🚨 US fugitive software engineer arrested in Agra

A software engineer wanted by US authorities for allegedly murdering his former girlfriend has been arrested from Agra. The fugitive, Arjun Sharma, was sought for the death of Nikitha Godishala in Maryland, USA. The incident occurred on December 31, 2025, involving a dispute over a USD 4,000 repayment. Indian courts are now proceeding with extradition hearings based on the India-US Extradition Treaty. Sharma was tracked down by Telangana Police following an Interpol Red Corner Notice. 🚨

🌟 NIT Rourkela students land massive job offers

NIT Rourkela recently recorded an impressive total of 1,340 job offers for its students. The campus saw major placements for students from various departments and companies. Specific details included one BTech student securing a substantial package of Rs 1.31 Crore. This placement success highlights the strong industry connection of the institution. The institute is expected to continue fostering strong career opportunities for its future batches.

🎬 Top OTT Picks: Chumbak to Bandar Releases

Several new OTT releases are dropping this weekend, featuring movies and shows across various genres. Highlights include Chumbak starring Neena Gupta, and Bobby Deol's crime thriller Bandar on Zee5. Specific titles like I, Nobody starring Prithviraj, and Babita Singh Reporting are also arriving soon. These blockbusters are available on platforms like Netflix, Zee5, and Amazon Prime Video. Viewers can stream all these new releases starting this weekend, August 2026. 🎬

😔 Orry talks 2021 trauma involving Amrita Singh

Orry recently opened up about an alleged traumatic experience involving veteran actor Amrita Singh in 2021. This incident occurred while he was navigating a very low and dark period in his life. The experience fundamentally changed him, making him less susceptible to hate later on. He now credits this trauma with building the mental toughness needed for Khatron Ke Khiladi 15. He still wishes for an apology from Amrita Singh to fully move past the fallout.

🔫 Singer shot hours after singing about murder

Haryanvi singer Ankit Balyan was fatally shot while leaving a gym in Kotwali, Shamli, on Wednesday. The incident involved four assailants who opened fire on him around 6:45 pm. Balyan's final Instagram post, just two hours before his death, featured him singing the line, "Murder maar de sadak ke upar." He was known for music featuring violence and defiance, having over 3.68 lakh YouTube subscribers. Police are now investigating his social media activity as his family also planned political and Bollywood ventures. 😔

⛽ Trump admin eyeing Venezuela's oil fields deal

The Trump administration is reportedly negotiating a deal for long-term US access to Venezuelan oilfields to lower import costs. This potential agreement involves US companies developing fields, possibly through a 100-year lease model. The discussions are happening at high levels of both US and Venezuelan governments, covering 17 oilfields like those in the Orinoco Belt. Legally, the deal could face constitutional questions, even as Venezuela considers leaving OPEC. This move comes as the US seeks stable crude supply amid rising gas prices. ⛽

💥 Bus overturns near petrol pump after swerve

A tourist bus carrying wedding guests overturned near a petrol pump in Kakkoor on Thursday morning. The incident happened on the Koothattukulam-Piravom Road while the bus was traveling from Piravom to Elanji. Around 20 passengers sustained injuries and were taken to three private hospitals in Koothattukulam. This occurred after the driver sharply swerved to avoid a two-wheeler that turned without signaling. Police are now investigating the crash and examining CCTV footage to understand the sequence of events.

💖 Raksha Bandhan 2026: Best wishes to share

Raksha Bandhan is a festival celebrating the unique bond between siblings, and this year’s wishes are ready to share. The post covers various sentiments, from emotional quotes to funny messages for August 28, 2026. Various messages are provided for sisters, brothers, and those celebrating remotely. These wishes emphasize that a simple message often communicates more than grand gestures. Ultimately, the focus remains on cherishing the shared history of sibling relationships.

🩺 IIT Delhi steps up to cut student stress

IIT Delhi has rolled out several new measures to boost student welfare and reduce academic stress across the campus. The institute implemented changes like reducing first-semester credit loads and scrapping the minimum CGPA requirement starting from 2024-25. Students benefit from 24/7 mental health support involving experts from AIIMS and VIMHANS, alongside an expanded UG Buddy Programme. Furthermore, a multi-tier grievance mechanism is in place, and an external committee led by Justice Mukta Gupta is investigating a recent student death. IIT Delhi assures that student well-being will remain an absolute priority moving forward.

💻 Samsung drops 2027 Odyssey monitors at Gamescom 🎮

Samsung unveiled its new 2027 Odyssey monitors at Gamescom 2026. The lineup includes models like the Odyssey OLED G9, G7, G8, and G6 for various gamers. The Odyssey OLED G9 is the first 49-inch DQHD monitor with a 360Hz refresh rate. These monitors focus on high refresh rates and OLED picture quality for different gaming experiences. The Odyssey G6, for instance, boasts a 1,100Hz refresh rate and is set for global release in the second half of 2026.

📈 Stocks to watch on August 28th: Big moves happening

The domestic stock market is anticipated to open lower on Friday, August 28th, according to GIFT NIFTY futures. Lenskart is in focus due to Alpha Wave Ventures II possibly selling up to 2.08 crore shares for ₹1,313 crore. Hero MotoCorp is boosting its stake in Ather Energy to around 32.8% with a ₹1,758 crore cash investment. Wipro announced a bigger partnership with Google Cloud to push Gemini Enterprise adoption across its clients. Apollo Tyres' shares are also under the microscope after Warburg Pincus divested a 4.25% stake for ₹1,175 crore.