✍️ MacKenzie Scott returns to writing after 13 years

MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, has announced her comeback to fiction writing after over a decade. She will be serially releasing an 80,000-word novel titled ‘Last Days in Two Nations (A History in Eighteen Minds)’ throughout August. This marks her first major publishing return in 13 years since her 2013 novel, 'Traps.' Scott previously studied creative writing at Princeton University under Toni Morrison. Readers can follow the unfolding novel serially over the coming weeks. ✍️

✍️ MacKenzie Scott returns to writing after 13 years

MacKenzie Scott, Jeff Bezos' ex-wife, has announced her return to fiction writing after a 13-year hiatus. She revealed on her blog that she will serially publish an 80,000-word novel titled 'Last Days in Two Nations (A History in Eighteen Minds)' throughout August. This marks her first major publishing comeback since her debut novel in 2005. Scott, whose net worth is $33.8 billion, has been heavily involved in philanthropy recently. She continues her large-scale charitable giving while fans await the novel's unfoldment.

🏛️ Supreme Court dismisses third petition on religious education

The Supreme Court dismissed a third petition regarding the regulation of religious education institutions for children up to 14 years. Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice Vipul M Pancholi heard the case involving petitioner Ashwini Upadhyay in Delhi. This dismissal occurred on August 10, after the Court refused two prior similar petitions on the same issue. Upadhyay claimed unregulated institutions were radicalizing children, posing threats to national integration. He ultimately decided to withdraw the petition after the Court's guidance.

🐙 Octopus Brains: How They Run Their Own Arms

The octopus is a soft-bodied marine animal lacking a central nervous system for its limbs. Scientists are studying how this creature manages its eight arms with relative independence. Roughly two-thirds of its half-billion neurons are located directly within these arms. This decentralized control allows for complex, autonomous movements from each limb. Researchers aim to understand this biological architecture to advance robotics.

📱 Realme 16x 5G price and specs leak before launch

The Realme 16x 5G is slated to launch in India on August 12, with expected pricing now surfacing online. Tipster Anant Rawat revealed three variants, starting at INR 25,999 for the 4GB+128GB model in India. Key specs include a 6.8-inch 144Hz display and a Dimensity 6300 chipset. It packs a massive 7,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging support. Official details regarding offers will be confirmed upon the phone's release next month. 📱

🌍 Iran dismisses fears over Pakistan-Turkey-Saudi pact

Iran has stated there is no reason to be concerned regarding the security pact formed by Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia. The statement came from Iranian officials who addressed regional security dynamics. This trilateral agreement involves strategic cooperation between these three nations. The announcement comes amidst heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East region. Iran maintains that it will continue to monitor the situation closely moving forward. 🌍

💧 BJP asks TN CM to check Mettur dam water quality

The BJP State unit president, Nainar Nagenthran, urged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to order an inspection of the Mettur dam catchment area. This area is located in Dharmapuri district, where reports indicated water contamination. The issue, highlighted on Monday, August 10, 2026, involves water turning green due to effluents near Eriyur. Nearby villages rely on this water for both drinking and irrigation needs. Nagenthran also requested a wider inspection of waterbodies across the state to ensure proper upkeep.

🚨 Ex-JPSC Chairman L Khiyangte taken in custody

Former JPSC chairman L Khiyangte has been taken into custody by the CID amid ongoing probes. This action is related to alleged irregularities in the 14th JPSC Civil Services Examination and other recruitment tests in Ranchi. The custody follows over seven rounds of intense questioning by the investigating agency. The CID is also scrutinizing the contract award to TDPL, a company that was allegedly blacklisted for a potential quid pro quo. The investigation continues as students protest in Ranchi regarding the exam process. 🧐

🗳️ PoK holds final election phase amid boycotts

The region of PoK conducted its final phase of elections after weeks of intense violent protests. The electoral process took place in PoK, with significant participation from political entities. The election phase was scheduled around the date of the process mentioned in the source. Major political groups, including PTI and JAAC, called for a boycott of the proceedings. The outcome of this final phase is eagerly awaited by the region's political stakeholders. 🗳️

✈️ Tech glitches, not wind, caused Air India's dive

The Air India Phuket–Delhi flight experienced a 300-foot plunge following a cascade of technical failures, sources reveal. The incident happened on August 4, 2026, involving Air India flight AI 2379 operating on an Airbus A320 neo. Technical reports showed nine fault messages within one minute across its hydraulic and flight-control systems. Pilots took manual control after the stall warning, causing the altitude loss, which injured 17 people. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is now investigating the serious incident.

⛪ Church ownership fight erupts in Kerala

A clash broke out between the Syrian Jacobite and Malankara Orthodox factions over a church near Kochi. The incident occurred at St John’s Bethlehem Church in Piramadom on Sunday. Authorities registered two separate cases against 10 people from the Jacobite faction and 12 from the Orthodox faction. This dispute stems from long-running ownership battles between the two Christian sects. The Ernakulam district administration is now trying to resolve the ongoing conflict through a meeting. ⛪