🛰️ Antarctica study reveals Mars mission mental health risks

Twelve crew members lived in extreme isolation at Concordia Station in Antarctica for ten months. Researchers tracked their psychology using sensors and check-ins while they faced minus 80°C temperatures. Loneliness and conflict steadily increased, and paranoid thinking spiked around month six. Interestingly, more frequent close contact did not improve well-being, leading to higher conflict. This highlights that sustained confinement, not just isolation, is a major factor for future Mars crews. 😬

🕊️ RSS Chief on India-Pakistan Relations

Mohan Bhagwat, the Chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), made a statement regarding the relationship between Pakistanis and Indians. He asserted that not all Pakistanis harbor deep-seated enmity towards Indians. This observation was made during a recent public address. The statement challenges the narrative of complete animosity between the two nations. Bhagwat suggests a need for more nuanced understanding between the populations moving forward. 🕊️

🚨 Congress Leader Shot Dead in Public in Karnataka

A prominent Karnataka Congress leader was shot and killed in a public incident. The victim was located in Karnataka, and the incident has sparked major political controversy. Authorities have arrested three individuals in connection with the murder. These suspects are currently being held under suspicion of involvement in a contract killing. Further investigations are ongoing to uncover the full details of this high-profile case. 🚨

🔄 Major IAS officer reshuffle in Andhra Pradesh

The Andhra Pradesh government executed a significant reshuffle of several IAS officers on Friday, August 7, 2026. Shamsher Singh Rawat and J. Syamala Rao were among those transferred to new key departments across the state. These changes involved numerous postings and Full Additional Charges across various sectors. The reshuffle includes movements in tourism, education, transport, and health departments. Further postings and responsibilities are expected to be allocated based on these administrative shifts.

🔬 X(2370) particle spotted as glueball candidate

The BESIII Collaboration announced the identification of the X(2370) particle as a pseudoscalar glueball at a conference in Brazil. This finding was achieved by researchers from the BESIII experiment. The team used data from 10 billion J/ψ particles collected since 2008, confirming the spin-parity quantum numbers as 0−+ in 2024. This result validates the non-Abelian gauge structure underlying the strong force in quantum chromodynamics. Future work will build upon this evidence to understand how gluons form entirely new types of matter.

🛵 Swiggy, Zomato could face bike-taxi rules in Maharashtra

Maharashtra's government is proposing to bring food and e-commerce delivery platforms under the bike-taxi regulatory framework. This move targets companies like Swiggy, Zomato, and Zepto operating in the state. The proposal includes mandating EV fleets and requiring a 2% fare contribution to a driver welfare fund. This regulation aims to bring these businesses under state oversight for the first time, amending the Maharashtra Bike-Taxi Rules, 2025. The changes are currently under scrutiny by the state Law and Judiciary department. 🛵

😲 Shweta Tiwari reveals catching ex-husbands cheating

Actress Shweta Tiwari shared a revelation about her past on The Traitors Season 2. She disclosed that she caught both of her former husbands cheating on her. She was married to Raja Chaudhary from 1998 to 2007 and later to Abhinav Kohli starting in 2013. Both marriages ended due to issues including cheating and domestic violence allegations. This conversation happened during an interaction with host Karan Johar on the show. 😲

😥 Indian Woman's Job Search Turns Into Nightmare in Portugal

An Indian woman traveled to Portugal looking for employment but faced a disturbing situation. She was reportedly 'sold' by a beer shop owner in the city. This incident occurred around a specific, though unstated, date. The situation highlights serious exploitation risks faced by migrant workers abroad. Authorities are expected to investigate the matter further. 😔

🎬 Sanjay Dutt's sisters warned him about Aishwarya Rai

Sanjay Dutt shared an old interview detail where his sisters cautioned him against pursuing Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The advice given was specifically not to woo her, take her number, or send her flowers. This comment dates back to 1993 when he and Aishwarya were doing a magazine shoot. Dutt also noted that industry pressure can change someone's innocence and beauty. They later collaborated on films like 'Shabd' and 'Hum Kisise Kum Nahin'.

📱 Apple owns 65% of premium smartphone market

Apple secured a massive 65% share of the global premium smartphone market in the first half of 2026. This dominance was tracked by Counterpoint Research, focusing on devices costing $600 or more. Apple's premium revenue grew 9% year-over-year, driven by the iPhone 17 lineup. However, their share has dipped from 74% in H1 2022 due to increased competition in China. Counterpoint predicts Apple will keep its lead alongside Samsung in developed markets. 📱

💰 Top 5 stocks with highest dividend yield revealed

Vedanta and Infosys are among the top five stocks boasting the highest dividend yields as of July 29, 2026. Vedanta, listed in the agencies, showed a yield of about 12.9%, while Infosys had a yield of approximately 4.2%. Gujarat Pipavav Port registered a 6.9% yield, and Castrol India reported 4.7%. TCS held the lowest yield among the group at around 4.5%. Investors are checking these details to find high-paying stock options. 📈