Human Interest

Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam surged in Tamil Nadu election trends, prompting congratulatory messages from Tiger Shroff, Aju Varghese, and Sriman, as early leads suggest a major political shift

Mamata Banerjee urged TMC workers to stay at counting centres as early trends showed the Bharatiya Janata Party leading in West Bengal. She alleged irregularities by the Election Commission while asserting her party remains in contention

The Supreme Court of India criticised its Registry for “nasty” conduct and misinterpreting orders in a ₹37,000 crore fraud bail case. The court ordered a fact-finding inquiry while directing compliance on notices to the Enforcement Directorate

The Supreme Court of India sought Centre’s response on filling vacancies in the Armed Forces Tribunal. The plea warns most benches may become non-functional, urging time-bound appointments and interim continuance of existing members to ensure judicial functioning

A 68-year-old farmer, Mohd Naseeruddin, collapsed and died at a paddy procurement centre in Nalgonda, likely due to cardiac arrest. Recent deaths, including sunstroke and lightning incidents, have raised serious concerns among farmers over safety conditions

  Excessive earphone use at high volumes can cause hearing loss and infections, experts warn. Prolonged exposure damages inner ear cells, while poor hygiene increases risks. Doctors recommend the 60-60 rule and regular breaks to protect hearing 

Amid severe heatwaves in India, gig economy firms are introducing relief measures for delivery workers. Companies like Amazon, Zomato, and Zepto are setting up cooling vests, rest hubs, hydration support, and medical aid to reduce heat-related health risks

Nepal President Ram Chandra Poudel issued an ordinance removing 1,594 political appointees, triggering administrative disruption. Backed by Prime Minister Balendra Shah, the sweeping overhaul has raised concerns over governance, institutional functioning, and political controversy

The viral “typoglycemia” claim misrepresents how reading works. Rather than relying only on first and last letters, the brain uses context, pattern recognition, and prediction to interpret scrambled words. Readability depends on structure, familiar patterns, and sentence context, not a fixed rule

Gabriella Pizzolo revealed Natalie Portman inspired her to pursue psychology alongside acting. The actress balanced filming Stranger Things with college, earning degrees in psychology and music while embracing campus life and diverse experiences

Reports from officials in New Delhi say that Pakistan is planning heightened activity in Jammu and Kashmir, aiming to internationalise the issue and seek US involvement, while Indian agencies monitor possible terror modules and anticipate retaliation dynamics closely monitored situation

Director Shoojit Sircar revealed late actor Irrfan Khan’s romantic instinct nearly changed the ending of 'Piku' (2015), as he suggested a different final scene, reflecting his creative depth and lasting influence on filmmaking

India’s first barrier-free toll plaza began operations on NH48 near Surat, using MLFF and FASTag technology for contactless toll collection. The system aims to reduce congestion and modernise tolling nationwide by 2026

Food and Drug Administration Maharashtra has mandated restaurants across Maharashtra to disclose whether paneer dishes use real dairy or substitutes. The rule aims to ensure transparency, prevent consumer deception, and standardize labelling across menus and food outlets

HYDRAA faces criticism in Hyderabad as demolition debris from anti-encroachment drives remains uncleared at multiple sites, raising health and environmental concerns, prompting RWAs and activists to demand urgent cleanup and better land restoration

Research in Wapusk National Park and Hudson Bay finds longer ice-free seasons increase polar bears visits near humans, regardless of body condition, suggesting climate change influences encounters more than hunger, though stress may escalate conflicts 

Andaman and Nicobar Islands plans two Guinness World Records attempts at Swaraj Dweep, including underwater flag unfurling and human stack, led by DK Joshi to promote global diving tourism

Absconding drug trafficker Mohammad Salim Dola was extradited from Turkiye after living under a false identity. Linked to Dawood Ibrahim, he faces investigation by Narcotics Control Bureau in Mumbai

The makers of ‘Bhogi’, directed by Sampath Nandi, unveiled actress Anupama Parameswaran’s rustic look as Kandula Sulochana Rani. Starring Sharwanand, the period action drama set in the 1960s is slated for pan-India release on August 28

Netflix will stream a special World Laughter Day episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show featuring Kapil Sharma, Samay Raina, and Ranveer Allahbadia, aiming to deliver festive comedy entertainment amid past controversy

Haj Committee of India has ordered pilgrims to pay an additional ₹10,000 airfare citing West Asia crisis, drawing criticism from Asaduddin Owaisi who called it unfair and demanded withdrawal and refunds for Haj 2026 travellers

Filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia said he will continue planning a biopic on Irrfan Khan and director K Asif, reflecting on their long friendship. At an event, he recalled their collaborations and unfinished films, celebrating Irrfan’s legacy in Indian cinema

Emotional reunion saw Krushna Abhishek and Kashmera Shah’s twin sons meet Sunita Ahuja, wife of Govinda, after years of family estrangement. The meeting on Celebrity Laughter Chefs turned tearful, with apologies exchanged and reconciliation gestures within the family moment

In Kochi, a one-year-old child was rescued by CWC and police from an intoxicated couple in a hotel. The child was placed under protection due to neglect concerns and later transferred to Palakkad CWC for further care