🏅 India bags first mixed doubles table tennis medal

Manush and Diya secured India's first mixed doubles table tennis medal by defeating Hong Kong's pair 3-1 at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026. Suruchi and Kamaljeet also qualified for the 10m air pistol mixed team final after a strong performance. The competition is happening on Day 7 of the Games in Aichi-Nagoya. This marks a historic moment for Indian sports across multiple disciplines. Badminton saw Dhruv-Tanisha qualify for the Round of 16 after their win. 🏅

🚀 Tech Giants Attending Trump-Xi Dinner

Several tech moguls with massive wealth are confirmed to attend the upcoming dinner. The attendees include figures like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, who are invited to the event. This high-profile gathering is scheduled for November 2024, bringing together global leaders. The list showcases the massive influence of the tech industry on international politics. Further details about the guest list are expected to be released soon. 🚀

🔬 New Injection for Tough Eye Infections

A single intratstromal voriconazole injection has been reported for treating refractory Aspergillus flavus keratitis. This procedure was performed on a patient at a medical institution. The treatment details involved the specific drug and implantation method. This approach targets difficult-to-treat fungal infections of the cornea. Further studies are needed to assess the long-term effectiveness of this single-dose therapy.

🕊️ Iran says US decides on ending war

Iran's president asserted that the decision to conclude the ongoing war rests solely with the United States. This statement was made by the Iranian President in a recent address. The context of this declaration relates to the current geopolitical tensions between the two nations. The president emphasized that the US has the ultimate say in resolving the conflict's trajectory. This puts the onus of de-escalation squarely on American leadership. 🕊️

🎬 Nagaland film Angh wins major prize at Toronto festival

The Indian film Angh, which depicts a world from Nagaland, won the Platform Prize at the Toronto International Film Festival this month. The film, directed by Theja Rio, is set in the Konyak tribal village in Nagaland, India. It gained this recognition at a major juried award ceremony in Toronto. The win provides Angh an unusual pathway to potential consideration for the 2027 Academy Awards. This places a Konyak-language story from a small Indian state onto the global cinematic stage. 🎬

🏅 Asian Games 2026: Day 6 Scores & Updates

The Asian Games 2026 are currently live with updates available for Day 6. Athletes from various nations are competing across different events in the ongoing tournament. Specific scores and results from this day have been released for fans to check. This event is part of the larger multi-sport competition happening in the region. Further updates and results will be streamed as the games progress.

🌋 US-India satellite catches volcano eruption time-lapse

A US-India satellite managed to capture a time-lapse video of a volcanic eruption. The imagery was recorded over a specific volcanic area, providing scientists with crucial data. The footage documents the eruption's progression over a period of time, offering unique insights. This kind of observation is vital for understanding geological activity and monitoring planetary changes. Scientists will now use this data to refine their models of volcanic behavior. 🌋

🧬 Sperm DNA is rewriting itself way earlier than thought

Some genetic variation in human sperm appears to begin development earlier than scientists previously believed. Researchers from Wellcome Sanger Institute and the University of Cambridge found this while studying 15 sperm samples from 13 donors aged 24 to 74. They identified 7,143 crossovers and 2,382 non-crossover gene conversion events directly in the sperm DNA. This suggests a two-stage recombination model, where DNA repair activity precedes the specialized division of meiosis. Understanding this earlier activity offers new insights into how genetic diversity is generated and inherited.🔬

⚖️ Centre asks court to delay creamy layer rule implementation

The Centre has requested the Supreme Court to make the implementation of the creamy layer ruling prospective rather than retrospective. This ruling, made in March, stipulated that parents' job status and category must be considered along with income for OBC reservation. The court initially directed the verdict to be effective from 2012 when the case was filed. The government argued that retrospective application would cause uncertainty in appointments and service conditions for civil servants. Therefore, the Union of India is asking for a two-year grace period to implement the necessary changes. 🏛️

🔬 CoSi's Chiral Domains See Grain-Boundary Scattering

Researchers have observed grain-boundary scattering occurring between chiral domains within the material CoSi. This study was conducted by scientists at APS Journals, focusing on the unique properties of this chiral topological semimetal. The observations detail specific scattering mechanisms present in the structure. This research deepens the understanding of topological materials and their electronic behavior. Future work will likely explore how these boundaries affect material functionality.

🗳️ BJP's big spend in West Bengal assembly polls

The BJP spent Rs 287 crore on its campaign and candidates during the April 2026 polls in West Bengal. This expenditure represented over 54% of the party's total outlay of Rs 529 crore across five assembly elections. In Bengal, the BJP defeated the ruling TMC, securing 207 out of 293 seats, while TMC managed 80 seats. Congress spent Rs 42 crore in Bengal and won two seats, alongside CPM which spent Rs 8 crore and won one seat. The BJP's central office ended the election period with a balance of Rs 7,627 crore. 💰