💻 Maha Direct 2nd Year Engg Round 1 Results Out

The Provisional Allotment Result for Maharashtra Direct 2nd Year Engineering CAP Round I is being released today, August 04, 2026, on the official Maharashtra CET Cell website. This round is for BE and BTech courses for the 2026-27 academic year. The reporting and confirmation of admission at the allotted institute must happen between August 05 and August 07, 2026, by 03:00 PM. Candidates who don't get in this round can try for the DSE 2026 CAP Round 2. Eligibility requires passing a Polytechnic Diploma or a relevant BSc course.

🚨 Mother tried to sell daughter, then reported her missing

Uttarakhand Police arrested four people in a trafficking case involving a minor girl in Dehradun. The 35-year-old mother allegedly sold her 15-year-old daughter for Rs 1.5 lakh for money. The girl was traced to Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, during the investigation in March. The mother later filed a false abduction report after only receiving Rs 80,000. Authorities are now checking if the accused have been in similar incidents previously. 👧

😟 Data breach costs soar in India, hitting record highs

The average cost of a data breach in India hit a record Rs 25.5 crore in 2026. This figure represents a 16% jump from last year's Rs 22 crore, according to an IBM report. Furthermore, the average number of compromised records increased to 39,500 in 2026. Experts note that AI adoption is accelerating the evolution of cyber threats significantly. Businesses without AI in security paid an average of Rs 31.6 crore per breach. 😟

🦀 50 years later, invasive crayfish stay in Spain

In the spring of 1974, two tons of American red crayfish were imported into Spain's Guadalquivir River basin. This introduction, orchestrated by Andrés Bores Saavedra, rapidly caused the most destructive biological invasion in Spanish history. By 2016, the species was officially cataloged as invasive, causing legal disputes over its presence. Despite the ban, local economies adapted by building a massive harvesting industry around the crustaceans. Now, the region maintains a delicate, permanent balance between environmental control and economic survival. 🦀

🎮 Palworld is coming, but only on mobile

The highly anticipated Palworld game is confirmed to be real, bringing its unique survival mechanics to new platforms. This MMORPG will exclusively be available on mobile devices, meaning console players will have to wait. The release details are still under wraps, but the developers have teased some features. Palworld promises a massive open world filled with creature collecting and survival challenges. Fans can anticipate the mobile version dropping sometime in the near future.

🚨 UP Police Brutally Attacked by Kawarias

Police personnel were subjected to a brutal beating by Kawarias in Uttar Pradesh tonight. The incident involved law enforcement officers being attacked by members of the Kawaria community. Specific numbers or dates of the confrontation were not provided in the report. This action raises serious concerns about law and order situations in the region. Authorities are expected to initiate an investigation into the violence shortly. 🚨

💻 Malware could hack Google passkey accounts

Security researchers found three attack methods that let malware access passkey-protected accounts via Google Password Manager. This vulnerability was discovered by researchers at Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 targeting synced passkey infrastructure on Windows computers. The attacks detail techniques ranging from generating login responses to extracting private keys, with the most severe threat involving the 32-byte Security Domain Secret. These exploits require malware already running on the victim's Windows computer, focusing on Chrome and systems with a Trusted Platform Module. The findings highlight that synchronized passkeys depend on local software and cloud recovery systems that can become targets. 🧐

✈️ New India Ambassador to Iran Named

MEA announced that Vishwesh Negi, a 2002-batch IFS officer, has been appointed as India’s next Ambassador to Iran. Currently serving as Joint Secretary in the ministry, Negi is expected to take charge in Tehran shortly. This appointment happens as both countries maintain strong strategic and energy ties with each other. He will oversee India’s diplomacy amid a volatile security situation in West Asia. Negi will succeed Rudra Gaurav Shresth, who is heading to Turkiye. 🇮🇷

🧠 Brain tumor acting like depression in older adult

A case report details a rare occurrence where an olfactory groove meningioma presented with symptoms mimicking late-life depression. This patient was located in an unspecified area, and the diagnosis was made following careful clinical evaluation. The tumor was identified as a meningioma situated in the olfactory groove. This condition highlighted the need for differential diagnosis in geriatric psychiatric presentations. Further monitoring will be required to track the patient's recovery post-diagnosis. 🧠

🏏 'Beefy' might be Stokes' next big thing?

Overton suggests that the player 'Beefy' could potentially be a viable replacement for Ben Stokes in the squad. This opinion comes from the cricket expert after observing recent performances in the ongoing series. Specific statistics or dates regarding the comparison were not detailed in the report. The discussion centers on the fitness and form of Stokes versus Beefy's capabilities. Further monitoring of both players' matches will determine the final outcome.

📱 Redmi 17 5G leaks reveal specs and design

A massive leak has surfaced detailing the specifications and design of the upcoming Global Redmi 17 5G. This information pertains to the device before its official launch date. Key features and design elements are being revealed to tech enthusiasts globally. The leak provides a sneak peek into what the new mid-range phone will offer users. Further official details are expected to be announced by Xiaomi soon.