🕵️ Killer fugitive Rajinder Bairagi finally caught after 28 years

Delhi Police finally captured Rajinder Bairagi, who was wanted for the 1998 murder of Haryana Police personnel Jai Bhagwan. He was found in Mungaoli, Madhya Pradesh, after evading justice for nearly three decades. The investigation started while probing two unsolved attempted murder cases from 1997 and 1998. Bairagi had created a fake life, marrying and running a clinic, while hiding his violent past. The arrest followed a detailed operation combining field work and digital forensics. 🕵️

🌧️ J&K CM checks out flood damage in Rajouri

J&K CM Omar Abdullah visited the flood-hit Rajouri district on Thursday to check the damage from last month's heavy rains. He instructed officials to speed up restoration and boost relief and rehabilitation efforts across the area. The government assured residents that relief quantum would be increased for those whose homes or land were destroyed. Affected families losing homes and farms will receive five marlas of government land for rehabilitation. Additionally, the CM ordered improvements to power lines and resilient road engineering solutions.

🏏 Gill gets hit twice in practice before Lanka warm-up

Shubman Gill was hit twice during practice sessions leading up to the warm-up game against Sri Lanka. This incident occurred while the players were training at the venue. The specific dates or numbers related to the practice sessions were not detailed in the report. The practice was part of the preparation phase for the upcoming warm-up match. Further updates on Gill's condition and team strategy are expected soon. 🏏

📢 AIUTUC demands instant minimum wage implementation

Contract workers staged a protest at the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Kalaburagi demanding immediate revised minimum wages. The All India United Trade Union Centre (AIUTUC) organized this demonstration involving workers from various sectors. The protest occurred on Thursday, following the issuance of the final minimum wage notification on May 22, 2026. Protesters argued that suspending the wages was unconstitutional and violated worker rights across Karnataka. AIUTUC demands the state government rejects any delay and enforces the wages immediately. 😠

⚽ Barcelona cancels Morocco friendly, misses out on big cash

FC Barcelona officially decided not to proceed with the friendly match in Tangier, Morocco, scheduled for August 15. The decision involved the club and the organizers due to events in Ceuta last week. The fixture cancellation means Barcelona will forgo an appearance fee valued at around €4.5 million. This move prioritizes the safety of the players and coaching staff following the situation in Ceuta. Barcelona will now assess alternatives with Hansi Flick before their La Liga opener. ⚽

🚂 One license for all: Railways overhauls container ops

Railways is rolling out a national permit-like license for container train operators across the entire network. This change affects the 22 existing CTOs operating within the Indian railways system. A uniform all-India license fee of Rs 25 crore replaces older category-based payments of Rs 10 or Rs 50 crore. The reform aims to boost cargo movement and cut road congestion since rail freight is cheaper than road transport. Operators can migrate early by paying Rs 15 crore, with new licenses valid for 20 years. 🚂

🇮🇷 JD Vance warns Iran deal will be messy

US Vice-President JD Vance stated that negotiations with Iran are unlikely to yield quick results, describing the Tehran leadership as deeply divided. Vance spoke to Fox News on Wednesday, detailing Iran's unpredictable political structure with conflicting factions. He expects the eventual outcome to be messy and time-consuming, though he remains confident in the US position. The US will continue applying military, economic, and diplomatic pressure to resolve the situation. This comes after President Donald Trump recently claimed significant progress had been made in the talks. 🇮🇷

🏛️ Govt clarifies foreign funding bill concerns

The government addressed objections to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill aimed at tightening foreign funding rules for NGOs. Home Minister Amit Shah met with political parties and Christian organizations to resolve their apprehensions. The bill, introduced on March 25, 2023, has no retrospective effect and is similar to the 2010 UPA version. Sources clarified that only Rs 3,000 crore of last year's Rs 17,000 crore foreign contributions went to Christian institutions. The bill is expected to be discussed and passed next week, with Shah addressing concerns in his reply.

🚑 Drunk driving tragedy in Rajahmundry 🚨

A 28-year-old medical student was declared brain dead after a car rammed her scooty near a shopping mall in Rajahmundry. The accident happened on August 3rd, involving two intoxicated youths who were driving recklessly. The attackers, Suravarapu Daswanth and Andrew Joseph Edwards, have been arrested by Prakash Nagar police. The incident occurred after the accused reportedly argued with mall staff before leaving the premises. Authorities have registered multiple cases against the duo and called for stringent legal action.

🛍️ Amazon Great Freedom Sale 2026 is live now

The Amazon Great Freedom Sale 2026 has officially kicked off, offering huge deals on electronics and home appliances. Shoppers can find discounts on items like TVs, laptops, and various AC models across the platform. The sale features instant bank discounts, No Cost EMI options, and exchange offers for eligible products. Prime members get extra savings, while HDFC Card users can snag a 10% discount on eligible purchases. Buyers are advised to compare features carefully to maximize the overall value during this big event. 🛍️

⚙️ Old CPUs had unlockable cores, but it's over

Some budget CPUs were released with working cores disabled by manufacturers for cost-cutting reasons. This practice was common with AMD's K10 architecture, like the Deneb die, from around 2007 onwards. Enthusiasts could sometimes bypass these factory locks using the Advanced Clock Calibration (ACC) BIOS feature. This allowed certain dual-core CPUs to boot up as quad-core processors, offering huge value. However, modern CPUs now use permanent eFuses and chiplets, making this trick impossible. 💻