🚢 Drying Danube reveals WWII ships and ancient fossils

Record heatwaves and drought have caused the Danube River water levels to hit historic lows. Near Prahovo, Serbia, at least 20 WWII wrecks, including a Nazi-flagged hull, are now visible. These sunken vessels contain dangerous live ammunition from 1944, when German forces sank them. Furthermore, ancient mammoth remains have been uncovered in northern Bulgaria by a local resident. Experts plan to remove these bones on Thursday for detailed scientific examination.

🌟 Preity Zinta's comeback film details

Preity Zinta is making a screen return with Batwara 1947, a partition drama directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. She joined the project after Aamir Khan suggested the script, which she was excited about doing. The film explores life during 1947, highlighting the limited choices for women at that time. Zinta shared that having a family was her biggest milestone, more so than her career achievements. She feels hopeful because even in dark times, there is always a ray of light. 🎬

🧠 AI predicts chip performance using physics

Researchers developed a method to predict microelectronics performance using physics-informed artificial intelligence. This technique was developed by a team at Nanowerk. The models achieved high accuracy in simulations across various microelectronic devices. This approach merges machine learning with fundamental physical laws for better prediction. The research aims to accelerate the design process for next-generation electronic components.

😭 Man Cries Over Unseen Incident

A real-life incident recently caused an adult man to shed tears. The event occurred in a specific, unnamed location involving an unknown individual. Details regarding the specific numbers or dates of the incident were not provided in the report. This emotional reaction stemmed from a deeply affecting situation that was observed. Further developments regarding this emotional episode are still unfolding.

💣 Army personnel critically injured by landmine at LoC

Two Army personnel were critically injured when a landmine exploded near the Line of Control on Wednesday evening. The incident happened in Kanga Gali, Mendhar sector, while soldiers were trying to defuse the explosive device. This occurred because heavy rainfall had washed away several landmines from the Army's anti-infiltration grid. Officials noted that these forward areas along the LoC are heavily littered with landmines. The injured soldiers were immediately transported to an Army hospital for medical treatment. 💣

📉 US F-1 visas drop for Indian and Chinese students

A new report from the Centre for Immigration Studies revealed a dramatic fall in US F-1 student visas for Indian and Chinese nationals in 2025. Specifically, 22,149 visas were issued to Indians, marking a 60 percent decline from the 2017-19/2021-24 average. For Chinese nationals, 40,034 visas were granted, a 46 percent decrease from the same average period. These two groups comprised 53 percent of all foreign students in US post-secondary institutions during the 2024-25 academic year. The report suggests these cuts could impact the OPT pipeline and raise national security concerns. 😟

😠 Jharkhand exam protest hits Assembly, six fast on

The agitation against recruitment exam irregularities in Jharkhand has reached the Assembly after 13 days of intense protests. Opposition MLAs joined students and aspirants at the Assembly premises on the first day of the Monsoon Session. The movement, which started on July 25, now features six protesters on an indefinite hunger strike. Protesters demand the cancellation of the 14th JPSC Civil Services Exam and an independent probe by the CBI. The protest continues with calls for broader reforms in the JPSC and JSSC. 😠

📱 iPhone 20 dropping with thinner design and better cooling

The new iPhone 20 is reportedly set to challenge Samsung's market presence with significant design upgrades. This device is expected to feature a notably thinner profile compared to its predecessors. Specific details on the launch date or pricing have not been officially revealed as of this report. The improved cooling system is highlighted as a major technical advancement for users. Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 20 in the near future to compete in the premium smartphone segment.

🏏 Auqib Nabi gets Test call-up after Bumrah's injury

Auqib Nabi has finally secured a spot in India's Test squad for the Sri Lanka series after Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out due to injury. The pacer hails from Jammu and Kashmir and made a huge impact during his outstanding domestic season. He picked up 104 wickets across the last two Ranji Trophy seasons, including 60 in 2025-26. Former opener Wasim Jaffer stated that Nabi deserved to be in the original squad, not just as a replacement. This marks a historic moment for Jammu and Kashmir cricket. 🏏

🦈 White-eyed shark spotted off Kerala coast

An eerie white-eyed catshark was discovered from a shrimp trawler's catch off the coast of Kerala. Scientists found this previously unknown predator in deep waters along the Kollam slope in 2022. The initial find was followed by collecting three more specimens in 2024 at Sakthikulangara Fisheries Harbour. Researchers concluded this catshark was a new species, named ‘Apristurus drona’, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences' mission. Additionally, another new dogfish shark species, Squalus hima, was described in 2024 from the same region. 🦈

⚖️ Supreme Court asks NTA reform petitioners to reply

The Supreme Court asked petitioners, including a doctors' association, to submit replies to the Centre's affidavit on Thursday, August 6, 2026. This concerns the migration of NEET (UG) from pen-and-paper to a computer-based format, like JEE. The Centre mentioned that this transition is actively under consideration, potentially following recommendations from Nandan Nilekani's task force. Petitioners also sought restructuring of the NTA, which organizes NEET-UG, following past issues. The court has scheduled to hear the matter again on August 19. 🧐