📜 New US Citizenship Rules Might Demand Education

The DHS is proposing new rules that could introduce an educational requirement for the US citizenship test. This change is being considered by the Donald Trump administration for permanent residents applying to become citizens. Currently, there is no minimum educational requirement for naturalization, and the proposal aims to enhance test integrity. These modifications are meant to promote assimilation and attachment to American founding principles. The details are still pending publication of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. 🧐

🌾 95% of Belagavi farmland is growing crops

Over 7.16 lakh hectares, which is 95% of the total farmland, is currently under cultivation in Belagavi district. Zilla Panchayat CEO Rahul Shindhe chaired the district-level monitoring committee meeting on Tuesday. For the current monsoon season, 37,267 quintals of sowing seeds have been distributed out of a demand of 37,543 quintals. Shindhe directed officials to implement schemes like ATMA and Karnataka Raitha Samriddhi Yojana properly. The district received 341 mm of rain, which is a 4% deficit from the normal 354 mm. 🌾

🧐 NTA Chairman under fire after Education Minister quits

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on July 25, 2026, amidst protests over examination irregularities. This fallout has sparked major scrutiny on NTA Chairman Pradeep Kumar Joshi in New Delhi. Despite the resignation, Joshi remains in his post, leading to political questions about his appointments. Opposition leaders allege political ties to RSS and BJP influence on his career progression. Questions remain about the vetting process for leaders of India's premier testing bodies. 🧐

🚑 Bus overturns, 13 injured on NH-16

Thirteen passengers were injured when a private bus overturned near Telaprolu village in Krishna district early Tuesday morning. The accident happened around 2:30 a.m. on NH-16 as the overspeeding bus from Chennai to Visakhapatnam hit the divider. Out of 25 total passengers, 13 sustained injuries and were treated at Dr. Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Foundation. A case has been registered against the bus driver, and police noted NHAI's delayed response hindered the road clearing until 7:30 a.m. The authorities confirmed they would bring the response delay to higher officials. 😔

😠 BJP leader slams Udhayanidhi Stalin over Trisha comments

BJP leader Khushbu Sundar expressed strong outrage regarding political remarks made about actor Trisha. She made these comments during an exclusive conversation with India Today's Rajdeep Sardesai. Sundar stressed that women, especially in cinema, are not public properties to be misused or abused. She pointed out that political targeting of women is a pervasive issue across different parties. Leaders must be held accountable for such misconduct and face immediate consequences.

😠 AAP slams Congress over zero female ministers

The Aam Aadmi Party criticized the Congress high command for excluding any woman from the State Cabinet expansion. This criticism was voiced by Bhogesh Solapur in Vijayapura on Tuesday. The AAP noted that women constitute half of the State's population but received zero ministerial representation. Solapur also alleged political patronage by the Congress through B. Nagendra's reinstatement amid a scam. The AAP strongly condemned the party's culture of ignoring women and undermining democratic values. 👎

🔭 Rubin Observatory drops massive galaxy view 🌌

The NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory released its first scientific image featuring over half a million galaxies. This stunning view was captured by the 3.2-gigapixel LSST Camera focusing on the COSMOS field in the Sextans constellation. The image contains over 500,000 galaxies and 50,000 foreground stars, offering a glimpse into the distant universe. Astronomers can now peer billions of years into the past using this data. Future observations will track changes, revealing supernovae and other transient events.

✈️ Air India Airbus jet altitude loss triggers probe

An investigation has been launched following a sudden loss of altitude experienced by an Air India Airbus jet. The incident occurred involving the aircraft, with details surrounding the event being gathered by aviation authorities. No specific numbers or exact dates were provided in the initial report regarding the event timeline. The probe aims to determine the precise cause behind this unexpected drop in the jet's altitude. Further updates on the investigation's findings are expected as the inquiry proceeds. ✈️

📱 Flip8 vs Razr Ultra: Which Foldable Slaps More?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 are two premium flip phones with different strengths. Samsung leads with a lower starting price of $1,199.99 compared to Motorola's $1,499.99. Motorola offers superior hardware like 512GB storage and 16GB RAM standard, while Samsung boasts longer software support. The Flip8 is lighter and thinner, prioritizing pocket fit and software longevity for buyers. Ultimately, Motorola wins on battery and camera hardware, but Samsung wins on price and support.

😠 Durov blames 'extortionists' for Apple's Telegram removal

Telegram's co-founder, Pavel Durov, claimed that 'takedown extortionists' manipulated Apple into removing his messaging platform from the App Store. This incident involved Apple briefly removing Telegram on Monday due to sexual abuse content violating guidelines. Telegram, used by up to one billion people, was restored after the platform removed the offending content and banned the user. Durov warned that these extortionists use automated accounts to trigger removals from legitimate communities. This situation highlights a systemic risk for all apps hosting user-generated content. 😠

🎮 Gears of War beta tests drop with Game Pass update

The first wave of new games for Xbox Game Pass is arriving in the first half of August 2026. The highlight is the Gears of War: E-Day multiplayer beta test, running from August 6 to August 10, 2026. This beta is available for pre-order holders or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate/PC Game Pass subscribers. The update also brings titles like Power Wash Simulator 2 and Grounded 2. Players can try the epic 12-player Siege Horde mode before the full game launches on October 6, 2026. 🎮