india Two workers tragically died in separate accidents at NHAI construction sites in J&K on Tuesday. The incidents happened in Samba and Jammu districts of the region. The deceased workers were 25 and 45 years old. One died after a concrete structure collapsed, while the other fell from a height near the Sidhra Tawi Bridge. Relief money has been provided to the families from the contractor and state administration.
A 28-year-old pharmacy worker and a 19-year-old man were arrested for illegally supplying prescription drugs in Hyderabad. The operation, conducted by the Commissioner’s Task Force and SR Nagar Police, targeted illegal drug distribution. Authorities seized items worth ₹4.80 lakh, including 12 Termin injections and 450 bottles of Senkof cough syrup. The pharmacy worker allegedly sold medicines without valid prescriptions from his brother's pharmacy. The accused and the seized drugs have been handed over to the Drug Inspector for further investigation. 💊
world Pakistan attempted to track the results of its strikes after Operation Sindoor, according to General Anil Chauhan. The former CDS stated that Pakistani forces tried to get commercial satellite imagery from providers in the US and China. These efforts spanned from the 10th to about the 12th of the month. The attempts failed to show any evidence that the strikes had hit their intended targets. This lack of proof led to internal speculation in Pakistan about withheld information. 🧐
tech Nothing OS 5.0, which is based on Android 17, is set to launch in open beta tomorrow, August 26th. Initially, this update will only be available for the Nothing Phone (3) in the UK and Europe. The rollout schedule spans several months, with the Phone (4a) Pro joining in early September. General public release for the Phone (3) is slated for mid-October, followed by other devices throughout the year. These updates bring major visual refreshes and numerous feature enhancements to the system. 📱
india The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) demolished 17 under-construction buildings on Tuesday, August 25. These demolitions spanned its three zones, including Serilingampally, Kukatpally, and Quthbullapur. CMC officials also issued 11 unauthorized construction (UC) notices during the enforcement drive. A total of 54 unauthorized constructions were identified through various channels like MyCURE and field inspections. The civic body plans to continue this daily enforcement to catch illegal builds early.
business Jammu & Kashmir is facing major power shortages and unplanned outages because key hydroelectric projects have been shut down. The Baglihar stage-I in Ramban district and the Salal project were taken offline for silt-flushing operations. Desilting started on August 18th, and while Baglihar stage II restarted on August 22nd, stage I is still down. This disruption caused a shortfall of almost 900MW against the region's high peak demand. The power department is now looking for ways to cover the supply gap amidst tariff hike concerns. ⚡
tech Nvidia announced at Gamescom 2026 that GeForce Now is now supporting Steam Machines with Steam Controller compatibility and official Mozilla Firefox browser support. This expansion also deepens Amazon Fire TV integration, allowing direct membership purchases starting this fall. Six new AAA titles, including Gears of War E-Day and Metro 2039, are joining the service library. Furthermore, players can now link GOG accounts using single sign-on across platforms. This move reflects Nvidia's push into consumer cloud gaming alongside its industrial hardware strategy. 🎮
india The Conrad Sangma government has decided to restore the statues of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and Swami Vivekananda. This damage occurred during a Khasi Student Union rally in Shillong. The vandalism happened on August 19 at the RR Colony, Umpling area. The Arts and Culture Minister stressed that protests must remain peaceful for state growth. Her department will handle the renovation of both statues soon.
india The Delhi High Court ordered over 350 slum dwellers to vacate their homes in three clusters near the PM residence. This decision involved residents of B.R. Camp, Masjid Camp, and DID Colony in the Race Course area. The court set a six-week deadline for them to settle in Savda Ghevra, with a monitoring committee also formed. The bench emphasized that rehabilitation must ensure the right to life with human dignity under Article 21. The order comes after residents challenged an earlier 15-day eviction notice.
world Eight terror suspects were arrested in separate security operations across three Kashmir districts. The arrests took place in Shopian, Pulwama, and Sopore districts of the Union Territory. These actions occurred on a Tuesday, according to J&K Police statements. The operation successfully seized arms, ammunition, and incriminating posters, dealing a major blow to terror networks. Further searches related to these incidents are reportedly still ongoing.
tech The Gears of War: E-Day campaign trailer was unveiled at Gamescom Opening Night Live before its October release. This prequel game chronicles the Locust's initial invasion of Sera, featuring Marcus and Dom. The title boasts new movement mechanics and returns classic weapons like the Lancer. It supports four-player co-op and features enhanced destruction systems built on Unreal Engine 5. Players can expect to follow Bravo Squad through the fall of Kalona in the campaign.
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