🕊️ Pope recalls Poland's vows from communist era

Pope Leo XIV addressed Polish pilgrims renewing the Jasna Góra Vows of the Polish Nation. This event took place in Częstochowa, with Archbishop Wojciech Polak presiding. The vows were first made in 1956, when Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński was interned by communist authorities. These vows call for moral renewal, protecting life, marriage, and Christian education for society. The Pope emphasized that this program should continue inspiring justice and fraternity today. 🕊️

🔭 NASA's New Telescope Promises Biggest Space View

NASA is preparing to launch a revolutionary telescope designed to capture the largest views of space ever recorded. This advanced instrument will be deployed by NASA in the near future. The telescope is expected to provide groundbreaking data starting in 2025. It represents a major leap in astronomical observation capabilities for scientists globally. Researchers anticipate this data will reshape our understanding of the universe. 🔭

🥊 From school guard to Asian Games contender

Sumit Kundu had to quit boxing after his father's death and financial struggles in Dhakal village, Haryana. He worked as a school security guard, but the village rallied to help him return to the sport. After winning multiple titles, he suffered a major knee injury during Paris Olympic qualifiers. Following a tough rehabilitation period in Mumbai, he fought his way back into the competition. Now, he has secured his spot for the upcoming Asian Games. 🥊

🔥 Tragedy strikes: 14 newborns killed in hospital fire

A fire erupted inside the critical care nursery at PIMS, Islamabad, tragically killing 14 newborns. The incident occurred at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad on Wednesday morning. Hospital management stated the fire was caused by a short circuit in the nursery’s air-conditioning unit. This is not the first such tragedy, as a similar fire killed 11 babies in June 2024. Authorities are investigating the cause, with concerns raised over staff presence and blocked exits.

🧐 Trump says Iran's leader isn't dead

US President Donald Trump stated that Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is still alive, despite months of intense speculation. Trump shared this during a telephonic interview with radio host Glenn Beck. The leader has been absent since taking charge following his father's assassination in a US-Israeli strike. Reports previously suggested Khamenei was critically injured in the February 28 attacks and was in hiding. Trump also mentioned that the Strait of Hormuz is currently fully open. 🧐

✅ CET: Admission is mandatory after 2nd round selection

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has made admission compulsory for students who secured seats in the second round of CET counselling and chose Choice-1. This rule applies to candidates in Bengaluru for courses like engineering, effective until August 28, 2026. Those who picked Choice-1 confirm they are satisfied and will join the college immediately. If they want an upgrade, they can participate in the third round, though cancelling the second-round seat incurs a ₹5,000 penalty. This measure aims to stop seat blocking scams previously seen in earlier counselling rounds. 🚫

🪐 NASA's Pandora mission starts exoplanet study

NASA's new Pandora mission has officially begun its scientific observations of exoplanets. The mission is being conducted by NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center from low Earth orbit. It plans to observe at least 20 exoplanets 10 times each during its year-long primary mission. Pandora aims to separate planet signals from interference caused by their host stars. This data will ultimately help scientists better interpret distant worlds for signs of life. 🪐

🤔 Trump disputes Khamenei's death rumors

Donald Trump stated that he does not believe Mojtaba Khamenei is deceased, addressing recent reports about the Iranian Supreme Leader. Trump made these remarks regarding Khamenei's status in Iran. No specific dates or numerical data were provided in the statement. The context involves ongoing speculation about the leader's well-being in Iran. Further updates on this matter are anticipated as the situation develops.

📊 US stocks steady as inflation eases Fed pressure

US stock market indices were largely flat on Wednesday following the July inflation data release. The S&P 500 saw a 0.10% rise to 7,685.24, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped slightly. The core PCE index increased by 0.2% monthly, with the annual rate hitting 3.3%. This easing inflation gives the Federal Reserve more room to keep interest rates stable. Investors are now watching Nvidia's Q2 fiscal 2027 earnings for market direction. 📈

🤝 University partners to boost IP and mental health support

Sharnbasva University signed two MoUs with KSCST and Samadhana Counselling Centre in Kalaburagi. The agreements focus on strengthening Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and launching a counselling certificate course. Under the KSCST deal, an IP Cell will be set up, offering technical support and workshops. The Samadhana partnership introduces a 50-hour Certificate Course in Counselling for students and communities. This course will run in a hybrid mode, aiming to train lay counsellors across schools and colleges.

📈 Zerodha nets big profit in FY26

Zerodha has reported a substantial profit of Rs 4,283 Cr for the fiscal year 2026. This financial performance was recorded by the brokerage firm across its operations. The company's revenue remained flat during this period, showing no significant change from previous years. This indicates stable operations despite the large profit margin achieved. Looking ahead, the company is expected to maintain its market presence with this financial data.