📚 Textbook supply delay hits PU students

JD(S) MLC K. Vivekananda reported that science and language textbooks are delayed for government pre-university students. This issue affects 131 government colleges across Mysuru, Mandya, Hassan, and Chamarajanagar districts. As of August 24, 2026, only 13,72,096 out of 27,22,363 required copies had been distributed. Vivekananda urged the government to ensure textbooks arrive before the academic year starts and are distributed at once. School Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa confirmed steps are being taken for immediate supply.

⚠️ Critical Zimbra bug being actively exploited

A critical OS command-injection vulnerability, CVE-2026-73570, is being actively exploited in the wild. CERT Polska has warned about this issue affecting Zimbra Collaboration Suite installations where SNMP trap and swatchdog services are enabled. This vulnerability was reported on a timeline where immediate incident response is necessary, not just a routine update. Zimbra has patched this by releasing version 10.1.20, requiring users to upgrade ASAP. Organizations must check logs and directories for signs of compromise immediately. 🚨

💥 Gun and Bomb Cache Found in Sopore

A significant cache of illegal weaponry was discovered during an operation in Sopore. Security forces recovered AK-47s, grenades, and an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at the site. This recovery was made in the Greater Kashmir region. The seizure is part of ongoing efforts to curb militant activities in the area. Authorities are continuing investigations into the source and intended use of these materials. 💥

⚽ 3 ways Arsenal can replace Martinelli if he leaves

Arsenal might lose Gabriel Martinelli this summer, with a move to the Saudi Pro League being the likely destination. Three options are suggested for the Gunners to find a replacement for the winger. One idea is signing Antonio Nusa from RB Leipzig for around €60m. Another possibility involves trying to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton, despite his commitment there. Finally, the club could strategically give more playing time to Eberechi Eze in the left wing position. ⚽

🔥 Trump's Iran plan shifts after 60-day talks end

The 60-day window for U.S.-Iran peace talks officially closed on August 17th, leading to a major strategy shift. President Donald Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz an "American territory" and launched 'Economic D-Day' sanctions. Naval blockades have stopped Iranian crude exports, while Iran calls the new measures a 'declaration of war.' Tehran demands sanctions removal, lifting the blockade, and withdrawal of U.S. forces for talks to restart. Trump's initial goals remain: stopping nuclear development, degrading missiles, regime change, and curbing proxy support. 💥

🛰️ SpaceX sets reuse record with 100th Falcon 9 launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to launch 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on August 25. This flight will mark the 100th Falcon 9 mission of 2026 and the 37th mission for booster B1067. The Falcon 9 is currently the busiest rocket, having flown 165 successful missions last year. The booster is set to land on the drone ship "A Shortfall of Gravitas" in the Atlantic Ocean. SpaceX continues to push limits with its plans for the fully reusable Starship next. 🚀

🩺 Hodgkin lymphoma survivors face higher mortality risk

Long-term survivors of Hodgkin lymphoma showed nearly double the all-cause mortality compared to the general US population. This was observed in a cohort of over 20,000 adults across 16 SEER registries. The study followed patients up to December 2023, noting cumulative mortality rates at 10 and 15 years. Mortality from noncancer and cardiovascular causes was the largest contributor to excess deaths. This highlights the need for integrated survivorship care beyond just monitoring for lymphoma recurrence. 😟

🎮 Clutch: Next Forza-style open-world racer coming soon

Focus Entertainment has partnered with Maverick Games to publish "Clutch," an upcoming open-world racing game. This deal marks Focus's first venture into the open-world racing genre with the independent developer. The game is set for release in Spring 2027 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Clutch features a story from Jamie Brittain, offering cinematic, character-driven gameplay alongside deep vehicle customization. The collaboration aims to establish Clutch as a major new racing intellectual property. 🏁

🏗️ Karnataka amends laws for Adani tunnel road project

The Karnataka government amended two laws on Monday, August 24, to clear legal hurdles for the North-South Twin Tunnel project. This happened a day after Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani met Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar in Bengaluru. The amendments address violations concerning BMLTA Act, 2022, and the Karnataka Government Parks (Preservation) Act, 1975. Petitioners strongly condemned these moves, calling it "regularising violations in retrospect." The three PILs challenging the project remain pending before the High Court of Karnataka. 🏗️

🚧 Adani tunnel road clears legal hurdles with new laws

The Karnataka government passed bills amending two laws to clear legal issues for the North-South Twin Tunnel project. This move came a day after Gautam Adani met Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar in Bengaluru. The amendments passed on Monday, August 24, included provisions for deemed approval and park land alienation. Petitioners strongly criticized this, calling it an attempt to regularize past violations retrospectively. The three PILs challenging the project remain pending, with the next hearing scheduled for August 20. 🧐

🐋 Humpback whales stop orcas to save other species

A pod of orcas was hunting a Weddell seal in Antarctica when a pair of humpback whales intervened. Researchers documented 115 interactions over 62 years between 1951 and 2012 across various ocean basins. The humpbacks actively interrupted hunts on ten different species, which were not humpbacks themselves. They traveled up to two kilometers, bellowed, and even tail-slashed the aggressive killer whales. Scientists suggest this simple rule may have evolved to defend humpback calves against predators. 🐋