🚔 Tax Officers Busted Taking ₹50K Bribe in Nirmal

The Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested a state tax officer and a senior assistant in Nirmal district. The accused were Koppela Gadavari and Manthri Sai Krishna, operating in the Nirmal Circle office. Initially demanding ₹1 lakh, the bribe was reduced to ₹50,000 from a businessman. This was for issuing a favorable GST audit report to lower tax liability. The officers are now facing court proceedings as the case remains under investigation. 💰

🏛️ BRS asks CM to rethink polytechnic college merger

BRS leader B. Vinod Kumar has urged Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to reconsider the government's decision. This decision, detailed in GO 97, aims to bring polytechnic colleges under the Skill University. Students have been protesting for the last 10 days against this GO 97, which was issued on August 16th. The opposition stems from the university's lack of AICTE recognition and its private-public partnership model. Kumar suggested creating separate engineering colleges for polytechnic students via an entrance test, ECET.

✨ Chittoor Sugar Factory's Kalyana Mandapam is back

The renovated Kalyana Mandapam at Chittoor Cooperative Sugar Factory in Doddipalle was officially reopened on Monday. Dignitaries including MP D. Prasada Rao and Joint Collector Adarsh Rajendran attended the inauguration ceremony. Basic renovation works, costing around ₹20 lakh, were completed using institutional funds. This upgraded venue offers residents facilities like a dining hall and a spacious function hall. Officials hope increased usage will boost factory revenue and support its employees. 🥳

✈️ Andhra Minister rejects airport idea near Chennai

An Andhra Minister has officially rejected the proposal to build a new airport at Sri City near Chennai. This decision was communicated by the minister to relevant authorities in the region. The proposal had been under discussion, but the minister stated it was not on the current to-do list. This move signals a pause on infrastructure development plans in that specific area. Future discussions on the airport project remain uncertain for now. ✈️

📱 Weekly tech drop: Pixel 11 Pro & more

Google just dropped the Pixel 11 Pro, featuring a 6.3” Super Actua OLED display and a Tensor G6 chip. This phone boasts 3 rear cams, up to 16GB RAM, and comes with 7 years of OS updates. Meanwhile, the RR Signature Cooktop is available for ₹4,590 for kitchen upgrades. Epos Impact 100 headsets are also listed at ₹6,590 for professional audio. These gadgets cover everything from mobile to home appliances. 📱

🌟 Toddler seizure-free after specialized brain surgery

A two-year-old girl from Bhongir is now seizure-free after undergoing advanced epilepsy surgery. She was treated at Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, after suffering daily seizures since six months old. The surgery, an anterior temporal lobectomy, was performed following scans identifying a lesion in the left temporal region. Doctors emphasized the importance of early seizure control due to brain neuroplasticity. The child recovered well and was discharged within a week.

😠 Batter throws gloves after controversial dismissal

A big controversy erupted during the second Test match between India and Sri Lanka on Day 2. The incident occurred in Colombo when the umpires allowed play to continue despite fading light conditions. Prabath Jayasuriya was dismissed LBW by Manav Suthar on the final ball of the day. Jayasuriya and Kamil Mishara showed their displeasure, leading Jayasuriya to throw his gloves at the pavilion. The hosts currently trail by 495 runs after India declared their first innings at 503/9.

🕉️ Durga Temple drops schedule for big festivals

The Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam announced the schedule for Pavithrotsavams, Varalakshmi Vratam, and Krishna Janmashtami. This announcement was made by Kanaka Durga temple Executive Officer V.K. Seena Naik at Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada. Pavithrotsavams will run for three days, from August 27 to August 29, with related rituals starting on August 26. Varalakshmi Vratams and Krishna Janmashtami are both scheduled for September 4, featuring various pujas and ceremonies. The temple plans for these events to draw large crowds for the celebrations. 🕉️

🤝 Co-op plans interest-free loans for the poor

The Khaja Bandanawaz Minority Souharda Cooperative Ltd. is exploring interest-free fixed deposits and loans for economically weaker sections. This announcement was made by President Syed Mohammed Ali Al-Hussaini during the annual general body meeting in Kalaburagi. The cooperative is committed to helping the community and benefits from customer support. He noted that the annual dividend will fund socially beneficial activities, as per the 2025-26 report. Members were also felicitated for their participation and timely loan repayments.

🗣️ Fadnavis tells drivers about language protests

Fadnavis advised auto drivers not to become language experts during recent protests. This advice was given while addressing concerns regarding the Marathi language drive. The protests saw participation from various drivers across different regions. The context involves ongoing discussions about the promotion and use of the Marathi language in public life. Moving forward, the situation will see continued dialogue between authorities and the driving community.

🗣️ Fadnavis tells drivers not to be experts on Marathi language

Fadnavis advised auto drivers that they do not need to become language experts amidst the ongoing protests. This directive was given to the auto drivers in Mumbai regarding the Marathi language drive. The protests have been active since the start of the campaign, with various groups participating. The language drive aims to promote and enforce the use of Marathi in public life across the region. Authorities plan to monitor the situation closely to ensure compliance with the directives.