🤖 Nvidia crushes AMD in new AI agent benchmark 🤖

SemiAnalysis released AgentX, an open-source benchmark testing real coding-agent sessions against production inference stacks. On GLM 5.3 via SGLang, Nvidia hardware showed up to five times better cost efficiency than AMD at 150 tokens per second per user. The B200 comparison against MI355X showed advantages nearing 57% and 247% at different speeds. SemiAnalysis argues that long-context multi-turn agentic sessions now dominate production inference traffic in the AI space. Buyers waiting for price drops from Nvidia are seeing the performance gap widen in this new testing framework.

🎙️ Amitabh Bachchan's family WhatsApp group reveal

Amitabh Bachchan shared details about his family WhatsApp group during KBC 18. This happened while he was hosting the show, where Preeti Raj from New Delhi participated. The show featured contestant Preeti, who correctly answered initial questions before taking lifelines. Bachchan explained how he sends daily messages with 'folded-hands' and 'flower' emojis to inform his family of his schedule. He added that informing them helps avoid scoldings, emphasizing the importance of communication. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

🇮🇳 UPI hits 10 years, Modi calls it a turning point

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) on Tuesday. He highlighted that UPI marks a major turning point in India's digital payments evolution. This platform allows instant bank-to-bank payments directly through mobile devices across India. The massive scale of UPI is being recognized as a significant national achievement. Modi urged citizens to share how this digital platform has impacted their daily lives.

🌧️ Taiwan floods claim one life amid typhoon threat

Torrential rain in Taiwan has tragically resulted in one fatality and injured at least 164 people. The heavy rainfall mainly affected central, southern, and eastern Taiwan regions. Kaohsiung recorded 913mm in three days, causing evacuations of over 6,100 people. Although TSMC operations remain normal, flight plans to Okinawa are being changed due to Typhoon Saudel. Authorities are still issuing warnings for very heavy rain across the island. 🌧️

📚 Spelling mistakes surface in Punjab Govt schools

Spelling errors, like 'veggie tables' for vegetables, were found on charts in a Punjab government primary school. This issue was brought to light by Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains in Fazilka. The report notes that three classrooms were declared unsafe in 2025 despite ₹28 lakh being sanctioned for new rooms. These problems persist in several areas across Punjab, including Mohali and Faridkot. The Mann government's educational quality is now under scrutiny following these reports.

⚽ MCFC faces huge rent hike at home ground

Mumbai City FC might have to look for a new home venue for the upcoming ISL season. This is because the BMC quoted a massive 250% rent increase for the Mumbai Football Arena at Andheri Sports Complex. The proposed hike is over the Rs 10 lakh per game paid two seasons ago, with the season starting mid-October. The club is worried about the financial impact amid expenditure cuts and hopes negotiations will lead to a better deal. If talks fail, the team could lose its established home advantage in Mumbai. ⚽

⛽ US hits oil trader Wellbred over Iran ties

The United States has imposed sanctions on oil trader Wellbred due to its connections with Iran. This action targets the company's involvement in oil transactions related to the Iranian market. The sanctions were announced recently without specifying an exact date for the enforcement. The move is part of broader US policy aimed at restricting Iranian economic activities. Further monitoring of Wellbred's international trade is expected moving forward. ⛽

🤝 India-China talks resume amid Arunachal tension

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is meeting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing to discuss the India-China boundary question. This two-day visit takes place amidst growing concerns over Chinese activity in Arunachal Pradesh. The talks aim to stabilize ties following the 2020 Galwan Valley clash and recent border tensions. This meeting is significant before the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13. Both nations seek a cautious stabilization of their complex bilateral relationship. 🇮🇳

🤝 Pakistan and Iran make progress in conflict talks

Pakistan and Iran have reported significant progress in their ongoing diplomatic talks regarding regional conflicts. Officials from both nations engaged in discussions in a neutral setting to address simmering tensions. The talks have been ongoing for several weeks, with key milestones achieved recently. This dialogue aims to de-escalate cross-border issues and stabilize the volatile region. Both countries plan to schedule follow-up meetings to solidify the agreements reached. 🤝

🎙️ Iran releases rare video of Supreme Leader Khamenei

Iran's Fars news agency shared a previously unseen video featuring Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. The footage shows the 56-year-old leader participating in a religious academic study session. This appearance is notable as it seems to be the first time his voice has been heard publicly. Reports suggest Khamenei may have been injured in the US-Israeli strikes on February 28. He has reportedly been staying in touch with officials through intermediaries due to health concerns.

🔬 AI finds key gene controlling stem cell aging

AI identified a crucial gene influencing aging in blood stem cells, studied at Tohoku University. Researchers analyzed mouse stem cells, finding changes in two gene programs starting before and after birth. Using the Geneformer AI model on 30 million cells, they narrowed down candidates to Pbx1. Increasing Pbx1 in young cells mimicked aged traits, reducing red blood cell production. Future work will check if this mechanism applies to human health issues. 🔬