💔 Akanksha Chamola & Gaurav Khanna Divorce Pending

Akanksha Chamola confirmed her divorce from Gaurav Khanna during the premiere of Lock Upp season 2. She revealed this personal update is the first time she shared details about their separation publicly. The couple, who married in 2016, stated they haven't found time to sign papers due to clashing work schedules. They took 18 months to decide their marriage was not right for them. Akanksha also mentioned she does not want children in her future plans.

⚠️ Air India pilot not drug tested before flight

The pilot-in-command of Air India flight AI2379 was not subjected to a pre-flight psychoactive-substance test before the August 4 flight from Phuket to Delhi. Officials confirmed the post-flight screening showed a non-negative result for cannabis, leading to a confirmatory test that reportedly detected the substance. Current DGCA rules only mandate testing post-flight or during duty, unlike the alcohol breathalyser checks. The incident involved a sudden 300-foot altitude loss, leaving 20 people injured. The AAIB is investigating this 'Serious Incident' to clarify the testing protocol.

✨ Entrepreneur sacrifices clients for 6 PM cutoff

An entrepreneur named Sarah Sham shared that she prioritized sending her design team home by 6 PM daily. She operates design projects across 18 cities and implemented a strict 9 am to 6 pm, five-day work schedule. Sham admitted some clients left because they disliked the rule against weekend calls. She stated that pushing exhausted designers leads to less interesting work, not better output. Sham decided to hire extra designers rather than ask her team to work extra hours. 😌

😠 CJP claims police harassed his family in Puducherry

CJP spokesperson Saurav Das alleged that Puducherry Police officials visited his family home and questioned his relatives on Wednesday. He claimed the action was an intimidation tactic orchestrated by the BJP government. The incident reportedly occurred about two hours before Das posted about the issue on X. Das further alleged that the Union government was behind the harassment, which he called 'goonda' behavior. He stated this would only strengthen his fight for a better legal system.

🚨 DSP Bheem Reddy in ACB custody for asset case

The ACB has taken two days of custody of suspended DSP Sankireddy Bheem Reddy for questioning regarding disproportionate assets. He was arrested on July 6th after searches in Telangana and Karnataka revealed several assets. The ACB alleges he amassed over ₹9 crore in assets, with properties potentially worth ₹150 crore if benami assets are included. Reddy, who joined in 1995, denies the charges, claiming properties belong to third parties. The custody period will focus on questioning him about finances and alleged benami holdings.

😥 Haryana youth killed in Germany after French Army service

A 25-year-old youth from Kurukshetra, Vishu Sharma, was allegedly stabbed to death in Frankfurt, Germany. He had previously served in the French Army after moving to France around a year after going to Portugal in November 2022. Sharma had started working in the delivery sector in Germany after leaving the French Army. His family learned of the tragedy on Wednesday morning after not hearing from him on Tuesday. They are now handling the formalities to bring his remains back to India. 💔

😔 Indian Ex-Army Youth Stabbed Dead in Germany

A 25-year-old youth from Kurukshetra, Vishu Sharma, was allegedly stabbed to death in Frankfurt, Germany. He had served in the French Army after moving to Portugal in November 2022. The incident occurred recently, as his family learned of his passing on Wednesday morning. Vishu had moved to Germany to work in the delivery sector after leaving the military. The family is currently handling the repatriation process and awaiting details on the killing. 💔

🏞️ MN's river habitat project overshot its goals

Minnesota funded a $1.918 million habitat restoration program for the Shell Rock River in 2020. The Shell Rock River Watershed District implemented this work across the watershed. By 2025, the program had successfully protected or restored 588 acres, beating its 483-acre goal. This involved acquiring properties like Glenville and restoring wetlands and prairie habitats. The effort continues, supported by various funding sources, to aid wildlife long-term. 🏞️

🍄 Mushroom mystery: Fungus makes people see tiny humans

A specific edible mushroom, Lanmaoa asiatica, causes Lilliputian hallucinations when undercooked. This fungus is found in Yunnan, China, and also in the northern Philippines. The phenomenon has been reported for nearly a century, with new DNA evidence linking communities across continents. Researchers found no known hallucinogens in the mushroom, suggesting a new psychoactive compound. The mystery continues as scientists try to understand these unique visions. 🍄

🚨 Two suspended officials busted in major job scam

Kadapa district police arrested two suspended government employees linked to a ₹3.80 crore job scam. The accused, Syed Mastan Valli and Chilumaru Srinivasulu Reddy, were apprehended by the Kadapa One Town police on Wednesday. Back in 2018, they lured 25 unemployed people by promising government jobs. They reportedly fabricated documents and collected significant bribes using their ZPP experience. The scam was exposed when the ZPP CEO found discrepancies during an internal review, leading to the police case. 🕵️

🤔 Pirro's special grand jury sparks controversy

A rare special grand jury has been convened in Washington, overseen by Steven Vandervelden, a close ally of US Attorney Jeanine Pirro. This formation is drawing attention because it might look into some of the most controversial cases handled by Pirro’s office. This move follows Pirro infuriating President Donald Trump by dismissing vandalism charges against a former Olympian. The grand jury has 23 members and can issue a report even without sufficient evidence for charges. Speculation is high about whether this panel could examine high-profile matters under scrutiny.