🏛️ India demands accountability after embassy defacement in Slovenia

India has called for accountability following the defacement of its diplomatic premises. The incident took place in the Slovenian capital, Ljubljana. No specific numbers or dates were provided in the report regarding the incident. This action underscores the importance of respecting diplomatic immunity and international protocol. India expects appropriate measures to be taken to address this serious violation of diplomatic space. 🇮🇳

🌾 Bihar's grainbank helps farmers earn big bucks

A Bihar grainbank initiative allows farmers to store their harvest instead of selling it immediately. Kishor Kumar Jha and Praveen Kumar founded Ergos in 2012 to solve storage and bargaining power issues for farmers. Farmers can deposit grain, which becomes a digital asset, and access loans up to 70% of its value. This system enables farmers to wait for better market prices instead of accepting low initial offers. Currently, Ergos serves over 1.6 lakh farmers across 200+ warehouses.

🔭 Tiny probes might soon travel to other stars

Atmosphere confirmation around exoplanet LHS 1140b has sparked big interest in astronomy. This rocky world orbits a red dwarf star about 48 light-years away from Earth. Researchers are exploring interstellar travel using miniaturized spacecraft and light sails. Breakthrough Starshot is pursuing this, suggesting probes could reach stars within a lifetime. Solar sails are currently being tested, offering high-energy missions without needing propellant. 🚀

👟 TikTok saved dad's 34-year shoe store in London

Rachid Lazraq's 34-year-old shoe shop in Shoreditch, East London, was near closing due to rising rents and changing customer bases. His daughter, Zineb Lazraq, 25, revived the business after discovering its shoes appealed to younger shoppers via TikTok. A French TikToker's video led to Zineb creating her own content, causing massive viral attention. This sudden surge in demand led to customers waiting hours outside the store. Now, the family is focusing on building an online brand alongside the physical store. 👟

🇮🇳 Vande Mataram to be sung from Red Fort for first time

Vande Mataram will be sung from the ramparts of the Red Fort for the first time during this year's Independence Day celebrations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the event at the historic monument in Delhi. This occasion also marks 150 years of Vande Mataram's existence. The celebrations will focus on Yuva Shakti, emphasizing youth's role in Viksit Bharat by 2047. Furthermore, a recent bill gave Vande Mataram legal protection against insult.

🛰️ GOCE satellite faced 2-day survival window in low orbit

ESA's GOCE satellite operated at 224 kilometers above Earth, where atmospheric drag was a constant force. This mission took place with GOCE, launched in 2009, operating at 254 kilometers before dropping to 224 kilometers in 2013. Due to propellant exhaustion, atmospheric drag would have pulled the spacecraft back within two to three weeks. This shows VLEO's challenge: staying aloft requires active thrust against the atmosphere. GOCE eventually re-entered in November 2013 after over four years in orbit. 🛰️

📱 Samsung starts early testing for One UI 9.5 on S26

Samsung has begun early testing for the One UI 9.5 firmware specifically for the Galaxy S26 series. The S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra have been in the One UI 9 beta program since May. Development for the One UI 9.5 build, ending in CHZ1, is now underway for these models. This accelerated timeline suggests the official One UI 9.5 beta might launch sooner than its December 2025 predecessor. Samsung is also expected to release more One UI 9 betas and expand testing to older devices. 🚀

⚖️ NEET UG Paper Leak: Court Rejects Tech Tests

A court has turned down the accused's request to use polygraph and brain-mapping tests in the NEET UG paper leak case. This ruling pertains to the ongoing investigation concerning the sensitive examination paper. The leak incident occurred in connection with the NEET UG exams, which took place on specific dates. The defense argued these advanced tests were necessary to prove innocence in the allegations. Moving forward, the case will proceed without these requested psychological and neurological assessments. ⚖️

😂 Modi laughs at Pakistani boxer's complaint

PM Modi reportedly found it hilarious when Narender Berwal shared a complaint from a Pakistani boxer. The incident occurred during a recent high-level meeting, with specific details regarding the boxer and the complaint not provided. This exchange highlighted a moment of light-heartedness amidst political discussions. The situation underscores the informal interactions happening at major government functions. Further updates on this interaction are expected in future reports.

🏏 PNG vs Thailand Women: T20I Showdown Today

The second T20I of the Thailand Women tour of Papua New Guinea is scheduled for today. The match will kick off at 9:30 AM Local Time, which is 23:30 GMT. Papua New Guinea Women will be fielding a squad including Konio Oala and Tanya Ruma. Thailand Women's team features players like Phannita Maya and Naruemol Chaiwai. This contest is part of the 2026 tour schedule. 🏏

🔬 Psoriasis immune clock linked to flare-ups

A new study found that time-of-day dependent immune changes are linked to psoriasis disease severity and treatment success. Researchers collected blood samples from psoriasis patients in the morning and evening before and after receiving anti IL 23 therapy. Daily immune variation positively correlated with PASI scores, while evening inflammation was noted as a key factor. Anti IL 23 therapy partially restored these disrupted immune rhythms, especially during the evening hours. This suggests incorporating temporal immune data could improve future treatment strategies. 🔬