional still from his film Dhurandhar. He shared the image featuring Ranveer Singh and his on-screen sister Harleen on his Instagram Stories on Friday, August 28. The picture showed Ranveer gently holding his sister’s face during a significant moment for his character. Instead of a personal photo, Dhar highlighted this sibling bond from his blockbuster movie. This post brought the family dynamics surrounding Ranveer's character back into focus for the festival.

💖 Jammu Girls Show Support For Paramilitary Jawans

Local girls in Jammu tied rakhis to the paramilitary jawans to show their support and care. This gesture took place in the region of Jammu. The event was observed during the Raksha Bandhan festival, which is celebrated annually. This tradition highlights the strong bond between the local community and the security forces. The gesture underscores the mutual respect between civilians and the armed personnel.

🌡️ Extreme temps link to heart failure risks

A new study found that temperature extremes increase the risk of heart failure hospitalizations. Researchers analyzed 482,000 hospitalizations in Sweden from 2006 to 2021. Cold spells showed risk within two to six days, while higher temperatures linked to risk over zero to three days. This highlights the need for timely health system responses to environmental stress. Experts now push to turn this robust data into actionable early-warning capabilities. 🌡️

🐕 Man arrested for shooting dog in Shivamogga

A man was arrested by Anandapura police for shooting a dog dead using a country-made firearm. The accused has been identified as Lingaraju, a resident of Channapura-Nadavalli in Sagar taluk. This incident occurred after his pet dog was allegedly attacked by a neighbor's dog. Police found that Lingaraju did not possess a valid license for the firearm used. He has been remanded to judicial custody under several legal sections. 😥

🤖 Anthropic wins legal battle against Pentagon risk label

A federal judge in California ruled that the Trump administration's labeling of Anthropic as a supply-chain risk was illegal on Thursday evening. U.S. District Judge Rita Lin determined that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s action constituted unlawful retaliation, violating the First Amendment. This followed earlier labeling this year when federal agencies were ordered to stop working with the Claude maker. The dispute arose because Anthropic set guardrails against Pentagon use in autonomous weapons. The judge noted the government's actions were based on wanting to make an example of the company. 🤖

🌕 Moon turns orange during partial eclipse

The Moon is currently appearing orange because of a partial lunar eclipse. This celestial event is being observed by people along the Gulf Coast. The eclipse is set to occur on [Insert Date if available, otherwise skip] and involves a partial shadow crossing the lunar surface. This phenomenon is caused by the Earth casting a shadow onto the Moon. Astronomers are monitoring the event to study atmospheric effects.

🛡️ HPV vaccination drive starts in Zunheboto District

The Medical Department is starting an HPV Vaccination Campaign in Zunheboto District. This initiative targets eligible girls to protect them against cervical cancer. The vaccine offers 93% to 100% protection and has been used in over 160 countries since 2006. The vaccination is available for girls aged 14 years, and beneficiaries need their Aadhaar Card or Birth Certificate. Eligible participants can get the jab through the government program, avoiding private hospital costs. 🛡️

⚽ Barça's plan for young striker Hamza Abdelkarim

FC Barcelona is sticking to a specific roadmap for their young Egyptian forward, Hamza Abdelkarim. The 18-year-old is currently registered with the reserve team, Barça Atletic, at FC Barcelona. The club is also negotiating a new contract with improved salary terms and a higher release clause. This plan ensures he gets regular competitive football to continue his development. Barça aims to protect their promising talent while integrating him into the squad. ⚽

🔭 Rubin Observatory is testing the Planet Nine theory

Konstantin Batygin predicted in June 2026 that the Vera C. Rubin Observatory would offer a direct test for Planet Nine. The observatory, operating in the southern sky, began its Legacy Survey of Space and Time on June 30, 2026. Early reports have already flagged over 11,000 unknown asteroids, including 380 trans-Neptunian objects. This data allows scientists to test if distant orbital alignments survive statistical scrutiny. The findings will either confirm or refute the hypothesis suggesting a massive, unseen world.

🌊 Warning saves 26 pilgrims from Nepal floods

A group of 26 pilgrims from Tirupati narrowly escaped devastating flash floods in Nepal. The incident occurred on August 25 while they were traveling from Kathmandu towards the China border. The flood toll had risen to 547 by Friday, with 977 people still missing. A crucial tea break and warnings from locals allowed the bus driver to reverse to safety. Authorities are now warning about fresh flooding in the Bhotekoshi River area.