⚖️ Supreme Court strength boosted to 38 judges

The President of India has officially given assent to the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Act 2026. This law raises the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges from 34 to 38, encompassing the Chief Justice of India. The proposal was initiated after Chief Justice of India Surya Kant wrote to the Prime Minister on May 11, citing case inflow issues. The Bill was introduced by Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on July 20 during the monsoon session of Parliament. This move aims to improve the court's daily disposal rate amidst increasing workload.

🔎 36 years later, hunt for 1990 double murder continues

The State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir launched simultaneous searches across nine locations in the Valley on Wednesday. These raids target suspects connected to the 1990 abduction and murder of poet Sarwanand Koul Premi and his son Virender Koul. The case, originally filed at Police Station Dooru in Anantnag, has been reopened as part of a wider probe into militancy-era killings. These events are viewed as part of a larger conspiracy targeting the Kashmiri Pandit community. The SIA's recent findings suggest these killings were part of a calculated terror pattern.

🏥 AP junior doctors halt non-emergency services

The Andhra Pradesh Junior Doctors Association (AP JUDA) will stop providing non-emergency services in government medical colleges on Wednesday, August 12. This action is happening in protest against the TDP-led state government in Andhra Pradesh. The protest stems from the pending implementation of Government Order (GO) 287 from 2009. The doctors are demanding a stipend hike from 15% to 30%, citing inflation and workload. FAIMA has also officially extended its support to the ongoing protest. 🏥

🔒 Bank lockers not as safe as they seem in Kanpur case 😟

A woman reported Rs 50 lakh worth of jewellery missing from her bank locker in Kanpur. This incident involves the State Bank of India, where the locker was opened in 2003. The case highlights that banks don't keep an inventory of locker contents. If the bank is negligent, liability is capped at 100 times the annual locker rent. Therefore, a bank locker does not provide the same protection as insurance.

🚨 Warangal woman rescued from Muscat confinement

A 45-year-old woman from Warangal was rescued after being allegedly confined and harassed in Muscat. Mohammed Mahamuda travelled to Oman on July 16 on a tourist visa after being promised domestic work. She reported being held for nearly 25 days, with a sub-agent demanding ₹1.13 lakh for her release. After BRS working president K. T. Rama Rao intervened, she was traced and safely reached Hyderabad on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Mr. Rao advised job seekers to use proper work visas and verify recruitment agents.

🏏 Tridents narrowly edge Russell scare in CPL 2026 opener

Barbados Tridents secured a five-run victory against Jamaica Kingsmen in their CPL 2026 opening match. The game took place at Sabina Park, where Tridents posted 206 for 3 and Kingsmen scored 201 for 9. This win marks a positive start for Tridents after a prior loss in the season. Despite a huge blitz from Andre Russell, the team managed to secure the narrow win. Kingsmen now face the challenge of bouncing back after two consecutive losses. 🏏

🏏 Tridents barely edge out Kingsmen in CPL opener

Barbados Tridents narrowly beat Jamaica Kingsmen by five runs in the CPL 2026 opener. The match took place at Sabina Park, featuring stars Brandon King and Quinton de Kock for Tridents. Tridents scored 206 for 3 while Kingsmen managed 201 for 9 on the date. Despite a late blitz from Andre Russell, Tridents secured the win thanks to a crucial last-over denial. Kingsmen now face the challenge of rebounding after two consecutive losses. 🏏

👧 Soha Ali Khan's bedtime rule from Sharmila Tagore

Soha Ali Khan revealed her non-negotiable parenting rule during a video interview with Tweak India. She shared that she is fighting for her daughter Inaaya's bedtime around 8 pm. Inaaya was born in September 2017, and this rule is now accepted by her entire family. Soha learned the importance of scheduling from her mother, Sharmila Tagore. She also emphasizes that she tries to follow a personal 10:30 pm bedtime. 😴

🌎 Earth gravity loss claim resurfaces for August 12

Social media is buzzing with claims that Earth will lose gravity for seven seconds on August 12, 2026. This bizarre rumor suggests NASA knows about it, attributing the event to waves from a black hole collision. The posts claim nearly 900 million people could die during this anomaly. Furthermore, it is alleged NASA has secretly spent $89 billion on Project Anchor to prepare defenses. However, a NASA spokesman has already dismissed these rumors, stating gravity is based on Earth's mass. 😮

🎬 Movie show sharing drama heats up in cinemas

The distributors of Batwara 1947 softened their stance and agreed to a 50-50 show arrangement with Awarapan 2. This change followed initial demands for Batwara 1947 to get 60% to 70% of the shows in both single and two-screen theaters. On August 14th, both films are scheduled for release, causing initial exhibitor worry. Further complicating matters, Spider-Man: Brand New Day distributors demanded minimum show counts across various theater sizes. Exhibitors now face the tough task of dividing screen time among the three popular movies. 🍿

💰 Hyderabad gold rates surge on July 20, 2026

Gold rates experienced a significant surge in Hyderabad on July 20, 2026. The price for one tola of 22-carat gold is now Rs. 1,41,950, while 24-carat gold is at Rs. 1,54,860. These increases mark a jump of Rs. 950 and Rs. 1040, respectively. Internationally, gold rates had been fluctuating around Rs. 1,30,000 for 10 grams of 22-carat gold recently. Investors can track these prices as they depend on global rates, rupee value, and import duties. 📈