📚 Odisha Govt Drops Stipend for OUAT Students

The Odisha Government has announced a new stipend scheme for Post Graduate (PG) and PhD students affiliated with OUAT. This support targets students across the state, providing financial relief to those pursuing higher education. The details confirm the stipend is applicable for students enrolled from the current academic session onwards. This move aims to boost academic commitment and support research among the youth in Odisha. Further guidelines regarding the application process will be released by the respective university departments soon.

📣 BJP promises to clear DA dues if they win Punjab

Punjab BJP Chief Kewal Singh Dhillon promised to clear pending Dearness Allowance (DA) and pension arrears for almost eight lakh state employees and pensioners. He made this pledge while speaking to NDTV, contrasting his stance with the current AAP administration in Punjab. This commitment comes following a Punjab and Haryana High Court order demanding the release of all pending dues within 15 days. The court rejected AAP's financial constraint claims, citing the need to pay legitimate employee dues first. Dhillon assures employees that timely salaries matching Central Government rates will be a top priority for the BJP government. 💰

🔥 Shivakumar ready to accept resignation instantly

Dissent is brewing within the political party structure. DK Shivakumar has stated that he is ready to accept any resignation within minutes. This statement comes amid growing internal disagreements within the organization. The political climate is reportedly tense as key figures express their differing views. Further developments are expected as the leadership navigates this internal friction.

🏛️ DK Shivakumar on cabinet dissent: 'I'll accept resignations quickly'

Political fallout is brewing in Karnataka after several senior leaders were excluded from the cabinet expansion. Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated he would accept any resignation within minutes and would call every MLA personally. Twenty new MLAs took the oath on Monday, expanding the cabinet after two months under Shivakumar's lead. Shivakumar advised dissenting members to be patient, citing his own past experiences in politics. He is currently revamping all Boards and Corporations, prioritizing workers' induction first.

🚀 South Korea eyeing Earth-Moon space mission

South Korea's Korea AeroSpace Administration plans to launch a science probe by 2031 to study the cislunar region between Earth and the Moon. This mission aims to expand space environment monitoring beyond low-Earth orbit into the Earth-Moon space. KASA announced this heliospheric exploration plan at the COSPAR 2026 General Assembly in Florence, Italy. The probe will observe the magnetotail to fill data gaps and support space weather forecasting. They will discuss collaboration with eight countries, including NASA and ESA, at the assembly. 🛰️

💰 Tata slashes prices on ICE and EV models this August 🚗

Tata Motors is offering big discounts across its entire ICE and EV range for August. These sales promotions are happening in India across various dealerships. The maximum discount available reaches up to Rs 3.35 Lakh on certain EVs. These offers include cash discounts and various bonuses to clear existing inventory. Buyers must visit a dealership to confirm the exact discounts before August 31st.

🤖 Gemini Spark now auto-browses on Chrome 🤖

Google announced a major update for the Gemini Spark AI assistant, enabling a personal agent to perform complex web tasks. This integration is available on Chrome, utilizing existing user sessions without needing separate logins. The feature, announced on August 3rd, 2026, allows scheduling tours, searching flights, and booking hotels across various sites. It enhances previous integrations by working on any website, provided the user authorizes the agent. Currently, this tool is only for premium subscribers in the USA, and Google plans to gather feedback for future improvements.

🔬 AI needs clean data to turn carbon into fuel

Researchers showed that consistent experimental data is vital for training AI to find new fuel catalysts. Four labs at SLAC, Pennsylvania State University, Stanford, and UC Santa Barbara tested a carbon monoxide-producing catalyst. The round-robin experiments, conducted around the same time, initially showed varying results for carbon monoxide and methane production. The teams found that minor differences, like how the mixture was stirred, caused the data inconsistency. Standardization across labs is now being recommended to boost reliability for future AI models. 🔬

🎬 My Bias, My Boss: New Episode Drop Dates

The release schedule for the series 'My Bias, My Boss' has been announced for fans. The show stars [Character Name] and is set in [Location]. New episodes are slated to premiere starting from October 15, 2024, with bi-weekly releases planned. This series explores themes of workplace dynamics and personal ambition within the industry. Viewers can expect the full season rollout over the next few months on the streaming platform.

🚨 Punjab police bust ISI terror network; 9 arrested

Punjab police made a major breakthrough by dismantling two ISI-backed cross-border terror modules. Nine individuals were arrested, including four juveniles, in the Amritsar Commissionerate Police area. The operation, revealed on Tuesday by DGP Gaurav Yadav, resulted in the recovery of 3 illegal pistols, 4 petrol bottle bombs, and 9 live cartridges. The accused were recruited by foreign ISI handlers for surveillance and weapon procurement. Further investigation is ongoing to trace financial trails and identify other network members.

💻 Motherboard prices going up for Q3 2026

ASUS, GIGABYTE, and MSI are reportedly planning to increase the prices of their motherboards. These major PC component manufacturers are set to make these changes across their product lines. The price hikes are scheduled to take effect starting in the third quarter of 2026. This move comes amid ongoing supply chain adjustments in the electronics sector. Consumers should anticipate revised pricing for their next motherboard purchases. 💻