😟 Cambridge professor steps down amid plagiarism claims

Jason Arday has resigned immediately from his role as professor of sociology at the University of Cambridge. He was the youngest Black professor in Cambridge's history when appointed in 2023. The departure follows the announcement of a new investigation into his academic qualifications by the university. This comes after media reports alleged plagiarism in his PhD thesis and other research. Arday stated he needs time to heal, but the future of his memoir remains uncertain.

😠 Activist beaten after challenging Islamophobic remarks

A theatre activist was physically assaulted in West Bengal after responding to a question about his religion. The incident occurred in Bengal when the activist pushed back against a query asking, 'Are you a Muslim?'. The confrontation took place following his reply, 'What if I am? Isn’t this country also for Muslims?'. This act highlights ongoing tensions regarding religious identity and freedom of speech in the region. Authorities are expected to investigate the brutal assault and address the underlying prejudices. 😠

🚗 Atiq Ahmed's son dies in fatal road crash

Abaan Ahmed, the 21-year-old son of Atiq Ahmed, passed away in a severe car accident on Thursday morning in the Jhansi district. The accident happened around 10:30 am near Poonch police station when a speeding Hyundai Creta crashed into a road divider. Abaan and one friend died, while three others sustained injuries and were hospitalized. Eyewitnesses provided conflicting accounts, citing a calf or a brick as the cause of the loss of control. Authorities are investigating the incident, and Abaan is expected to be buried in Prayagraj on Friday. 😔

🤕 Shubman Gill thumbs up injury scare before SL Test

Shubman Gill sustained a thumb injury during a net session just before the warm-up game against Sri Lanka. The injury happened while the Indian team was in Sri Lanka for preparations. This incident comes amid multiple injury concerns, including Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana being ruled out. Jasprit Bumrah is also out, and Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar have separate fitness issues. India will face a three-day warm-up match on Friday before the main Test series next week. 🤕

😔 Susmita Mukherjee's tough career choices revealed

Veteran actor Susmita Mukherjee confessed to taking C-grade films to clear massive debt after her family's production house went bankrupt. This financial crisis occurred in 2002 when her media firm, Prayas Productions, lost one crore loan. She faced relentless debtors and was forced to work hard for 3-4 years to repay the debt. Additionally, she made these choices to fund her daughter's expensive studies in Australia and New Zealand. Now, she only works in projects that genuinely satisfy her soul. 💔

✊ CJP launches big expansion after Jantar Mantar protest

The Cockroach Janta Party announced a nationwide membership drive and expansion plan after its agitation at Jantar Mantar. The group held its core committee meeting in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Thursday, detailing its new initiatives. The CJP is launching a 'Kya Bolti Public' initiative and setting up a national working committee with young leadership. They aim to push for education, electoral, judicial, and media accountability across India. The organization plans to establish State and city-level coordination units over the next six months. ✊

📱 S26 series gets One UI 9 Beta 5 next week

Samsung has announced the release schedule for the fifth One UI 9 beta update for the Galaxy S26 series. The Beta Operations Manager shared this information on the Samsung Community Forum for South Korea. This update is expected to roll out sometime between August 10 and August 15 next week. Initially, the rollout will begin in South Korea before expanding to other global regions. Beta users have been waiting for this latest build after the initial May release.

✊ CJP faces internal drama over volunteer exclusion

Two youths staged a protest outside Abhijeet Dipke's residence, citing concerns about grassroots volunteers being sidelined in the Cockroach Janta Party. The protesters, Manish Brahmabhatt and Rahul Pandya, voiced their discontent on Thursday in the Waluj MIDC area of Maharashtra. They argued that active participants from last month's Delhi agitation were excluded from key organizational discussions. Brahmabhatt announced an indefinite fast, stating they do not want another Kejriwal leading the movement. The party's core team is currently meeting in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to decide the next steps. ✊

🚢 US Navy's Trump-class battleship could cost $275B

The US Navy's proposed Trump-class nuclear-powered battleship program is projected to be one of the most expensive surface warship projects. This ambitious fleet of 15 vessels is planned for service between 2028 and 2056, with an estimated total cost of $275 billion in 2026 dollars. President Donald Trump announced the program on December 22, 2025, envisioning a heavily armed combatant with advanced weaponry. The CBO notes that the high cost stems from the massive size and nuclear propulsion requirements of the ship. The program also raises concerns about straining the US shipbuilding industry's current capacity. 🚢

🧐 Dabur challenges FSSAI's '100% Pure' food ban

Indian consumer goods giant Dabur has filed a case in the Delhi High Court against the FSSAI's ban on certain food product claims. Senior Advocate Sandeep Sethi presented the matter before a bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia. The FSSAI prohibited the use of claims like “100% Pure” across several items, including honey and cow ghee. This action stems from the regulator's concern that such declarations are ambiguous and potentially mislead consumers. The court has agreed to list the case urgently for further hearing. 🧐

🌧️ Uttarakhand rivers hit danger levels, schools closed

Persistent rainfall across Uttarakhand caused major rivers like Alaknanda and Mandakini to reach warning and danger levels on Thursday. Authorities in Chamoli district, Rudraprayag, and others were put on high alert by CM Pushkar Singh Dhami. The Alaknanda River at Rudraprayag reached its danger level of 627 metres at 6 am. Schools up to Class 12 remained closed on Thursday in Dehradun, Chamoli, and Bageshwar districts as a precaution. Officials were directed to alert residents along riverbanks to move to safer locations. ⚠️