🇮🇳 Vijay in top 3 PM picks, Rahul Gandhi also listed

Actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay is reportedly among the top three choices for India's Prime Minister. This survey by India Today placed him third, alongside PM Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Vijay garnered 9.2% of votes, while Modi led with 48.7% and Gandhi followed with 27.1% for the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. TVK leaders are actively promoting Vijay as a future national leader. These endorsements suggest growing belief in his potential to lead the entire country. 🇮🇳

⛽ Trump talks to Venezuela over oil stake

The Trump administration is currently in talks with Venezuela's interim government regarding a US ownership stake in its oil reserves. These discussions focus on more than a dozen productive oil fields holding 90 billion barrels of proven reserves. This represents roughly a third of Venezuela's total proven reserves, which amount to 300 billion barrels. In exchange for the US stake, private companies, including American firms, would develop the fields. These developers would then return increased oil revenue back to Venezuela.

🌊 Nepal floods: Death toll hits 469, China warns of more

The death toll from devastating flash floods along Nepal's Tibet border has risen to 469, according to Nepal Police. Massive landslides and flooding struck the mountainous region on Wednesday, causing widespread destruction in northern Nepal and Tibet. China issued a Level-IV emergency alert due to a barrier lake holding about two million cubic metres of water by Thursday morning. Forecasts show inflows could reach three million cubic metres over the next three days amid heavy rain. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and deploying advanced tech to assess risk. 🌊

📢 Gen Z debunks political attacks on fact-checking sites

A Gen Z social media user named Samantha refuted claims made by Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party regarding the 'Jhooth Ki Goonj' website. She asserted the site is fact-based and not politically motivated, countering Randeep Surjewala's allegations. Samantha also criticized the practice of wearing hijab and niqab in professional management settings, citing her MBA experience at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). Moreover, she dismissed the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) as a fabricated movement. This critique contrasted the CJP with the organic Jharkhand Movement focusing on exam reforms.

🧠 Parkinson's disease hits Europe with €22.8 billion cost

The societal cost of Parkinson's disease across Europe reached €22.8 billion in 2019, equivalent to €28.8 billion in 2025 prices. Approximately 2.2 million adults were affected across 47 European countries at that time. The disease prevalence has nearly doubled in Europe since 1990, rising from 135 to 247 per 100,000. Direct medical costs made up 76% of the total burden, while informal care was around 19%. This research highlights the growing strain on European health and social care systems. 😟

👩 AAWI reserves president post for women lawyers

The Advocates' Association of Western India has passed a resolution reserving the president post for women in rotation. This major decision was made by AAWI in Mumbai on August 21 during a special general body meeting. The reservation means a woman will lead the association once every three elections, making AAWI the first bar body to do so. This move comes following a Supreme Court mandate for 30% reservation for women in Bar associations. The association also introduced new quotas for female members in its executive council.

🔪 Gym trainer arrested after stabbing Delhi model

A gym trainer named Imran was arrested after allegedly stabbing a 21-year-old Delhi model to death in her home. The incident took place in Tilak Nagar, Delhi, on Wednesday evening. Imran was shot in both legs during a police encounter in Rajouri Garden on Thursday night. Police stated the attack happened because he was enraged over her talking to another person. He has been hospitalised with gunshot injuries following his arrest. 🔪

🌌 Astrophysicist's journey teaches students about curiosity

Indian astrophysicist Annapurni Subramaniam, Director of IIA Bengaluru, has dedicated over three decades to studying stars and galaxies. She recently became the first Indian woman to receive the COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal. Her work heavily involved building India's space-based astronomy capabilities, like the UVIT on AstroSat. Speaking in 2024, she stressed resilience for women in STEM and the need for universal access to the night sky. Her path shows that curiosity and persistence are key to a scientific career. 🚀

🏏 Aryan Sharma's next big cricket moves 🏏

Australian allrounder Aryan Sharma is looking at state and BBL opportunities after his U-19 experience. He debuted for Australia at the U-19 level in 2025 and recently played with the Melbourne Stars. Sharma credits manifestation for his career progress, citing his belief when setting goals. He is working on his batting and bowling techniques during development camps in Chennai. He aims for his Shield and BBL debuts during the Australian summer.

🔬 HPV Links to Lung Cancer in Eastern India Study

A study investigated the presence and genetic makeup of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) in primary lung cancer cases. Researchers focused on patients in Eastern India to understand this specific correlation. Data showed the prevalence and genotype distribution across the studied cohort. This research adds to the existing knowledge about HPV's role in lung cancer development. Further studies are suggested to better understand prevention strategies.

🎬 'Toxic' makers serve legal notices over online posts

The makers of the Yash-starrer 'Toxic' have taken legal action against certain content creators for alleged negative online content. This action followed the film's record-breaking box office debut, surpassing Rs 100 crore. A Bengaluru civil court issued an ex-parte temporary injunction on August 22 to restrict defamatory material concerning the film. While this order targets malicious content, it does not ban genuine reviews or opinions about 'Toxic'. The temporary injunction is scheduled to remain in force until September 28.