🎮 Gears of War E-Day beta drops with 12-player mode

The Gears of War: E-Day open beta has officially started, featuring the new 12-player Horde Siege mode. This initial access is for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers, or those who pre-ordered the game, on Xbox Series X|S and PC. The early access runs from August 6 to August 10, followed by a second weekend from August 13 to August 17 open to everyone. Players can earn cosmetic rewards like character and weapon skins during these beta periods. The full game is scheduled to launch on October 6, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S and PC.

🏛️ Delhi Cabinet greenlights private universities with local quota

The Delhi Cabinet approved the Delhi Private University Bill on Thursday to allow private universities in the capital. This legislation reserves 25% of seats for Delhi students, with the government empowering establishment through official notification. The bill mandates strict rules, requiring sponsoring bodies to hold land for at least 30 years. Education Minister Ashish Sood stated this aims to improve quality higher education access within Delhi. The bill must complete the legislative process before it can officially take effect. 🏛️

🏛️ MT Vasudevan Nair memorial to become big cultural hub

The Kerala state government is setting up a massive cultural park in Kozhikode to honor M.T. Vasudevan Nair. Tourism and Culture Minister P.C. Vishnunadh announced this after visiting the writer's residence on Friday, August 7. ₹50 crore has been allocated in the State Budget for the initial stages of this project. This center will be a platform for research, learning, and promoting Kerala’s arts and literature to younger generations. The park will feature a museum, library, and accommodation, and the Kozhikode Collector will find the land. 📚

🧵 Big cloth orders boost Sircilla weavers' income

The State government is taking steps to ensure a steady income for weavers in Sircilla. Aadi Srinivas announced that orders for 4.50 crore metres of cloth have been placed this year for the Indira Mahila Shakti saris. Last year, 6.70 crore metres of fabric were ordered for the same scheme, and dues of ₹350 crore have been cleared. The government is also supplying uniforms and fabric to local powerloom units. Financial aid of ₹5 lakh has been given to 129 weavers under the Nethanna Bima scheme. 🧵

📈 Global food prices jump in July

Global food prices saw an uptick in July as cereals, vegetable oils, and sugar became more expensive worldwide. This trend was reported by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations across the globe. The FAO Food Price Index averaged 131.1 points in July, which was 0.6 per cent higher than in June. The increase was largely driven by cereal prices rising 3.4 per cent and sugar prices increasing 5.6 per cent. Moving forward, the FAO anticipates that weather, energy prices, and geopolitical shifts will continue to influence these global commodity prices. 😟

🌊 Kerala CM talks to families amidst missing fisher protests

The Kerala government reached out to the families of missing fishermen amidst escalating protests over the search efforts. Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan spoke with John Mathias's daughter concerning his disappearance from Vizhinjam. The search operations are ongoing, involving agencies since August 7 across Muthalappozhi, Vizhinjam, and Neendakara. This intervention followed strong protests at the Vizhinjam Coastal Police Station alleging ineffective searches. Additionally, emergency financial aid of ₹25,000 was provided to the families of those who perished in the incidents.

🚨 Laddu Buyer Booked in Big Investment Scam

A Hyderabad businessman has been booked for allegedly cheating investors out of over Rs 3.45 crore. The accused, Kondapalli Ganesh, was known for buying a Rs 51.07-lakh Ganesh Laddu at My Home Bhooja in Gachibowli. The fraud involves promising 6% monthly returns to residents of the upscale complex. Ganesh used his high-profile Laddu purchase to build trust before soliciting investments in his businesses. Police are now investigating the financial trail and trying to locate the missing accused. 💰

🗳️ Minister urges citizens to update voter rolls in Karnataka

State Minister Shobha Karandlaje appealed to all citizens to ensure their names are present in the electoral rolls. She made this appeal to residents in Mysuru on Friday, speaking at the Chamundeshwari temple. Karandlaje highlighted the high volume of pending voter enumeration forms, particularly in Bengaluru North Lok Sabha constituency. Many voters are choosing to keep their voting rights in their native places for the SIR process. She also criticized Urban Development Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah regarding his stance on Hindu Rashtra.

🌧️ Hyderabad traffic chaos due to heavy evening rain

Heavy rain lashed most parts of Hyderabad on Friday evening, completely throwing the city's traffic schedules out of gear. The downpour affected areas including Jubilee Hills, Banjara Hills, Madhapur, and Ameerpet. This happened after the India Meteorological Department had forecasted the intense rainfall for the city. The Hyderabad Traffic Police advised commuters to avoid non-essential travel during the heavy rain spell. They also warned of more moderate to heavy rainfall expected over the next two hours in specific localities.

⛽ AAP launches nationwide push against E20 fuel policy

The Aam Aadmi Party announced a nationwide campaign to oppose the E20 fuel policy starting August 8. AAP MP Sanjay Singh confirmed that Arvind Kejriwal tasked him and Saurabh Bharadwaj with organizing these town halls across several states. The campaign will cover multiple states between August 8 and August 17, raising public awareness about their concerns. Singh claimed nearly 30 crore vehicles are not designed for E20, and the Centre is allegedly importing ethanol from the US. AAP continues to demand a review of the fuel policy after Kejriwal staged a protest against it. ⛽

🚨 Army jawan arrested for wife's murder in Washim

An Indian Army jawan has been arrested for allegedly strangling his seven-month-pregnant wife to death at their home in Washim. The accused, Dnyaneshwar Madne from the 6 Maratha Battalion, was implicated after the victim’s family filed a complaint. This incident occurred after the victim’s family arrived around 7 pm on Thursday. Investigators suspect a dispute escalated into a fatal argument, possibly stemming from an alleged extra-marital affair. Further investigation is currently underway following the discovery of visible neck injuries at the government hospital.