🩺 NEET-PG audit panel formed by Supreme Court

A 12-member expert committee has been formed to audit the existing NEET-PG admission system as directed by the Supreme Court. This review panel is being set up for the NEET PG 2025 examination, involving various stakeholders across the Ministry of Health. The committee must identify system gaps and propose solutions, with an 8-week timeline to submit its final report. This action follows a plea challenging the reduction of qualifying cut-off percentiles by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences. Petitioners argue this lowering of standards is arbitrary and threatens patient safety. 🩺

😟 Pak boxer vanishes from CWG hotel in Glasgow

Boxer Qudratullah disappeared from the team hotel after concluding his weight division at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. This incident involved the Pakistan Boxing Federation, as the source stated Qudratullah vanished even though his passport was held by the team manager. Previously, two national boxers went missing during the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Furthermore, Zohaib Rasheed vanished in Italy in 2024 after allegedly stealing from his roommates. The 36-member Pakistani contingent eventually returned home from Glasgow with only one bronze medal won by Fatima Zehra. 😟

🛡️ India fires back on Pakistan's border buildup

India has responded strongly to reports of Pakistan deploying 250 Chinese howitzers along the border. The deployment was allegedly carried out by Pakistan forces near the disputed border region. This military action involved the positioning of a significant number of artillery pieces. The move has heightened existing tensions between the two neighboring nations. India stated it would take all necessary measures to defend its interests.

🏏 Gavaskar praises Rahane's underrated captaincy

Sunil Gavaskar paid tribute to Ajinkya Rahane, stating he never received the credit for his leadership. This was said about Rahane, who recently retired from cricket, while captaining India. Rahane's exceptional record included 4 wins in 6 matches during the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Gavaskar likened his performance to Rahul Dravid's, criticizing how the captain's role is often overlooked when teams succeed. The praise highlighted Rahane's role in turning around the series after a disastrous start. 👏

🚨 Udhayanidhi Stalin in custody over viral remarks

Tamil Nadu Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin was detained on Tuesday morning following an incident in Thanjavur. The DMK leader made a crude double entendre referencing actress Trisha Krishnan during a protest concerning the Cauvery water dispute. This incident was booked under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act. Critics argue this is part of a pattern of misogynistic and invasive public attacks by Udhayanidhi. He maintains that he said nothing wrong and plans to fight the charges in court. 😥

🦕 Two Mass Extinctions Happened in Cretaceous Period

Scientists have confirmed that there were actually two major mass extinction events during the Cretaceous period. These events significantly impacted global biodiversity across various ecosystems. The first extinction event occurred around 100 million years ago, and the second one took place around 66 million years ago. Researchers note that the characteristics of the first extinction are strikingly similar to the more recent mass extinction events. Further study is required to fully understand the causes of these ancient ecological collapses. 🦕

🔋 OPPO drops 10000mAh phone in China

OPPO officially launched the A7 Pro Max 5G in China on August 4th, making it the first OPPO phone with a massive 10,000mAh battery. This device runs on the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chipset and is available with storage options starting at CNY 2,199. The phone features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display and supports 80W fast charging. OPPO claims the battery will maintain 80% capacity after 1,500 cycles, suggesting a long lifespan. International rollout for the A7 Pro Max has not yet been confirmed by the company. 🔋

🐘 Farmer Trampled by Wild Elephants Near State Border

A farmer was tragically killed by a herd of six wild elephants near the Andhra Pradesh-Tamil Nadu border on Monday, August 3, 2026. The incident occurred while the herd was moving through agricultural land close to the buffer zone in Krishnagiri district. Following the death, farmers blocked the Madanapalle-Krishnagiri National Highway, causing traffic disruption for several hours. The protest ended after MLAs E.C. Govindarasan and P. Mukundhan assured the farmers the issue would be prioritized. Forest officials plan to launch a kumki elephant operation soon to manage this man-animal conflict. 🐘

😲 Deepika Padukone's fearless attitude during Ram-Leela prep

Actor Jayati Bhatia shared a memory from the workshops before Ram-Leela filming. She noted Deepika approached every exercise with full commitment and high energy during the seven-day preparation period. During an exercise involving loudly hurling abuses from a balcony, Deepika went far beyond the script's expected line. She showed no fear, completely immersing herself in the intense character portrayal. Bhansali's team initially thought she expected a 'sublime' role, but she delivered a feisty performance. 😲

🕷️ Spider-Man crushes box office records in India

Sony's "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" achieved a massive theatrical debut in India, surpassing "Avengers: Endgame"'s previous opening benchmark. The film earned INR72.44 crore on its first day, drawing nearly 1 million viewers on its opening Thursday. Across PVR Inox, it grossed over INR135 crore during the opening weekend, reaching nearly 3 million attendees. The four-day run generated INR328.5 crore across 17,250 screens nationwide. Strong demand in metros and Tier II/III cities sets the stage for it to challenge lifetime gross records.

🦠 Rabies deaths are mostly procedure errors, not vaccine fails

A NIMHANS study found that most rabies deaths after vaccination are due to treatment lapses, not vaccine failure. This research was conducted by NIMHANS researchers in Bengaluru after public concern over a 2024 case in Kolhapur. Out of 89 confirmed deaths, only three showed true vaccine failures, while others had PEP errors. Proper wound care, timely vaccination, and correct immunoglobulin use are crucial steps. Moving forward, focus needs to be on these procedural aspects to manage India's high rabies burden. 🐕