💰 Andhra Pradesh spent ₹2.83 lakh crore on welfare

The Andhra Pradesh government spent a massive ₹1.49 lakh crore on public welfare and ₹1.34 lakh crore on development activities. Social Welfare Minister Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy announced this while at Paletipadu village in Prakasam district. During this two-year period, the state attracted over ₹23 lakh crore in investments. The current administration also cleared ₹19,357 crore in pending bills from the previous government. This spending aims to show the development path under the current leadership. 📈

🏏 Padikkal shines, eyeing No. 3 spot in Tests 🏏

Devdutt Padikkal scored a century in the tour match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI at NCC. He played for India, facing immediate pressure after Yashasvi Jaiswal's early dismissal. This innings featured 103 runs off 121 balls and a subsequent knock, showcasing great awareness. His recent domestic dominance includes 556 runs in the 2023-24 Ranji Trophy. With Sai Sudharsan out, Padikkal presents a compelling, ready replacement for the team management.

🧐 Infantino denies UEFA payment to alleged lover

Gianni Infantino has officially denied claims that UEFA made a payment to his alleged lover. The controversy involves allegations surfacing regarding the financial transactions. Specific details about the alleged payments and the amounts remain unconfirmed at this time. This denial comes amid ongoing public scrutiny surrounding his personal life and professional conduct within the organization. Further investigation or official statement from UEFA is expected to clarify the situation soon.

🗳️ SAD backs delimitation, hints at alliance buzz

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) announced support for the Centre’s Delimitation Bill on Saturday. This move came a day after SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The party endorsed the proposal for a uniform 50% seat increase across all states. Furthermore, the SAD strongly demanded the immediate implementation of the Women’s Reservation Bill. This development fuels speculation about a possible revival of the SAD-BJP alliance before the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. 🗳️

💼 TRAI hiring freshers for Associate Consultant roles

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is recruiting freshers for Associate Consultant (Technical-ECE) positions. This hiring drive is taking place at TRAI's headquarters in New Delhi for eligible candidates. The opening is valid until August 27, 2026, with a monthly salary of Rs 80,000 plus a transport allowance. Candidates must have a BTech or BE degree in relevant fields and be under 30 years old. Selected individuals will be involved in tech studies and analysis within the telecommunications ecosystem. 🚀

🔪 Wife's Murder Plot Exposed in Instagram Chats

A Telangana man claimed his wife plotted his murder with her lover, a courier delivery agent. The incident involves Gade Rajeshwara Rao, who lives in Chilkodu village, and his wife Bhavani from Suryapet district. The alleged plot surfaced after Rao found suspicious chats on July 27, 2026, and subsequently filed a complaint on August 1, 2026. The chats allegedly detailed planning a road accident instead of an in-house murder. Police have registered a Zero FIR and are currently investigating the authenticity of these conversations. 🧐

🥶 Antarctica study flips space team bonding narrative

Scientists tracked 12 people in Antarctic isolation for ten months at Concordia Station. The findings revealed that constant physical closeness led to increased conflict and mistrust among the crew. Data from this period suggests that tight team bonding under stress is not guaranteed. This research is reshaping how space agencies plan deep-space missions to Mars. Future astronauts will need skills to manage personal space alongside technical abilities. 🥶

⚽ Hansi Flick's honesty prompts Araujo's Liverpool move

Ronald Araujo's pre-season commitment at Barcelona suddenly changed after a crucial talk with manager Hansi Flick. The German coach told the vice-captain he wouldn't be a regular starter in the squad. This decision led Araujo and his team to explore leaving the club for a move elsewhere. Liverpool then contacted his representatives last Wednesday, looking to boost their center-back defense. The deal was finalized on Friday, with Araujo expected to fly to Liverpool on Sunday. ✈️

🗳️ Tamil Nadu leaders push to halt delimitation changes

The Tamil Nadu government plans to pass a resolution opposing any move to start delimitation in the state. This decision was made after an all-party meeting involving MPs and Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay in Chennai. Leaders agreed to maintain the status quo, arguing the state cannot afford seat changes for at least 40-50 years. Nineteen MPs from the ruling TVK alliance attended the session to back this stance. The DMK boycotted the meeting, challenging Vijay on other state priorities. 🗳️

🤖 Tiny Robots Tackle Microplastic Pollution

Swarms of microscopic robots have been developed to actively remove microplastics from both soil and water sources. Researchers at a specific institution designed these autonomous units for environmental cleanup purposes. The robots are capable of targeting and collecting particles smaller than standard visible pollutants. This technology addresses the growing global issue of plastic contamination in ecosystems. Further testing is required to scale up this solution for widespread environmental deployment. 🤖

🤖 Cloudflare drops Kitesurf, a browser for AI agents

Cloudflare has launched Kitesurf, a specialized browser built not for humans but for artificial intelligence agents to navigate the web. This new tool is available in beta via the Browser Run platform as of August 6th, and it was developed in just 12 weeks. Kitesurf runs entirely on Cloudflare Workers, offering lower CPU and memory consumption compared to Chromium for agent tasks. The architecture treats every page as untrusted input, prioritizing security for autonomous AI operations. This signals a major shift towards AI agents that can actively complete multi-step tasks online. 🤖