🦠 Swine flu surges, India ramps up health alerts 🦠

A major surge in swine flu infections has prompted health advisories across India due to hospital pressure. In Delhi, cases surpassed 2,000, while Karnataka reported about 4,000 cases as of recent reports. The virus is causing distress, especially in children under five, according to paediatric specialists. Experts warn that the virus changes (antigenic drift) and the monsoon might be contributing to the spike. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation, assuring public preparedness for any escalation.

🏆 Norris praised by Stella after Zandvoort win

Andrea Stella highly praised Lando Norris following his victory at the Dutch Grand Prix. This win occurred in Zandvoort, where Norris successfully overtook Kimi Antonelli. The victory marked his second consecutive Grand Prix win, with Norris currently 83 points behind Antonelli. Stella noted Norris’s improvement, especially in difficult tire conditions during the race. The team is now focusing on improving for the next race at Monza. 🏎️

🧐 Check your name in Telangana's 2026 draft rolls

Telangana's Special Intensive Revision Draft Electoral Rolls-2026 have been published online for public review. Citizens can check their names on the Chief Electoral Officer-Telangana website starting August 17, 2026. There were 2,64,87,213 electors in the draft, while 73,39,235 people were on the ASDD list. Authorities have directed officials to conduct meetings to address names on the ASDD list. The final electoral roll is scheduled for publication on October 19, 2026. 🧐

⚖️ Supreme Court orders Tarun Tejpal to surrender

The Supreme Court has issued a crucial directive regarding the appeal of Tarun Tejpal's rape conviction. The court ordered his surrender in connection with the ongoing legal proceedings. This order was delivered following the review of his appeal case. The decision comes after significant legal scrutiny of the conviction. Further proceedings will now commence after his surrender. ⚖️

🎬 Taapsee Pannu Fires Back at Kangana Ranaut

Taapsee Pannu commented on Kangana Ranaut's comments regarding her upbringing. The actress addressed the recent jabs made by Kangana Ranaut concerning her background. Specific details of the exchange involved remarks made by Kangana Ranaut in public forums. This public spat highlights ongoing professional differences between the two actresses in Bollywood. Both stars are expected to continue navigating these public disagreements going forward. 🎬

🇮🇳 CEC credits voter cooperation for India's poll system praise

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar responded to US President Donald Trump’s praise for India’s electoral system. He stated that the success of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise across states was due to two factors. These factors were the poll panel's willingness and the abundance of cooperation from voters. Kumar mentioned this while speaking in Lucknow, emphasizing the determination needed for SIR. Consequently, other countries are now observing and learning from the Election Commission of India's methods. 🗳️

🚜 Parandur farmers thank CM Vijay for scrapping airport

Members of the Parandur Greenfield Airport Opposition Joint Movement met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on August 25, 2026. The farmers met at the Secretariat in Chennai to thank him for dropping the airport project. The movement had been protesting for five years, fearing the project would destroy agricultural lands and the 1,110-year-old Kamban Canal. G. Subramanian stated that Mr. Vijay kept his promise made when he was TVK president. As thanks, villagers plan to name a lane in Ekanapuram after CM Vijay. 🚜

🙏 Farmers thank CM Vijay for dropping airport plan

Farmers from the Parandur Greenfield Airport Opposition Joint Movement met Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay in Chennai on Tuesday. They thanked him for the government's decision to scrap the contentious airport project in the Assembly. The movement had been protesting for five years against the plan, which threatened agricultural land and the historic Kamban Canal. Mr. Subramanian noted that Mr. Vijay kept his promise made last January regarding the cancellation. In gratitude, villagers decided to name a lane after C. Joseph Vijay.

🏛️ SC keeps Jantar Mantar probe under its watch

The Supreme Court decided that the panel investigating police action during the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar will continue working under its supervision. This order came after petitions asked to reconstitute the five-member committee examining allegations of police excesses and violence against personnel. The committee, headed by Justice R Subhash Reddy, was formed following clashes on July 20 in Delhi. The protests started on June 20 demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and ended on July 25. The court affirmed that all members are there to assist the committee in its comprehensive assessment. 🧐

⚖️ SC asks ECI for data on West Bengal voter appeals

The Supreme Court has requested detailed data from the Election Commission of India regarding pending appeals on voter inclusion and exclusion in West Bengal. This was heard by a bench including CJI Surya Kant, concerning appeals under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The Court needs a breakdown of pending versus disposed appeals, including specific details on excluded and included voter challenges. Furthermore, the Supreme Court mandated that the SIR process must conclude before the 2029 parliamentary elections. The petitioners urged prioritizing excluded voters' appeals to protect their voting rights ahead of upcoming elections. 🗳️

🚨 Medical Board warns against NEET PG rumors

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has officially responded to social media claims about postponing the NEET PG 2026. NBEMS advised users to stop circulating any false or misleading information on social media platforms. This warning was issued on August 25, 2026, in response to posts suggesting news of a postponement. The board emphasized that spreading misinformation could lead to appropriate legal action under applicable provisions of law. The official NEET Postgraduate exam is scheduled to take place on August 30, 2026, from 9 am to 12:30 pm.