🌱 Green development expanding to all ordinary buildings

The government unveiled a new 'green urban development agenda' offering incentives for sustainable construction across all building types. Principal Secretary S. Suresh Kumar announced this at the Green Andhra Summit in Vijayawada on Friday. Incentives include development charge discounts of 5% for silver, 10% for gold, and 15% for platinum-rated buildings. This aims to build environmentally responsible cities under the Swarna Andhra- 2047 vision. The plan extends green building focus beyond premium projects to ordinary houses and schools. 🏘️

🚽 AI in schools, but girls lack toilet access

AI integration is happening in many classrooms across India. However, over 1 lakh schools are facing a major issue regarding sanitation. Specifically, girls in these schools do not have access to functional toilets. This lack of proper facilities severely impacts the education and well-being of female students. Efforts are underway to address this critical infrastructure gap in the coming months.

⚖️ Karnataka HC allows probe against advocate for bribe allegations

The Karnataka High Court permitted a probe against an advocate accused of soliciting money to secure bail for a murder case. This case involves Theresa and V. Vishnu Devan, who were connected to events starting in 2021 in Bengaluru. The criminal case was officially registered on December 20, 2024, following a December 18, 2024 order by Justice H.P. Sandesh. The court stressed that such allegations strike at the core of institutional integrity, necessitating an investigation. The advocate, Dayeena Banu, had filed a petition challenging the FIR, which was dismissed on August 5, 2026.

🎶 Internet slams Guru Randhawa's new song

Guru Randhawa released a new music video titled Fine Shyt, which has sparked intense backlash across social media platforms. The song features Guru Randhawa and Yashvi Desai in a corporate setting, with various female colleagues dancing around him. The track, penned by Guru Randhawa and Gurjit Gill, was released a few days ago. Critics have labeled the song as 'noise pollution' and similar harsh comments. The industry is watching to see how this controversial release impacts his career trajectory. 👎

🐶 Rahul Gandhi's Batman moment on Instagram

Rahul Gandhi held an Ask Me Anything session on Instagram last Thursday night to connect with students and young users. The Leader of the Opposition hosted this session from an unspecified location, fielding questions ranging from politics to pop culture. During the AMA, Gandhi joked about being Batman when asked by a user, showing a lighthearted side. He also addressed student protests in Jharkhand, urging governments to listen to student voices. Gandhi later mentioned Captain Amarinder Singh as his favourite BJP politician. 🐶

🏙️ Siddhant Chaturvedi buys another luxury Mumbai flat

Siddhant Chaturvedi and his mother Meenal bought a second luxury apartment in Mumbai's JVPD area. The purchase, registered on July 31, 2026, was for Rs 12.63 crore in the Namo Krishna building. This follows a previous Rs 13.91 crore deal from June 19, 2026, within the same building. Together, he has invested over Rs 26.5 crore in properties there in less than two months. JVPD remains a prime location known for its premium living and connectivity. 🏙️

💧 Startup fights Assam floods with clean water tech

The Assam floods have caused a major crisis, resulting in 95 lives lost and impacting over 1.6 lakh people. InstaWater, a startup from Tripura University, is stepping in to provide clean drinking water to these affected communities. This intervention is crucial because contaminated water sources significantly increase the risk of water-borne diseases during disasters. Their innovative water purification solutions are delivering necessary safe drinking water when people need it most. This effort showcases how Indian innovation is making a critical, life-saving impact during the flood event.

🛰️ Curiosity Rover's Wheels Failing on Mars

The Curiosity rover is experiencing issues with its wheels while operating on Mars. The robotic explorer is currently situated in Gale Crater on the planet. The damage reports indicate that some of the rover's wheels are starting to fall apart. This mechanical failure is a concern for the ongoing scientific mission objectives. NASA engineers will continue monitoring the situation to determine the best course of action. 🛰️

⚽ Fulham vs Crystal Palace friendly details

Fulham is set to face Crystal Palace in a pre-season friendly match. The game is scheduled to take place at Craven Cottage, Fulham's home ground. Specific details regarding the lineups and broadcast times are yet to be officially released. This friendly fixture serves as important preparation for both clubs ahead of the main season kick-off. Fans will need to keep checking official channels for live streaming and TV channel updates.

🎮 Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter trailer drops

A new major launch trailer for Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter has been released by GungHo and Nihon Falcom. The highly anticipated RPG remake will launch globally on September 17, 2026, for PS5, Switch, Switch 2, and PC. The trailer showcases overhauled visuals and cinematic presentation, continuing Estelle Bright’s journey in the Kingdom of Liberl. The game maintains the strong narrative continuity, allowing players to follow the Liberl Arc directly after the first chapter. This modern adaptation aims to bring a classic JRPG saga to contemporary audiences. 🎮

🎮 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.