🌊 Assam floods hit hard; death toll climbs to 95

Floods are severely impacting Assam, causing widespread damage to infrastructure and crops across multiple districts. Officials reported that the death toll has risen to 95, with over 1.6 lakh people currently affected in 14 districts. The latest fatalities were registered on Wednesday across several affected areas, including Sivasagar. Union Minister JP Nadda visited the worst-hit regions on Wednesday and assured complete central assistance to the affected population. Relief efforts are ongoing, with over 100 camps operational to support the displaced citizens. 😥

🚀 HAL stock jumps 6% after Goldman Sachs upgrade

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) shares rallied nearly 6.5% in early trade on Thursday. This surge happened in the stock of the state-owned defence major, traded on the BSE and NSE. On Thursday, the stock reached an intraday high of Rs 4,908 per share, up 5.78% at Rs 4,883.30. Goldman Sachs upgraded the stock to 'Buy' from 'Neutral', citing easing execution challenges and better earnings visibility. The company is set to announce its Q1 FY27 results on August 12, 2026. 🚀

☢️ BJD slams plan for private nuclear plant in Odisha

The BJD has strongly opposed the alleged move to set up a private nuclear power plant in Odisha. This opposition came after a private company representative met Odisha's Deputy Chief Minister, K.V. Singh Deo. The proposal is for a 3,000 MW nuclear power plant in Odisha, following a Central Government law passed in December 2025. BJD leader Lekhashree Samantsinghar warned this threatens public safety, citing historical nuclear disasters. The BJD has threatened a mass agitation if the BJP government proceeds with this plan. ☢️

🏏 Chase: More spinners could have helped the team

Roston Chase felt West Indies potentially misjudged their bowling balance during the second Test against Pakistan at the Queen's Park Oval. The team only fielded one frontline spinner on a pitch where spinners took 20 of the 30 bowler wickets. This happened as Pakistan won by eight wickets, leveling the two-Test series at 1-1. Chase suggested they could have included an extra spinner without sacrificing his batting contribution. Moving forward, the team faces a two-match tour of Bangladesh in October-November. 🏏

🏏 Buttler breaks T20 run record, backs young star

Jos Buttler surpassed Kieron Pollard to become the highest run-getter in T20 history during the Men's Hundred match. This achievement came while playing for Manchester Super Giants against Welsh Fire. Buttler now has 14,833 T20 runs across 522 innings, edging out Pollard's 14,803. He publicly backed young Indian batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to eventually break this record. Sooryavanshi, just 15, recently starred in T20I cricket and won a Player of the Series award. 🏏

🌌 NASA's Roman Telescope to carry million names deep space

NASA's Roman Space Telescope is set to carry a massive registry of 1.35 million names into deep space exploration. This monumental project involves the sophisticated mapping capabilities of the telescope, which will study distant galaxies. The mission is scheduled to commence its key data collection phases throughout the next decade. These names represent celestial objects and scientific markers vital for future astronomical research. Scientists anticipate this data will significantly advance humanity's understanding of the universe. 🌌

🐒 Monkeys and animals: wild connections revealed

Studies reveal seven surprising ways monkeys interact with other species, going beyond simple play or affection. Researchers compiled this data from 427 cross-species interactions involving 88 primate and 127 partner species. Notable examples include Japanese Macaques resting on Sika Deer and Capuchins adopting an infant Marmoset for ten months. These behaviors suggest complex, evolving negotiations rather than just friendly gestures. Scientists continue to analyze these instances to understand genuine social bonds in the wild. 🐒

👑 Shreya Kalra takes the Lock Upp 2 crown 🏆

Shreya Kalra has been crowned the winner of Netflix's Lock Upp 2: Sach Ya Sazaa after a tight finale. She triumphed over Shivangi Joshi in the grand finale held on Wednesday night. The competition was extremely close, with Shreya winning by a narrow margin of just seven votes. This reality show premiered on June 27 with 15 contestants facing intense challenges and personal secrets. Shreya now walks away with a prize money of Rs 1 crore.

🗳️ Nearly half of Bengaluru's voters flagged for removal

Nearly half of Bengaluru's 1.03 crore registered voters are marked for exclusion during Karnataka's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. This action was announced by CEO V Anbukumar on August 5, affecting 49.42 lakh voters in Bengaluru. Statewide, 1.11 crore voters have been flagged, and the draft electoral roll is set to be published on August 17. The flagging process aims to correct entries categorized as Absent, Shifted, Dead, or Duplicate. Voters can check their status online and seek corrections until October 15.

💻 Huawei drops feather-light MatePad Pro 2026

Huawei unveiled the new MatePad Pro 2026 tablet alongside the nova 16 SE smartphone. This device boasts a 12-inch OLED screen and runs HarmonyOS 6.1. It comes with options like 12GB RAM and storage capacities up to 512GB. The base Enjoy Edition starts at CNY 5,699, while the standard version starts at CNY 5,999. Shipping in China is anticipated before August 21. 📱

🔬 Barrow launches ibogaine study for brain injuries

Barrow Neurological Institute is starting a Phase 1/2 clinical trial to test ibogaine for neurological disorders like TBI. This groundbreaking study involves a multidisciplinary team at Barrow and Arizona State University. It aims to enroll 40 participants with chronic TBI symptoms, with the first enrollment targeted for 2027. The trial will compare ibogaine against a placebo to assess its effectiveness on symptoms and quality of life. Researchers hope this research will advance understanding of brain function beyond traditional neurology.