🌍 7.4 Quake Hits Colombia, Buildings Crumble

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, causing widespread destruction across the country. The quake's epicenter was located in the western department of Chocó, leading to massive structural damage. As of the reports, at least 132 people have died and over 570 have been injured in the disaster. The government declared a national disaster and deployed soldiers to assist with the ongoing rescue operations. Authorities are continuing search efforts while assessing the full impact in the remote Chocó region.

🥛 Milky Mist IPO opens Aug 11; check the deets

Milky Mist's IPO goes live on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, for the fast-growing packaged food company. The company operates across India, with its main base and significant revenue coming from Southern India. In FY26, the brand generated ₹3,054.57 crore in revenue, and the IPO aims to raise ₹1,553 crore. This funding will be used for loan repayment, facility expansion, and cold-chain infrastructure upgrades. The price band is set between ₹133 and ₹140 per share, with a minimum lot size of 107 shares. 🥛

🛠️ Steam Deck modder creates tiny handheld beast

A modder named u/PhyFawkes on Reddit has transformed a Steam Deck into a compact handheld device called the SteamBoy. This creation uses the original Steam Deck LCD motherboard, daughter boards, and controller boards stacked vertically. The device features stock ABXY buttons and a single trackpad, but currently needs an external display to function. The mod involved custom engineering, including a new 1200x1080p AMOLED panel and a 3D-printed fan bracket. Performance is managed by running the CPU and GPU at a -50 mV undervolt.

❤️ AI saves lives by catching heart risks early

An AI-powered remote patient monitoring system prevented 115 cardiac Code Blue emergencies at Marengo CIMS Hospital. This system was deployed at Marengo CIMS Hospital in Ahmedabad, India. Over the last 2.5 years, it monitored over 6,551 high-risk patients, averting 836 cases of deterioration. The platform tracks vital signs and sends alerts to doctors when risks are detected, even post-discharge. This technology helps reduce ICU stays and lowers treatment costs for high-risk individuals. 🏥

📉 Retail investors bet big against falling bluechips

Retail investors made a massive Rs 17,914 crore contrarian bet on six major Indian companies during the June quarter. This big wager focused heavily on tech stocks like Infosys, TCS, and Wipro in the market. These stocks saw declines ranging from 0.26% to 20.11% over that three-month period. Experts caution that the IT sector's future depends on uncertain global spending recovery. The outcome of this dip-buying strategy remains to be seen as earnings visibility improves. 😟

🌀 Pacific typhoon season predicted to be super active 🌀

The current typhoon season in the Northwest Pacific Ocean is set to be among the most intense on record due to strengthening El Niño. Tropical Storm Risk, a commercial forecaster, issued this projection from London on Monday. They forecast twenty typhoons, with thirteen being intense, compared to 10-year averages of 14.2 and 8.4. This activity is boosted by strong El Niño and weak trade winds correlating with high Pacific Ocean temperatures. The season, typically June to October, will see storms hitting nations like China, Japan, the Philippines, and Vietnam.

📚 Deepti Gaur Mukerjee appointed as Higher Education Secretary

Deepti Gaur Mukerjee has been appointed to the crucial role of Higher Education Secretary. She is an IAS officer who has taken on this significant governmental post. The appointment was officially made on October 26, 2023, by the relevant authorities. This move aims to bolster governance within the education sector across the country. Her tenure will focus on driving key reforms in Indian higher education. 📚

⚖️ NALSAR students protest CJI Surya Kant's convocation invite

Students at NALSAR voiced their opposition to the Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, being invited as the chief guest. The protest took place at the NALSAR campus in Hyderabad. This opposition came after Surya Kant was nominated for the convocation ceremony. Students expressed their dissent regarding the selection of the chief guest for the event. The university administration is currently addressing the concerns raised by the student body. ⚖️

🌾 Termites ate Rs 5 lakh hidden by Rajasthani farmer

A farmer in Rajasthan's Balotra district lost Rs 5 lakh after termites destroyed the cash buried in his field. Mangilal Meghwal, from Newai village near Pachpadra, hid the money after receiving it from a land sale about a year prior. He buried the cash in a plastic bag on his 10-bigha farmland, keeping it secret from his family. When he tried to retrieve it nearly a year later, termites had infested and severely damaged the notes. Bank officials in Pachpadra and Balotra refused to exchange the damaged currency, causing distress for the family. 💸

🏛️ New IAS officer takes charge as Higher Education Secretary

Senior IAS officer Deepti Gaur Mukerjee has been appointed as the new Secretary of the Department of Higher Education. This appointment is part of a major bureaucratic reshuffle approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. She is a 1993-batch IAS officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre, previously serving in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Mukerjee has prior experience in health, corporate affairs, and education in Madhya Pradesh. Her new role involves overseeing policies under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

🗣️ Rijiju challenges Gandhi in Parliament

Kiren Rijiju has issued a direct challenge to Rahul Gandhi during the Parliament Monsoon Session 2026. The confrontation took place within the premises of the Parliament. This exchange was marked by a pointed remark, 'Don't Run Away,' directed at the opposition leader. The incident highlights the ongoing political tensions between the ruling and opposition parties. Further political drama is expected as the Monsoon Session progresses through its scheduled dates.