😠 Parliament descends into chaos over student protests

Rival protests erupted inside Parliament as the BJP and Opposition clashed over student crackdowns and Ram temple donations. This intense standoff occurred on Tuesday during the final stretch of the Monsoon Session. The Opposition demanded Home Minister Amit Shah address police action in Delhi and clarify Ayodhya donation fraud details. Rahul Gandhi rejected the government's offer for a statement, insisting on accountability for the shooting. Meanwhile, the BJP countered by raising concerns over police action against students in Jharkhand. 😠

😠 Parliament chaos over student crackdowns

Parliament turned into a protest zone as the BJP and Opposition clashed over student crackdowns and Ram temple donations. This standoff occurred during the final stretch of the Monsoon Session, threatening legislative progress. Opposition MPs demanded Union Home Minister Amit Shah address police action against students in Delhi, which happened on Tuesday. The ruling NDA countered by accusing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of selective outrage regarding police action. The deadlock continues as the Opposition rejects the government's offer for Shah to make a statement. 😟

🏛️ Centre moves bill to cap state taxes on mineral rights

The Union government introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha aiming to restrict states from imposing extra taxes on mineral rights. Union Minister G Kishan Reddy presented the 2026 Mines and Minerals Development and Regulation Amendment Bill on Monday. The legislation stipulates that no state government can impose any tax, cess, or levy on mineral rights. These provisions cover mineral-bearing lands based on mineral quantity, value, or royalty payments. The bill seeks to bring stability to the mineral sector's fiscal regime.

☀️ Sun's 1868 eclipse hints at element unseen on Earth

During a total solar eclipse in India in August 1868, astronomers observed a mysterious yellow spectral line in the Sun's light. French astronomer Pierre Jules Janssen made the initial observation, but he did not identify the substance. The line, later designated D3 by Norman Lockyer, remained a solar mystery for decades. The element was eventually named helium after being extracted from cleveite in 1895. This sequence shows spectroscopy pointing to something new before chemistry confirmed its terrestrial existence. 🧐

🐠 Critically endangered 'walking' fish joins Photo Ark collection

The critically endangered red handfish, Thymichthys politus, was recently added to the Photo Ark project's collection. This milestone was achieved by Joel Sartore at the University of Tasmania’s Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies. The Photo Ark has now reached its 18,000th species milestone as of last week. Sartore aims to document animals to raise awareness about the threats they face globally. These photographs serve as a vital record should some threatened species disappear forever. 🐠

🏏 Pathan reveals intense Sangakkara clash in 2005 Test

Irfan Pathan recounted a heated exchange with Kumar Sangakkara during the 2005 Test match in Delhi. The argument began when Sri Lankan players were upset about a change in the match ball. Sangakkara started personal sledging, saying, “You guys cheat,” after Pathan hit two sixes off Muttiah Muralitharan. The tension escalated beyond normal cricket banter between the two players. Eventually, they became friends after both joined the Kings XI Punjab IPL setup and apologized. 🏏

🌐 BRICS nations chat about linking payments and CBDCs

BRICS nations recently held discussions focusing on integrating their payment systems and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) chief participated in these high-level talks in the context of global financial shifts. Specific figures or dates regarding the implementation timeline were not detailed in the recent report. This move aims to streamline cross-border trade and reduce reliance on traditional foreign currencies. Further steps are anticipated to define the technical framework for these integrated digital finance mechanisms.

📈 Market Volatility Hits Stocks

Stock markets experienced significant volatility across various indices recently. This movement was observed in major financial hubs across the country. Specifically, the Nifty saw a drop of 1.5% while the Sensex fell by 0.8% on October 26, 2023. This fluctuation is attributed to ongoing global economic uncertainties and investor sentiment. Analysts anticipate further monitoring of key economic indicators in the coming weeks. 📈

🌐 Taliban builds global ties despite no recognition

Five years after taking power, the Taliban continues to develop international connections. The group is based in Afghanistan and is actively engaging with various global actors. Specific data points regarding their engagement levels and dates are not provided in this report. This outreach happens despite the lack of official recognition from many international bodies. The future trajectory of these relationships remains to be seen. 🤝

🎮 Xodus lets you run Game Pass on Linux and Mac

Xodus, an open-source project, now allows native PC Game Pass support on Linux and macOS. The developers from Heroic Games Launcher launched it on August 10, 2026. It bypasses Windows restrictions by using Valve's Proton and reverse-engineered runtimes like xgameruntime.dll. This lets users run titles locally instead of relying on high-latency Xbox Cloud Gaming. Further development is ongoing to achieve full end-to-end game execution on these platforms.

⚡ Is Tata bringing back the Nano?

There is buzz about the possible revival of the Tata Nano, once India's cheapest car. This conversation happened with Tata Motors’ India Design Head, Ajay Jain. Jain stated they would 'try' bringing it back, possibly as an electric hatch. The Nano's return could be a counter to newer micro-cars like the MG Comet and VinFast VF3. If it launches, the Nano EV might offer around 200 kms range with a 17 kWh battery.