🏦 Iran set to join BRICS development bank soon

Iran is reportedly on the verge of joining the BRICS development bank in the near future. This move involves Iranian financial institutions connecting with the international bloc, which includes major global economies. The central bank chief confirmed this development, suggesting the integration is progressing well. This inclusion signifies a growing influence for BRICS in global finance and economic cooperation. Further details regarding the official joining date are expected in the coming months.

🕸️ Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse leaks pop up

Unfinished footage from the upcoming Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse trailer has recently leaked online. This footage reportedly comes from the production of the highly anticipated movie. Specific details regarding the leak's date or exact runtime were not provided in the surfacing material. The leak has generated significant buzz among fans eager to see more of the multiverse action. Fans are now eagerly awaiting the official trailer release to confirm these visuals. 🕸️

🎬 Spider-Verse leak footage is 'unfinished,' says Christopher Miller

Writer Christopher Miller commented on the recent leak of footage from Spider-Man: Beyond The Spider-Verse. This footage involves the upcoming film directed by Bob Persichetti and Justin K. Thompson, set for a June 18, 2027 release. The leaked clip, which seems to be from the opening, is not what fans should expect in the final version. The film is the final chapter of the Oscar-winning Spider-Verse saga, following Into the Spider-Verse and Across the Spider-Verse. Miller confirmed the leak's legitimacy while managing fan expectations about the finished movie.

🔬 Quitting alcohol might boost relapse risk in mice

New research suggests that abstaining from alcohol can actually increase the urge to drink in mice. The study was conducted by researchers on mice that were previously exposed to alcohol. In the experiment, the researchers observed increased activity in the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis (BNST) in abstaining mice. This finding suggests the BNST could be a marker to identify people vulnerable to relapse in alcohol use disorder. Future work involves testing the BNST as a screening tool in human clinical trials. 🧠

🏍️ Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 gets a fresh look

Royal Enfield has launched an updated Continental GT 650 in India with aesthetic and feature upgrades. This Cafe racer is now priced starting at Rs. 3,58,427 ex-showroom, which is slightly more than the previous model. Key additions include a black windscreen, a USB Type-C charging port, and LED indicators across all colorways. The Rocker Red scheme now features a blacked-out engine crankcase and exhaust pipes. The bike retains its original 648cc parallel-twin motor producing 47bhp and 52Nm. 🏍️

😠 Sikhs block highway protesting against Gursimran Singh Mand 😠

Sikh protesters blocked the Delhi-Amritsar National Highway in Ambala on Thursday, August 13th, demanding action against Gursimran Singh Mand. Around 1500 to 1600 people gathered near Panjokhra Sahib Gurdwara in Haryana for the protest. Police used tear gas and lathicharge, resulting in 6 police personnel being injured, including a DSP. The protest stemmed from demands for the release of two men arrested after a confrontation with Mand on August 7th. The police registered an FIR against Mand and Bhavjot following the escalating conflict.

🇨🇳 China slams Taiwan's annual military drills

China has strongly criticized Taiwan's regular military exercises, labeling them as a pointless performance. The People's Liberation Army stated this during recent comments regarding the drills conducted by the Taiwanese armed forces. These annual military exercises have been a recurring feature in the region's geopolitical landscape for several years. China maintains that such displays only escalate tensions in the Taiwan Strait area. Further diplomatic and military posturing between the two sides is anticipated moving forward. 🇨🇳

🚀 Russian cosmonauts salute India from space 🇮🇳

Three Russian cosmonauts unfurled the Indian flag aboard the ISS to wish India a happy 80th Independence Day. The cosmonauts, Pyotr Dubrov, Anna Kikina, and Andrey Fedyaev, made the message from 408 kilometers above Earth. This tribute highlighted the long history of cooperation between New Delhi and Moscow across decades. The partnership is crucial, having supported India's space journey from its first satellite to Gaganyaan. This enduring friendship is marked by historical moments like Rakesh Sharma's 1984 flight.

🛠️ Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway faces legal heat over road issues

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Allahabad High Court challenging poor construction and repeated road damage on the Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway. This 63-km expressway, costing around Rs 4,200 crore, suffered cave-ins just weeks after its July 13 inauguration. The petition, filed by advocate Motilal Yadav, also questions the high toll of Rs 4.37 per kilometre charged to commuters. A division bench has issued notices to the Centre, UP government, and NHAI for their responses. NHAI has ordered PNC Infratech to conduct rectification work, while an IIT Kharagpur team investigates the cause. 🛠️

🏔️ Mahindra Scorpio-N pickup is dropping soon

Mahindra is set to launch a Scorpio-N based pickup truck to challenge rivals like the Toyota Hilux in India. This new truck is expected to start at Rs 31.99 lakh (ex-showroom) and feature better off-roading capabilities. The brand recently launched the Blazo i-TRK range, guaranteeing a Rs 10,000 daily payout for a 48-hour uptime. This new model will be Mahindra's flagship pickup, surpassing the Bolero Camper Gold in features. The vehicle has been evolving for three years and is expected to enter the V-Cross market segment. 🚚

🏔️ Ather Konarc tested in freezing Himalayas before launch

The Ather Konarc electric scooter was recently spotted undergoing rigorous testing in the Himalayas. This new family scooter, built on the EL01 platform, is set to officially launch on August 29th. Ather conducted cold condition tests for 60 days, with temperatures dipping between -4 and 3 degrees Celsius. These trials focused specifically on evaluating battery efficiency and performance in low-temperature settings. The Konarc is expected to compete with rivals like the TVS iQube when it goes on sale later this month.