🏘️ Govt hits milestone with PMAY-U housing scheme

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban and PMAY-U 2.0 have surpassed 1.25 crore sanctioned houses across India. This massive undertaking has successfully delivered over 1 crore completed homes to beneficiaries nationwide. As of a recent meeting, 2.09 lakh extra houses were sanctioned for EWS families across multiple states. One crore of the total sanctioned houses were specifically allotted to women beneficiaries. The government is now reviewing the entire implementation process, including completion and fund usage. 🏘️

⚽ Barca pushing hard for Rodri by Aug 12

Barcelona is actively pushing to secure the signing of Manchester City's Rodri from the Premier League. The club is in talks with City, as Rodri has reportedly chosen Barcelona over Real Madrid. Hansi Flick wants the midfielder available by August 12 at the Ciutat Esportiva for immediate training. Barcelona submitted a second offer, but City remains firm, reportedly demanding around €80 million for their star player. Both clubs are proceeding cautiously, waiting for a definitive agreement to be reached. ⚽

🚀 Hyundai sales surge in July 2026

Hyundai Motor India sold 54,210 vehicles in July 2026, showing 23.28% YoY growth compared to July 2025. The Creta led sales with 18,088 units, making up 33.37% of the total retail volume. The i20 saw massive growth, jumping 98.41% YoY, while SUVs accounted for nearly 68% of sales. Hyundai plans to launch an electric SUV around October 2026 and a next-gen Creta. These upcoming launches aim to boost their presence in the domestic market. 🚀

🏛️ Shivakumar's Delhi trip sparks minister portfolio talk

Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar is set to visit New Delhi late Sunday evening amid talks about portfolio allocation. He is scheduled to meet senior Supreme Court advocates at Karnataka Bhavan upon arrival in the capital. The discussions reportedly concern the 19 new ministers inducted on August 3 and legislative discontent. Sources suggest Shivakumar might consider a minor cabinet reshuffle to appease disgruntled lawmakers. These exercises need to wrap up before the state Legislature's monsoon session starts on August 13.

🏭 Telangana prisons are turning inmate skills into big biz

Telangana prisons are transforming workshops into enterprises, creating goods like furniture, soaps, and items from waste. The department currently manufactures diverse products, with steel and carpentry being the top units producing beds and benches. Inmates earn wages based on skill, with highly skilled workers getting ₹200 daily, as of the latest GO. Products have gained a reputation for quality, highlighted by winning Best Government Stall at Numaish-2026. The department is also innovating with waste-to-wealth units and specialized training for women. 🐝

📱 iPhone 18 Pro gets limited edition drop

Caviar has unveiled five exclusive limited editions of the iPhone 18 Pro (Max). These high-end versions range in price from $10,060 to $12,770, with only 18 units available for each variant. The special editions feature python or crocodile leather and are finished with either 24-karat gold plating or a black PVD coating. While some rumors suggest a touch-only camera shutter, these details remain unconfirmed. Pre-orders for these luxurious limited editions are currently open on Caviar’s online store. 📱

🤝 Syria and Moscow settle Russian base future

Syria announced it reached a deal with Moscow regarding the future of Russian military bases in the country. The agreement covers the Hmeimim airbase and Tartus naval base, which will become joint training centers. This memorandum of understanding was reached after a year and a half of negotiations and sets a three-month transition deadline. Damascus is using this deal to assert that its national sovereignty over its territory is not negotiable. The coming weeks will reveal the exact military presence Russia intends to maintain in Syria. 🤝

🏥 Noida woman denied entry at PVR over diabetes kit

A woman with Type 1 diabetes claimed PVR INOX in Noida stopped her entry due to her emergency kit for low blood sugar. She shared this incident on X, alleging a manager told her people with her condition shouldn't watch movies. The incident occurred around August 6, 2026, prompting public discussion about accessibility. PVR responded by apologizing and clarifying that medically necessary kits are permitted inside their cinemas. The company assured that guidelines would be reinforced to prevent future similar incidents. 🏥

🛰️ Voyager 1 gets a power boost fix like its twin

Voyager 1 is attempting a power fix similar to the one successfully implemented on Voyager 2. This procedure aims to add another year of science capability to the distant probe. Currently, Voyager 1 has only two working science instruments remaining, unlike Voyager 2's three. The fix involves swapping old, power-hungry devices with lower-power alternatives, as seen in July on Voyager 2. NASA engineers are now awaiting a thermal test scheduled for the end of August before proceeding with Voyager 1. 🚀

🩺 Med students and parents protest in Vijayawada

Medical students and their parents staged a hunger strike at Dharna Chowk in Vijayawada on Sunday. Members of the NEET Parents Association were the main protesters in the state. They demanded increasing government medical college seats as per NMC norms, effective August 9, 2026. Furthermore, they called for reduced 36-hour internship workloads and better infrastructure. The groups also asked the state government to address ragging and increase student stipends.

🪐 Mars Meteorite Reveals Ancient Secrets of Red Planet

A rare Mars meteorite has preserved fascinating clues about the planet's deep interior. Researchers found this material while studying samples from the Martian surface. These findings date back approximately 1.27 billion years ago. This discovery helps scientists understand the geological history of Mars. Future studies will use this data to further map out the planet's core structure.