🦟 Gujarat & Rajasthan fight encephalitis outbreak

Gujarat and Rajasthan are currently dealing with a surge of Chandipura virus-linked Acute Encephalitis Syndrome cases in children. The state health department in Maharashtra issued guidelines to prevent the spread of this disease across the region. As of the report, the two affected states have seen 35 lab-confirmed cases and 22 deaths. Authorities have stressed that the virus can quickly become fatal within 24-48 hours of hospitalization. Maharashtra is now focusing on vigilance, door-to-door screening, and aggressive vector control measures.

⚖️ Court rules on maternity leave for 4th child

A court has ruled that government employees expecting their fourth child will not be entitled to maternity leave. This decision was made by the court, specifically concerning government employees across the board. The ruling applies to cases where employees are expecting their fourth child or more. The judgment emphasizes existing service rules regarding maternity benefits and eligibility criteria. This sets a precedent for how maternity leave is managed for subsequent children in government sectors. ⚖️

⚽ FC Goa vs Arkadag: Mystery meets ML

FC Goa is set to face FK Arkadag in the AFC Champions League Two playoff this Wednesday. The matchup is happening at the Arkadag Stadium in Turkmenistan. Arkadag has won 99 matches in Turkmenistan over the last three seasons, while Goa features four new foreigners. Coach Gouramangi Singh expects a tough match, anticipating Arkadag will play their normal 4-2-3-1 formation. Goa hopes some new players can surprise everyone in Turkmenistan. ⚽

🎮 Oblivion Remastered patch finally confirmed by Bethesda

Bethesda has confirmed that a patch for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is in development. This update will bring optimizations from the Nintendo Switch 2 version to other platforms. The game has lacked a PC patch since July 2025, with performance issues noted by Digital Foundry in May 2023 and again in May 2024. Despite a 'mostly positive' Steam rating, recent feedback points to lingering bugs and performance degradation. Fans are reacting positively to the news after over a year of no updates. 🤩

🎮 Oblivion Remastered patch confirmed with Switch 2 optimizations

Bethesda has officially confirmed that a patch for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is coming soon. This update will incorporate optimizations that were specifically developed for the Nintendo Switch 2 version. The PC version has not received a patch since July 2025, facing ongoing performance issues like hitches and memory leaks. Despite having a 'mostly positive' Steam rating, recent reviews have been mixed due to these lingering bugs. Bethesda stated they are reviewing the Switch 2 optimizations and will share more details later. 🎮

🗣️ Trump-Modi dynamic to sort Russian oil tariff drama?

White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro suggested that President Trump and PM Modi have a strong working relationship to resolve trade issues. This discussion relates to the US threat of imposing tariffs on Indian imports due to Russian oil purchases. The US Senate approved legislation on August 7th allowing up to 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian energy. Navarro claimed the India-Russia oil trade issue has since been resolved following his comments in the Financial Times. This suggests Washington expects the leaders to handle the growing pressure through direct talks. 🤝

🤨 BJP Chief questions Rahul Gandhi's Ranchi absence

Punjab BJP President Kewal Dhillon criticized Congress and AAP for selective protest politics on public issues. He specifically questioned Rahul Gandhi's non-attendance at the Ranchi protest site following a lathi-charge on students. Dhillon pointed out that the Opposition boycotting Parliament wastes public money and prevents necessary discussions. Furthermore, he challenged AAP leaders over their silence regarding paper leaks in Punjab compared to Delhi. He urged the Opposition to focus on constructive debate instead of political maneuvering.

🧩 Big Walk: Cozy Co-op Puzzle Game Vibes

Big Walk is a low-key co-op puzzle game published by Panic, featuring no solo mode. Players join in a lobby, learn controls, and then explore a mountainous environment together. The game supports 2–12 players and is available on the Mac App Store for $14.99. Cooperation is key to solving clever, non-frustrating puzzles within the beautiful landscape. It is also available on Steam, Switch 2, and PS5 for a chill session.

🐄 UP pilots cow urine collection in Bulandshahr

The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has launched a pilot project in Bulandshahr to collect cow urine from local farmers. This initiative involves fifteen villages in Syana tehsil, currently collecting about 500 litres daily. The project aims to boost farmer income and provide alternative earnings for rural women involved. If successful, a formal state policy will be created to expand the program. However, the Samajwadi Party has criticized this scheme, calling it a potential election scam. 🐄

⛈️ Chicago hit by storms, flights disrupted

Severe thunderstorms hit Chicago and the US Midwest on Tuesday, leading to tornado warnings and major flight disruptions. A tornado warning was issued near Downers Grove and Glendale Heights at 10:38 a.m. local time. Nearly 1,200 flights at O'Hare and over 400 at JFK were canceled or delayed. Over 900,000 homes and businesses lacked power across the US, with Indiana and Illinois most affected. These weather events occur amidst a record-warm July across the contiguous 48 states. ⛈️

🔭 NASA urges US to watch Aug 12 solar eclipse

NASA is urging Americans to watch the August 12 total solar eclipse, even though most of the US won't see totality. Europe will witness its first total solar eclipse in 27 years, as the Moon's shadow sweeps across Iceland and northern Spain. The rare event on August 12, 2026, will last a maximum of 2 minutes and 18 seconds. This marks a major science event and a rare skywatching experience for the region. NASA will livestream the eclipse, allowing everyone to watch the spectacle online. 🔭