🥈 Ashish Yadav bags silver at U20 Javelin Worlds

Ashish Yadav secured silver in the men's javelin at the 2026 World U20 Championships held in Oregon. He became only the second Indian man to medal in the event, following Neeraj Chopra's success. Yadav threw 74.09m to finish second, behind South Africa's Jan-Hendrik Heymans, during the competition held on August 8, 2026. This achievement signals growing depth in Indian javelin, moving beyond just Chopra's dominance. This performance suggests a stronger pipeline for Indian javelin athletes in the future. 🤩

🧐 IIT students react to PM Modi's Gen Z outreach security

IIT campuses experienced significant security buildup due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's outreach efforts. Security protocols were intensified at the institute across various locations. This heightened presence was noted around the dates of the outreach programs. The security measures aimed to ensure a smooth and safe experience for the Prime Minister. Students were reportedly given specific instructions regarding conduct during these high-profile visits. 🧐

🚀 New EV brand rockets to top 5 sales in India

A new electric vehicle brand has achieved a remarkable entry into the Indian market by rapidly scaling its sales. The brand successfully established itself across various regions in India. As of the latest reports, the company recorded over 15,000 units sold during the first quarter of 2024. This success comes in a highly competitive electric mobility sector currently seeing massive growth. The company plans to significantly increase its production capacity in the coming fiscal year. 🚀

🏛️ Political posters linger at Ernakulam Collectorate

Posters from various groups remain on the walls of the Ernakulam Civil Station despite a removal deadline. The CPI(M)-backed Kerala NGO Union and the Congress-affiliated Kerala NGO Association are among the groups whose materials are still up. The decision to stop poster display was made on June 20 by service forums associated with political parties. Although a designated notice board space was provided at the northern entrance, some groups are resisting the rule. The NGO Union states that materials need to be displayed on all floors, and they plan to remove what is left soon. 🏛️

💥 Yemeni forces hit Houthi spots across fronts

Yemeni forces have targeted Houthi positions across multiple fronts in the ongoing conflict. These military actions are taking place throughout Yemen, involving various military units. Specific details regarding troop movements or casualties were not provided in the report. The targeting is part of the larger military strategy in the region. Further developments in the conflict are anticipated in the coming days. 💥

📸 Samsung camera tech is moving to other brands

OPPO is rumored to start replacing Sony camera sensors with Samsung sensors in its upcoming mid-range and flagship phones. This shift is driven by Samsung's diverse lineup of 200MP camera sensors across various sizes. Specifically, the Sony LYT-828 sensor might be replaced by Samsung’s HPC sensor. Samsung's dominance as a sensor supplier is growing, following Apple's existing use of some Samsung parts. This change has not been officially confirmed by OPPO yet. 📸

🚀 ISRO hiring for 2026 is live! 🚀

ISRO has opened applications for its 2026 scientist recruitment drive. The recruitment is happening across various centers under the Indian Space Research Organisation. A total of 92 vacancies are available for interested candidates. This opportunity is part of ISRO's continuous expansion in space technology. Those looking to join the agency should check the direct link for details and apply soon.

💔 3 Killed in Highway Crash in Alberta, Including Punjabi Officer

Three people tragically died when a Correctional Service of Canada vehicle was involved in a head-on collision in rural Alberta. The deceased included Correctional Officers Nicolae Serban and Ramandeep Kaur Maan, along with inmate Kiara Mooswa. The accident happened on Thursday at an intersection about 200 km southeast of Edmonton. Ramandeep Kaur Maan, who was from Ludhiana, Punjab, had joined the CSC six months prior. Police are currently investigating the exact cause of this fatal road accident. 😥

💡 Sunlight now makes quantum entanglement

Researchers successfully demonstrated that sunlight can generate quantum entanglement between photons. This breakthrough occurred involving Robert Boyd's group at the University of Ottawa and Hanieh Fattahi's team at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light in Germany. The findings were published in Optica, detailing results from an outdoor experiment. This paves the way for more energy-efficient quantum technologies, potentially enabling space-based secure encryption. The team is now focused on scaling this proof-of-principle experiment outside the lab. 💡

🧐 Smriti Irani slams Jantar Mantar protest playbook

BJP leader Smriti Irani stated that the Jantar Mantar protest last month was part of a Machiavellian playbook involving various political groups. She noted the presence of the ultra-left, the Left, liberal groups, the Aam Aadmi Party, and some from the INDIA bloc. The protest included incidents where 'Azadi' slogans were raised and institutions were abused, which Irani documented. She further argued that judging the protest as representative of Gen Z is inaccurate, as youth serve the country in many fields. Those who demand things without abusing forces should be commended, unlike the actions seen in Delhi. 🧐

🏏 CM promises help to Rishabh Pant on land issue

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami responded to Rishabh Pant's plea regarding land acquisition in the state. The wicketkeeper-batter reached out to Dhami on Saturday morning, expressing difficulty finding suitable land after three years. Dhami called Pant the 'pride of Uttarakhand' and assured that concerned officials would take necessary action. He stated that the authorities would soon contact Pant to provide all possible cooperation according to the rules. This comes as Pant wishes to move his base back to his native state. 🏏