🏥 Leprosy Patients in Bihar Report Harsh Living Conditions

Leprosy patients at a government hospital in Gaya, Bihar, have been allegedly served food in plastic bags for the last three months. The facility, Gautam Buddha Leprosy Ashram Hospital, is reportedly in a neglected state with leaking roofs and missing amenities. As of August 7, 2026, 28 people are receiving state-funded meals, though breakfast has reportedly been stopped for six months. Patients have continuously raised concerns about the plastic food and infrastructure issues, but no action has been taken. The old building, over 100 years, lacks basic sanitation workers and window panels. 😔

🌱 High Schooler Invents Plastic That Eats Microplastics ♻️

Eighteen-year-old Arya Satheesh invented Eco Purge, a plant-based biodegradable plastic designed to combat microplastic pollution. This innovation comes from Letterkenny in County Donegal, Ireland, where she developed it. The material won her the European regional title at The Earth Prize 2026 and secured her $12,500. Eco Purge naturally breaks down in up to two weeks, releasing enzymes that degrade nearby PET-derived microplastics in soil and water. Satheesh plans to use the funding to scale up production and eventually launch her own bioplastics company.

🤝 India and China agree to use existing channels to sort out issues

India and China have agreed to use their current military and diplomatic channels to resolve outstanding issues between the two nations. This discussion took place in New Delhi, where officials reviewed the situation along the Line of Actual Control. The talks, held on Friday, August 7, 2026, focused on border management and delimitation. Both countries stressed the need for peace to support broader bilateral ties moving forward. They will continue using mechanisms like WMCC to prevent misunderstandings along the border. 🤝

🏃 New hire demands raise, then vanishes with laptop

A new employee demanded a ₹50,000 pay hike just before joining Vanshiv Technologies in Jaipur. After onboarding and taking the company laptop, she suddenly stopped responding and disappeared. The CEO later discovered she had joined another company for ₹25,000 more. He warned her legally, causing her to return the laptop. This whole situation left the company losing three months in hiring. 😠

📈 Tata sales surge in July 2026 with key models

Tata Motors saw a significant jump in sales during July 2026. The Punch, Nexon, and Sierra models were the main drivers behind this strong performance. These three models collectively contributed to a massive 58% growth in overall sales figures for the month. This growth indicates strong consumer preference for Tata's current lineup in the market. The company is expected to maintain this upward trend in the coming months. 📈

⚽ Atletico Madrid counts on Alvarez for opener

Julian Alvarez's hopes for a move to Barcelona are fading as Atletico Madrid plans for the new season. Diego Simeone is counting on Alvarez to feature in the league opener against Malaga on August 19 at the Metropolitano. Alvarez is scheduled to return to training on August 10, giving him just over a week to build fitness. Atletico has firmly refused any sale, even filing a complaint against Barcelona regarding the pursuit. Alvarez is expected to meet with Simeone next week to discuss his future at the club. ⚽

🏛️ SC dismisses plea for SIT probe into Varma case

The Supreme Court dismissed a petition demanding an SIT probe into the 'burnt currency' incident involving former Delhi High Court Justice Yashwant Varma. The bench, comprising Justices PS Narasimha and Alok Aradhe, stated the plea was filed for cheap publicity. The incident occurred around March 14, when unaccounted cash was allegedly recovered after a fire at his house. Justice Varma resigned in April of this year before the removal process could finalize. The court declined to entertain the matter based on its assessment of the filing's intent. 🧐

🔬 AI designs brand new virus genomes

Researchers in the United States utilized Artificial Intelligence to design complete genomes for novel bacteriophages. The team, led by Brian Hie at Stanford University, used Evo 1 and Evo 2 models to generate these phage genomes targeting Escherichia coli C. They generated thousands of sequences, synthesizing 285 designs, with 16 proving viable in lab tests. These AI-designed phages even outperformed the natural phage phiX174 and attacked resistant strains. This development raises biosecurity concerns, prompting calls for stricter screening of synthetic genetic orders. 🔬

🤝 India, China chat about LAC and river data

India and China held their 36th Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) meeting in New Delhi. The talks included reviewing the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh. Discussions also covered transborder river data sharing, with India pushing for early expert meetings. Both sides agreed to use established diplomatic and military channels to prevent miscalculations. Maintaining peace along the border remains vital for the broader development of India-China relations. 🤝

🏥 Andhra Pradesh seeks ₹257 crore for AYUSH boost

The Andhra Pradesh government has proposed seeking ₹257 crore from the National AYUSH Mission. This funding is intended to strengthen AYUSH infrastructure and services across the state. The request is for the 2026–27 financial year, as stated by Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav. Previously, the TDP-led NDA government secured ₹85 crore in 2024–25 and ₹166 crore in 2025–26. The state will also build integrated AYUSH hospitals and develop Ayurveda and Unani colleges. 🩺

🚨 Maharashtra bans 114 terror propaganda publications

Maharashtra has taken a major crackdown by banning 114 publications and documents linked to banned terrorist organizations. This action was notified by the state's Home Department on August 6, 2026, following investigations by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad. The government seized all physical and digital copies under Section 98(1) of the BNSS, 2023. These materials allegedly glorify violence and encourage radicalization among vulnerable individuals. The move aims to prevent the spread of extremist ideology linked to groups like IS/ISIS. 🚨