⚖️ Supreme Court questions Tata Steel's mineral debt

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to Tata Steel regarding Odisha's demand for Rs 4,313 crore. This notice stems from an appeal against the Orissa High Court's decision to quash the state's mineral shortfall notices. The demands were initially raised for the fourth and fifth lease years after Tata Steel acquired the Sukinda Chromite Block in 2020. Tata Steel argued that regulatory approvals allowed for lower production, making the original dispatch targets unachievable. The case will now see the Supreme Court decide on the validity of the Rs 4,313-crore demand. 🧐

🏞️ Truck carrying pilgrims crashes in Himachal gorge

A truck transporting devotees fell into a gorge in Una district, Himachal Pradesh, on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. At least 40 pilgrims from Haryana sustained injuries during the incident. The accident happened while they were traveling from Peer Nigah temple towards Mata Naina Devi temple. Initial treatment was provided at the Regional Hospital in Una for all those injured. Three critical cases have been referred to PGI Chandigarh for further medical care.

🤔 UDF leader blames candidate selection for poll loss

P. V. Anvar is criticizing the UDF leadership after a Kozhikode DCC chief admitted to faulty candidate selection in Beypore. P.A. Mohamed Riyas won the constituency with a margin of 7,487 votes against Anvar. The Congress leader suggested the UDF could have won all 13 Kozhikode Assembly seats if the selection hadn't gone wrong. Anvar countered this by saying those who should have supported him tried to defeat him publicly. The controversy persists despite Praveenkumar calling it a non-issue. 🗳️

📊 IIT Budgets vs US Ivy League Schools

A comparison of the annual budgets between top-tier Indian Institutes of Technology and elite American Ivy League colleges has surfaced. This analysis pits institutions like IIT Bombay against schools such as Harvard and Princeton. The data reflects varying operational scales, with some IITs receiving significant government funding. These differences highlight disparities in funding structures between the two educational systems. Further detailed reports are expected to shed more light on these financial landscapes.

😠 Dr DisRespect threatens Nickmercs on CoD stream

Dr DisRespect appeared to threaten Nickmercs during a Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 Beta livestream. The incident occurred on August 24, 2026, after a viewer asked about other creator appearances in the game. Dr DisRespect called Nickmercs a “wannabe tough guy” and made a gesture suggesting hitting him. He also stated he would continue calling Nickmercs out in their “arena.” This heated moment adds to the ongoing rivalry between the two gaming personalities. 😠

📚 BPSC clarifies 70th CCE answer sheet evaluation process

The Bihar Public Service Commission clarified the marking process for the 70th Combined Competitive Examination following social media questions. The commission shared a video showing evaluated answer booklets from General Studies papers, which included topics like the Santhal uprising. This clarification was posted on August 23, 2026, by BPSC's official platform. BPSC appealed to the public not to judge the assessment based only on a few photos, stating guidelines were followed. The commission emphasized that scripts are judged holistically by qualified examiners.

🤖 Robot steals show at Ujjain sandwich shop opening

A humanoid robot unexpectedly took center stage during the inauguration ceremony of a new sandwich shop. This event took place in Ujjain, drawing attention away from traditional guests. Specific attendance numbers or dates were not provided for the inauguration. The robot's presence was noted as a surprising element in the local business opening. Future plans for integrating such tech into local shops remain to be seen. 🤖

✊ Bihar students clash over 70th BPSC exam cancellation

Bihar students clashed with police after breaching barricades while marching towards Raj Bhavan in Patna. The protest was against the 70th BPSC exam cancellation and changes to TRE 4.0, happening on Tuesday. Protesters have also raised concerns about BPSC, BSSC, and Sub-Inspector recruitment issues. Congress leader Sushil Kumar called for dialogue, while Tejashwi Yadav demanded an independent inquiry. Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary responded by launching the 'Student Support Camp' initiative. ✊

🧑‍🏫 Tamil Nadu Assembly pushes for TET exemption for old teachers

The Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a resolution demanding a permanent TET exemption for teachers appointed before August 23, 2010. This move concerns approximately 3,28,701 government school teachers across the state. The resolution was passed on Tuesday, urging the Centre to exempt them from the mandatory Teacher Eligibility Test. These educators fear losing job benefits and positions due to the current TET requirement. The Assembly also asked for amendments to the Right to Education Act of 2009 to secure their livelihoods. 🧑‍🏫

🏏 Pant rests due to wrist issue in 2nd Test

Rishabh Pant did not take the field on Day 3 of the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground. Dhruv Jurel was in the gloves as Pant was managing a precautionary measure for his wrist injury sustained on Day 1. Sri Lanka reached 130/4 at lunch on Tuesday, with Pasindu Sooriyabandara hitting his maiden Test fifty. Prasidh Krishna was key, taking wickets like Kamindu Mendis, keeping India competitive. India will aim to break Sri Lanka's resistance with their next new-ball spell after lunch. 🤕

🚆 New Amrit Bharat Express connects Gujarat and Bihar

Indian Railways is launching the Ahmedabad-Bhagalpur Amrit Bharat Express to boost connectivity between Gujarat and Bihar. This new service will start operating on August 26, 2026, connecting Ahmedabad and Bhagalpur with several stops. The train will run once a week, with the Ahmedabad to Bhagalpur journey taking 36 hours and 10 minutes. It features twenty-two coaches, including sleeper and general second-class sections for mass mobility. Tickets for train 19423 become available for booking starting August 21, 2026.