⚖️ Kerala HC orders Meta to unblock journalist's Facebook account

The Kerala High Court has directed Meta to reinstate the Facebook account of journalist N. Madhavankutty. This ruling was made by Justice Ziyadh Rahman addressing the grievance officer regarding the blocked account. The petition arose after the Kerala Police instructed Facebook to block his profile. The court noted that blocking the entire account was an overreach of police power. Moving forward, police can remove specific objectionable content without disabling the whole account.

😥 Gazans Bury Entire Family Clan in Rubble

A nearly entire clan from Gaza was recovered from rubble and subsequently buried in a mass funeral. This heartbreaking event involved family members from various parts of Gaza. The recovery and burial efforts took place amidst ongoing conflict. The clan's loss highlights the severe humanitarian crisis in the region. International aid efforts continue to be critical in providing support. 😥

🧬 3D DNA folding explains Crohn's disease risk

A new study reveals how the 3D organization of DNA in rare immune cells links to Crohn's disease risk. Researchers at VIB-UAntwerp focused on Innate Lymphoid Cells (ILC3s) involved in gut inflammation. Using miniaturized Capture Hi-C, they found over 100 genes potentially affected by disease-associated variants. A major discovery involved the CLN3 gene, showing an unexpected role in immune signaling. This highlights how integrative genomics can uncover connections between nervous and immune systems. 🧬

😂 Ravi Kishan is the internet's new meme king

Actor Ravi Kishan is gaining massive popularity across the internet for his comedic presence. He is being dubbed the internet's new favourite meme machine by fans. His online traction has seen a significant surge recently. This rise is fueled by his relatable and funny content shared across social media platforms. Fans are now eagerly anticipating more of his viral moments.

🚛 US cancels licenses for 28k immigrant truckers

The US administration cancelled commercial trucker licences for over 28,000 immigrants, while also launching a program to replace them with military veterans. This move impacts nearly 30,000 truckers who previously supplied the American market. Specifically, 24,000 non-citizens whose English proficiency was inadequate had their CDLs revoked. The crackdown follows an August 2025 crash in Florida, and the new campaign aims to expedite veteran licensing. 🚛

😠 Sunetra Pawar addresses Congress' 'mute doll' jab

Sunetra Pawar stated she would issue a fitting reply later regarding the Congress state unit calling her a 'gungi gudiya'. This political spat started after a Maharashtra Congress social media post targeted her with the derogatory remark. NCP leaders, like Praful Patel, condemned the language as insulting and demanded an apology from the Congress. The controversy intensified when NCP workers protested at the Congress' Gandhi Bhavan in Mumbai. Pawar took the Deputy CM post in Maharashtra after her husband, Ajit Pawar, passed away in January.

🛰️ NASA's Rover Shows Mars Wear and Tear

NASA's Curiosity rover has revealed significant wear on its wheels after a long mission on Mars. The rover is currently operating at Gale Crater on the planet Mars. It has been exploring the Martian surface for 14 years, gathering crucial data throughout this period. This extensive operation helps scientists understand the ancient environment of Mars. Further analysis of the rover's components will continue to inform future missions. 🛰️

⚖️ Stalin's arrest gets support from Ranaut and Sundar

Actor Kangana Ranaut strongly supported the arrest of Udhayanidhi Stalin over his comments regarding Trisha Krishnan. She shared this view on Instagram Stories on Tuesday evening, stating such abuses are unacceptable in civilized society. Actor-politician Khushbu Sundar also condemned the speech as crass and derogatory in a post on X. The controversy arose during a DMK protest in Thanjavur concerning the Cauvery water dispute and the Mekedatu project. Stalin was arrested from his Chennai residence on August 4 and subsequently released on bail. ⚖️

⚖️ NALSA ends LADCS counsel contracts in Punjab, Haryana

NALSA announced that contracts for counsel under the LADCS Scheme will not be renewed after September in Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh. This decision follows a nearly month-long strike by lawyers in Punjab against the system. The scheme was alleged to create a parallel State-funded criminal defence system affecting independent advocates. District Judges will now assign legal aid matters to members of the Bar, preferably young lawyers. A fresh scheme is expected to be formulated after due consultation with the lawyers. ⚖️

🤖 Apple's Siri Gets AI Upgrade Amid OpenAI Legal Battle

Apple is rolling out an overhauled Siri AI assistant in the iOS 27 beta, which might feature paid subscription tiers. This update was introduced as John Ternus takes over from Tim Cook, who discussed the changes. The new Siri supports natural conversation and cross-app tasks, powered partly by Google's Gemini technology. Concurrently, Apple is intensifying its trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI, citing 11 additional former employees. The full public release of the revamped Siri is anticipated with iOS 27 in September. 🤖

🤝 Mediation heats up for US-Iran conflict resolution

Diplomatic efforts are intensifying as regional mediators work closely to find a solution to the ongoing US-Iran conflict. Qatar is actively supporting Oman’s mediation efforts to facilitate negotiations between the two sides. As of today, mediators are relaying messages and circulating draft agreements since the conflict escalated in February. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed optimism that a deal could reopen the Strait of Hormuz as early as today or tomorrow. However, tensions remain high after a cargo ship was struck by an unknown projectile overnight near Al Khasab, Oman.