🩺 3.1kg stone removed from man's bladder in Sri Lanka

Doctors in Sri Lanka successfully removed a massive 3.1kg bladder stone from a 55-year-old man last week. The procedure took place at Trincomalee General Hospital in the eastern part of the country. This giant stone, estimated to be one of the largest ever recorded, weighed as much as a newborn baby. The stone had been inside the patient's bladder for approximately five to 10 years. The patient is currently hospitalized and receiving treatment for his other health issues.

🦠 Covid-19 might wake up hidden viruses in your body

A new study suggests that Covid-19 could trigger the reactivation of dormant viruses inside the human body. This research was conducted on 1,154 people hospitalized with Covid-19 across 20 US hospitals between May 2020 and March 2021. The study found that 47.9% of participants showed evidence of at least one viral reactivation during the acute Covid-19 phase. These reactivations were linked to higher Covid-19 severity and some long-term health problems. Researchers emphasize that this shows an association, not direct causation, for severe Covid-19. 🦠

📉 Sunny Deol's Batwara 1947 tanks at box office

Batwara 1947 experienced a sharp decline at the box office, failing to connect with the audience. The film, produced by Aamir Khan Productions, stars Sunny Deol and is set against a partition backdrop. Over four days, the movie netted a total of Rs 26 crore nett at the box office. Its collection dropped by 75 percent on the first Monday, earning Rs 1.25 crore to Rs 1.50 crore. Currently, the film is trending towards a disastrous finish.

🏍️ Royal Enfield sales surge in July 2026

Royal Enfield achieved strong domestic sales, crossing the 1 lakh-unit mark in July 2026. The company sold 1,05,317 motorcycles across the market in July 2026. This marked a 38.11% Year-over-Year increase compared to July 2025 figures. The Classic 350 dominated sales, accounting for 37.22% of the total domestic volume. The 350cc range continues to be the main driver for the brand's overall performance. 🏍️

🛡️ Govt tells Meta: No safe haven if you break Indian law 🛡️

The Indian government has firmly informed Meta that safe-harbour protection will be revoked if the company violates Indian laws regarding online content. This message was conveyed during recent high-level discussions focusing on Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) and other harmful material. The government stressed the need for Meta to better understand India's linguistic and cultural diversity in its moderation systems. Additionally, officials demanded that AI-generated content, like deepfakes, must be clearly labelled for user awareness. These talks continue to pressure Meta to align its operations with specific Indian legal and social contexts.

🇮🇳 Bhatti's low-cost terror network spans two Punjabs and Brazil

Shehzad Bhatti, an alleged ISI operative, runs a low-cost terror network targeting security agencies across India. He is accused of orchestrating attacks from abroad, having been last tracked in Brazil. Security agencies have busted hundreds of modules run by him in states like Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi since recent months. The strategy involves using hundreds of youths lured by visas and small payments for acts of violence. Recently, over 200 operatives linked to his network were arrested on August 12th this year. 💣

🚀 Windows 11 File Explorer gets faster, custom right-click menu

Microsoft rolled out a redesigned File Explorer context menu for Windows 11 Insiders to boost speed and cut clutter. This update affects users in the Windows 11 Insider program globally. It addresses performance issues by making the right-click menu load quicker and more consistently. Users can now customize which built-in commands and third-party app extensions appear in the menu. Microsoft will continue refining these features based on feedback before a wider release.

📢 Bihar teacher recruitment notification expected today

The BPSC is reportedly set to release the TRE 4 notification today, according to internal sources. This recruitment drive is for 32,388 teacher vacancies across Bihar. The Chief Minister announced this requisition on July 29th, with allocations covering classes 1-5 through 11-12. Students are currently protesting in Patna, with leader Dilip planning a hunger strike starting August 18th. They demand the notification release and action on exam irregularities. 📚

📱 Jio Prime drops for ₹300, beats Airtel on price

Reliance Jio has relaunched its Jio Prime service with a one-time fee of ₹300. This membership offers cashback vouchers worth ₹600 for JioHome, Jio PC, and Jio SIM. Furthermore, it guarantees price protection from tariff hikes until September 5, 2027. This pricing makes Jio Prime subscribers ₹25 cheaper monthly than the entry-level Bharti Airtel plan. Analysts are watching to see if this move signals bigger market tariff increases soon.

🗣️ Congress trolls CEC after Trump praises India's voting system

Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera took a dig at Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar after US President Donald Trump mentioned India's election system. Khera posted on X suggesting Kumar should go to America and that India would send its EVMs too. Trump praised India's 2024 Lok Sabha election, noting over 646 million votes with valid IDs. This response comes amidst Congress's ongoing disputes with the Election Commission regarding electoral rolls. The conflict escalated after Rahul Gandhi alleged 'vote chori' in 2024 and questioned the Bihar SIR process.

⚠️ JPMorgan flags major food crisis risks for 2027

JPMorgan has warned of accelerating global food inflation in 2027 due to fertiliser shortages, geopolitical tension, and El Nino. This warning is significant for India, as the country already faces high fertiliser costs and monsoon dependence. Global food inflation is expected to hit around 5% in H1 2027, up from 2.8% in H1 2026. Prolonged disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz and a strong El Nino could severely impact supply chains and crop yields. India needs urgent policy action to build climate-resilient agriculture against these global shocks. 🌾