👤 Iran President's Shady Meeting With Supreme Leader

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian allegedly met Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in a dark, tinted-window car in Tehran. The report indicates the interaction was brief, with guards preventing a handshake. Pezeshkian later claimed in May that he spent two and a half hours in a cordial atmosphere. He reportedly extracted the meeting as a concession after threatening resignation to Khamenei's office. Following this, Khamenei allegedly issued a 'final ultimatum' supporting the military establishment. 🤫

⚽ Man Utd and Liverpool eyeing £35m Spurs defender

Tottenham defender Djed Spence has been offered to both Manchester United and Liverpool for a potential transfer. The 25-year-old player, who featured well at the World Cup, is being assessed for a move outside Spurs. Tottenham is reportedly open to selling Spence for around £35m this summer. Spence desires to play week in, week out, leading him to evaluate his options. His future remains a point of interest for football watchers. ⚽

🚂 Railyard tech upgrade: SCR teams up with IIT Bombay

South Central Railway (SCR) and IIT Bombay have signed an MoU to build tools for analyzing rail yard congestion. This collaboration involves IIT Bombay using data like yard diagrams and historical records over the last two years. The pilot project is creating software to interpret signaling data into clear insights on train movements and delays. These tools will help officials find bottlenecks and boost efficiency while improving safety. Future plans include expanding to larger layouts and real-time system integration. 🚂

🔥 Tool stops RTX 5090 from melting cable

An open-source tool was created to automatically shut down a PC if the graphics card draws too much power. This tool is specifically compatible with ASUS' Astral lineup of RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 GPUs. The program polls all 6 pins twice a second, forcing a shutdown if any pin exceeds 9.5A for 15 consecutive seconds on October 26, 2024. This safeguard is important because high wattage from the RTX 5090 can potentially damage the 12VHPWR connector. Users can adjust the amperage and duration settings within the lightweight software available on GitHub.

🏠 Solapur home beats heat without heavy AC

In Solapur, the 'Rangmanch: Drama of Duality' project showcases natural cooling architecture. The design uses a concrete block facing the harsh south-west sun and a lighter brick block towards the north-east. Evaporation from a courtyard and water body creates a cooler microclimate, aiding ventilation. Layered balconies and deep verandahs shade the interior, minimizing heat and lighting needs. This sustainable home also features an open-air courtyard for family gatherings.

🏛️ CM Vijay meets TN MPs on Delimitation Bill

Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will consult Tamil Nadu MPs regarding the Union government's proposed Delimitation Bill. The meeting is scheduled to take place at Kalaivanar Arangam in Chennai on August 8, 2026. This consultation aims to discuss the potential impact of the bill on the state's political boundaries. Invitations for this consultative meeting are being sent via the Tamil Nadu House in New Delhi. The Centre is actively moving to pass this Delimitation Bill through the Parliament soon. 🏛️

🛰️ Europa Clipper is on its way to Jupiter's moon

The Europa Clipper spacecraft was launched by NASA on 14 October 2024, heading towards Jupiter's moon Europa. The journey will cover approximately 1.8 billion miles before it reaches the Jupiter system in April 2030. The mission aims to determine if Europa has environments that could support life, rather than drilling into its ocean. It utilized gravity assists from Mars on 1 March 2025 and plans another from Earth on 3 December 2026. After arrival, Clipper will conduct 49 close flybys, starting its main science campaign in 2031. 🛰️

🚨 USCIS can deny immigration forms upfront now

USCIS has updated its policy allowing officers to deny immigration requests outright without issuing a Request for Evidence. This change affects applicants across the US, including many with H-1B and F-1 visas. The revised policy took effect immediately on August 5th and applies to all pending and new filings. Critics argue this shifts a missing document into an automatic denial for ordinary applicants. Furthermore, response deadlines for any issued RFEs can now be shortened by the officers. 😥

💾 Google Photos backup ending on August 10

Google is ending the desktop app's support for Google Photos backups after August 10, 2026. This change affects users of Google Drive for desktop who automatically synced photos to Google Photos. The apps will no longer sync after this date, meaning automatic data transfer will stop. Users must now upload photos via the Photos website by selecting the 'Backup folders' option. Downloading the Google Photos app is recommended for a more seamless future backup process. 📸

🎒 Dad's strict move for daughter at hostel

Rohit Gupta, Co-Founder of CollegeVidya.com, shared a post revealing he would avoid talking to his daughter for two weeks. He dropped her off at a boarding school last week and decided on this 15-day no-call period. Gupta explained this tough decision was so she could build her own routine and friendships there. He mentioned his own boarding school experience informed this strict parenting choice. Many users responded positively, sharing stories of tough love from their parents. 👨‍👧

⚡ Odisha coal hits Mancherial power plant milestone

The first railway rake loaded with coal from SCCL’s Naini Mine in Odisha reached the Singareni Thermal Power Plant in Mancherial district on Thursday. This inaugural rake, traveling 1,131 km, carried approximately 4,000 tonnes of premium G-10 grade coal in 59 BOXN wagons. This shipment marks the first time coal from an SCCL-owned mine outside Telangana has been transported. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka called it a historic achievement, supporting SCCL's growth. The coal will fuel the State's increasing power generation needs as per Telangana government directives.