⛽ Fuel rates stable despite oil price jump ⛽

Retail fuel rates across major Indian cities remained largely unchanged on August 7th. This stability was observed in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. Brent crude traded around $83.45 a barrel, nearly 1% higher after surging in the previous session. State-owned oil marketing companies are shielding consumers from global market fluctuations. The situation is complicated by geopolitical tensions following Iran strikes in the Hormuz Strait.

😟 Meta ordered to pay $567m over youth harm

A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta to pay $567 million and alter its platform functions for young users. The ruling followed a March jury verdict that Meta misrepresented the safety of Facebook and Instagram for youth. The total damages include $375 million from the earlier trial, with $420 million earmarked for youth treatment services. Prosecutors pushed for changes to curb addictive features and boost age verification. These platform changes and educational campaigns will be subject to state review. 😟

⚖️ Israeli settler charged in Palestinian activist's death

An Israeli settler, Yinon Levi, has been formally charged in the killing of Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen in the occupied West Bank. The charge was filed by the Southern District Prosecutor's Office against Levi, who is from Ma'on. This incident occurred in July 2025, and the indictment includes charges of reckless manslaughter, trespassing, and willful property damage. B'Tselem noted this is the first such indictment since the October 7, 2023 attack. Hathaleen was a participant in the Oscar-winning documentary "No Other Land" and is expected to fight the charges.

❤️ 8 hours sleep could spike heart attack risk

Forced adaptation to social schedules can trigger vascular accidents, according to neurologist Irina Zavalko, PhD. The expert analyzed data on bedtime and myocardial infarction risk, referencing a study of over 4,500 people. The main issue is sleep deprivation, especially for 'night owls' forced to wake early, not the chronotype itself. Irregular bedtimes and chronic stress damage vascular health faster than a specific bedtime. Maintaining a stable daily routine is key for preventing many chronic illnesses. 😴

✅ Haryana board compartment results out for Class 10 and 12

The Haryana Board of School Education has released the HBSE Compartment Result for Class 10 and Class 12. Students can check their scores on the official website, bseh.org.in, using their roll number and date of birth. Class 12 saw an overall pass percentage of 42.55% among 24,080 test-takers. In Class 10, 14,731 candidates qualified out of 24,380 participants. Girls outperformed boys in both examinations, showing better performance overall. 📚

🛰️ Space Junk Threat Growing, UK Observatory Watching

A UK observatory is closely monitoring the increasing danger posed by space debris in orbit. This concern involves various satellites and space missions across the solar system. The accumulation of this junk has been escalating over the past few years, posing risks to active space infrastructure. Scientists are worried about potential collisions that could cause a cascade effect, known as the Kessler Syndrome. Future efforts will focus on tracking and mitigating these hazardous orbital objects. 🛰️

🎬 Soha and Saba reveal why they missed Saif's 1991 wedding

Soha Ali Khan and Saba Pataudi revealed they did not attend Saif Ali Khan's 1991 wedding to Amrita Singh. At the time, Saba was 15 and Soha was 13 when the news reached them in school. They were told by parents in the principal's office not to share any information about the marriage. Soha also mentioned her French teacher informed her that it was a last-minute affair. The couple welcomed Sara Ali Khan in 1995 before separating in 2004.

💖 BLACKPINK's all four members confirmed for anniversary event

All four members of BLACKPINK are confirmed to participate in their 10th-anniversary event. YG Entertainment officially confirmed this on August 7 KST. The special meet-and-greet is scheduled for August 8 in Seoul, involving 40 lucky fans. This news clears up prior speculation about member attendance. The group is ready to celebrate their big milestone with fans.

🏛️ Rahul Gandhi gets nod for UP student event

Rahul Gandhi has received permission to hold an event for students in Uttar Pradesh. The approval was granted by the authorities in the state. The event is scheduled for October 25th, and it is expected to draw a large crowd. This permission comes after some initial discussions regarding the event's scope. Next, the organizers will finalize the logistics for the upcoming gathering.

😔 Tejpal's alleged line to survivor exposed in court

Former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal was convicted in a rape case, highlighting workplace gender issues. The incident occurred in November 2013 at a five-star hotel in Goa. The court case involved numbers like November 19, 2013, and the initial acquittal in May 2021. Evidence showed Tejpal admitted to the encounters despite the survivor's reluctance. He allegedly stated, "That makes it simpler" when she objected to his authority. 😔

🏛️ Trump signs new orders limiting US birthright citizenship

Donald Trump signed two executive orders aiming to restrict birthright citizenship despite a Supreme Court setback. These new directives target categories like 'birth tourism' and children of foreign government employees. The orders focus on groups the administration claims fall outside the 14th Amendment's protection. Previously, 20,000 to 25,000 mothers traveled to the US for birth tourism between 2016 and 2017. These executive orders are anticipated to face immediate legal challenges in court. 🇺🇸