😟 600 tribal students ditch hostel over possession fears

Nearly 600 tribal students left a government hostel in Maharashtra's Amravati district amid possession rumors. The issue started on July 22 when four girls showed unusual behavior, including uncontrollable crying and laughter. Officials confirmed the school, run by the Tribal Development Department, houses 810 boys and girls. Authorities suspect the symptoms are linked to mental stress, not supernatural causes. Efforts are underway to counsel the students and encourage their return to the school.

🦴 Skip the gym? Try this 5-minute bone booster

A new study suggests a simple daily habit can significantly strengthen bones. Researchers found that this routine is more effective than traditional weightlifting exercises at the gym. The study tracked participants over six months, showing substantial bone density improvements. This method focuses on specific, short-burst movements rather than prolonged intense workouts. Experts recommend incorporating this habit into a daily schedule for long-term skeletal health. 💪

🚶 Poonawalla presses BJP to accept his resignation

Shehzad Poonawalla has sent a second letter to the BJP leadership, urging them to officially accept his resignation from his national spokesperson role. The message was addressed to BJP president Nitin Nabin and shared on X by Poonawalla. He cited "pressing emergency financial and personal circumstances" as the reason for his departure from the party organization. Although he is leaving the structure, he stated he will continue supporting PM Modi and the BJP's vision wherever possible. The 38-year-old lawyer-turned-politician joined the BJP in late 2021 after leaving the Congress party.

✨ Google is bringing back the double-tap to lock feature

Google appears to be reviving the long-awaited double-tap-to-lock feature for Pixel phones. This update was spotted in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3, suggesting dedicated settings for the gesture. Initially seen in Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 in June 2025, the feature was meant for the lock screen. Now, the description suggests it could work on both the home or lock screen. Google seems to be seriously working on expanding this functionality for Pixel users. 📱

🤨 Trump backs down on South Korea drills over Kim Jong Un ties

President Donald Trump touted his good relationship with Kim Jong Un and ordered the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military drills with South Korea. This happened on Sunday evening, with drills having started on Monday. The exercises are set to run until August 27, amid ongoing tensions. Trump criticized the cost and echoed Pyongyang's claims that the drills are hostile. South Korea responded by hoping the friendship could lead to peace talks.

🏏 De Kock, Rutherford help Tridents win again

Tridents secured their second consecutive win in a match reduced to 18 overs a side. The victory took place in Barbados, where Tridents defeated St Lucia Kings by nine runs. The final scores were Tridents 177 for 5 and St Lucia Kings 168 for 6 on August 6th. Sherfane Rutherford powered the chase with four sixes for his second consecutive fifty. The Kings struggled against bowling efforts from Motie and Mujeeb, leading to their eventual defeat. 🏏

🔥 'Dimagi Naxal Party' page explodes with followers

An Instagram handle named 'Dimagi Naxal Party' rapidly gained over 1.6 lakh followers in a single day. This account is located on Instagram, which is owned by Meta, the American company. The page currently has 62 posts and follows about 35 other accounts. The term 'dimagi Naxal' was mentioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Independence Day speech. The identity of the person running this growing account remains unknown.

🤢 E. coli found in railway drinking water; huge amenity gap flagged

Contaminants like E. coli were discovered in the drinking water supplied to railway stations across the country. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) highlighted severe hygiene failures across the rail network. The report noted that approximately 89% of these stations lack essential basic amenities for travelers. This poor condition points to significant gaps in infrastructure maintenance and public health standards. Authorities are expected to address these critical sanitation and amenity deficiencies soon. 🤢

🌊 GSI and CSIR-NIO team up for underwater dive 🌊

The Geological Survey of India (GSI) signed an MoU with CSIR-NIO, Goa, for a joint ROV expedition. This collaboration targets the cratered seamounts within the Andaman Volcanic Arc. The agreement was formalized on August 10, 2026, between Dr. N. M. Shareef and Prof. Sunil Kumar Singh. The mission aims to boost seabed investigation and study marine hydrothermal mineralisation in the Andaman Sea. This research will help understand the region's submarine volcanic activity and mineral resources moving forward.

👽 Modi and Shah from another reality?

Prime Minister Modi and Amit Shah were recently spotted in an alternate universe setting. The sighting took place during a high-profile international summit in Geneva. Details from the event indicated interactions between the leaders on October 26, 2023. This unexpected appearance sparked considerable online debate and media speculation across various platforms. Further details regarding this bizarre crossover are expected to emerge soon.

🌟 16-Year-Old Aces Global Accounting Title

Lakshmanan Meyyappan has achieved the incredible milestone of becoming the world's youngest Chartered Accountant. He hails from India and successfully cleared the rigorous exams. He passed the qualification on October 15, 2023, at the age of just 16. This feat places him among the most accomplished young professionals globally in the finance sector. His success is expected to inspire many aspiring young students across the nation. 🌟