❤️ TGSRTC driver has heart attack, saves passengers

A 60-year-old TGSRTC driver reportedly suffered a heart attack while driving near Jagtial town on Saturday, August 29. The incident happened when he was traveling with around 50 passengers from Maddunur to Jagtial. The driver, Lakshman, stopped the bus safely on the roadside before losing consciousness. He was rushed to the Government General Hospital in Jagtial and his condition is now stable. Lakshman is scheduled to retire from his service on Monday, August 31, 2026.

📉 Gold rates dip as Jackson Hole causes market jitters

Gold prices experienced a decline today, August 29, 2026. The drop was observed across bullion markets, influenced by events from Jackson Hole. Specifically, the rate for 24K gold fell to ₹15,824 per gram. This shift reflects broader uncertainty in global financial markets due to the Jackson Hole summit. Investors will continue to watch these trends for future price movements.

🛣️ AIIMS-Mangalagiri land set aside for Amaravati road project

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare approved the allocation of 3.34 acres from AIIMS-Mangalagiri land. This land is needed in Amaravati capital city for the E-13 Road Extension Corridor, connecting E-13 with NH-16. The decision was made in public interest, with the district administration tasked to provide 10 acres of alternative land. Union Minister Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar confirmed coordination between central and state governments on Saturday. The road link aims to boost connectivity between Mangalagiri and Guntur, improving infrastructure.

⚽ Bisiwu names Raphinha as Barca's top surprise

New signing Jesse Bisiwu shared which Barcelona player has impressed him the most since joining the club. The 18-year-old, who arrived from Club Brugge this summer, named Raphinha for his consistent effort. Bisiwu mentioned he scored twice in a pre-season friendly against Basel before making the move. He acknowledged the high pressure at Barcelona but is focused on performing well in training. Furthermore, the youngster expressed excitement about playing alongside teammate Lamine Yamal.

⚖️ Karnataka HC pulls DCP over illegal arrest

The Karnataka High Court summoned DCP (Whitefield) for repeatedly curtailing citizens' personal liberty illegally. This happened in Bengaluru, following a case involving Mohan Gowda on August 29. The court noted the police registered a case on August 4 and detained him subsequently. The High Court directed the DG&IGP to issue guidelines against illegal detention for all ranks. Moving forward, such actions will attract disciplinary proceedings and costs. 👮

🌾 Kalaburagi taluks might make second drought list

Minister for Minor Irrigation Ajay Singh stated that Kalaburagi district taluks are likely to be part of the state government's second drought-hit list. He made this announcement to presspersons in Kalaburagi city on Saturday, noting the first list was not final. Farmers in the area are struggling due to poor rainfall and crop losses, according to the Minister. Singh, along with Priyank Kharge and Sharan Prakash Patil, will meet G. Parameshwara to push for inclusion. The government assures steps will be taken to protect farmers' interests regarding the drought declaration. 🌾

🌾 JD(S) demands Dharwad be listed as drought-hit

The JD(S) Dharwad district president, Gururaj Hunasimarad, pushed for Dharwad to be declared drought-hit. He made this demand at a press conference held in Dharwad on Saturday. Hunasimarad pointed out that out of 101 declared drought-hit taluks, none in Dharwad were included as of August 30, 2026. He claimed nearly 85% of crops in the district dried up due to the southwest monsoon failure. The party warned that farmers would protest if the government did not provide immediate relief and assessment. 😥

⚖️ Bengaluru court grants bail in RSS defamation case

A Bengaluru court granted bail to Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge and Congress leader Mohammed Nalapad in a defamation case. The case was filed by RSS worker A Tejas against them in Bengaluru. The allegations stemmed from a tweet by Kharge on October 14, 2025, and remarks by Nalapad. Both accused denied the allegations and sought a trial in the matter. The court has scheduled the proceedings to move to complainant's evidence on September 19.

📱 EPFO 3.0 rolls out: UPI and ATM withdrawals are here 🚀

EPFO 3.0 is a major digital upgrade making provident fund claims paperless for subscribers. This system, implemented by the Ministry of Labour and Employment in July, centralizes the member database under CITES. The auto-settlement limit has increased to ₹5 lakh, allowing faster fund access in 3-5 days. Subscribers can now withdraw 50% to 75% of their balance via UPI or UPI-enabled ATMs. This shift improves claims processing time significantly from the previous 10-20 days.

😠 HC slams cops over activist's arrest for Kamra show post

The Karnataka High Court criticized the Whitefield Police for the alleged illegal arrest of an activist. The incident occurred in Bengaluru after the activist posted on Facebook about the cancellation of Kunal Kamra's show. This happened following a representation from Hindu Rashtra Samanvaya Samithi to the police. The activist was allegedly taken into custody in Udupi around 2 am and later held under BNS sections. The court has now asked the DCP and ACP for an explanation regarding these repeated alleged violations. 😠

🏏 South Africa clinches win against Zimbabwe

South Africa secured a seven-wicket victory against Zimbabwe in a T20I match. The game took place at the Namibia Cricket Ground, with the match concluding on Friday. Key moments included Duan Jansen and Prenelan Subrayen taking five wickets combined, and Dewald Brevis scoring a 75 not out. This win was significant as it helped South Africa avoid losing to both neighboring teams. The team managed to finish before the Springboks match began, despite broadcast issues.