💖 Korean Actor Song Won Geun Announces Marriage

Korean actor Song Won Geun surprised fans by sharing his marriage news via an Instagram letter on August 11th. He revealed that he has found someone he wants to spend his life with and is starting a new chapter. Although he previously fit the 'old bachelor' label, he is now shedding that title with great happiness. Song Won Geun promised to continue his acting career while also expressing deep gratitude to his supportive fanbase. He hopes to meet his audience again through great works and sincere acting moving forward.

🏛️ Lok Sabha panel finds judge guilty in cash row

A Lok Sabha probe panel found Justice Yashwant Varma guilty regarding unexplained bundles of Rs 500 found at his Delhi residence. The committee determined that all charges framed against the former High Court judge were proven true. The cash was recovered on March 14, 2025, when emergency services responded to a fire, despite Varma claiming he was in Bhopal. The panel stated his explanations about the cash's source were evasive and unsatisfactory when tested against evidence. He resigned in April after the committee concluded his misconduct was serious enough for removal proceedings. ⚖️

🕵️ 1990 Kashmiri Pandit Double Murder Case Reopened

The J&K Police's special cell has reopened the 1990 case regarding the double murder of a Kashmiri Pandit writer and his son. The investigation focused on Sarwanand Koul Premi and his son Virender Koul, whose bodies were found hanging in Kokernag in 1990. On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, raids were conducted across multiple locations in Anantnag district's Dooru and also in Rajouri district. This reinvestigation comes amid reported terror threats against the minority community ahead of Independence Day. The SIA has taken charge to probe the alleged terror activities and support networks connected to the case.

🤖 New war means tech arms race, not just tanks 🤖

The next major conflict will be decided by advanced technology integration rather than traditional military might. This shift is occurring across global powers like the US, China, and India. India is developing sophisticated systems like Akashteer and Mission Sudarshan Chakra by 2025. AI and drone swarms are key, enabling faster decision-making and overwhelming defenses. This evolution moves warfare towards networked, autonomous fighting machines.

🛂 Canada Deports Over 3,000 Indians in Six Months

Canada has deported more than 3,000 Indians over the last six months. This action involved various individuals being removed from the country. The deportation figure is double the number seen in the US over the same period. This trend reflects ongoing immigration and residency scrutiny by Canadian authorities. The government is expected to continue enforcing these immigration policies moving forward. 🛂

🏃 Man Utd eyes Lewis Hall amid Newcastle resistance

Manchester United has prioritized a move for left-back Lewis Hall, despite him reportedly wanting to leave Newcastle this summer. The player is currently under contract until 2029 and has been linked with the club since early summer. Newcastle remains firm on not selling Hall at any cost, while United looks at alternatives like David Raum. This situation is complicated by Hall potentially being unsettled after missing the 2026 World Cup squad. United's final spending on a defender depends on other transfers, like Marcus Rashford.

😔 Taliban restrictions keep Afghan women indoors

A UN agency report indicates that half of Afghan women seldom leave their homes due to the increasing restrictions imposed by the Taliban. This situation is observed across various regions within Afghanistan. The report highlights the impact of these rules, which have been tightening over recent months. These restrictions severely limit the freedoms and mobility of women in the country. The situation demands international attention for potential change. 😔

🐒 Gibbons to be seized from Erode breeder farm

The forest department is moving to seize Lar Gibbons from an exotic animal breeding facility in Erode after issuing a show-cause notice. Erode wildlife officials and the Tamil Nadu Wildlife Crime Control Bureau are investigating the primates' source. The breeder claimed the Lar Gibbons, acquired from Manipur in June this year, were part of the declared stock, but failed to provide supporting papers. A prolonged inspection on Wednesday found numerous exotic animals, raising questions about past declarations made on March 14, 2021. Authorities plan to seize the Gibbons soon while scrutinizing the facility's extensive wildlife records.

💻 Akira attack tricks system into safe mode 😱

A first Akira ransomware attack successfully rebooted a Windows server into Safe Mode, effectively disabling endpoint security tools like Huntress and Defender. This incident occurred on August 4th, originating from a SonicWall SSL VPN without multi-factor authentication. The attacker conducted extensive Active Directory enumeration and staged data before forcing a restart at 06:29:21 UTC. However, the stripped-down memory environment in Safe Mode appeared to starve the ransomware, preventing file encryption. Despite the failed encryption, the victim was still threatened with extortion as credentials and data had already left the network.

💪 Daily protein powder: Safe or risky?

Many people wonder about the safety of consuming protein powder every day. Dietitians weighed in on this topic to provide factual guidance. They noted that while protein supplements can be beneficial, daily intake depends on individual needs and diet. The advice stressed that moderation is key and overconsumption can pose risks. Individuals should consult a healthcare professional for personalized dietary advice.

🎮 Oblivion Remastered might get performance patch

Bethesda is looking into bringing Switch 2 optimisations to Oblivion Remastered for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. This is after the game's last update for PC and consoles was over a year ago. The Switch 2 version reportedly runs more stably despite older hardware, addressing fan concerns. Bethesda confirmed they are reviewing the optimizations and will share updates later. Fans are hoping these changes will fix stuttering and improve overall performance on existing platforms. 🤞