🛰️ Europa Clipper is on its way to Jupiter's moon

The Europa Clipper spacecraft was launched by NASA on 14 October 2024, heading towards Jupiter's moon Europa. The journey will cover approximately 1.8 billion miles before it reaches the Jupiter system in April 2030. The mission aims to determine if Europa has environments that could support life, rather than drilling into its ocean. It utilized gravity assists from Mars on 1 March 2025 and plans another from Earth on 3 December 2026. After arrival, Clipper will conduct 49 close flybys, starting its main science campaign in 2031. 🛰️

🚨 USCIS can deny immigration forms upfront now

USCIS has updated its policy allowing officers to deny immigration requests outright without issuing a Request for Evidence. This change affects applicants across the US, including many with H-1B and F-1 visas. The revised policy took effect immediately on August 5th and applies to all pending and new filings. Critics argue this shifts a missing document into an automatic denial for ordinary applicants. Furthermore, response deadlines for any issued RFEs can now be shortened by the officers. 😥

💾 Google Photos backup ending on August 10

Google is ending the desktop app's support for Google Photos backups after August 10, 2026. This change affects users of Google Drive for desktop who automatically synced photos to Google Photos. The apps will no longer sync after this date, meaning automatic data transfer will stop. Users must now upload photos via the Photos website by selecting the 'Backup folders' option. Downloading the Google Photos app is recommended for a more seamless future backup process. 📸

🎒 Dad's strict move for daughter at hostel

Rohit Gupta, Co-Founder of CollegeVidya.com, shared a post revealing he would avoid talking to his daughter for two weeks. He dropped her off at a boarding school last week and decided on this 15-day no-call period. Gupta explained this tough decision was so she could build her own routine and friendships there. He mentioned his own boarding school experience informed this strict parenting choice. Many users responded positively, sharing stories of tough love from their parents. 👨‍👧

⚡ Odisha coal hits Mancherial power plant milestone

The first railway rake loaded with coal from SCCL’s Naini Mine in Odisha reached the Singareni Thermal Power Plant in Mancherial district on Thursday. This inaugural rake, traveling 1,131 km, carried approximately 4,000 tonnes of premium G-10 grade coal in 59 BOXN wagons. This shipment marks the first time coal from an SCCL-owned mine outside Telangana has been transported. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka called it a historic achievement, supporting SCCL's growth. The coal will fuel the State's increasing power generation needs as per Telangana government directives.

🎂 Shoaib Ibrahim wishes Dipika Kakar on 40th birthday

Television actor Dipika Kakar celebrated her 40th birthday at home on Thursday, August 6. Her husband, actor Shoaib Ibrahim, shared pictures of the intimate celebration featuring their son, Ruhaan. Shoaib wished her a long and healthy life, calling her a 'fighter'. The couple met in 2011 on the set of Sasural Simar Ka and married in February 2018. Dipika has been openly sharing her cancer treatment and recovery journey with fans since her 2025 diagnosis.

💸 Modi's Travel Costs: Daily vs Hourly Breakdown

The expense associated with PM Modi's foreign travels has been detailed recently. The costs cover his movements and associated logistical requirements in various international destinations. Specifically, the charges range from Rs 3 crore per day to Rs 12.4 lakh per hour. This breakdown sheds light on the operational scale of the Prime Minister's international commitments. Future travel budgets will likely continue to be under scrutiny by the public. 💸

🗣️ RSS Chief: Support Govt in Conflicts, But Dialogue Must Resume

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stated that Indians must back the government during conflicts with China and Pakistan. He made these remarks in Mumbai, emphasizing that political issues shouldn't break people-to-people bonds. While war demands full support, civilizational ties should only be paused, not permanently severed. Bhagwat stressed that dialogue is necessary to achieve lasting peace after hostilities end. This echoes earlier calls by Dattatreya Hosabale for sustained engagement despite strained relations. 🤝

🏥 SC asks Centre on huge medical data breach

The Supreme Court issued notice regarding a plea alleging a massive medical data breach affecting nearly 1.5 lakh Indian citizens. Vitraya Technologies Private Limited filed the case, highlighting that the breach spanned six states and data went to a Singapore server. The incident involved over 42,000 unauthorized login attempts in February 2025, with the FIR only registered on August 29, 2025. The petitioner seeks a CBI probe because the initial investigation was deemed ineffective. The court is now awaiting the Centre's response on this serious matter. 🚨

🌟 Ramayana set for massive 50k screen global debut

Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana has announced a historic global rollout across 50,000 international screens. This massive expansion positions the epic as a major global cinematic event beyond the diaspora. The film will be released in two parts, with the first installment hitting theatres on November 6, 2026. The makers also dropped an English lip-synced trailer for international audiences to see. The second part is scheduled for release during Diwali 2027. 🎬

🏛️ Rajya Sabha Chair asks Centre about Amit Shah's absence

The Rajya Sabha Chairman prompted the central government regarding Amit Shah's presence in the house. This query was raised concerning the Minister's absence from the proceedings. The specific request was for Amit Shah to attend the session, as expressed through calls for him to join the assembly. This situation highlights ongoing discussions about ministerial accountability in Parliament. The Chairman is expected to receive a response from the concerned ministry soon.