🌌 Northern lights + eclipse on Aug 12? Maybe.

A total solar eclipse is set to occur on August 12, 2026, visible across Greenland, Iceland, and northern Spain. While in the auroral zone, there is a slim possibility of seeing the northern lights during the twilight period. Astronomers state this is only realistic if a severe G4 or G5 geomagnetic storm hits Earth. The sun's corona brightness during totality would likely outshine any visible aurora in nearby areas. However, a rare alignment with the Perseid Meteor Shower could make the day extra epic. 🤩

🪐 Uranus' moons didn't form from the planet

Scientists studied Uranus' major moons to figure out their origins, specifically looking at their water composition. Researchers used JWST spectra to measure the deuterium-to-hydrogen (D/H) ratio in the moon ice. They found the moons' D/H ratios were about five times higher than Uranus' own ratio. This strongly suggests the moons did not originate from Uranus' material. Instead, they likely came from icy bodies in the outer solar system. 🔭

🎬 R Madhavan defends his portrayals of Indian identity

R Madhavan has spoken out against the criticism leveled at his films, 'Dhurandhar' and 'Rocketry'. The actor addressed the issue while in a conversation with Galatta Plus, stating he doesn't understand why celebrating Indian identity is seen as wrong. He emphasized that his views are shaped by his upbringing and that he supports elected leaders. Madhavan asserted that portraying Indian culture is not inherently political or a crime. He further explained his method for spotting fake online trolls to maintain his perspective. 🇮🇳

🔊 Goldmund drops insane, Ferrari-priced amp

Goldmund has unveiled its Telos 9800, which it claims is its most advanced amplifier ever. This new stereo amp was designed in collaboration with Cécile Barani and features a completely new amplification platform. It delivers 1550 watts into 8 ohms and uses a proprietary power management system. The amplifier boasts Goldmund's 'Leonardo' technology to reduce phase distortions for better sound. Priced at $500,000, this luxury piece is positioned in a totally different league.

⚽ Big moves in Premier League transfer window

Arsenal has made contact with Bradley Barcola after failing to sign Vinicius Junior, while Liverpool is close to a loan deal for Ronald Araujo. Manchester United has inquired about Club Brugge defender Joaquin Seys for around £30m, alongside other interests. Newcastle is pushing for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, and Rodri is expected to return to Manchester City this week. These movements happen with the transfer window closing soon, setting up the Premier League season.

🧑‍⚖️ NCP MPs meet PM Modi on key issues

NCP MPs from the Sharad Pawar camp met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday to discuss various pressing issues. Supriya Sule stated the meeting lasted for 15 minutes, where MPs raised concerns like drought and onion prices. Dr Amol Kolhe also pushed for naming the new Navi Mumbai airport after Diba Patil. Furthermore, they called for the Bharat Ratna for Jyotiba Phule and other respected figures. These discussions addressed regional matters alongside national concerns like the FCRA bill. 🧑‍⚖️

🏛️ Supriya Sule meets PM Modi on key issues

NCP MPs met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday to discuss various pressing matters. The meeting took place with Supriya Sule and other MPs from the Nationalist Congress Party - Sharad Pawar camp. During the 15-minute discussion, MPs raised concerns like drought, onion prices, and Chandra Bhaga river pollution. Supriya Sule stated that no political debate occurred during the short session. Additionally, Dr Amol Kolhe pushed for naming the Navi Mumbai airport after Diba Patil.

📱 WhatsApp media sharing glitches globally

WhatsApp experienced an outage on Monday morning, affecting the sharing of multimedia files for many users. This disruption was reported globally, including in India, according to Downdetector. Reports peaked around 11 am, showing issues with photos, videos, stickers, and GIFs. Importantly, basic text messaging continued to function normally during the downtime. Users attempted troubleshooting steps like restarting phones, but the problem persisted for some.

🔋 iQOO Z11S drops 10,000mAh battery

iQOO confirmed the simultaneous launch of its Neo 11 Extreme Edition and Z11S on August 18. The Neo 11 Extreme Edition features a Dimensity 9500 and 9,100mAh battery in three colors. Meanwhile, the Z11S boasts a massive 10,000mAh cell with a Dimensity 7500 chipset. The Neo 11 Extreme Edition also includes a 1440x3168 display and 100W charging. Full specs and pricing are still awaited as the August 18 launch nears. 🔋

📚 BCI pushes law college affiliation deadline again

The Bar Council of India has extended the affiliation deadline for several National Law Universities for the fourth time. Institutions like HNLU, Nava Raipur and NLUO, Cuttack have already managed to get renewals. Some colleges, including NLSIU, Bengaluru and TNNLU, Tiruchirappalli, still lack BCI approval. Those with documents can now submit a written undertaking with self-attested copies by August 31. However, this approval is conditional and no further extension will be granted after this date. ⏳

💥 Drone strike in Nizhnekamsk kills 13

Officials confirmed a drone attack hit the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk, resulting in multiple casualties. Thirteen people were killed in the incident, with reports indicating a child among the deceased. The attack occurred on a recent date, though the specific day was not detailed in the initial reports. This incident is part of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and surrounding regions. Authorities are currently investigating the full extent of the damage and casualties.