🗣️ Trump on Iran talks and nuclear weapons

Donald Trump stated that negotiations with Iran might happen at some point in the future. He reiterated his firm stance that Iran cannot possess a nuclear weapon under any circumstances. This statement comes amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions involving the Middle East region. The U.S. Treasury is also boosting liquidity support operations for longer-dated securities starting September 9, 2026. Treasury plans to release more details on future buyback sizes during the November 4, 2026 Quarterly Refunding. 💰

😠 Student attacked after exposing drug use at Thodupuzha institute

A 19-year-old student was allegedly assaulted after reporting ganja use at a Thodupuzha institute in Idukki district. The victim, a Kumily resident, informed faculty after seeing three students using the substance. Despite video evidence provided, the faculty took no action and concealed the issue. Subsequently, the students allegedly attacked him, severely injuring his genitals. Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala then directed police to register a case against the accused.

🧠 Ex-CJI advises youth to question power, listen deeply

Former CJI Justice D.Y. Chandrachud stressed that youth must be patient listeners and ask tough questions even to those in power. He made these comments at the 10th Annual IC3 Conference held in Mumbai on August 19 and 20, 2026. He noted that the challenge is now understanding knowledge rather than just finding information. The conference brought together leaders from over 60 countries to discuss moving from information to insight. Justice Chandrachud also highlighted that 1,05,000 schools lacked proper toilet facilities for girls in 2025-26.

🦁 Lion cubs Simba and Suri debut at Thiruvananthapuram zoo

Lion cubs Simba and Suri made their public debut on Wednesday at the Thiruvananthapuram zoo. The cubs were moved to an open enclosure in the zoo, with Minister O.J. Janeesh and Special Secretary N. Prasanth present. Simba and Suri, born on January 20 this year, are seven months old. They were brought from Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park, Tirupati, in June 2023. This move starts a new phase for the cubs as they grow into adults.

💰 Small Watch, Big Payoff

A woman invested a mere 25 Paise to watch singers perform. This small investment has now resulted in her becoming a millionaire. The details involve a specific investment opportunity that materialized around a certain date. This situation highlights the potential of small beginnings leading to massive success in finance. The next steps involve her capitalizing on this sudden wealth and future investments.

🏛️ Centre hands State song order to governments

The Madras High Court ruled that the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) allows State governments to decide the order of State songs. This decision came after a PIL was dismissed as infructuous by the first Division Bench. The MHA's revised circular dated July 9, 2026, grants full discretion to the State Government for song placement. The petitioner challenged this after Tamil Thai Vazhthu was third during CM C. Joseph Vijay's swearing-in on May 10, 2026. The court noted the circular only mandates the national song precedes the anthem.

🌿 EBG Group investing big in Ongole wellness spot

The Hyderabad-based EBG Group is setting up a 55-acre integrated wellness ecosystem in Ongole. This move is a partnership with London's Carlton Wellness Retreat to make Andhra Pradesh a premium hospitality spot. The project involves a ₹45 crore investment, with the foundation stone laid on Wednesday by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. This development will combine hospitality, preventive wellness, and education in one location. The centre will feature 36 plots and 35 villas offering physician-guided wellness programs.

🏈 Donna Kelce on the reality of raising NFL stars

Donna Kelce shared candid thoughts on motherhood during a Glamour group interview on October 3, 2024. She discussed the demanding journey of raising her sons, Jason and Travis Kelce, in Philadelphia. She noted that motherhood was the hardest task, unlike her work in banking. Donna emphasized giving her sons freedom to discover their own paths, even though they became NFL stars. She stressed that keeping them grounded was just as important as celebrating their achievements. 🏈

🧐 US green card scrutiny ramps up for applicants

New USCIS guidance on 'public charge' is taking effect on September 18 for green card applicants. This change affects Indian nationals waiting for employment-based green cards, who will face stricter review. USCIS will now consider the whole picture, including assets, education, and potential job offers. Previously excluded non-cash benefits like SNAP and Medicaid may now be considered for assessment. If deemed inadmissible, applicants can potentially post a public-charge bond to proceed.

🔬 AI predicts protein metal sites in seconds

A new deep-learning method called PRIME significantly speeds up the search for metal-binding sites in proteins. Researchers from Hokkaido University developed this tool, detailed in Nature Communications, to solve a long-standing scientific challenge. Testing across 14 metal ions, PRIME performs better than existing tools and does this in just 11 seconds. This breakthrough has major implications for understanding health and disease caused by metal imbalances. The team now aims to expand PRIME to analyze rarer metals and map metalloproteomes on a large scale. 🔬

🎬 Jailer 2's first single promo drops; Shamna Kassim featured

The first single promo for Rajinikanth’s 'Jailer 2' has been released, generating massive buzz for the upcoming movie. The track, titled 'Ala Bolelo,' stars actress Shamna Kassim and is directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. The single is set to drop officially on August 21, keeping fans hyped for the sequel. This release draws comparisons to Tamannaah’s 'Kaavaalaa' from the first installment. The film is scheduled for a worldwide release on October 15. 🎬