🚨 Watch raises alarms over custodial torture surge in TN

People's Watch has voiced serious concern regarding the increase in custodial torture and death cases under the current administration. This human rights organization noted that eight such cases were reported in Tamil Nadu within the first 100 days of the TVK-led government. Specifically, three custodial deaths were reported in July alone, marking an increase since the Chief Minister took office. The organization stressed that this situation is dangerous for society and requested MLAs to raise the issue during the grant debate on September 3. Furthermore, several key positions in the state's human rights commissions remain vacant.

🚨 Meerut police officers face action over custody torture

Eight police personnel, including the Civil Lines SHO, were recalled after allegations surfaced about torture. Farmer leader Digvijay Bhati and his associate Mohit Jatav claimed SOG personnel beat them for nearly 12 hours. This incident followed them seeking FIR removal after the July 8 protest. The ADG ordered a high-level probe, and SSP Avinash Pandey was attached to Lucknow. Sardhana MLA Atul Pradhan demanded strict action and an FIR against the culprits.

🌠 Fastest star orbits Milky Way's black hole

Researchers discovered S301, a star moving incredibly fast around the Milky Way's supermassive black hole, Sagittarius A*. This star was found near the galaxy's center by scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics in Germany. It hits a peak speed of about 15,500 miles per second, orbiting 10 times closer than the previous closest star, S2. This proximity allows researchers to measure effects like frame-dragging predicted by Einstein. Observing S301 over the next decade will offer key insights into how black holes actually function.

🏫 Rajasthan teachers slam politics in schools after CJP visit

The Akhil Bharatiya Rashtriya Shaikshik Mahasangh strongly opposes politicizing schools in Rajasthan following a CJP team's inspection. This teachers' body stated that educational institutions must remain free from political conflict and that concerns should use official channels. The incident occurred in Jaipur district after the CJP team visited a government school on Friday. The federation stressed that teachers' roles are for students, not advancing political agendas. Moving forward, all public visits require formal permission to keep school campuses neutral. 🏫

😠 Canada halts US trade talks amid tariff clash

Canada cancelled ongoing trade negotiations with the US after Prime Minister Mark Carney felt Washington made excessive demands. This escalation followed US President Donald Trump imposing 50% tariffs on about $20 billion of Canadian imports. The two nations traded approximately $880 billion in goods and services last year, highlighting their deep economic ties. Carney has vowed to retaliate dollar for dollar, with tariffs starting on September 8th targeting specific US goods. This conflict seriously tests Canada's strategy of protecting itself from an unpredictable America. 😠

🥇 India dominates women's long jump at Continental Tour

India secured all three medals in the women's long jump event at the World Athletics Continental Tour Silver Meet. The achievement was made by Indian athletes competing in the meet. Across both women's long jump and men's 5000m, India swept the podium finishes. This performance showcases strong athletic talent from the country on the international stage. The athletes will now prepare for upcoming major competitions to build on this success. 🥇

📉 Bank of Baroda writes off massive defaults

Bank of Baroda has written off a significant amount of bad loans amounting to ₹35,715 Crore. This write-off covers large defaults from various borrowers across the institution. The write-off decision was made based on internal assessments over the recent period. The bank has chosen not to disclose the names of the defaulting entities in this filing. This move signals a shift in how the bank is handling its non-performing assets.

📱 Pixel Camera 11 drops new controls and Launch mode

Google has updated the Pixel Camera 11 app with redesigned quick access controls, replacing old sliders with dial-like interfaces. These new controls, covering Focus, Exposure, and ISO, are hidden by default and require tapping the viewfinder to appear. Additionally, a new Launch mode allows users to start the camera directly into Video or Magic Capture instead of Photo mode. This update aims to clean up the interface but presents a discovery challenge for new users. It is expected that these new features will eventually roll out to older Pixel devices.

🏛️ TN Education Commissioner questions directive to college principals

The Commissioner of Collegiate Education issued a showcause notice to the Joint Director regarding a controversial letter sent to government college principals. This letter instructed them to stop students from joining protests by Left parties and the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) on August 17. The Commissioner noted the Joint Director acted independently, bypassing the Commissioner's approval. The directive was later withdrawn on August 19 after causing government embarrassment. The TNGCTA strongly condemned the notice, claiming officials were following higher directives.

🚨 Wrong-side driving kills seven in UK crash

Seven people, including two police officers, died in a head-on collision near Middlesbrough in northeast England on Saturday. The accident involved a vehicle driving on the wrong side of a major road hitting a police car. This tragic incident occurs as part of a wider trend, with a similar collision happening in Dublin on Sunday. Authorities are investigating the circumstances, which began during a pursuit after a "suspicious vehicle" was spotted. Prime Minister Andy Burnham expressed devastation, while Irish officials cited a social media trend fueling this reckless behavior.

🗳️ Congress alleges bulk voter deletion applications in Uttarakhand

Congress leaders have accused the Election Commission of processing massive, unverified applications to remove voters during the SIR revision in Uttarakhand. The party submitted a memorandum to the ECI in Delhi on August 20, 2026, citing thousands of Form 7 submissions. Data showed 262 individuals filed over 10 objections, with one person submitting around 6,410 objections in Kichha constituency. Congress claims the mandatory dual-notice inquiry procedure is not being followed in practice. The draft rolls were published on July 14, and the final list is set for September 15. 🧐