⚖️ Doncic ex-fiancée withdraws child support case

Anamaria Goltes filed a Request for Dismissal regarding her child support petition against Luka Doncic. This legal move was filed in the Los Angeles court, just days before Doncic's hearing challenge. The petition was filed in California, but both children have been residing in Slovenia since May 2025. Doncic argued California lacked jurisdiction since Slovenia was the children's home state. The withdrawal ends the current California proceedings without a judgment, as both sides seek a private agreement.

🎾 CM sanctions big cash for Chennai Tennis 🎾

Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has approved a ₹10 crore fund for the Chennai Open International Women’s Tennis Championship 2026. The Tamil Nadu Tennis Association representatives met the CM at the Secretariat in Chennai to discuss the event details. This WTA 250 tournament will be hosted by SDAT and TNTA in November 2026. The event is set to showcase top global women's tennis talent. This initiative aims to boost Tamil Nadu's reputation on the international sports scene.

🏗️ 9 GW data centre ecosystem coming to Amaravati

The 64th Authority Meeting of APCRDA approved inviting global tenders for a massive 9-gigawatt data centre ecosystem in Amaravati. This decision, made in Amaravati, was overseen by Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu. The meeting also cleared tenders for 5G towers at 20 spots and approved the construction of two 18-storey towers for Quantum Valley at an estimated cost of ₹1,205 crore. Furthermore, the authority approved land allocation for the Inner Ring Road and ratified borrowings for farmers' annuities. A consultant will also study future bridge needs across the Krishna River for better connectivity.

🌿 New Chinese Carnivorous Plant Hits Global Scene

A mountain flower from China has recently joined the prestigious club of carnivorous plants. This plant was identified in the mountainous regions of China. Specific details regarding the exact count or date of its inclusion are not provided in the source. The discovery adds to the growing catalog of unique flora known for trapping insects. Further research will likely focus on its biological characteristics and ecological role. 🌿

🛡️ Google Passkeys Face Attack Risks with New Method

A new attack called 'Pass-ta-key' was successfully used to bypass security in Google's Chrome-based passkeys. Unit 42 researchers discovered flaws in Google’s Password Manager while testing this system. These methods exploit malware on a Windows machine to trick websites into accepting hijacked passkeys. The 'golden' method notably leaked encryption data, putting future passkeys at risk. Google has been contacted about these exploits, noting other providers use similar cloud models. 😟

🎧 Spotify partners with Merlin for AI music remixes

Spotify is launching a new AI feature allowing fans to make covers and remixes of artists' music with their permission. This expansion includes Merlin, a licensing partner, bringing over 30,000 labels into the program. The product aims to be different from fake AI songs, focusing on real, consenting artists. Spotify promises to credit and compensate artists involved in these fan-made creations. A research preview of this paid add-on will roll out to a subset of users soon. 🎶

😟 Processed foods fuel India's metabolic health crisis

A leading gastroenterologist warns that processed foods, inactivity, and stress are fueling a major metabolic health crisis in India. Dr. Kalapala, at AIG Hospitals, stated that obesity should be viewed as a complex organ disease, not just a weight issue. Current diets high in refined carbs and unhealthy fats are causing weight gain, fatty liver, and diabetes. Childhood obesity rates are reportedly between 15% to 18% in India, according to ICMR and NFHS studies. The risk starts pre-birth if the mother is overweight, with further issues arising from sedentary lifestyles. 😟

😠 Stalin Jr: TVK govt treated me like a terrorist

DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin accused the TVK government of treating him like a terrorist after his detention. This incident occurred in connection with the Trisha remarks case in Tamil Nadu. He was booked, picked up by police, and arrested on Tuesday. Stalin alleged the police action contradicted the government's stance before the Madras High Court. He insists he never made derogatory comments about women. 😤

🚨 Himachal busts massive drug haul near Shoghi border

Shimla Police seized 1.120 kg of high-grade heroin, marking Himachal's biggest 2026 haul. The arrest was made on August 3 near the Shoghi border, targeting Vijay Kumar from Haryana. The recovered drugs are valued at approximately Rs 6 crore in the international market. This operation reflects a strategic shift towards dismantling major organized trafficking networks. Further investigations are ongoing to trace the entire supply chain involved in this significant bust. 🚨

😠 TVK to crack down on insults against women

TVK's Aadhav Arjuna stated that anyone insulting women will be identified and arrested across various platforms. This announcement was made during a meeting of TVK and alliance partner MLAs in Panaiyur, near Chennai. The policy aims to eradicate the culture of insulting women, similar to eliminating corruption. Arjuna highlighted that CM C. Joseph Vijay never made personal criticisms against women. The party plans to challenge Udhayanidhi to resign from the Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni constituency. 😠

🌊 Krishna Basin dams reach halfway storage

Water storage in major Krishna Basin reservoirs, including Srisailam and Tungabhadra, has steadily crossed the halfway mark. This is due to widespread rains in the catchment areas of Karnataka and Maharashtra. As of Tuesday evening, Srisailam held 110 tmc ft out of 215.8 tmc ft, while Tungabhadra was at 55 tmc ft against 105.8 tmc ft. Ujjani, Almatti, and Narayanpur in Maharashtra and Karnataka are already surplus and expect flooding until August 15. Flood releases from these upstream dams will directly supplement Jurala-Srisailam and other reservoirs.