🎾 Alcaraz beats Rune in practice match ahead of US Open

Carlos Alcaraz confirmed his return for the US Open after suffering a wrist injury in April. He recently played a practice match against Holger Rune in Murcia to ramp up his training. Alcaraz defeated Rune with a score of 7-6, 6-2. This match served as a confidence booster as he prepares for the tournament. He is expected to enter the US Open as the number three seed. 🎾

💪 5 protein myths stopping your fitness gains

Protein has become a massive trend, often viewed as a fitness shortcut by many. The ICMR-NIN's 2024 Guidelines suggest intakes above 1.6g/kg of body weight yield only modest extra muscle gains. Indian vegetarian food, like dal and paneer, can easily provide necessary protein. Protein timing post-workout is less critical than meeting total daily intake consistently. Always check the full label, as 'high protein' products can hide unhealthy additives. 🏋️

💰 Mahindra SUVs get big discount in August 2026

Mahindra is offering significant discounts on its SUV lineup for the month of August 2026. These deals are available across various models at dealerships nationwide. Customers can avail discounts up to Rs. 1.25 Lakh on their purchases. This promotional drive aims to boost sales ahead of the festive season. Interested buyers are advised to visit their nearest Mahindra showroom for details.

😟 Teacher Slaps Kid, 3-Member Panel Investigates Death

A six-year-old child tragically died at a school in Visakhapatnam. A three-member panel has been formed to probe the incident thoroughly. The initial reports suggest the child was struck with a stick by a teacher. This serious incident has sparked community concern regarding school safety standards. The investigation is set to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the child's passing. 😟

🔥 Pellets shown from protester's body in Delhi

Rahul Gandhi staged a dharna outside the Parliament Street Police Station with injured protester Sahil Lochab. This incident occurred during the July 20 anti-NEET paper leak agitation in Delhi. The AIIMS report indicated over 200 pellets in his body and 3 in his eye. Gandhi used the recovered pellets as evidence, questioning the Delhi Police's denial of using pellet guns. Senior Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Jairam Ramesh later joined the protest demanding an FIR. 🚨

🚨 Conference attendees targeted by cybercriminals after DEF CON

Visitors to Black Hat and DEF CON were targeted by cyber criminals posing as a crypto media executive. The attack, initiated via a direct message to a Huntress researcher, involved deceptive Google Docs and Dropbox DocSend shares. These lures delivered malware like infostealers and remote access Trojans to various users. Threat actors leveraged familiar platforms to build credibility and keep targets engaged post-conference. Attendees are advised to isolate systems and reset credentials immediately if they interact with such lures.

🛡️ Chrome 151 update patches 7 major security flaws

Google released Chrome version 151 to the Stable channel, fixing seven critical security vulnerabilities across the browser. This update applies to Windows, macOS (version 151.0.7922.173/.174), and Linux (version 151.0.7922.173). The fixes address issues like a use-after-free flaw in Chromoting and a privilege escalation bug in the Import component. These flaws could potentially lead to remote code execution or sandbox escapes if exploited. Users are urged to prioritize deploying this update across all endpoints immediately. 🛡️

🏏 Sri Lanka brings in Mishara and Arachchige for 2nd Test

Sri Lanka has made changes for the second Test against India, bringing in Kamil Mishara and Sahan Arachchige. These players join the squad for the series in Sri Lanka. Mishara has strong white-ball form, while Arachchige is a batting allrounder with bowling skills. The changes aim to counter India's left-arm spin threat after Chandimal's exit. The team will look to build momentum for the rest of the series. 🏏

📱 New SIM rules restrict connections after nine

The Central government has issued new directives to telecom companies regarding SIM card connections. This move targets all telecom service providers across the nation. The rules mandate that connections should be blocked after the ninth connection limit. This regulation aims to curb misuse and control the proliferation of SIM cards in the market. Further details on implementation will be announced by the Ministry of Communications soon.

🧊 Greenland glacier loses massive ice chunk 🧊

Europe’s Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission captured a huge ice loss from Petermann Glacier in northwest Greenland. A 76 sq km section of the glacier’s floating ice tongue broke away on August 4, 2026, which is the largest since 2012. This tabular iceberg is estimated to be up to 150 metres thick and covers an area similar to Manhattan. Researchers are studying this rapid change to better understand sea-level rise and polar dynamics. The team will continue monitoring the glacier and the new iceberg for further insights.

💔 12-year-old dies during termination attempt in Kishtwar

A 12-year-old schoolgirl passed away while receiving medical treatment for pregnancy termination in Kishtwar. The victim, from the Chatroo area, was reportedly sexually assaulted by her school headmaster, Khalid Hussain, and his brother, Tariq Hussain. This tragedy occurred after the girl complained of fever ten days ago and was taken to medical facilities. Her condition worsened while traveling from Kishtwar to Doda and eventually to Jammu, leading to her death at Batote. Police have arrested both accused and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the pregnancy and death.