🐉 Black Myth: Zhong Kui gameplay drops

Game Science has officially released 15 minutes of gameplay footage from Black Myth: Zhong Kui. This preview showcases the protagonist’s combat system and snippets of the game's narrative. The footage was captured from an early development build, meaning it is not the final version. The game is still in its early development stages, and no release date has been announced yet. The entire project draws inspiration from the Chinese folklore character Zhong Kui. 🐉

🔪 Two Class 10 Students Arrested in Principal's Murder

Two 16-year-old class 10 students were arrested in the murder of their school principal, Roopa Reddy, in Nalgonda district. The principal was found stabbed to death at her Kondamallepally house on August 11. After investigation, the police found the two students, JCL 1 and JCL 2, who had been seen acting suspiciously. A grudge developed after Roopa reprimanded JCL 1 for having cash and a phone at school. The students allegedly planned a robbery and stabbed her 27 times during the incident. 🔪

🇮🇳 India beats China in GDP growth rate post-Covid

India has surpassed China in GDP growth rate for the first time since the Covid period, showing accelerated growth while China has slowed down. This shift is evident as India's estimated FY 2025-26 growth is 7.7% versus China's 5%. This decade-long trend, starting around 2015, marks a major change in their economic relationship. However, growth rate doesn't mean size, as China's economy remains substantially larger in absolute terms. India must convert this faster growth into higher productivity to truly change the economic balance. 📈

👮 Bengal forms dedicated anti-terror and anti-narcotics forces

The West Bengal Cabinet approved the creation of a dedicated Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and an Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) on Thursday. These forces will operate under state police to tackle terrorism and drug trade in the state. The government sanctioned 461 regular posts for ATS, and 591 new posts for ANTF across four new stations. This move addresses concerns over organised crime and the increasing use of digital networks by criminal groups. The Adhikari government is expected to start recruitment and infrastructure development soon. 🚨

🦠 Oldest life signs found in Indian rock 🤯

Evidence of Earth's oldest life has been discovered in a layered rock sample from eastern India. The samples were collected from the Singhbhum geological block, preserving cellular remains trapped between layers of volcanic ash. Dating indicates the biological matter is from 3.497 billion years ago, belonging to the paleoarcane era. Scientists confirmed photosynthetic processes and complex metabolic pathways in the ancient microorganisms. This discovery is considered the oldest directly dated rock with a confirmed biosignature on Earth.

🔬 Super thin carbon film could shrink microchips further

Researchers found that atomically thin amorphous carbon films offer unique electrical and mechanical properties for tiny electronics. This material was developed in a recent study published in Nature Electronics by the research team. The films measured between 0.8 and 2.7 nm thick and maintained a dielectric constant of 1.35. This helps address limitations in current low-k dielectrics needed for scaling CMOS technology. Future applications could involve extending integrated circuit scaling and supporting complex 3D transistor designs. 🔬

🛡️ Kuwait Prepares for Potential Conflict with Iran

Kuwait is reportedly bracing for potential conflict on the front lines of the ongoing Iran war. The nation is strengthening its defenses in anticipation of regional tensions escalating. Specific figures or dates regarding mobilization were not released in the initial report. This proactive stance reflects the volatile geopolitical situation in the Middle East. The government is reportedly reviewing defense strategies to maintain stability. 🛡️

😥 Kerala's differently-abled kids suffer from stalled education funds

Over ₹116 crore meant for inclusive education was withheld for the 2025-26 financial year, with more needed for 2026-27. Families like Krishnan's struggle to afford necessary medicines and transport without previous travel allowances. Nine-year-old Anand misses school weekly due to financial constraints and lack of essential aids. SSK staff state this fund shortage disrupts vital therapies and assistive device distribution. They hope the pending funds are sanctioned soon to stop the children's suffering. 😔

🧐 US-NK Talks: Denuclearization Off the Table

A foreign policy expert stated that denuclearization can no longer be a key agenda point for talks between the US and North Korea. This opinion comes from the analysis of a prominent foreign policy expert. The expert emphasized this stance during recent discussions regarding US-NK diplomacy. The current geopolitical climate makes the previous focus on denuclearization unrealistic for now. Future talks will likely need to pivot to other strategic areas to move forward. 🧐

📰 US military paper publisher steps down amid Pentagon clash

Max D. Lederer Jr. has retired as the publisher of Stars and Stripes, the US military's independent newspaper. He held the role since 2007 at the paper, which operates under the Department of Defense. His departure comes amid growing differences with the Pentagon over editorial independence and coverage. Lederer cited fundamental differences between his leadership philosophy and the Defense Department's plans for the organization. This follows the firing of the newspaper's ombudsman just four months prior. 🫡

🏛️ Supreme Court rules: Police can't investigate sex determination cases

The Supreme Court has ruled that police cannot investigate offences under the PCPNDT Act. This decision followed a case where a doctor was booked by Uttar Pradesh police in 2017 for illegal sex determination. The High Court previously observed in 2024 that the Act is a complete code, meaning only an 'appropriate authority' can handle investigations. The Supreme Court agreed with this view but has remanded the matter back to the High Court for further decisions. A detailed copy of the judgment is currently awaited. ⚖️