🧠 Brain waves unlock cognition and consciousness theory

A new theory explains how the brain produces cognition and consciousness using traveling waves of rhythmic neural activity. This research comes from three scientists at The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory at MIT. The findings are supported by years of experimental evidence and published in The Journal of Neuroscience. The theory suggests brain waves facilitate efficient analog computation, going beyond simple circuit metaphors. Future steps include testing for signatures of these analog computations in brain wave patterns. 🧠

😟 JD(U) says Ganga Water Treaty hurts Bihar

JD(U) MP Sanjay Jha has strongly opposed the renewal of the 1996 India-Bangladesh Ganga Water Treaty, claiming it negatively impacts Bihar’s interests. These remarks were made amidst current political tensions between India and Bangladesh regarding the treaty's expiration on December 31, 2026. Jha stated that data from the last 30 years clearly shows Bihar's interests have been hurt by the existing agreement. Although the treaty had some international messaging value, the state's interests were compromised, he added. The Ministry of External Affairs has not yet responded to the queries about these statements. 😟

🏡 New Land Records Aim to End Disputes in Telangana

Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy stated that the Telangana Bhu Bharathi Act, 2025, will act as a referendum on the Congress government's performance. He announced that land resurveys are ongoing in Khammam district using advanced rover technology for transparency. This initiative aims to make Telangana a land-dispute-free state within one year. Reddy accused BRS leaders of spreading false propaganda regarding "Section 22A lands" for political advantage. The new system will assign a unique "Bhoodhar" number to every land parcel for security. 🏡

🏏 Cricket honors shared on shortened day

Haines and Booth were recognized for their performances at Edgbaston. The recognition took place on a truncated day at the venue. Specific dates or exact match details are not provided in the source material. This acknowledgment comes as part of the ongoing cricket season's accolades. Further details on the honors awarded are expected to be released soon. 🏏

📈 Dollar tries to bounce back after big sell-off

The U.S. Dollar Index is attempting a rebound following a sharp sell-off triggered by Treasury buyback announcements. This action occurred while Initial Jobless Claims showed 206,000 Americans filing for benefits on the date mentioned. GBP/USD climbed as traders reacted to bond buybacks, while USD/JPY moved towards 159.00 due to rising Treasury yields. EUR/USD remains mostly flat amidst profit-taking following Germany's PPI report. Further upward movement for the Dollar Index could push it towards resistance levels like 99.25 – 99.40.

😠 Shweta Tiwari calls out abuse from Marathi supporters

Shweta Tiwari revealed she is facing online abuse on Instagram from some people who support Raj Thackeray. The actor shared screenshots detailing the abusive messages she received on her social media. She expressed deep concern about the derogatory language used against women in her region. Tiwari questioned Raj Thackeray if he accepts this behavior from his supporters. She stressed that respecting women is crucial, regardless of disagreement. 😠

🎖️ Pakistan's top military gets major power boost

Asim Munir, Chief of Defence Forces, will now hold sweeping authority over Pakistan's armed forces under new legislation. This power is granted to Munir, who heads the unified command structure for the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The Defence Forces of Pakistan Act, 2026, was passed by the National Assembly on Thursday, Aug 20, 2026. This legal framework formalizes the military hierarchy established by the 27th Constitutional Amendment. Moving forward, Munir will also act as the Prime Minister's principal military advisor on national security. 🫡

🤖 Ramp drops its own AI model router, Router

Corporate expense management platform Ramp has launched its AI model routing service called Router. This new service allows users to switch between various large language models via an API, and it is currently only available in the United States. The service is free to use for the rest of 2026, though users still pay for model inference costs, and it includes a $26 credit offer. Router integrates models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and others, offering various routing strategies for users. This move lets Ramp tap into the booming AI inference market while complementing its existing product suite.

🔬 AI won't cure cancer anytime soon, says CEO

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei stated that the idea of AI curing cancer is now a tired cliché and often deceptive. He highlighted that the AI industry has not yet delivered on its big promises to benefit the world, despite over $70b invested between 2020 and 2024. Even with 30GW of computing power harnessed globally, over 188,000 people still die from cancer weekly. Unlike protein folding, cancer involves complex biological processes that require real-world, time-bound data. Superintelligence cannot bypass the natural pace of aging and complex disease progression. 🔬

📉 Wall St dips as bonds and Walmart weigh it down

Wall Street experienced a downturn, hitting two-week lows across major indices. This dip was driven by increasing bond yields and disappointing financial results from Walmart. The market action occurred recently, reflecting broader economic pressures. Investors are closely watching how central bank policies influence future market direction. Analysts anticipate continued volatility in the near term. 📉

⏳ Govt may extend job application deadlines due to caste certificate delays

The government is considering extending the last dates for job applications because of reported delays in issuing caste certificates. Minister for Medical Education Sharan Prakash Patil stated this on Thursday while informing the Legislative Council about the possibility. Congress member K. Shivakumar previously suggested Karnataka adopt a blockchain model to curb fake certificates. Since 2021, Karnataka has seen 2,583 start-ups register, with 762 receiving ₹175.94 crores in funding. Deep-tech start-ups under Elevate Next get up to ₹1 crore, and farmers receive ₹4 lakh assistance.