😠 Pellet Gun Issue Sparks Political Row in Parliament

Opposition MPs, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, pushed for a parliamentary committee to examine the use of excessive force against students. Congress MP Ajay Maken raised the issue concerning Delhi Police using pellet guns on July 20th against protesting students. The committee meeting on Tuesday saw a fiery exchange when a BJP member countered the demand. BJP MP Tarun Chugh brought up the alleged glorification of Sajjan Kumar, a convict from anti-Sikh riots. The chairperson ultimately ruled out off-agenda discussions but promised to address force SOPs later. 😠

🧐 Mumbai MLAs' Assembly performance sees big drop

The performance of Mumbai's legislators is under scrutiny due to a significant decline in questions raised in the Maharashtra Assembly. The Praja Foundation report indicates that the 33 Mumbai MLAs saw a 72 per cent drop in questions asked. This drop was from 7,955 in the 12th Assembly to just 2,213 in the 15th Assembly between 2024 and 2025. The report also noted that Congress MLAs Amin Patel, Aslam Shaikh, and Jyoti Gaikwad topped the rankings. This highlights the need for better legislative scrutiny and accountability from elected officials. 🧐

✨ iPhone 18 Pro gets new colors and design tweaks

The design of the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro is anticipated to remain similar to the current model, but with some key updates. The phone is expected to be unveiled around September 9th, with rumored changes to the camera plateau and Dynamic Island size. It will feature the A20 Pro processor, which is expected to utilize the new 2-nanometer process for big performance gains. Furthermore, the iPhone 18 Pro series is predicted to launch with four distinct colors, including a return of a traditional shade. These changes signal a shift in aesthetics and power for the next flagship release. 📱

🛡️ Whistleblower gets SC protection from arrest

The Supreme Court granted interim protection from arrest to Abhishek Upadhyay on Tuesday. Upadhyay alleged he was wrongly booked by Ghaziabad police under the SC/ST Act over a road rage incident. This action followed his exposure of donation embezzlement at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. His lawyer requested a transfer of investigations to an independent agency like the CBI or Delhi Police. The court ordered no coercive action against him regarding the Indirapuram police station FIR. 🏛️

🧐 Vanished cliff might explain missing Earth history

A massive cliff, or escarpment, may account for the Great Unconformity, a missing billion years of Earth's rock record. This feature is theorized to have formed across ancient North America as the Rodinia supercontinent fractured around 800 million years ago. Researchers estimate this escarpment could have been 1 kilometer high and stretched for thousands of kilometers. Gradual erosion could have stripped up to 8 kilometers of rock, setting the stage for later glaciation. This framework connects tectonic shifts, erosion, and glaciation to explain the missing geological time. 🧐

🕊️ Pakistan relays Iran's message to US diplomat

Pakistan conveyed a message from Iranian leadership to US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker regarding regional security. This meeting took place in Islamabad after a trip to Tehran by Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. Discussions focused on advancing peace and stability across West Asia, following talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Both sides agreed to strengthen bilateral ties, including joint efforts against crime and narcotics. This diplomatic exchange highlights ongoing efforts to de-escalate conflicts in the region. 🤝

🙏 SC orders Banke Bihari donations go straight to deity

The Supreme Court strongly objected to reports that donations at Banke Bihari temple were being pocketed by sevayats. The court mandated that all devotee contributions must be deposited only in temple donation boxes or credited online to the official temple account. This ruling came after a court-appointed HPC highlighted misuse of funds in Vrindavan. The CJI-led bench clarified that donations must first go to the deity before any 'bhandari' duties are addressed. Moving forward, adherence to these deposit methods is strictly enforced. 🙏

📈 Intuit predicts slower growth, targets TurboTax users

Intuit has forecasted a slowdown in its growth trajectory for the coming period. This news concerns the tech giant as it focuses on capturing more users for its TurboTax product. The company anticipates a dip in growth rates moving forward from the recent figures. This strategic pivot comes as competition in the software space intensifies globally. Intuit will now implement new strategies to boost engagement and market share. 📈

😮 Trump unhappy with US-ROK drills over Kim Jong Un

Donald Trump stated he told Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to substantially reduce joint US-South Korea military exercises. This instruction stemmed from his good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise concluded on August 21, six days early, cutting field drills in half. Trump also mentioned asking South Korea about Iran's denuclearization, which they declined. Despite the scaling back, North Korea maintained its critical stance on the drills. 😮

🚄 Ahmedabad-Mumbai Bullet Train Cost Jumps to Rs 2.1 Lakh Crore

The cost for the 508-km Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train has been revised to approximately Rs 2.1 lakh crore. This high-speed rail project is being reviewed before the Cabinet on Tuesday, citing land acquisition delays in Maharashtra. The original estimate was around Rs 1.1 lakh crore, and this increase is significant. The project is anticipated to wrap up in 2030, with the first section launching in August 2027. Most of the extra funds are expected to come from budgetary support. 🚄

🍌 Banana DNA cracked: Scientists find ancient code

Researchers have successfully unlocked the 'ancestral code' within the banana family's genetic makeup. This breakthrough was achieved by a team of scientists working on tropical plant genetics. The study detailed the lineage spanning over thousands of years of banana evolution. Understanding this code is crucial for breeding disease-resistant and high-yield banana varieties. Future efforts will focus on applying this knowledge to agricultural sustainability.