💉 Trump's vaccine plan needs decades-old shots

President Donald Trump's executive order proposes breaking down combination childhood vaccines like MMR into separate injections. This plan would require drugmakers to revive individual vaccines not widely used in the US for decades. The order mandates federal officials develop plans within 90 days for this overhaul. Experts argue this move lacks scientific basis and would dramatically increase costs and visits for parents. Ultimately, the FDA cannot legally force manufacturers to implement these radical changes. 💉

🛡️ Sukhbir Badal attacked, Nihang Sikh tradition explained 🛡️

Former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked at a gurdwara in Nanded, Maharashtra, resulting in an injury to his hand. The incident involved a Nihang Sikh, Jaspal Singh, who was subsequently arrested by the police. This event follows a June confrontation in Rudraprayag district where Nihang Sikhs protested at a gurdwara. Nihangs are a traditional warrior order within Sikhism, tracing back to Guru Gobind Singh's Khalsa in 1699. They maintain distinct martial traditions, often seen in their blue attire and weaponry.

🛡️ Nihang Sikh arrested after attacking Sukhbir Badal

A Nihang Sikh, Jaspal Singh, was arrested after attacking Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal in Nanded. The incident took place this afternoon at Mata Sahib Gurduwara in Nanded, Maharashtra. Singh, a two-year sevadar, attacked Badal with a kirpan on August 13, 2026. He claimed the attack was due to Badal's alleged responsibility for the state's drug menace. Both Badal and an accompanying police inspector are currently receiving treatment at Yashosai Hospital. 🏥

🗡️ Nihang Group Attacks Former Punjab CM in Maharashtra

A sword attack took place on former Punjab Chief Minister Sukhbir Badal. The incident occurred in Maharashtra involving members of a Nihang group. While specific dates and numbers were not provided in the report, the attack was reported in Chandigarh News. This event highlights ongoing political tensions and clashes in the region. Authorities are expected to investigate the attack and take necessary legal action. 🗡️

😟 Domino's outlets suspended by Maharashtra FDA

The Maharashtra Food & Drug Administration has suspended the food-business licenses for four Domino's Pizza outlets. This action was taken against Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd. in the state of Maharashtra. The suspension followed inspections that uncovered multiple food-safety and hygiene violations across the locations. These violations indicate significant lapses in operational standards within the outlets. Further actions will be determined by the FDA based on compliance checks. 😟

✨ Webb spots 'black hole star' object 🤯

The James Webb Space Telescope discovered a new cosmic object dubbed a "black hole star" or BH star. This object, MoM-BH*-1, was observed roughly 660 million years after the Big Bang. It shines with an intense red glow and releases way more energy than a regular star, yet doesn't fit typical quasar profiles. This finding might explain how supermassive black holes grew so fast in the early universe. Scientists are now closely examining this to understand this potential new astrophysical phenomenon.

⚖️ Can legislature silence free speech? SC weighs in

A seven-judge Constitution Bench will start hearing petitions regarding legislative privilege vs. free speech. This case involves The Hindu's 2003 editorial criticizing Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa in the Tamil Nadu State Assembly. The original issue dates back to April 2003, when the Assembly tried to arrest five senior journalists. The apex court is examining if critical speech breaches legislative privilege under Article 194. The matter has seen multiple referrals, with the next key hearing set for August 12, 2026. ⚖️

⚖️ Can legislative privilege silence free speech?

The Supreme Court will hear if legislative privilege overrides free speech via a seven-judge Constitution Bench starting October 6. This case originates from April 2003 when The Hindu criticized then Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa. The court is examining the conflict between Article 194(3) and fundamental rights under Article 19(1)(a). Previously, a five-judge Bench referred the issue for an authoritative legal settlement. This decision has wide ramifications for future press freedom discussions. ⚖️

🐑 Sheep's wool might fix broken bones, new study finds

A new study discovered that a material made from sheep's wool helps regenerate damaged bones in rats. Researchers at King’s College London developed these keratin membranes for testing in animals. The findings were reported on August 12, based on a study in Biomaterials Advances in 2026. While collagen made more bone, the wool-based keratin created more organized tissue. Further studies are required before this material can be considered for human bone repair. 🐑

⚖️ Kerala HC says church disputes need civil court first

The Kerala High Court dismissed appeals regarding the management of six churches in Palakkad, Ernakulam, and Kollam. Justices A.K. Jayasankaran Nambiar and A.K. Preetha ruled on Thursday, August 13, 2026. The court stated that church management and property claims must first be decided by a competent civil court. This decision emphasized that police protection cannot be granted before establishing a civil right of possession. The court hopes state mediation will ensure lasting peace in the Orthodox-Jacobite dispute.

🛡️ WhatsApp puts scam detection AI right on your phone

WhatsApp has launched a limited beta of Scam Alert, using on-device machine learning to spot potential scam messages. This feature analyzes incoming messages from non-contacts directly on the user's device, ensuring end-to-end encryption stays intact. It identifies scams by looking at linguistic signals, and users receive a private warning if a message is flagged. While content stays local, limited anonymous data helps improve detection accuracy. The feature is currently in beta testing to evaluate its effectiveness against evolving scams. 📱