🤖 Windows 11 AI rumors debunked by tests

A viral screenshot of Windows 11’s AI permissions page led users to believe the OS was secretly slowing down PCs during gaming and streaming. This panic spread widely across social media platforms. However, tests revealed the 'Recent activity' section showed zero AI requests, meaning no resource drain was occurring. Microsoft implemented this feature only to track which apps can use on-device generative AI models. Users can still manually disable this setting within the Privacy & security menu. 💻

📣 Modi pushes 'Vocal for Local' during festivals

PM Narendra Modi urged citizens to embrace the 'Vocal for Local' initiative during the upcoming festive season. He made this appeal while addressing the nation in the 137th episode of his 'Mann Ki Baat' programme. The call is tied to festivals like Janmashtami on September 4th, Vishwakarma Puja, and Diwali. Modi stressed that supporting local means checking if purchased items are actually made in India. This drive supports the broader 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' goal and asks influencers to help spread the word. 🇮🇳

💧 Acid Attack After Engagement Called Off Over Drugs

A man allegedly threw acid on his ex-fiancée and her sister after their marriage was called off. The accused, Harsh Bhati from Awas Colony in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, attacked them on Saturday night, August 29. The family cancelled the alliance after discovering his drug addiction. Family members caught him before police from Simbhawali Police Station took custody. Both sisters are currently receiving treatment at the hospital.

✈️ IAF boosts self-reliance with AI and local firms

The Indian Air Force is ramping up maintenance using 930 Indian firms and advanced tech to achieve Aatmanirbharta. This effort involves monitoring about 180 innovation projects with MSMEs and startups across various funds. Over the last five years, these efforts have saved Rs 582 crore in foreign exchange through local spares development. The IAF is now using AI and Digital Twins for predictive maintenance, complementing its expanded industrial base. These initiatives are set to create significant business opportunities for India's defence manufacturing ecosystem.

🩹 Imam unlikely to play Lord's Test after calf tear

Imam-ul-Haq is unlikely to feature in the remaining Lord's Test due to a grade-1 tear in his left calf. The injury was diagnosed after scans taken at stumps on day one while playing against England at Lord's. He has been advised a ten-day rest period following the incident. This absence is a major setback for Pakistan as they face a large target to try and level the series. The final Test of the series is scheduled to begin on September 9 in Birmingham. 😥

🤔 Zoho founder questions profit-driven world

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu cautioned against a world completely run by profit motives. He expressed this concern in a post shared on X, questioning if essential roles like farming, teaching, and healthcare should become profit-driven. Vembu argued that modern economic theory pressures nearly all human activity to focus solely on making money. He asserted that this focus risks creating a dystopian world by ignoring deeper societal foundations. He believes profit should actually support society's basic elements like nature, nurture, culture, and scripture.

🏛️ Karnataka panel to review dropping criminal cases

The Karnataka government formed a six-member Cabinet sub-committee to look into pending criminal cases across the state. This panel is headed by Home Minister Priyank Kharge and includes other ministers like K. H. Muniyappa and U.T. Khader. The committee will review the nature and background of these cases. Based on their examination, they will recommend suitable cases for withdrawal to the State government. These recommendations will follow all applicable rules and procedures.

📱 Galaxy S26 FE launch: upgrades vs. price jump 🤔

The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has been released, succeeding the S25 FE with the Exynos 2500 chipset. It is available in the US starting at $700 for 128GB storage, while the S25 FE launched cheaper. Although it offers 7 years of OS updates, it lacks Armor Aluminum and has a USB-C 2.0 port. This starting price is competitive against rivals, but it is more expensive than the previous FE model. Consumers now need to decide if the few upgrades justify the increased cost.

🩺 Rare jaw tumor removed from 7-year-old boy

Doctors successfully performed a complex surgery to remove a Giant Cell Granuloma from a young patient. The procedure took place at the Cuddalore Government Dental College and Hospital in Chidambaram. The seven-year-old boy had been presenting with a progressively enlarging swelling and breathing difficulties. Due to the rapid growth and airway compromise, urgent surgical management was necessary. The child is currently recovering well and stable under ongoing medical observation.

🏔️ Nepal floods teach lessons for Himalayan GLOF risks

Kashmiri geoscientist Irfan Rashid is using Nepal's recent floods to understand emerging Glacial Lake Outburst Flood risks in the Western Himalayas. He analyzed Landsat, Planet, and Sentinel data from the event, which occurred in Nepal, to map a major ice collapse. Preliminary estimates suggest the collapse involved 100-200 million cubic metres of ice and debris. This work highlights the need for science-based, pre-emptive planning across Kashmir and Ladakh. The ultimate goal is to shift from reacting to disasters to actively anticipating future hazards. 🏔️

🚨 Rave party shooting leaves one dead in Switzerland

A shooting occurred at an annual techno rave party in northern Switzerland, resulting in one fatality and five injuries. Local police confirmed the incident took place in Aarau, north of Zurich, on Sunday morning. The event had seen around 3,500 people attend between Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. Authorities are actively searching for the unknown perpetrators and investigating the exact motives behind the attack. Police have cordoned off large areas as they continue the precautionary search operation.