👋 OnePlus exits Europe with a free charger offer

OnePlus has officially confirmed its departure from both Europe and North America. As a farewell gesture, the brand is giving away a free AIRVOOC 50W magnetic wireless charger in the UK, Germany, Spain, and France. Only 5,600 of these chargers are available across the four specified countries on a first-come, first-served basis. To claim it, users must subscribe to the Oppo newsletter on the German website and link their OnePlus account to Oppo. Additionally, Oppo is offering various product discounts, excluding smartphones, via the campaign. 📱

🪐 Liquid nitrogen flowing on Pluto's giant glacier

New Horizons images suggest dark streaks on Pluto's nitrogen glacier indicate past liquid nitrogen flow. This evidence comes from an analysis of Sputnik Planitia, a massive glacier larger than Texas and Oklahoma. The features are found on the northern edge of this glacier, which stretches about 850 km east to west. Researchers propose nitrogen melted beneath the ice and rose through cracks before flowing across the surface. More lab work and higher-resolution mapping are needed to confirm this exciting finding. 🪐

🚫 Bengaluru bans POP idols before Ganesh Chaturthi

The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has banned the making, selling, and immersion of Ganesh idols made from POP and non-biodegradable materials. This restriction applies across the entire city of Bengaluru ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. Specifically, the civic body also prohibited immersing idols painted with heavy metal chemical paints in water sources. Special Commissioner Sushama Godbole stated these measures are needed to stop pollution to water bodies and soil. Violators of these directives will face legal action under the Environment (Protection) Act.

🗣️ Rijiju slams Rahul Gandhi's focus on Prayagraj

Union minister Kiren Rijiju criticized Rahul Gandhi's participation in a Prayagraj event on Saturday. Rijiju stated that Rahul Gandhi should have instead visited Ranchi, where students are protesting. This commentary followed Rahul's speech criticizing job scarcity, education costs, and AI's impact on Indian youth. Rahul also heavily criticized the government's economic policies, including demonetisation and GST issues. Further talks between the Jharkhand government and student groups are scheduled for Sunday to address the protests.

😠 Rijiju trolls Rahul Gandhi over protest location

Union minister Kiren Rijiju took a dig at Rahul Gandhi during the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' programme in Prayagraj. Rijiju stated that Rahul Gandhi should have attended the student protests in Ranchi instead. This happened after Rahul criticized job scarcity and economic policies at the event. The protests in Jharkhand are ongoing due to alleged irregularities in recruitment exams. Another round of talks between the government and students is scheduled for Sunday. 😠

💼 US eyes scrapping 60-day job search window for H-1B workers

The US is considering eliminating the 60-day job search window for foreign workers after layoffs. This proposal is currently under review by the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and affects visa categories like H-1B. The rule applies to non-immigrant visa holders including E-1, E-2, E-3, H-1B, L-1, O-1, and TN categories. In fiscal year 2024, 399,402 H-1B petitions were approved, with 71% of beneficiaries born in India. Eligible workers currently maintain protections until the rule is formally finalized and published in the Federal Register.

✊ MLA joins student protest with waterless fast

Jharkhand MLA Jairam Mahato has announced he will observe a waterless fast starting tomorrow. This action is in solidarity with the students who are currently protesting. The students are demonstrating regarding issues related to JPSC and JSSC recruitment processes. The MLA's support comes amidst ongoing student agitation in the region. This move is expected to draw more attention to the students' demands.

😠 Raghav Chadha faces backlash over PM Modi photos

Raghav Chadha is facing massive online backlash after sharing viral photos from a meeting with PM Narendra Modi. The former AAP MP, who joined the BJP, posted these photos on August 8th, claiming the interaction was enriching. His post quickly gained over 8 lakh views on X (formerly Twitter). Many users criticized his sudden shift after previously criticizing the Prime Minister and AAP. The public sentiment shows strong disappointment regarding his political change. 😟

😠 Modi meets 'traitors,' ignores protesting youth: Thackeray

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray criticized PM Narendra Modi for meeting political rivals while ignoring protesting youth. This jab followed Modi's meetings with Eknath Shinde and six new MPs on August 7th and 8th, 2026. Thackeray questioned if these meetings were a threat to the Supreme Court case heard on August 5th regarding the party symbol dispute. He labeled the situation as a 'traitor virus killing democracy' and urged support for the Constitution. He also commented on the differing social media styles of himself and PM Modi. 😠

💡 Adani's Vande Bharatam selects first innovators

Gautam Adani's 'Vande Bharatam' initiative has officially chosen its initial batch of innovators. The selection process took place across various parts of India. A total of [Insert Number] innovators were chosen starting from [Insert Date]. This program aims to foster national talent and drive innovation across different sectors. The next steps involve mentorship and scaling up the projects chosen by the initiative.

🤕 Jemimah Rodrigues out of The Hundred due to injury

Indian batter Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of The Hundred after sustaining a hamstring injury. This happened while she played for Southern Brave in the tournament. The injury was confirmed on Saturday, and Charlie Knott has replaced her. This setback raises concerns about her participation in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup starting August 30th. India's availability will be closely monitored as they prepare for their opening game against Thailand. 😥