🧑‍🌾 Tamil Nadu CM honours organic farming champions

Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay presented the Nammazhvar Awards for excellence in organic farming on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The awards were given to C. Nallasivam from Namakkal, A. Subramanian from Pudukkottai, and Sadhana from Chengalpattu at the Secretariat in Chennai. Each recipient received a ₹2 lakh cash prize and a medal for their farming achievements. Furthermore, Mr. Vijay inaugurated new Police and Fire and Rescue Service buildings worth ₹164.64 crore. The CM also gave a posthumous award to P.S. Gowrishankar Raja for his bravery in Krishnagiri district. 🧑‍🌾

🏛️ HC quashes BJP leader's case after 10 FIRs closed

The Calcutta High Court disposed of a petition filed by BJP leader Arjun Singh after police submitted closure reports for 10 FIRs against him. These 10 complaints were initially filed on September 10, 2025, across various stations under the Barrackpore Police Commissionerate. The court accepted the reports citing a "mistake of facts" from the Barrackpore Police Commissionerate. Previously, the court noted the dispute seemed political and had given Singh interim protection. This action concludes the legal challenges stemming from those initial complaints.

🔥 BJP's 100 Days in West Bengal: A Look

The Bharatiya Janata Party has completed a hundred days of political maneuvering in West Bengal. This period has seen intense political activity involving various local and national figures. Specific data regarding electoral shifts or policy changes during this time frame is detailed in the report. The party's efforts are part of the ongoing political landscape in the state. Future strategies for the BJP in West Bengal remain a key area of focus.

🔬 JMIR calls for papers on scholarly misinformation

JMIR Publications has launched a call for papers focusing on misinformation within scholarly publishing. This new e-collection will be hosted by JMIR Metascience and Research Integrity, targeting threats inside the research ecosystem. Concerns include compromised peer review, manipulated data, and misuse of AI tools. The publisher warns that this can erode public trust in science, leading to harmful real-world decisions. The community is actively developing detection tools and policy interventions to counter these risks. 🔬

🚀 Apple drops iPhone 18 Pro and foldable device

Apple is set to host its major product launch event on September 9, 2026, unveiling the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the first foldable iPhone. This event will take place at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, and marks John Ternus' first major launch as CEO after Tim Cook. The Pro models are rumored to feature the A20 Pro chip and camera upgrades, while the foldable might be called iPhone Ultra. The company is also expected to update the Apple Watch and AirPods Pro during the showcase. Standard iPhone 18 models are reportedly scheduled for release in 2027.

🤖 Robot is a tool, surgeon expertise is key

Robotic surgery enhances precision but surgical expertise remains crucial for better patient outcomes. Dr Ashish Gautam explained this while discussing the role of the technology at Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi. Studies show significant variation in learning curves across different surgical specialties and surgeons. Experience, training, and clinical judgment dictate how a robot is utilized effectively in complex procedures. Therefore, proficiency requires more than just procedure volume; it demands contextualized experience.

🚌 Bus swerves, crashes into Kerala petrol pump

A tourist bus carrying a wedding party crashed into a petrol pump in Ernakulam, Kerala. The incident involved a group traveling from Kalady on Thursday, August 27, 2026. At least 20 people were injured in the accident after the bus swerved to avoid a two-wheeler. The bus overturned, and locals helped evacuate passengers to nearby hospitals. Police are currently examining CCTV footage to investigate the exact circumstances of the crash.

🏔️ Nepal asks India, China to tackle climate crisis

Rabi Lamichhane, president of Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party, called for urgent collaboration between Nepal, India, and China. Speaking at the NDTV World Anviksha Summit in Kathmandu, he highlighted the impact of recent flash floods. The three nations share one mountain system, making them vulnerable to climate change effects like receding glaciers. Lamichhane stressed the need for an adaptation plan and early warning systems to help affected families. He also thanked PM Narendra Modi for immediate relief supplies after the devastating floods.

🧐 X suspends host's account before Mohan Bhagwat's NYC event

X has suspended the account of host AHEAD shortly before Mohan Bhagwat's scheduled event in New York. The action was taken against the platform's host ahead of the significant gathering. The suspension occurred in the days leading up to the event on a specific date not detailed here. This move has drawn attention regarding platform moderation policies surrounding high-profile figures. It remains to be seen how this impacts the upcoming event's proceedings. 🧐

🏏 UAE batter gets 15-month ban for doping

UAE batter Asif Khan has received a 15-month ban after testing positive for a banned anabolic steroid. This happened during an out-of-competition doping test conducted on September 8, 2025. The 36-year-old admitted violating the ICC Anti-Doping Code and accepted the sanction via a Case Resolution Agreement. The ban is effective from September 8, 2025, until December 7, 2026, with a training return from October 8. Asif's individual results from September 8, 2025, until December 29, 2025, are also disqualified. 🏏

🏏 Dinusha hits triple century mark vs India

Sonal Dinusha scored a century on Day 5 of the second Test against India in Colombo. He is a Sri Lankan batter who achieved this feat in the two-match Test series against India. His scores of 103 in the first innings and unbeaten 100 in the second innings were recorded in 2026. This made him the third Sri Lankan to score three centuries in a two-match Test series. He now joins an elite group of nine players to accomplish this milestone. 🏏