👮 Wayanad Excise ramps up checks for Onam

The Excise department is intensifying patrols and checks along Wayanad's borders ahead of the Onam festival. This heightened vigilance targets areas bordering Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to stop smuggling of illegal liquor and narcotics. Over the past month, 5,157 raids were conducted, leading to 623 Abkari and 397 narcotics cases being registered. The crackdown included seizing 109 liters of illicit liquor and 19.65 kg of ganja. Future efforts will involve strengthening public awareness programs and taking strict action on public complaints. 👮

🧹 243 illegal structures cleared in Cyberabad this Saturday

The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation removed 243 encroachments across 16.55 km of public areas. This action was part of the weekly ‘Walk Free’ drive conducted across the corporation’s three zones on Saturday, August 22. The Quthbullapur Zone saw the most removals, clearing 122 encroachments across seven km. Serilingampally Zone cleared 108 encroachments over 5.75 km, while the Kukatpally Zone addressed 13 encroachments. Drives in other identified stretches were postponed due to a lack of police personnel.

🚀 Space Tech Boom Means More Jobs for Youth

Anwarulla Shariff, chairman of Ansumi Space Corporation (Australia), stated that growing space technology will create numerous job openings for young people. He made these comments during a seminar titled ‘Classrooms to Cosmos’ at Maharaja Degree College in Vizianagaram on Saturday. The expert noted that private space companies are popular globally and hopes India adopts a similar approach. Furthermore, his company has signed an MoU with the Andhra Pradesh government to build a space manufacturing unit near Bhogapuram international airport. This outlook comes ahead of National Space Day celebrations on Sunday.

🚫 FCC shuts down Chinese drone maker's US entry

HoverAir, part of China's Zero Zero Robotics, tried to bypass the FCC's foreign drone ban with its Versa camera system. The company claimed the Versa had FCC approval for sale in the USA, debuting on Tuesday. However, the FCC deemed the piecemeal design illegal and revoked the certification. The agency stated that importing or selling the device in the US violates US law and is prohibited. The FCC is now considering further action against HoverAir for willfully violating the Covered List rules. 🚫

🕉️ Tirupati ISKCON kicks off Janmashtami vibes

Tirupati ISKCON Temple announced its Sri Krishna Janmashtami 2026 celebrations on Saturday. The chairman, Revathi Ramana Prabhu, and vice-chairman Roopesh Chaitanya Prabhu released the poster at Gouranga Bhavan. Devotional programs run up to September 4, with Radha Govinda Dolotsava Seva happening from August 23-28. September 4 will mark both Janmashtami and the 130th Appearance Anniversary of Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada. This sacred event commemorates the divine appearance of Lord Sri Krishna.

😠 FIRs filed against JPSC-JSSC protest leaders in Ranchi

Ranchi Police registered at least three FIRs against 14 named and over 200 unnamed persons following the August 21 clash. This incident occurred in Jharkhand's Capital, where protests against recruitment exam irregularities took place. The action was taken after students attempted to burn effigies of CM Hemant Soren and Rahul Gandhi. The FIRs charge the individuals with obstructing government work and clashing with police during the unrest. Further developments await as the High Court's stay orders continue to impact job aspirants. 😠

📈 SEBI looking to open up bonds to more retail investors

SEBI has proposed a new framework aimed at broadening the reach of bonds to retail investors. This initiative targets expanding accessibility across the market for individual buyers. The proposal is being put forward to redefine how retail participation in bond markets operates. This move aims to democratize investment opportunities within the financial sector. Further details on the implementation timeline are expected soon.

🇮🇳 Suvendu Adhikari says West Bengal residents must sing 'Vande Mataram'

Suvendu Adhikari stated that all residents of West Bengal will be required to sing the national song 'Vande Mataram'. This comment was made by the political leader while addressing the public in the region. There were no specific dates or numbers mentioned regarding the implementation of this directive. The statement was made within the ongoing political discourse in West Bengal. Further details on the policy's rollout are yet to be revealed.

🏛️ AP govt to fill 10,060 vacant jobs

The Andhra Pradesh government has given permission to fill 10,060 vacant posts through direct recruitment. This process involves various bodies like A.P. Public Service Commission and State-Level Police Recruitment Board across the state. Phase-I had 1,523 posts, while Phase-II will notify 3,231 on September 15th. The recruitment is structured around priorities like infrastructure and welfare, aligning with Swarnandhra-2047 Vision. All departments must confirm vacancy details before the recruitment bodies proceed strictly by the Presidential Order, 2025.

🏛️ BJP slams Reddy's US trip purpose

The BJP has questioned the reason behind Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's planned US visit, alleging it targets 'anti-India voices' instead of education. Telangana BJP chief N Ramchander Rao specifically raised concerns over a reported meeting with Zohran Mamdani. The Centre subsequently withheld political clearance for the US trip, stating the proposed program was inappropriate for the dignitary's office. This follows reports that the visit aimed at meeting anti-India spokespersons who support LoP Rahul Gandhi. Now, demands are surfacing for clarity regarding the Chief Minister's intentions for the travel. 🧐

🦠 Ebola fear grips DR Congo capital

Health teams are ramping up checks on river ferries heading to Kinshasa, the capital of DR Congo. Community engagement officer Yves Matwa is conducting these checks at Bende-Bende, near Kinshasa, for hundreds of daily passengers. Since the outbreak began on May 15, there have been over 2,500 deaths and 5,000 recorded cases across six provinces. Officials are worried because one case reaching the 17 million residents of Kinshasa could cause a catastrophe. The emergency is severe as the UN reports this outbreak is growing exponentially.