🎈 London scientists launch world's greenest balloon

Scientists in London have developed Bioloon, a fully biodegradable party balloon alternative. The research team at Imperial College London created this version because standard balloons take years to break down and release harmful chemicals. Bioloon biodegrades completely within nine months and costs the same as regular balloons. This innovation was partly funded by party planner Charlotte Melia to curb marine wildlife harm from balloon litter. The product is expected to be available commercially within the next two years. 🎈

💀 Couple Found Dead in Separate States Before Wedding

A 25-year-old woman and her 26-year-old fiancé were discovered deceased in Kerala and Karnataka hours apart. P Anushree, from Kasaragod, and V Amal, from Kannur, were scheduled to marry in December. Anushree was found in Hunsur, Karnataka, while Amal was found in a hotel room in Ernakulam. Police suspect Amal committed suicide after learning about Anushree's death on Wednesday. A detailed investigation is ongoing to determine the exact cause and circumstances of both deaths. 💔

🌊 Congress pushes for Assam floods to be a national issue

The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee submitted a memo to PM Narendra Modi urging him to declare the recurring flood crisis a national problem. A delegation, led by Pranjit Das, met Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya with this request on Wednesday, August 13, 2026. While affected people dropped to 87,000 across four districts, the death toll reached 103 on that date. Congress highlighted that 40% of Assam's land is flood-prone, much higher than the national average. They demand a high-level task force and central funds for permanent solutions.

🎧 Pixel Buds Pro 2 drop new color and features

Google recently announced a new color, Olive, for the Pixel Buds Pro 2. This new option is available for order from the Google Store for $189, a price drop from the RRP of $229. The update also brings Dynamic ANC for better noise cancellation performance. Furthermore, Live Translate now allows tapping the buds to trigger real-time translation across over 70 languages. Lastly, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 can now sync with Pixel Watch sleep to ensure undisturbed rest. 🎧

💔 Trisha Krishnan's 2015 engagement was called off

Trisha Krishnan's engagement to Chennai-based businessman Varun Manian was abruptly cancelled. This relationship, which was announced in January 2015, involved the established actor and the entrepreneur associated with the Radiance Group. The engagement, planned for January 23, 2015, ended within just a few months. Trisha later revealed the split because her fiancé asked her to stop acting completely. She firmly stated her wish to continue acting until the end of her career.

🚇 Kolkata Metro hits major milestone with final tunnel breakthrough

The Joka-Esplanade metro project reached a significant milestone with the final tunnel breakthrough on August 11, 2026. This event occurred at Victoria Metro Station in Kolkata, where TBM ‘Divya’ completed the second and final tunnel. The construction involved two TBMs for twin tube tunnels between Khidderpore and Park Street. This Purple line aims to boost West Bengal's capital transport system, which has faced delays since 2011. The entire metro line is currently expected to become operational by the year 2029. 🚇

🏦 SBI failed to provide CCTV footage in ATM fraud case

The Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission upheld an order directing SBI to pay Rs 1.30 lakh to a customer. This happened because the bank failed to preserve and produce CCTV footage regarding unauthorized transactions. The customer reported four ATM withdrawals of Rs 20,000 each, totaling Rs 80,000, and two transfers of Rs 40,000 and Rs 10,000 in October 2018. The commission found this constituted a deficiency in service due to the bank's negligence. Consequently, SBI must pay the amount plus interest, mental agony compensation, and litigation costs. 💸

📺 Anup Soni on his legacy as Crime Patrol host

Ajay Devgn is taking over as the host for the popular true-crime show, Crime Patrol, which is set to premiere on August 31 on Sony Entertainment Television. Anup Soni, who hosted the show for over a decade, reacted to the change by reflecting on his impact. He stated that people will remember him for Crime Patrol more than his earlier work like Balika Vadhu. Soni mentioned that veteran actor Anil Kapoor advised him to accept defining projects instead of running away from them. This transition marks a new phase for the long-running series which first premiered in 2003. 📺

🏛️ Nadda slams 'purification' row, vows probe

JP Nadda condemned the 'shuddhikaran' ritual following Mallikarjun Kharge's rally in the Rajya Sabha. The condemnation came during the tense final days of the Parliament monsoon session in India. Kharge questioned democracy, while Nadda promised a thorough probe into the matter. The Opposition rejected Amit Shah's offer for a discussion on student protests concerning police action. The session is set to conclude today, with ongoing political standoffs.

💰 GTA Online update drops 4x money and sweet discounts

GTA Online has rolled out its latest weekly update, featuring 4X GTA$ and RP on Hotring Circuit Series. This massive update is happening across Los Santos until August 20, 2026. Players can grab discounts up to 30% on various vehicles and claim the Declasse Hotring Sabre for free. Additionally, the Gun Van offers free Unholy Hellbringer and discounts for GTA+ members. Rockstar also teased a GTA 6 extended look ahead of its release on August 27, 2026.

🔬 New drug gives hope for pancreatic cancer patients

Daraxonrasib shows promise in treating pancreatic cancer, marking a significant shift in oncology. The drug was tested on 500 patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer who had previously received first-line treatment. Data from the May 2026 phase 3 trial showed median overall survival of 13.2 months with the drug versus 6.7 months with chemotherapy. This treatment targets RAS gene mutations, which drive over 90 percent of these cancers. Currently, it is accessible to eligible adults via expanded access pathways. 🔬