👋 Indian envoy says goodbye to Iran with Farsi video

The outgoing Indian Ambassador to Iran, Rudra Gaurav Shresth, shared a farewell message in fluent Farsi from Tehran. He expressed gratitude to Iranians for their hospitality during his tenure, which began in May 2023. Shresth is set to become India's next Ambassador to Turkiye in Ankara. His departure happens as India navigates complex ties with Iran amidst regional tensions. New Delhi has shown support for Iran while balancing its strategic alliances.

😠 CM Soren slams BJP, calls them 'parasite'

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren attacked the BJP, calling them a 'parasite' during the Assembly session. This happened in the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Soren noted that despite the Opposition's attempts, their substance would eventually disappear. He alleged a conspiracy from Lucknow involving Bihar and UP to mislead Jharkhand's youth. Meanwhile, the BJP held a Bandh, while students continued their peaceful protests. ✊

🏏 Andersson's century seals Derbyshire win

Martin Andersson scored a massive century in a thrilling One-Day Cup match. This happened in Southampton, featuring Derbyshire against Hampshire. The match took place on August 11, 2026, with Derbyshire winning by eight runs. Andersson's performance ended Hampshire's hopes of reaching the knockouts for the second time in seven attempts. Derbyshire secured their second-ever win at Utilita Bowl with this dominant performance. 🏏

🇮🇳 Modi pushes 'Har Ghar Tiranga' amid Parliament clash

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people via Instagram to celebrate Independence Day with pride and pledge for a developed India. This appeal followed an NDA meeting at GMC Balayogi Auditorium, where key ministers and MPs attended. The Monsoon session, running from July 20 to August 13, has seen repeated disruptions due to protests. After the meeting, NDA MPs protested outside Parliament, facing off against INDIA bloc demonstrators. The session has seen limited business amidst ongoing opposition protests regarding various issues. 🇮🇳

😠 Hooda jabs Haryana CM over Punjab trip

Bhupinder Hooda criticized the Haryana Chief Minister regarding a recent visit to Punjab. This statement was made by Hooda while referencing the Chief Minister's travel plans to the neighboring state. The criticism came out after the CM's visit, which took place around the specified time frame. Hooda's remarks highlighted certain political disagreements related to the visit's context. It remains to be seen how the Haryana government will respond to these public comments.

🏞️ Activist group urges delay on Aravalli report

The Aravalli Virasat Jan Abhiyaan demanded that the Supreme Court-appointed High-Powered Committee delay its report submission. They claimed the HPC failed to visit mining-affected villages across all 64 districts in five states. The committee must consult rural communities before deciding the fate of India’s oldest mountain range. Activists also noted threats faced by civil society members during public hearings in Alwar, Ajmer, and Udaipur. The Supreme Court formed the HPC on May 25 to review a report from October 3, 2025. 🏞️

🔭 Solar eclipses: Sun's secret science hack 🤩

Solar eclipses are incredibly valuable for scientists trying to learn more about the Sun and our place in the Universe. NASA's heliophysics division uses these events to get a front-row seat to the Sun's corona, which is usually invisible from Earth. Observations show the corona is millions of degrees hotter than the Sun's surface, a fact they don't fully understand. Scientists track plasma filaments during totality to gather clues about the Sun's magnetic fields and solar wind. Understanding this helps protect satellites, power grids, and space travel from solar activity.

🏛️ US official says Trump and Modi will sort out tariff threat

A US official stated that President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi would resolve potential tariffs under the Lindsey Graham Bill. The bill could impose up to 100% tariffs on the top five countries buying Russian crude, including India and China. This legislation passed the US Senate on a bipartisan vote of 86 to 11. Navarro assured that the two leaders have a very good working relationship to manage the issue. The bill still requires a vote in the US House of Representatives to become law. 🤝

🍄 Mushroom linked to 'tiny people' hallucinations

Reports of people seeing tiny humans after eating wild mushrooms first surfaced in Papua New Guinea in 1934. Anthropologists identified the culprit to certain Boletaceae species in the region. More recently, similar incidents were reported in Yunnan, China, and the Philippines in 2024. DNA sequencing revealed that the mushrooms in China and the Philippines were the same species, L. asiatica. This confirms the visions have a shared chemical basis, not just cultural stories. 🍄

😠 MP moves notice against BJP MP over regional jab

CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas moved a privilege notice against BJP MP Sushmita Dev. This action took place in New Delhi after Dev allegedly used the term “Lungiwala” against him during parliamentary discussions. The incident occurred on Monday while Brittas was speaking on the Income-Tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026. Brittas argued that the remark targeted his regional identity and invoked historical stereotypes against South Indians. He urged the Chairman to start privilege proceedings to stop cultural stereotyping in Parliament. 😠

🎧 Sarvam AI drops big dataset for Indian languages

Sarvam AI has launched a new dataset designed to test speech recognition across 22 Indian languages. This crucial resource was developed by Sarvam AI and is available for testing purposes. The dataset has specifically allocated two hours of audio data for each of the 22 languages included. This effort aims to improve the accuracy and performance of AI models in regional Indian dialects. Future work will involve utilizing this dataset to enhance multilingual voice technology significantly. 🎧