🎬 Jackie Shroff joins Salman-Nayanthara film, not the bad guy

Jackie Shroff has joined the action entertainer starring Salman Khan and Nayanthara in a key role. This film, directed by Vamshi Paidipally, is being shot in Mumbai before an international leg in Europe. The shooting is ongoing through the end of August, leading up to a worldwide release around Eid 2027. Contrary to rumors, Shroff will not be the main villain, which Rahul Dev and others are playing. The untitled movie marks Salman's first pairing with Nayanthara, aiming for a big release.

🦠 Ebola outbreak in DRC keeps spiraling out of control

The World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is currently uncontrolled. This crisis affects the DRC, and the risk of it spreading across borders is increasing. As of Thursday, there have been 3,605 confirmed cases and 1,587 deaths recorded. The situation is worsened by insecurity, population displacement, and high mobility in the region. The outbreak marked its highest weekly case count in epidemiological week 30, with 567 cases and 296 deaths.

🧐 H-1B Probe: Not Just Fraud, But a Criminal Enterprise

A Trump official stated that the H-1B visa program is actually a criminal enterprise, not just simple fraud. Anthony D'Esposito, the inspector general at the Department of Labor, is leading the probe into this issue. The investigation began following a July announcement from JD Vance's task force, which was fueled by reports of probable fraud. D'Esposito clarified that migrants are merely pawns exploited by large companies seeking cheap labor. He concluded that the federal government bears the primary blame for allowing this operation to continue unchecked. 🧐

🧠 Quantity vs quality of friends? New research says both.

New research suggests there isn't a trade-off between having many friends and being emotionally close to them. Across five studies with over 5,000 international participants, people generally desired both wide networks and emotional intimacy. Those favoring wide networks were more extroverted and had more helpers. However, those prioritizing intimacy showed more concern about exclusion and loneliness. This indicates people pursue strategies for both quantity and quality simultaneously. 🤝

🏍️ New Bajaj Pulsar 150 Spotted

A next-generation Bajaj Pulsar 150 has recently been spotted at a dealership. The vehicle was observed in the Indian market. Specific details regarding the launch date or pricing were not provided in the report. This new iteration is expected to bring updated features and design elements. Further official announcements from Bajaj are anticipated in the coming weeks. 🏍️

🇮🇪 Tonk boy Jai Moondra rocks international cricket 🏏

Fast bowler Jai Moondra made his T20I debut against India before subsequently debuting in the ODI series against Afghanistan for Ireland. The 29-year-old Rajasthan native impressed early, dismissing Sanju Samson in his first international ball. His initial success led to him playing in the five-match series against Afghanistan in May 2024. Moondra pursued a Master's degree in Ireland while keeping his cricket dream alive at Leinster Cricket Club. This journey was influenced by Pakistani bowler Bilal Azhar and coached in India by Mohan Singh.

🗣️ India says it wasn't involved in Hasina's presser

The Ministry of External Affairs stated that India had no role in Sheikh Hasina's recent media interaction. This event was organized by a private entity in New Delhi, and the government does not endorse its statements. This follows Hasina's declaration in a press conference that she would return to Bangladesh in December. She also alleged that the July-August 2024 protests were orchestrated by organized groups. Bangladesh's foreign ministry expressed outrage over the interaction, urging India to clarify its policy toward the country. 🇮🇳

🥛 UP boosts rural jobs via dairy cooperatives

The Uttar Pradesh government announced that dairy initiatives have secured jobs for over 2.25 lakh people. This was achieved through the formation of nearly 5,000 cooperative societies across the state. In FY 2024-25, UP contributed 38.8 million metric tons of milk, making it the top producer among all states. The Nand baba dugdh mission has formed 4,951 primary milk cooperative societies, directly benefiting 17,994 individuals. The department also held a district-level Dairy Conclave-2026 across all 75 districts.

📈 Canada job market update for July 2026

Overall employment in Canada saw an increase of 75,000 people in July, pushing the employment rate up to 60.9%. This was reported across Canada, with Ontario and British Columbia showing notable gains in employment figures. The unemployment rate dropped by 0.1 percentage points to 6.4%, marking the lowest level since July 2024. Employment growth was fueled by private sector workers, while public sector jobs saw a slight decline. Average hourly wages also rose by 2.8% year-over-year in July.

🤖 Govt demands Meta fix content spread via algorithms

The Indian government has officially asked Meta to provide a detailed roadmap for content moderation improvements. This directive was issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) during a recent meeting with Meta representatives. The government specifically wants algorithmic changes to limit propaganda and deepfakes on its platforms. Furthermore, Meta must comply with India's data localization rules and speed up content removal requests. This ongoing situation will see further updates as the roadmap is developed. 📱

💧 Farmers urged to use PPFM against drought stress

Agriculture Department officials in Tiruchi district are encouraging farmers to spray Pink Pigmented Facultative Methylotrophs (PPFM). This beneficial bacteria helps promote plant growth and mitigate short-term drought for crops facing water scarcity. TNAU previously promoted this spraying method about a decade ago in drought-hit paddy fields. PPFM can be used on sorghum, groundnut, gingelly, and sugarcane at a rate of one litre an acre, twice, spaced 15 days apart. The department plans to distribute PPFM under central subsidized schemes for demonstration plots in the district.