🔭 1.3M names hitch a ride on Roman Telescope

Over 1.3 million people have contributed their names to travel into space aboard NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. These names will journey to a spot nearly 15 lakh km from Earth in under a month. The campaign closed on July 12, and the names are stored on an SD card attached to the observatory. The telescope aims to study dark energy and exoplanets with a view 100 times larger than Hubble's. The launch is scheduled for August 30, 2026, from Kennedy Space Center.

🍎 Apple might let iPhone users copy/paste to Windows

Apple is reportedly developing a feature that will allow copy and paste functionality between iPhones and Windows PCs. This development stems from an interoperability request filed by Microsoft in March of this year. Apple initially resisted, but has now proposed a solution involving Microsoft adopting its AccessorySetupKit. The company estimates this significant engineering effort could be completed by the fall of 2027. End users are expected to start getting this cross-device clipboard feature sometime in 2028. 📱

⚖️ Tate lawyer warns Trump over extradition case

Andrew Tate's lawyer has warned Donald Trump that not supporting the jailed influencer could cost Republicans young male voters. The lawyer claimed Andrew Tate aided Trump's 2024 election victory and that abandonment would cause political fallout. Currently, the brothers face 59 criminal charges from the UK spanning 2010 to 2017. The Trump administration has officially distanced itself, with Karoline Leavitt stating they would not intervene in the proceedings. The Tate brothers continue to fight their extradition from Miami. ⚖️

✨ Kriti Sanon flaunts designer bridal looks

Kriti Sanon is featured in Designer Gaurav Gupta's The Bride Side digital series showcasing his Light Song collection. The series features three stunning looks, including the Asteria Gown, Prabha lehenga, and Siren Bloom Lehenga. These outfits are perfect for cocktail nights, engagement ceremonies, or the main wedding day. The collection offers diverse bridal inspiration for brides-to-be. It remains uncertain if Kriti's wedding plans are imminent.

🏏 Pakistan clinches consolation win in Sri Lanka T20I

Pakistan secured a four-wicket consolation victory in the third T20I held at Dambulla. The match featured Pakistan versus Sri Lanka, with the game taking place in Dambulla. Sri Lanka posted 113/6 in 20 overs, and Pakistan chased it down in 18.2 overs. The bowlers delivered a strong performance, restricting the hosts despite a quick start. This win concludes Pakistan's tour of Sri Lanka in a positive note. 🏏

🚨 Kerala warns residents about floods and landslides 🌧️

Rescue teams evacuated residents from Kakkodi, Kozhikode, following heavy rainfall on Monday, August 3, 2026. Kozhikode City Police have deployed disaster management measures with a special team led by Deputy Commissioner of Police Padam Singh. Surveillance is heightened in low-lying areas and landslide-prone spots across the district. Public is strongly advised against entering hazardous zones, especially near rivers or submerged electrical equipment. Residents must rely on official updates and report emergencies immediately via 112.

💰 Kerala Lottery Hit: Big Win for Sthree Sakthi Ticket

A Sthree Sakthi lottery ticket, number SS 279975, secured a massive Rs 1 Crore prize. This winning ticket was drawn in Kerala on August 4, 2026. The result is now officially live for all participants to check. This win adds to the excitement of the regional lottery draws. Further prize lists and details will be released soon. 💰

⛽ AAP vows to keep fighting E20 fuel implementation

AAP's agitation against the E20 fuel policy will continue, according to national convenor Arvind Kejriwal. The protest took place in New Delhi on August 4, 2026, where police stopped a march to submit 2.30 lakh petitions. Kejriwal stated that only around 100 people joined the march that day, despite facing social media criticism. The party plans to oppose E20 in states like Goa and Gujarat, where they have legislators. He urged PM Narendra Modi to resist pressure and halt ethanol imports from the United States.

🤢 Fart Clears Out Spider-Man Screening in Colombia

Moviegoers were forced to leave a theatre during a Spider-Man screening in Cartagena, Colombia. The incident occurred at the Cine Colombia multiplex inside the Plaza Bocagrande shopping centre on Sunday, August 2nd. Hundreds of people evacuated due to a strong odor, with staff not officially canceling the show. No injuries were reported, and some viewers tried to return to finish the film. The cause remains unidentified, though some suspect a prank or a bathroom mishap. 💨

💻 Govt offices switch to T-Fiber internet by Sept 1, 2026

Telangana officials have been instructed to exclusively use T-Fiber for internet service in all government offices starting September 1, 2026. IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu issued this directive to stop payments to private internet service providers from that date. The state also ordered an acceleration of the 'Internet to every home' initiative implementation. T-Fiber must connect all government offices by the deadline and service the Future City project in Hyderabad. The migration from T-SWAN to T-Fiber needs to be finalized within one month.

🧐 HC says suspicion isn't enough for NEET tampering claims

The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that NEET OMR tampering allegations cannot be accepted based only on suspicion. A bench led by Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha dismissed a petition from a candidate regarding the 2026 undergraduate NEET re-examination. This case arose after candidates alleged their uploaded OMR sheets were altered, following the June 21 re-test. The court noted the claims rested solely on the petitioner's comparison chart, lacking independent proof of manipulation. Consequently, the court found no arbitrariness or procedural irregularity in the examination evaluation. 🧐