🇮🇳 Modi pushes NDA stability with new partners

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted his government's stability while meeting new entrants to the NDA on Friday. He met with rebel Trinamool MPs and six from Shiv Sena, alongside Rajya Sabha members. The PM emphasized that the alliance caters to regional aspirations, contrasting his tenure with UK political turnover since 2014. He specifically addressed the importance of eastern India's growth and welcomed new members into the family. Moving forward, the PM stressed the need for all members to understand Parliament's functioning.

🧠 Weekly News Quiz Time

A weekly news quiz session was conducted to test knowledge on current affairs. This event took place at the college premises for participating students. The quiz covered topics from recent national and international events, with various rounds held. The purpose of the quiz was to enhance students' awareness regarding contemporary issues. Participants will receive feedback on their performance in the coming week.

📱 Jio's cheapest 84-day 5G plan is here

Reliance Jio has launched a budget-friendly Rs 859 prepaid plan featuring 5G access. This plan is available across India and lasts for a validity of 84 days. Customers get unlimited voice calls, 100 SMS daily, and 2GB of daily data. The plan also includes 168GB of 4G data, 3 months of JioHotstar Mobile, and 18 months of Google Gemini AI Pro access. This makes it a solid value competitor against other telecom operator offerings.

😔 Russian drones strike near Kyiv, killing family members

Russian drones attacked near Kyiv, resulting in the deaths of a 3-year-old boy and his grandparents. President Zelenskyy confirmed the incident, stating the attack occurred in the region. The tragedy took place on a recent date, though the specific day was not mentioned in the report. These attacks continue to pose a severe threat to civilian life across Ukraine. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding this devastating strike. 😔

💧 Delhi-NCR roads flooded; here's how to survive the monsoon 🌧️

Torrential rains have turned arterial roads in Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, and Ghaziabad into waterways, trapping thousands of drivers. Waterlogged roads pose risks of accidents and expensive mechanical failures like hydrostatic lock. Drivers should avoid underpasses and ensure water depth stays below 15 to 20 centimetres. When driving through water, use lower gears and never restart a stalled engine. After passing through, gently pump the brakes to restore stopping power.

🩺 Wages of affluence: why diabetes is rising in India

Abdominal obesity is emerging as the fastest-growing metabolic risk in urban India over the past 25 years. This trend is observed in states like Kerala, Goa, and Puducherry, with high prevalence rates among adults. The problem is driven by junk food, excess calories, and reduced physical activity, affecting even children. Visceral fat accumulation in the abdomen leads to insulin resistance in the liver, causing serious health issues. Reversing this metabolic crisis requires changes beyond just individual lifestyle modifications. 🩺

🎨 Chennai's Art Scene: Madras Legacy Continues

Chennai has always developed a unique visual language, starting with the Madras Movement in the 1960s. This movement, spearheaded by KCS Paniker at the Government College of Arts and Crafts, incorporated local scripts and folk forms. Contemporary Now — Edition III is a 20-day citywide exhibition showcasing 66 artists across seven galleries. The event focuses on how the city has influenced the artistic practice of artists rooted in Madras. This showcases the enduring impact of Chennai on modern Indian art. 🎨

🔥 Pakistan's power shift: Is a coup coming?

Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi declared that the country's governance system has collapsed. This was stated by Naqvi, a key aide to Field Marshal Asim Munir, in Pakistan. The current situation involves Munir controlling major levers while facing economic and security crises as of this period. Watchers now speculate that a direct military rule or martial law might be imminent. Political analysts suggest Munir must either step back or fully take charge of the nation. 🧐

🤔 Modi-Badal meet sparks BJP-SAD alliance buzz 🤝

Sukhbir Singh Badal, president of SAD, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, fueling talks of a revived alliance. This meeting took place in the politically fragmented landscape of Punjab ahead of next year's assembly elections. SAD has seen a decline since AAP took office in 2022, shrinking to just three MLAs and an MP. Badal reportedly raised concerns over law and order and corruption under the AAP government. The possibility of a tie-up is growing as vote division could benefit AAP, prompting a strategic rethink.

🧐 Trump eyes firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook

President Donald Trump is reportedly considering firing Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage agreement allegations. This effort is being revived by the White House against Cook, who is based in the US. The allegations involve false statements and were first floated last year, while Cook had previously sued over dismissal. Recent BLS data showed a net job loss of 23,000 in July, with the unemployment rate at 4.1 percent. This move could trigger a fresh legal fight concerning the central bank's independence. 🧐

🎬 Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta meet UP CM

Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta met Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow ahead of their film 'Batwara 1947' release. The actors visited the CM on August 7 while promoting the movie in Lucknow. The film, set during the 1947 Partition, stars Shabana Azmi and Ali Fazal alongside the leads. It is directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and features music by AR Rahman. 'Batwara 1947' is scheduled for a worldwide release on August 14. 🎬