🚨 Two teachers in custody over drug trafficking case

The Vadakara Special Court granted police custody to K. Kavya and V.P. Neeshma on Thursday, August 20. These two are among five accused in the Vadakara MDMA case, located in Vadakara. They will remain in police custody until 4 p.m. on Friday, August 21, after seeking three days of interrogation. The teachers were arrested for allegedly acting as financial intermediaries for interstate drug traffickers. This role was discovered after the initial arrest of Safwan from Vadakara.

🚌 Conductor suspended over bus ticket mishap

A conductor-cum-driver was suspended for negligence after an electronic ticketing machine went unattended on a KKRTC bus. This incident took place on Tuesday on the Kalagi-Kalaburagi-Mangalgi route in Kalaburagi. A student took advantage of the situation to issue 11 tickets to passengers using the unattended ETM. The corporation noted this affected its public image and deemed it a dereliction of duty. Management has since issued strict instructions to all staff to prevent recurrence. 🚌

🏡 APCRDA gives plots to 23 farmers in Undavalli

APCRDA allotted 41 returnable plots to 23 farmers from Undavalli on Thursday. These farmers had previously given up their lands for the Seed Access Road construction in Amaravati. The allotments, which included 26 residential and 15 commercial plots, were finalized via an online e-lottery system. APCRDA Additional Commissioner Kollabattula Karthik distributed provisional certificates to the selected farmers. Beneficiaries were advised to complete the registration process promptly with GIS and village surveyor help.

📱 Huawei drops Pura X View with huge battery

Huawei has officially unveiled its rumored non-folding smartphone, the Pura X View, which boasts a wide 16:9.5 display. This device is noted as the world's first non-folding smartphone featuring such a wide display ratio. Key specs include a 2,232 × 1,320 pixel screen and a massive 7,000mAh battery packed into a 6.68mm body. The phone will feature a triple rear camera setup and be available with 12GB RAM and up to 1TB storage. Full details, pricing, and availability are set to be revealed by Huawei on August 28.

💣 Trump threatens 'Economic D-Day' on Iran 💣

US President Donald Trump has threatened to launch an 'Economic D-Day' against Iran by cutting off its financial and commercial lifelines. This move targets Iran, with potential impact on its biggest buyer, China, following failed military strikes. The threat involves restricting access to cash transfers and oil smuggling networks, warning countries of severe US penalties. China rejected the approach, calling for diplomacy, while Iran labeled the pressure as 'economic terrorism.' This escalates tensions between Washington and Beijing regarding global trade.

🏏 Royals vs Ripples: KCL 2026 Match 3 showdown

The Trivandrum Royals will face the Alleppey Ripples in Match 3 of the Kerala Cricket League 2026. This game is scheduled for August 21st at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. Both teams struggled last season, winning only 3 games and missing the Semi Finals. However, Alleppey Ripples is considered the strongest side, with Mohammed Azharuddeen being a key batter. Alleppey Ripples is predicted to win the match, with Jalaj Saxena tipped for Player of the Match. 🏏

📱 Moto G Max drops with satin finish and 7000mAh battery

Motorola has launched the new moto g max featuring a Luxury Satin finish and a 50MP Sony LYTIA camera. It is available in PANTONE™ Stargazer, PANTONE™ Alaskan Blue, and PANTONE™ Malaga colors across India. The device boasts a 7000mAh battery and starts at an effective price of Rs 26,999\*. Sales begin today at 12 PM on Flipkart, Motorola.in, and retail stores. Users can also benefit from a Jio offer including 5000GB cloud storage for 18 months.

⚛️ MIT's quantum tech works at room temperature

Researchers at MIT developed a novel hybrid quantum device capable of powering advanced radars and sensors. This device uses magnets instead of needing super-chilled superconducting circuits, which are typically used in these systems. The technology generates synchronized microwave signals using magnons at room temperature, unlike previous methods requiring extreme cooling. This breakthrough could revolutionize secure communications and noise-resilient signal processing. The findings, published in Nature Electronics, pave the way for scalable quantum-inspired technologies. ⚛️

⚠️ Celeb endorsements of pan masala face scrutiny

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration issued show-cause notices to film stars Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff regarding a Vimal Elaichi advertisement. The regulator claims the campaign indirectly promoted Vimal Pan Masala, which is banned within the state. Dr Pankaj Chaturvedi, a head-and-neck cancer surgeon at ACTREC, has campaigned against tobacco for over 15 years. His advocacy stems from observing oral cancer patients at Tata Memorial Hospital. Following this, survivors launched Voice of Tobacco Victims in 2009 to influence policymakers.

📱 Moto g max drops with satin finish and 7000mAh battery

Motorola launched the new moto g max with a premium Luxury Satin finish in Pantone curated colours. It is available in India from Flipkart and Motorola.in, featuring a 50MP Sony LYTIA camera. The phone packs a Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 processor and a massive 7000mAh battery. It runs on Android 16 and offers 2 guaranteed OS upgrades for future readiness. The device starts at an effective price of Rs 26,999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB variant.

⚖️ 33 convicted in Hyderabad human trafficking case

A special court in Hyderabad convicted 33 individuals in a human trafficking and sexual exploitation case. The investigation was conducted by the Women Safety Wing of the CID, and five received life imprisonment. The court ordered ₹5 lakh compensation each for nine victim girls, alongside previous relief. The case originated from a victim's complaint filed with the CID on July 17, 2015. The authorities are now ensuring the timely payment of compensation to the victims.