😥 Minor Allegedly Assaulted by Instagram Friend in Nagpur

A minor girl was allegedly sexually assaulted and beaten by a man she befriended online in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The 16-year-old victim, from an affluent family, met the 19-year-old accused from Thane through Instagram four years ago. Police reported that the incident occurred after she left home on Sunday morning, leading to an FIR lodged after 20 hours. The accused was found to have subjected her to physical and mental torture over two days before being rescued. Authorities have registered a case and seized knives, drugs, and other evidence as the investigation continues. 😥

🗣️ Dhanush: Not knowing mother tongue is an insult

Actor Dhanush recently fueled the language discussion in Tamil Nadu by stating that not knowing one's mother tongue is an insult. He made these remarks while addressing students at his former school, Thaai Sathya Matriculation School, in Chennai on Tuesday. Dhanush observed that out of ten people he meets, eight do not know how to read or write Tamil, despite speaking English. He shared an anecdote from a Belgium film shoot where locals emphasized the importance of knowing one's native language first. The actor also inaugurated a new three-storey building at the school, named Dhanush Block.

🏏 Buttler backs teen Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to break T20 record

England star Jos Buttler recently topped the all-time T20 run charts after smashing an unbeaten 51 in 20 balls for the Manchester Super Giants. Buttler named 15-year-old Indian batsman Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as the player likely to surpass his record. Sooryavanshi recently scored 151 runs in India's 3-0 T20I series sweep over Zimbabwe. He also led the ICC Men's Under-19 Cricket World Cup with 439 runs. Buttler is now the leading T20 scorer with 14,833 runs in 522 matches.

🏏 Buttler backs teen Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to break T20 record

Jos Buttler recently became the highest run-scorer in men's T20 cricket after smashing an unbeaten 51 off 20 balls for Manchester Super Giants. The England player singled out 15-year-old Indian sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as the likely future record-breaker. This praise follows Sooryavanshi's 151 runs in India's 3-0 T20I series sweep over Zimbabwe. Earlier, he led the ICC Men's Under-19 Cricket World Cup with 439 runs. Buttler's milestone now sits at 14,833 runs across 522 T20 matches. 🏏

✈️ Military GPS jammer causes plane crash in New Mexico

A civilian plane crashed into a mountain in New Mexico, resulting in the death of everyone onboard. This incident involved a twin-engine Beechcraft King Air 90 carrying four people on May 13th. The crash reportedly occurred while the US military was testing new GPS jammers at the White Sands Missile Range that same day. The crew lost GPS shortly after takeoff, leading to disorientation during a visual landing attempt on a dark night. The NTSB has stated that it has not yet determined the probable cause of the accident. 😟

🏛️ Parliament action: Tax bill passed, Appropriation bill cleared

The Lok Sabha passed the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 on Thursday, August 6, 2026. The Rajya Sabha subsequently approved the Appropriation (No.3) Bill, 2026, and returned it to the Lok Sabha. This Taxation Bill amends several acts, including the Income-tax Act, 2025, and Finance Act, 2026. Furthermore, the Opposition demanded a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah regarding police action in July 2020. The Rajya Sabha is set to reconvene on Friday, August 7, 2026.

🏛️ Taxation Bill moves in Lok Sabha today

The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 is scheduled for discussion in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will move this bill, which aims to amend several key acts. Specifically, it targets the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, the Income-tax Act, 2025, and the Finance Act, 2026. Separately, the Rajya Sabha will consider the Appropriation (No.3) Bill, 2026, which was previously approved by the Lok Sabha. Parliamentarians are also discussing the delimitation Bill and the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026, to ease the current logjam.

🛡️ Netanyahu vows to stop Iran's nukes 🇮🇱

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated his country will take all necessary actions to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons. This followed alleged remarks by IRGC Commander Ahmad Vahidi, who reportedly claimed Iran would keep pursuing nuclear development. The purported quote suggested Iran would continue working on nukes as long as the US and Israel held them. This rhetoric comes amid ongoing tensions since the US war on the Islamic Republic began on February 28. The situation remains volatile as concerns over Iran's true nuclear intentions persist.

🤔 Viral video sparks debate over Kanwar Yatra participants

A video circulating on social media alleges that some participants in the Kanwar Yatra were under the influence of alcohol. The specific individuals and the location where the alleged incident occurred have not been detailed in the viral clip. There are no verified numbers or official dates associated with this claim at this time. The video's authenticity remains unconfirmed by any independent authority. Authorities are monitoring the situation as the pilgrimage continues.

⚠️ Kids risk lives crossing broken dam for school

A video showed schoolchildren dangerously crossing a damaged stop dam on the Betwa River to get to school in Vidisha district. The Madhya Pradesh High Court took suo motu cognisance of this risky situation. The incident involved children from Kakarua village, who use the dam shortcut to save travel time. The problem has reportedly existed for the past five to six years, especially during monsoon season. Officials are now considering building a temporary bridge or opening a new school nearby.

🗣️ Pak minister clarifies PM Shehbaz Sharif's term

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi stated that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will complete his five-year tenure despite earlier remarks about the governance system collapsing. This statement was made after Naqvi's controversial comments at the Pakistan Economic Summit last week. Historically, no Pakistani PM has completed a full five-year term since 1947 due to various upheavals. Naqvi previously declared the governance system had 'collapsed' and mentioned a major corruption scandal. These clarifications are expected to calm tensions within the ruling coalition ahead of the 2029 elections.