👵 Elderly feel insecure in Kochi panel meeting

A strong feeling of insecurity and lack of support among the elderly surfaced during a Kerala State Elderly Commission sitting in Kochi. Senior citizens reported various issues, including alleged neglect by adult children, financial scams, and neighbourhood problems. The Commission received seven complaints on Tuesday, with five from individuals and two from elder-focused organizations. One specific case involved a retired employee accusing an Aluva-based NBFC of cheating him out of ₹85 lakh. The Commission plans to seek departmental reports and summon parties for hearings in the coming days. 😟

🐠 Kerala scientists find new seahorse species

Marine researchers have officially identified a new seahorse species, named Hippocampus amandavincentae. This discovery was made by a team from Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies at the Tuticorin fisheries harbour. The new species was found while collecting bycatch and is the fifth known seahorse from the Kerala coast. The study in Zootaxa revealed that the thorny seahorse is actually three distinct species, not one. This research was published on August 05, 2026. 🧐

📱 Foldable iPhone might drop this September

Apple's next major event is expected in September, potentially revealing the first folding iPhone. Fixed Focus Digital reports that production issues for the iPhone Ultra have been resolved by late July. The first foldable iPhone is now expected to launch concurrently with the Pro models. The base iPhone 18 is likely held until Spring 2027, keeping the focus on the Pro line. This suggests the foldable iPhone will go on sale on Friday, September 18th.

🛰️ Private space firms get huge subsidies from govt

New government schemes offer private Indian space companies support ranging from 30% to 100% across various areas. This support, through IN-SPACe, is for entities in Bengaluru, covering launch services, tech transfer, and ISRO facility access. The Launch Services Price-support Scheme has an Rs 800 crore budget over five years until June 2031. These incentives aim to lower entry barriers and make Indian space businesses globally competitive. A separate scheme also provides subsidies on data and infrastructure usage until Feb 2029. 🚀

🕊️ Gaza families mourn after 3-year wait for funeral

Thousands gathered in Gaza City's Sabra neighbourhood for a mass funeral for 112 family members. These individuals were unearthed nearly three years after an Israeli air attack on November 22, 2023. Lara Abu Sharia lost 14 relatives, including her mother and eight siblings, in the strike. The funeral represents a renewed grief as families confront the loss of nearly their entire kin. Recovery operations continue, but many bodies remain missing or scattered beneath the rubble. 🕊️

🚨 Security ramps up for August 5 'Black Day' protests

Security has been significantly heightened across the Jammu region in anticipation of protests on August 5. The National Conference, PDP, and Congress have all announced they will observe this day as 'Black Day' in Samba. This date marks the seventh anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 by the Centre. Authorities have increased vehicle checking and surveillance along highways as a precautionary measure. Various parties plan demonstrations outside their respective headquarters on Wednesday. 🚨

🔬 MIT ditches silicon for molecular chips

Researchers at MIT have developed a new manufacturing technique to build molecular chips. This innovation combines standard semiconductor fabrication with molecular self-assembly processes. The team successfully fabricated over 1,000 electrically active devices with yields reaching 99% as of their tests. This method allows fragile molecules to be integrated at the final stage, avoiding damaging fabrication steps. This breakthrough offers a practical path toward advanced computing and quantum technologies. 🔬

🩺 Drug Side Effect: Pancreatitis in Toddler

A case report detailed suspected acute pancreatitis caused by Metronidazole in a young child. The patient was a three-year-old child receiving treatment for Entamoeba histolytica Gastroenteritis. The incident was documented as a case study for medical review. This adverse reaction highlights potential drug risks during parasitic infection treatment. Further monitoring is necessary to manage the child's condition moving forward.

📱 OnePlus officially packs up shop in US and Canada

OnePlus has officially exited the North American and European markets, with the last phone sold on oneplus.com. The OnePlus 15 and OnePlus 15R are now out of stock on the official site for the US and Canada. This follows the company's announcement on July 16 about its market departure. While third-party sellers might have some remaining units, future models like the OnePlus 16 will launch in China and possibly India. Consumers looking for phones in the US or Canada must now rely on alternative sources.

📈 Milky Mist scales back IPO after Temasek moves

Milky Mist has decided to reduce the size of its upcoming Initial Public Offering. This change was made following recent dealings with the investment firm Temasek. The IPO is scheduled to launch next week, with details still being finalized. The adjustment reflects shifts in market sentiment and investor positioning. The company is now proceeding with the revised offering size for the public market.

🕵️ Android apps might share your location with advertisers

Some Android apps are unintentionally sharing user location data with third parties, including advertisers and data brokers. The Electronic Frontier Foundation found this issue in apps on Android, where default settings enable this sharing. Two identified apps, downloaded 60 million times combined, were flagged for this practice. This data is then monetized and sold to entities like governments, posing a privacy risk. Developers are urged to disable unnecessary data collection to protect user location histories.