🌾 Drought hits Karnataka; cabinet to discuss crop loss

The state faces a drought-like situation with severe crop losses across rain-deficient areas. Home Minister Priyank Kharge made a field visit to Aurad (B) village in Kalaburagi taluk to assess the damage. The state recorded a 75% rainfall deficit due to the 'Super El Niño' phenomenon. Kharge is pushing the Centre to simplify NDRF norms for better farmer compensation. He also confirmed ₹1 crore per constituency and ₹5 crore released for rural drinking water. 🌾

🐍 Snake bite tragedy at Maharashtra school hostel

Three girls passed away and one remains critical after six students were bitten by a snake at a government-aided ashram school in Gadchiroli. The incident happened in the early hours of Monday in Japtalai village, Maharashtra. Three students died during treatment, and one girl's condition became critical, leading to an airlift to Nagpur. Families are alleging gross negligence by the school management following the tragedy. The district administration is currently trying to save the remaining students.

🚨 Bengaluru busts massive drug ring, ₹55.80 crore seized

Bengaluru police conducted a major crackdown, seizing drugs worth ₹55.80 crore and arresting 39 individuals across the city. These arrests included eight foreign nationals, twenty-one people from other states, and ten local residents. The operation took place across multiple police station limits in the city on August 10, 2026. The accused were reportedly sourcing low-cost drugs from various suppliers and reselling them at high prices, even to college students. Police are continuing to investigate and trace any unidentified suppliers involved in the network. 🚨

🛰️ GalaxEye buys spacecraft tech firm StarOps

Space tech startup GalaxEye has officially acquired StarOps, a spacecraft engineering company located in Bengaluru. This acquisition integrates StarOps' proprietary technologies, qualified satellite platforms, and engineering expertise into GalaxEye. StarOps, founded in 2022, focused on developing indigenous spacecraft technologies in India. The integration strengthens GalaxEye's capability across the entire satellite value chain. This move supports GalaxEye's mission to deploy its OptoSAR satellite constellation. 🛰️

🧠 Brain's secret repair mode is way better than thought

New research from the University of Zurich shows the adult brain can repair itself through regenerative astrocytes. A team led by Marina Herwerth, Matthias Wyss, and Bruno Weber found these specialized cells rebuild damaged astrocyte networks. They observed this regenerative process in living mouse brains over several weeks, tracking gene activation. This discovery suggests the brain has hidden repair mechanisms, opening doors for treating injuries and diseases like Alzheimer's. Scientists aim to unlock these pathways to restore tissue health.

💰 Entrepreneur buys massive penthouse in Gurgaon

Entrepreneur Manav Sardana purchased a penthouse at DLF's The Dahlias in Gurgaon for ₹271 crore. He is associated with the family-run Imperial Auto Industries, which is headquartered in Faridabad, Haryana. The transaction, reported as one of the costliest single-unit residential deals in India, features a super area of 17,200 sq ft. DLF launched The Dahlias in October 2024, featuring 420 residences across eight towers. This high-value purchase follows other major sales in the luxury project. 🏡

🐠 Tiny 300M-year-old fish brain sheds light on ancestors

A 300-million-year-old fish fossil, Trawdenia planti, was examined using CT scanning in northwest England. Researchers from the University of Chicago found preserved neural tissue, which is extremely rare in fossils. This preservation is believed to be due to a chemical quirk called 'fool's gold.' The brain's cerebellum shares a pattern with modern sturgeons and paddlefish, suggesting a lineage link. This finding changes how scientists interpret early ray-finned fish evolution. 🐠

⚽ Bezos close to buying Liverpool stake

Reports indicate that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is nearing a deal to acquire a stake in the Liverpool football club. This potential investment involves Bezos looking at Liverpool FC, based in Liverpool, England. The deal talks have been ongoing, with specifics not yet released for a set date. This move would significantly boost the club's ownership and financial power. Further updates are expected as the negotiation process moves forward. ⚽

💧 No national project status for PRLIS, says Centre

The Central Government confirmed there is currently no proposal to grant national project status to the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme (PRLIS). Union Minister Raj Bhushan Choudhary stated that the PRLIS detailed project report was with the Central Water Commission. A key requirement involves technical review by CWC and appraisal by the advisory committee for central assistance. Since the project uses Krishna river water and has inter-State aspects, the appraisal couldn't proceed yet. The DPR has been sent back to the Telangana government seeking holistic planning.

🏏 CSK eyeing overseas expert to replace Fleming

Stephen Fleming stepped down as CSK's head coach on July 12, and the Chennai franchise has not announced his replacement yet. CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan confirmed an overseas expert will take over the coaching role soon. The franchise leadership will finalize the new coach after consulting captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and MS Dhoni. Brendon McCullum, Michael Hussey, and Albie Morkel are reported as potential candidates for the job. The new coach will influence the team's future player signings. 🏏

😂 Khyrunnisa's essays are hilariously relatable

Writer Khyrunnisa A has released her new essay collection, Happy Go Funny - The Lighter Moments of Life. The book features lighthearted observations from Khyrunnisa, who was an English teacher for decades, in her third book for all age groups. She hilariously details everyday incidents, such as traffic woes and odd wedding customs, using sharp language. Her writing mixes linguistic precision with comedic timing, often finding humor in ordinary disturbances. Readers can enjoy her witty take on life while being subtly entertained by her anecdotes.