🏛️ Justice Liberhan, Babri inquiry head, passes away

Former Chief Justice Manmohan Singh Liberhan passed away on Sunday at the age of 87. He led the landmark Liberhan Commission into the 1992 Babri Masjid demolition in Ayodhya. The probe, which stretched over 17 years, concluded the demolition was a "meticulously planned" act. The commission blamed senior BJP leaders, including Uma Bharti, for orchestrating the event. Liberhan maintained his findings even after all accused were acquitted in September 2020. 🏛️

🚨 ISI-backed terror modules busted in Punjab

Punjab Police have successfully busted two cross-border terror modules, apprehending nine individuals. The operation took place in the Amritsar Commissionerate Police jurisdiction. On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, authorities recovered 3 illegal pistols, 4 petrol bottle bombs, and 9 live cartridges. These accused were reportedly working for foreign ISI handlers to carry out terror activities and surveillance. Further investigation is ongoing to uncover the entire network's links and financial trails. 🚨

🔥 Man arrested for starting Washington wildfires 🔥

A 37-year-old man, Aaron F. Farinacci, has been arrested on suspicion of starting wildfires near Spokane, Washington. The blaze, specifically the Old Trails fire, devastated communities in Washington state. Authorities reported that the fires burned about 12.5 square miles, destroying over 700 buildings. This incident occurs amid a larger wildfire outbreak across the western US due to drought. Farinacci's first court appearance is scheduled for Tuesday, facing a $1 million bond.

🚨 Terror hunt and shell find in Poonch, J&K

Security forces conducted a large-scale search operation on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, in Poonch district. Personnel from J&K Police's SOG and Rashtriya Rifles patrolled Surankote, Dhara Sangla, Gujjar Naar, and Kherowali Dhok areas. This was launched based on intelligence about two groups of suspected terrorists moving in the forested region. So far, no contact has been made with the suspected terrorists, and the search is ongoing. Separately, an old mortar shell was recovered near the International Border in Kathua district on the same day.

🤖 Hyundai keeps ad spend stable, pivots to AI marketing

Hyundai Motor India maintained its advertising and sales promotion expenditure at ₹687.3 crore for FY2025-26. This spend was compared to ₹684.2 crore in FY25, showing a minimal 0.5% rise. The automaker heavily integrated AI across its strategy, from personalized communication to content creation. AI chatbots handled 75,000 monthly interactions, and the AI Trip Planner delivered 200 million personalized journeys in 15 days. Hyundai sold 775,031 vehicles in FY26 while shifting focus to smarter digital engagement. 🤖

📱 Redmi K100 Pro gets Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V

Redmi has started revealing more details about the upcoming Redmi K100 Pro smartphone. The device will be powered by a new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V chipset, model SM8850-1-AB, and features an AnTuTu score of 4.09 million. It sports a 6.59-inch AMOLED display with a 185Hz refresh rate and a 3D cooling system. The phone will be priced around CNY 4,000 upon its release in China. Both the K100 Pro and Max are set to launch in China on August 11. 📱

🦖 Tiny Fossils Unravel Cretaceous Mystery

Scientists have made a major breakthrough by analyzing extremely small fossils found in sedimentary rock. Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, discovered these micro-fossils in a region of North America. The fossils date back to the Cretaceous period, roughly 100 million years ago, and were recovered in the summer of 2023. These tiny remains offer new insights into the ancient ecosystems and biodiversity of that time. Further study of these samples is expected to rewrite parts of the paleontology textbooks soon. 🦖

🌳 ANU study finds which trees can be moved in Guntur

A scientific assessment by Acharya Nagarjuna University reviewed 73 avenue trees affected by road widening in Guntur. The study determined that 29 of these trees can be safely transplanted, while 44 are unsuitable for relocation. This assessment supports the Guntur Municipal Corporation's efforts to protect the city's green cover during the construction. The 44 trees were deemed hazardous due to termite damage, whereas the 29 have viable root systems. The GMC will now remove unsafe trees and relocate healthy ones following these expert guidelines. 🌳

💥 Ukraine hits three Russian warehouses, five dead

Ukrainian forces conducted strikes against three warehouses located across Russia. Local officials confirmed that five people were killed in the incidents. These attacks reportedly took place recently, with specific dates not mentioned in the initial report. The strikes are part of ongoing military actions between the two nations. Further details regarding the impact and response are still emerging.

📚 Odisha Govt Drops Stipend for OUAT Students

The Odisha Government has announced a new stipend scheme for Post Graduate (PG) and PhD students affiliated with OUAT. This support targets students across the state, providing financial relief to those pursuing higher education. The details confirm the stipend is applicable for students enrolled from the current academic session onwards. This move aims to boost academic commitment and support research among the youth in Odisha. Further guidelines regarding the application process will be released by the respective university departments soon.

📣 BJP promises to clear DA dues if they win Punjab

Punjab BJP Chief Kewal Singh Dhillon promised to clear pending Dearness Allowance (DA) and pension arrears for almost eight lakh state employees and pensioners. He made this pledge while speaking to NDTV, contrasting his stance with the current AAP administration in Punjab. This commitment comes following a Punjab and Haryana High Court order demanding the release of all pending dues within 15 days. The court rejected AAP's financial constraint claims, citing the need to pay legitimate employee dues first. Dhillon assures employees that timely salaries matching Central Government rates will be a top priority for the BJP government. 💰