📚 New Physio Curriculum Rollout at Dr. NTRUHS

Dr. NTRUHS Vice-Chancellor P. Chandrasekhar inaugurated an orientation on the revised Physiotherapy curriculum on Tuesday in Vijayawada. This event, attended by officials from 69 affiliated colleges, focused on implementing the guidelines from NCAHP, New Delhi. Dr. Chandrasekhar stressed the necessity of uniform adoption to boost educational quality across the board. The university has already sent proposals to the State government to introduce the course in state medical colleges. Officials urged all affiliated colleges to coordinate closely to ensure high student learning outcomes going forward.

📉 MCX Q1 profits drop as revenue slides

Multi Commodity Exchange Ltd. reported a 22% decline in net profit to Rs 413 crore during the first quarter of fiscal 2027. This drop was alongside a 21% slide in revenue, which settled at Rs 702 crore. Specifically, EBITDA fell 25.8% to Rs 494 crore compared to the previous year. The context shows margins contracted to 70.4% from 74.9% in the prior period. Looking ahead, the company's share price saw a 1.43% uptick to close at Rs 2,680.

🧐 YSRCP flags flaws in DSC sports quota hiring

The YSR Congress Party alleged irregularities in the Andhra Pradesh DSC-2025 sports-quota recruitment on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. YSRCP Tirupati in-charge B. Abhinay Reddy highlighted G.O.Ms.No.04 and G.O.Ms.No.47 which allowed recruitment without written exams. Out of 382 appointments, 12% went to sports roles, while 337 were placed in classroom teaching posts. The party also questioned four fake certificates and two silver medal claims from a 2013 Khammam judo championship. They demanded the government release official event documents and participant lists. 🧐

⚽ India vs Brazil: Why Football Isn't Ready

Former Indian captain Bhaichung Bhutia questioned the true impact of an upcoming friendly match between India and Brazil. He contrasted this with Cape Verde's potential against Argentina during the recent FIFA World Cup. Common excuses like poor funding and lack of infrastructure are cited as reasons for stagnation. However, Bhutia argues that these economic factors only address the symptoms, not the core problem. The bigger question remains whether India can achieve similar global success despite its massive population. 🇮🇳

🐌 Rare snail comeback: 1000+ released after 30-year disappearance

The critically endangered Campbell’s keeled glass snail has seen a major conservation win after over 1,000 captive-bred snails were returned to Norfolk Island. This effort involved Taronga Conservation Society Australia and others, following a rediscovery in 2020 after the species was thought extinct for over 30 years. The captive population grew from 46 founders to over 1,300 individuals through careful breeding programs. The releases are vital as they signal a chance for the snail to become self-sustaining in its protected habitat. Ongoing monitoring shows wild-born juveniles are already present, which is a huge positive sign.

🧠 IIT Gandhinagar uses AI to prep cities for floods

IIT Gandhinagar's AI Resilience and Command (ARC) Centre is developing systems to help Indian cities anticipate floods before they happen. This centre is based at IIT Gandhinagar’s Research Park in Gujarat and brings researchers and city stakeholders together. The system combines data-driven AI with physics-based models for rapid, precise flood simulations. This approach allows planners to use digital twins to test interventions before implementing them in real life. Ultimately, this moves city management from reacting to floods to proactively preparing for them. 💧

📢 CPI(ML) wants voting age lowered to 16

CPI(ML) Liberation General Secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya demanded lowering the voting age from 18 to 16 on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. His comments followed reports of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addressing about 2,000 students in 100 cities at Mumbai’s Nita Mukesh Ambani Centre on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Bhattacharya called the outreach a desperate attempt, noting that 15-year-olds are being forced to provide apology videos. He criticized BJP and RSS leaders for derogatory remarks against youth protesting in Jantar Mantar. He asserted that if they want to listen to Gen Z, they should allow them to vote and stop making threats.

⚽ Jesse Bisiwu signs for Barcelona, calls it a dream

Teenage winger Jesse Bisiwu has officially signed with FC Barcelona from Club Brugge. The 18-year-old joined the club in a deal valued at €8.5 million, securing a five-year contract until 2031. The signing ceremony took place at the club facilities, attended by Joan Laporta and Deco. Bisiwu expressed deep excitement, calling the move a childhood dream come true. He confirmed early talks with Hansi Flick and is focused on working hard for the badge. 🤩

📺 New Samsung TVs get HDR10+ Advanced on Prime Video

Samsung is rolling out HDR10+ Advanced, a newer image quality format they co-developed. This feature will debut on 2026 Samsung TVs for certain Prime Video content. The rollout follows a November unveiling and a CES demo in January. Key features include Enhanced Overall Brightness and AI-powered tone mapping for better detail. Intelligent Motion Smoothing is the second major addition to the advanced standard.

😠 Flipkart seller cancels discounted iPhone over price mismatch

A massive 30% discount on the iPhone 17 Pro Max abruptly got cancelled after being shipped. This happened to Harsh Doshi while he was shopping on Flipkart late at night. The order, placed around the date of the incident, involved a ₹1.5 lakh phone at a discounted price. Doshi alleges this was daylight fraud and an unfair trade practice against the consumer. He has since escalated the issue to the Consumer Forum, dissatisfied with Flipkart's compensation offer. 📱

📱 Apple leak shows China's supply chain hustle

A cyber breach at Indian Apple supplier Tata Electronics exposed unreleased iPhone 18 Pro details, fueling Beijing's narrative. This incident occurred at Tata Electronics, which confirmed a cybersecurity event without admitting data theft. Reuters reported that the hacking group World Leaks claimed responsibility for the June attack, revealing parts lists. Geopolitical tensions are pushing companies like Apple to diversify away from China's control. China is actively using regulations to maintain its grip on critical global supply chains. 📱