😠 Court says harassment claims were staged against Bhushan

A court ruled that the sexual harassment allegations against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh were rehearsed and planted, suggesting a deep political conspiracy. The ruling came after the court acquitted Singh and former WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar on August 3rd. The court noted inconsistencies in survivor accounts, such as changing locations from Turkiye in 2015 to Mongolia in 2016. Furthermore, the court found it abnormal that survivors maintained cordial relations with Singh for years post-allegations. Consequently, the judge concluded that the allegations were false and fabricated, implicating others in the conspiracy. 😠

🩺 High BP and diabetes link up after 40

A new Indian hospital study revealed that high BP and diabetes often occur together in older adults. The research, conducted by Max Healthcare, looked at over 56,000 adults across six Delhi-NCR hospitals between Jan 2021 and Dec 2024. It found nearly 5% of adults had both conditions, nearly four times more likely for diabetics to also have hypertension. This co-occurrence rises sharply after age 40, hitting nearly 17% by age 70. Doctors suggest this data supports integrated screening to manage risks early. 🩺

🏛️ Modi, Pawar, Shah spotted at wedding reception

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sharad Pawar, and Amit Shah were seen together at the wedding reception of Supriya Sule's daughter Revati Sule on Monday. This photo gained buzz amid NCP (SP)'s interactions with the Prime Minister while remaining in the Opposition INDIA bloc. Earlier, eight NCP (SP) Lok Sabha MPs met Modi to raise Maharashtra issues like drought and farm loan waivers on Monday. The meeting was watched as speculation grew over the NCP (SP)'s stance on the Centre’s delimitation exercise. The NCP (SP) maintains these talks focus on Maharashtra issues, not political alignment. 🤝

🛡️ Punjab CM pushes Army-state security collab 🛡️

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann met Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth to discuss border security and anti-drone measures. The meeting took place in Chandigarh, focusing on coordination regarding smuggling and veteran welfare. Mann highlighted Punjab's 532-km border with Pakistan and its anti-drone tech efforts. He also stressed increasing Punjabi recruitment and supporting ex-servicemen through PESCO. The talks aimed to strengthen civil-military coordination on internal security and disaster response.

👽 1976 Mars soil test sparks life possibility

A soil test from the Viking lander conducted in 1976 on Mars has generated renewed scientific interest. The test was performed by NASA on the surface of Mars. Specific data from that period included various chemical analyses gathered during the mission. Researchers are re-examining the old findings for potential signs of extant microbial life. Future analysis of these historical samples could significantly change our understanding of extraterrestrial biology.

🐒 Actor Vikram's Gibbon Reel Sparks Conservation Alarm

Actor Vikram uploaded a viral reel showing him interacting with a lar gibbon, a species protected under CITES. This incident occurred in Chennai, where conservationists quickly expressed strong disapproval of the primate being kept as a pet. The lar gibbon is classified as endangered by IUCN and protected under Appendix I of CITES. Authorities will investigate to verify the origin and purchase documents of this exotic pet. Forest rangers will be sent to check the situation and ensure legal compliance. 🐒

⌨️ BlackBerry vibes return with new keyboard accessory

Clicks Technology launched its $99 MagSafe-compatible Power Keyboard this summer after some delays. The device is designed for various phones and offers a tactile, BlackBerry-like typing experience. While it has features like a built-in 2,150 mAh battery, it can make larger phones feel top-heavy. Users can customize settings and pair Apple Shortcuts to enhance functionality. This keyboard serves as a preview for Clicks' upcoming physical keyboard smartphone later this year. 📱

🤖 AI camouflage fakes surveillance cameras

A researcher used an AI camouflage wrap to fool multiple surveillance algorithms. This demonstration took place in a Las Vegas parking lot, involving a Toyota Yaris. The project involved 31 million iterative tests over one year against 11 algorithms. This technique exploits weaknesses in neural networks to prevent object classification by systems like Flock and Axon. The researcher plans to release the patterns on clothing and vehicle skins. 🤖

😟 Missing techie's body spotted by drone on Bengaluru hill

The search for 31-year-old cybersecurity professional Advait Upadhyay continues into its fourth day in Bengaluru. Nearly 100 personnel from NDRF, SDRF, forest department, and police are searching the Shivagange Hills in Nelamangala taluk. High-resolution drones captured what looked like a body near Shantala Drop on Monday, with the incident occurring after he went missing on Friday. Persistent rain and rough terrain are stopping rescue teams from confirming the sighting. Authorities are now focused on verifying the drone footage to find out what happened to Advait. 😟

⚽ FC Basel halts ticket sales for Barca friendly

FC Basel has temporarily stopped public ticket sales due to massive demand for the upcoming friendly match against Barcelona. This high interest stems from Barcelona's tricky pre-season schedule, which included cancelled fixtures. The game is set to take place at St. Jakob Park on Sunday against Barcelona. The Swiss club's ticketing servers experienced an overload from hundreds of millions of clicks. Sales are scheduled to reopen on Tuesday at 12:00PM. ⚽

🚢 Hormuz Strait shake-up changes energy economics

Recent developments around the Strait of Hormuz have fundamentally changed assumptions about uninterrupted global energy flow. This crucial corridor involves concentrated economic and geopolitical systems, previously assumed to operate without disruption. During the disruption, crude tanker crossings declined sharply, and market caution increased significantly. Iran leverages this by creating uncertainty, forcing higher insurance and freight costs globally. This shift means resilience is now valued differently as investors re-assess long-term risk.