🏛️ Parliament passes tax amendment bill 2026

Parliament successfully passed the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, after the Rajya Sabha sent the Money Bill back to the Lok Sabha. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified that the bill does not impose any tax on UPI payments for consumers. She also confirmed that the UPI-related amendment is only an enabling provision and won't add transaction charges. Furthermore, the government does not plan to impose MDR charges on small merchants supporting UPI's growth. This legislation moves forward after the initial passing in the Lok Sabha.

📱 Edge 70 Neo vs Edge 60 Neo: What's New?

The Motorola Edge 70 Neo 5G is speculated to launch in September 2026, featuring a curved AMOLED display. It will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7450, upgrading from the Edge 60 Neo's Dimensity 7400. Camera-wise, the new model is rumored to have a 200MP main sensor, 50MP ultrawide, and 10MP telephoto. The Edge 60 Neo 5G launched in September 2025 with a flat screen. Motorola is preparing this new compact phone alongside other Edge lineups.

🔬 Simple blood test spots multiple cancers and organ issues

UCLA researchers developed MethylScan, a blood test that checks circulating DNA fragments to detect several cancers and liver diseases simultaneously. The study was published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and evaluated on 1,061 people. It showed 63% accuracy in detecting cancers across all stages with 98% specificity. Furthermore, the test pinpoints the tissue of origin for the abnormal DNA signals. These findings suggest a future for less invasive health screening methods. 🧬

🌡️ Ocean heatwaves are a real human health threat

New research warns that rising marine heatwaves pose a significant threat to human physical and mental health. Researchers from Adelaide University and the University of Hong Kong are pushing for these events to be treated as a major public health issue. These warming events can intensify extreme weather and affect seafood safety, as seen with Typhoon Doksuri in 2023. Prolonged high ocean temperatures also trigger mental health challenges, like eco-anxiety in South Australia in 2025. Authorities must proactively incorporate marine heatwave forecasts into public health planning to build resilience. 🌊

💸 Trump Media posts big loss as crypto tanks

Trump Media & Technology reported a significant $238 million loss in the second quarter. This was reported by the company behind Donald Trump's Truth Social platform in the US. The three-month loss through June was over ten times larger than the previous year's figure. Despite this, revenue more than doubled to $1.7 million from a year ago, showing some positive signs. The company is now shifting focus back to social media, abandoning some crypto and betting ventures. 📉

📈 Top 4 stocks to check out today

Somil Mehta from Mirae Asset recommends four stocks for buying on August 11, 2026. These picks include Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, ICICI Lombard General Insurance, JSW Energy, and DLF. Specific targets range from Rs 2684 for Mazagon Dock to Rs 694 for DLF. The analysis suggests positive momentum and technical strength across these listed companies. Investors should note the respective stop losses and resistance levels for each stock.

🏏 Harbhajan reveals NCA expulsion story

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh discussed the incident leading to his removal from the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru in 2000. He revealed that he tore up a diet chart after repeatedly complaining about the food not matching the prescribed expert diet. Despite numerous complaints, the food quality did not improve, leading to his frustration. Harbhajan stated that his action was a fight for their rights, arguing it wasn't his mistake. He later went on to become a successful spinner, playing from 1998 to 2016. 🏏

🌧️ Mumbai rains slow down travel, SpiceJet warns delays 🌧️

Heavy Tuesday rain caused significant disruptions across Mumbai's infrastructure. The downpour impacted Harbour and Central local trains, delaying them by 10-15 minutes and 5-7 minutes respectively. SpiceJet also issued an advisory warning about potential delays for Mumbai flights due to the bad weather. Traffic crawled on major routes like the Eastern and Western Express Highways because of waterlogging. IMD forecasts more rain intensity picking up again from August 13.

✊ CJP's Dipke sides with injured student leader

Abhijeet Dipke of CJP publicly supported Devendra Nath Mahato following an incident of police brutality. The support was voiced in relation to the injury sustained by the student leader. The event took place in a location not specified in the provided text. Dipke condemned the police actions deemed unacceptable by his party. Further actions regarding this matter are anticipated from the CJP leadership.

🥇 India Shines at Linguistics Olympiad 2026

India secured one gold and three bronze medals at the International Linguistics Olympiad (IOL) 2026 held in Romania. Shrilakshmi Venkatraman won gold, while Aarav Anil Rao, Nishanth Shankar Lakshmanan, and Advay Misra earned bronze. The competition featured students from over 40 countries and required pattern recognition without prior language study. The selection process involved 525 initial registrations and a residential camp at IIIT Hyderabad. These skills benefit fields like AI and NLP, continuing India's strong medal run.

🎮 Aptoide Games Store Lands on Google Play in US

Aptoide Games, the specialized games app store, has officially been approved for distribution on the Google Play Store in the US. This approval follows Google's loss in the lawsuit brought by Epic Games against it. The agreement established the Third-party App Store on Play Program, allowing this integration. This makes downloading the Aptoide Games store much simpler, removing the need for manual APK installations. More third-party competitors are expected to follow this trend on Google Play within months.