The article lists the top 5 horror movies within The Conjuring universe based on the experiences of Ed and Lorraine Warren. It highlights 'The Conjuring' (7.5 IMDb), its successful sequel 'The Conjuring 2', the spinoffs 'Annabelle: Creation' and 'Annabelle Comes Home', and the gothic horror 'The Nun'. The series concludes with the upcoming film 'The Conjuring: The Last Rites'. https://bangla.asianetnews.com/webstories/entertainment/top-5-must-watch-movies-from-the-conjuring-universe-anbak-0ksr048

Under 'Operation Soundarya' by the Drugs Control Department, counterfeit cosmetics worth Rs 9.64 lakh were seized in Kerala. Health Minister K. Muraleedharan stated that Pakistan-made face creams like Faiza and Goree were found containing up to 20,000 PPM of mercury, far exceeding the 1 PPM limit. These products, sold without proper licenses or bills, pose severe health risks including skin diseases. The department has initiated legal action and urged the public to report suspicious products via a toll-free helpline. https://malayalam.news18.com/news/kerala/operation-soundarya-counterfeit-beauty-products-worth-around-rs10-lakh-have-been-seized-cv-mm-784969.html

The Directorate of Technical Education, Chhattisgarh, has extended the registration deadline for diploma course admissions for the 2026-27 academic session. Interested candidates can now apply online until 6:00 PM on August 11, 2026. This decision primarily benefits ITI-passed students awaiting their results. The extension applies to Diploma Engineering, Architecture, CDDM/ID, MOM/HMCT, and Lateral Entry courses. Candidates are advised to verify their eligibility and documents before applying. Other course schedules remain unchanged. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/india/chhattisgarh/raipur/cg-diploma-admission-2026-11-august-last-date-registration-closes-at-6-pm/3286119

The new BJP government in West Bengal has signaled a major shift in the Durga Puja donation policy. Instead of providing grants to all police-approved clubs as previously done, the administration plans to offer financial aid only to needy committees with budgets under 10 lakh rupees. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari aims to ensure transparency and proper utilization of government funds by prioritizing financially weak committees over self-sufficient ones. The grant, which started at 50,000 rupees in 2020 and reached 1.10 lakh rupees, will now follow this need-based criterion. https://www.aajkaal.in/west-bengal/durga-puja-2026-wb-government-set-to-revise-durga-puja-grant-allocations-what-are-the-criteria-509034

This article provides a step-by-step recipe for making a delicious Sardine (Mathi) curry with coconut. The preparation involves boiling ground coconut with spices and tamarind water, followed by adding tomatoes, onions, and sardines. Finely crushed ginger, curry leaves, and a mustard tempering are added at the end to enhance the flavor. https://keralaonlinenews.com/food/sardine-curry-with-ground-coconut/cid19111551.htm

Reports suggest Chinese PLA troops obstructed an Indian Army patrol along the Line of Actual Control in Arunachal Pradesh's Upper Subansiri district in late July. The incident occurred in the Taksing area, where patrolling teams from both sides reportedly came face-to-face. While local media indicates potential occupation of disputed land by China, the Indian Army has not yet officially confirmed the encounter. https://keralakaumudi.com/news/news-360/national/india-china-patrol-1790988

The second phase of shooting for Sivakarthikeyan's upcoming film 'Seyon', directed by Sivakumar Murugesan and produced by Kamal Haasan, has officially started in Madurai. Reports suggest that Naam Tamilar Katchi leader Seeman has been roped in for a significant role in the movie. The film features debutant Bhagya Shree Bose as the female lead and has music by Santhosh Narayanan. 'Seyon' is expected to hit the screens during the Pongal festival next year. https://tamil.news18.com/photogallery/entertainment/sivakarthikeyan-starrer-seyon-movie-seeman-will-join-soon-kls-ws-l-2184518.html

The Tamil Nadu government has filed a status report in the Supreme Court alleging that the Kerala government has been obstructing the strengthening and maintenance of the Mullaperiyar Dam for 12 years. Despite court orders to cut trees for machinery transport and TN paying Rs 87.64 lakh for Vallakadavu road repairs, Kerala has not acted. TN also claimed Kerala is not sharing rainfall and flood data, and requested the court's intervention to complete dam maintenance and strengthen the Baby Dam. https://www.dinakaran.com/news/mullaperiyar-dam-kerala-govts-obstruction-supreme-court-tamilnadu-govt/

Carin Ronsley, an 80-year-old Irish citizen, has been cleaning the historic water bodies of Jodhpur for over a decade. Arriving in India in 2014, he was moved by the poor state of the city's stepwells and started his cleaning initiative. Locally known as 'Pagal Sahib,' his efforts were recently highlighted by industrialist Anand Mahindra. Following this, Rajasthan Deputy CM Diya Kumari met him to appreciate his dedication to preserving the city's water resources. https://eisamay.com/positive-news/irish-citizen-caron-ronsley-is-cleaning-jodhpur-lakes-and-waterbodies/200530812.cms

On World Elephant Day (August 12), experts emphasize protecting corridors and habitats to ensure the survival of Asian elephants. India hosts half of the world's Asian elephant population, with Tamil Nadu home to 3,063 elephants. Critical regions include the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and Sathyamangalam. Threats like electrocution, habitat fragmentation, and invasive species persist. Due to El Niño-induced drought conditions this year, early migration for food and water is expected, necessitating caution among farmers and the public to avoid human-elephant conflict. https://www.vikatan.com/environment/world-elephant-day-story-expert-sharings