entertainment Another YouTuber claimed to receive a legal notice from the team of Toxic following their review. This happened after the film's team approached a Bengaluru court before its release this Wednesday. The court issued a temporary injunction on August 22, which is valid until September 28. This tactic has been used by other big-ticket films to suppress critical reviews. The matter involves Geetu Mohandas' gangster film starring Yash. 🎬
india CBSE has released the schedule for post-result options for Class 12 Supplementary Exam 2026. Candidates in the examination, who are from various schools across India, can apply for their scanned answer book online starting August 31 to September 1, 2026. The costs are Rs 100 per subject for the scanned copy, with verification and re-evaluation also costing Rs 100. Students must first get the scanned copy before applying for mark verification or re-evaluation during the September 7 to 8 window. All applications must be submitted online as the board emphasizes that the re-evaluation outcome will be final.
india Senior Congress leader Mullappally Ramachandran urged the party leadership to quickly finalize the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee reshuffle. He made these remarks in Kozhikode, stating the party's activities in Keralam have been stagnant for nearly three months. This urgency comes as the current KPCC president, Sunny Joseph, is also the Electricity Minister, and it has been 101 days since the government took power. Ramachandran emphasized the need for a full-time president, favoring the 'one man, one post' principle for capable leaders. He expressed confidence that AICC general secretary K.C. Venugopal will soon make a decision on the matter.
Donald Trump has proposed renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America. This suggestion was reportedly floated during discussions about American geography. The proposal surfaced recently, sparking debate among political commentators. The idea aims to give the lake a more patriotic and nationalistic identity. Further details on this potential renaming are yet to be confirmed.
business The Sensex and Nifty indices bounced back on Friday, August 28th, following two consecutive days of losses. This rebound was driven by buying in blue-chip IT stocks and a positive trend in global markets. Specifically, the 30-share Sensex gained 330.92 points, closing at 77,264.51. Investors are now focused on remarks from US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh at the Jackson Hole Symposium. Market performance remains mixed as investors await further global economic guidance. 📈
world A large barrier lake near the confluence of Chhochen Khola and Purepu Tsangpo rivers has reportedly breached, sparking fears of a new Bhotekoshi flood surge. This happened in Nepal, specifically near the China border, according to reports from Rasuwa chief district officer Narendra Pariyar. By Thursday morning, Chinese authorities noted the lake held about 2 million cubic metres of water and was overflowing. This event follows recent flash floods in Tibet, which killed at least 475 people along the China-Nepal border. Nepal is now planning an aerial reconnaissance mission over Rasuwa to gauge the potential impact.
world Devastating floods in Nepal have resulted in at least 579 fatalities, according to Nepal's disaster authority. Rescue efforts are underway in Nepal, where over 84 Indians have been rescued so far. As of Friday, the total number of missing people across both countries nears 2,500. This disaster is the deadliest for Nepal since the 2015 earthquake, caused by a glacial collapse. Officials are continuing the search for 320 Indians and other missing individuals. 😥
health Physical activity can significantly lower the risk of stroke and premature death according to neurologist Dr Sudhir Kumar. This insight comes from an August 2026 study in the Journal of the American Heart Association, which tracked participants for 13.5 years. The research showed that activity lowers stroke risk by up to 19% and death risk by up to 22%. Furthermore, for those with atrial fibrillation, high activity was linked to 1.15 extra years of life. Essentially, any movement is better than none to reap these health benefits. 🏃
world A man from Assam’s Hojai district is missing following devastating flash floods across Nepal. Shatadal Nath, who had traveled to Nepal eight months prior for work, disappeared when the flood struck his accommodation. The disaster has resulted in a death toll reaching 547 people, with nearly 1,500 individuals still unaccounted for. Officials reported that Nath’s room was washed away by a sudden surge of water. His family is anxiously seeking any updates regarding his location. 😥
The Aussie dollar is trading near a three-month high following unexpectedly strong Australian inflation data. Market participants are closely watching Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium today. Spot gold dropped 0.5% to $4,576.30 per ounce by 0157 GMT as investors awaited remarks. The AUD/CAD pair hit its highest level since early 2021 due to RBA rate outlook changes. Investors are now gauging if Warsh's address will confirm or challenge the current bullish momentum. 🧐
business Retail investors have been boosting their holdings in almost 124 smallcap stocks for four straight quarters, showing growing confidence. Among these, nine stocks have surged between 50% and 150% over the past year, with retail ownership consistently rising. One stock specifically jumped 147% from Rs 909 to Rs 2,247 over the last year. This performance stands out even as smallcap stocks have generally been subdued over the past year. These high-performers suggest potential gains for investors moving forward.
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