🇵🇰 Pakistan unveils 'Victory' monument after May 2025 clash

Pakistan inaugurated the Yadgar-i-Fatah monument in Islamabad to mark its 'splendid victory' over India. This ceremony, attended by top political and military figures, commemorated Marka-e-Haq, which India calls Operation Sindoor. The event took place around May 2025, following the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack that sparked the confrontation. While the leadership celebrated, thousands of ordinary residents were left stranded on Islamabad's roads. The ceremony also saw President Asif Ali Zardari praising Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. 😟

🔬 AI reads cancer slides to predict tumor types 🔬

A single AI model successfully predicted 32 solid cancer tumor types from routine tissue slides. This system was trained using over 11,000 tumors and utilized standard H&E-stained slides. The research achieved an AUROC of 0.766 on an independent validation set of 1,729 slides. This approach can help hospitals prioritize patients needing genetic testing, especially when molecular testing is limited. The AI is meant to complement, not replace, current molecular diagnostic procedures.

😠 Sunita Ahuja slams Govinda over Komal Rani Swarnkar

Sunita Ahuja publicly criticized her husband, Govinda, after he was seen with actress Komal Rani Swarnkar. The incident occurred after the pair were photographed together at an airport. She questioned his association with a woman near their daughter's age and sarcastically called him a 'sugar daddy'. Furthermore, she stated that movie promotions should only happen after the film is completed. Sunita Ahuja also deflected criticism she received regarding past comments about Govinda's behavior.

⛰️ Boulder hits BJP MP's car near tunnel tragedy site

A boulder fell on the car of BJP leader Anil Baluni on Friday morning while he was traveling to Chamoli. The incident occurred at Totaghati, near Srinagar in Uttarakhand, as he headed to the tunnel tragedy site. This followed a tunnel collapse on Thursday that killed at least seven people and injured many others. The project site for THDC in Pipalkoti employed about 28 workers, most from Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. The NDRF and SDRF are currently involved in the ongoing rescue and relief operations. 😟

🇮🇳 Saif Ali Khan joins Indian Army in Uri for Jai Jawan 🇮🇳

Saif Ali Khan attended the 2026 edition of NDTV's Jai Jawan program as the chief guest. He spent a full day with Indian Jawans in Uri, Jammu and Kashmir, to celebrate the nation's spirit. During his visit, he cooked pooris, played guitar for the soldiers, and toured the Kaman Aman Setu. The actor also participated in cricket with the troops and experienced shooting while wearing a bulletproof jacket. NDTV will provide full coverage of the event on August 15th.

⚖️ CJI clarifies 'cockroach' comment was misquoted

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant stated his 'cockroach' remarks were misquoted and maliciously misused in clipped court videos. This comment was made on May 15 while hearing a case in the Supreme Court in New Delhi. The remarks sparked the satirical 'Cockroach Janta Party' movement, which later protested the NEET-UG paper leak. This agitation led to a clash with police on July 20, injuring several people. CJI Kant urged citizens to uphold their constitutional duties while using media platforms.

😟 Jinnah's Despair During 1947 Partition Chaos 😟

As the subcontinent was torn by Partition in 1947, millions fled across new borders amidst violence and looting. Muhammad Ali Jinnah reportedly expressed deep despair, asking, "What have I done?" while flying over the divided Punjab with Iftikhar-ud-din and Mazhar Ali Khan. This reaction came as the human tragedy of migration became visible, contrary to initial denials. Nayar's account details the grim devastation seen near Wagah during that time. Now, August 14 is observed in India as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day.

🏏 Gill backs Suthar to fill all-rounder spot

Manav Suthar is being considered to fill the all-rounder gap in the Indian squad. This decision is being made by captain Gill during the practice sessions for the Galle Test. Despite injuries, Gill feels Suthar has the batting ability needed for the team. Suthar recently showed promise in a warm-up game, scoring 41 runs off 90 deliveries. He is set to compete for the third spinner and all-rounder spot in the series. 🏏

⚽ Liverpool delays Barcola pursuit until window close

Liverpool has paused talks with PSG regarding the signing of Bradley Barcola, a 23-year-old French international forward. The Reds are prioritizing the attacker, but discussions are stalled because PSG is demanding a £145m fee. The Premier League club refuses to meet this asking price for the former Lyon player. Barcola is open to moving to Anfield but won't sign at Parc des Princes. Liverpool plans to restart negotiations in the final 10 days of the transfer window.

🏫 Noida schools capping smartboard time for young kids

Noida schools have been directed to limit the usage of smart boards for primary students. This directive applies to all primary schools within the Noida region. The guideline mandates that screen time should not exceed 30 minutes per session. The move is part of an initiative to promote holistic development and reduce digital strain on young learners. Officials expect these new guidelines to be strictly implemented starting next month.

😠 Fadnavis slaps Rahul Gandhi over PM Modi 'hug' comment

Devendra Fadnavis strongly criticized Rahul Gandhi for his comments regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign policy. This confrontation happened on Friday, with Fadnavis slamming Gandhi at the Rachnatmak Congress national convention. The issue arose from Gandhi's remark on Thursday about Modi's habit of hugging foreign leaders. Fadnavis demanded apologies from both Gandhi and Sandeep Dikshit, calling Gandhi a 'chichora' leader. He asserted that Gandhi insulted not just PM Modi but also the Prime Minister of Italy. 😠