😔 Pradeep Rawat's son breaks down at prayer meet

Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat passed away at the age of 74 after battling aggressive blood cancer in Mumbai. His son, Vikramaditya Rawat, paid an emotional tribute to the late actor during the prayer meet on Thursday. The actor, known for roles in Ghajini and Lagaan, died on August 5, 2026, after a relapse. Vikramaditya vowed to carry forward his father's legacy in the film industry. Family and colleagues gathered to mourn the loss of this talented performer. 😥

🏏 Lancashire wins by 4 wickets, keeps play-off hopes alive

Lancashire defeated Gloucestershire by four wickets in the One-Day Cup match on August 07, 2026. The game took place at Emirates Old Trafford, where Lancashire chased 271. Lancashire scored 273 for 6, with Balderson finishing on 56 not out. Despite early trouble, Balderson and Shetty mounted a strong comeback to seal the vital win. This victory significantly boosted Lancashire's chances of reaching the knockout stages. 🏏

📈 Economist questions PM Modi's economic strategy

An economist is raising concerns about the current direction of India's economy. Akash Banerjee pointed out potential risks associated with recent policy decisions. He highlighted several warning signals that suggest instability in the market. These signals relate to inflation and growth trajectory as of late 2023. The economist suggests a re-evaluation of fiscal policies is needed soon. 🧐

🤖 Trump claims Congress wants to shut down AI industry

Former President Trump stated that Congress is pushing for heavy regulations on the AI industry. He made this assertion while speaking in a recent public forum. The claims suggest a significant push for oversight, though specific legislative details were not provided. This commentary reflects ongoing debates about the pace and scope of AI governance in the US. The political fallout from these statements is expected to continue in coming weeks.

📈 Stocks might rally big this week after payroll news surprised

Equity markets are anticipating their best week since April following unexpectedly strong payroll data. This positive economic signal was reported by Reuters and suggests inflation pressures might be easing. The data showed that job creation numbers exceeded analyst expectations for the period ending mid-month. This development helps to temper concerns surrounding potential interest rate hikes by central banks. Investors are now looking ahead to upcoming Federal Reserve meetings for further guidance. 📈

💣 Terror Plot Foiled: IED, Guns, and Heroin Stopped

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a chargesheet against two individuals involved in a cross-border terror conspiracy. The accused were linked to the alleged smuggling of an IED, firearms, and heroin across the India-Pakistan border. The case was registered in February 2026, and the NIA took over the investigation in March 2026. The plot reportedly aimed to attack a passenger train, with targets including Punjab and Delhi. NIA is continuing to identify other members and examine the smuggling channels. 💣

📊 Panel heads to Jammu for demographic review

A high-level Demographic Change Panel is scheduled to visit the city of Jammu. This important panel will be assessing the current demographic landscape of the region. The visit is set to take place on Monday, according to official schedules. The panel's primary objective is to study and understand recent shifts in population patterns within Jammu. Following this assessment, recommendations for future demographic planning are expected to be put forward.

🚨 Iltija faces FIR over alleged cop assault

Iltija Mufti was questioned by police in Srinagar regarding allegations of assaulting an officer during a protest. She was booked under BNS sections 121, 132, and 191 for the alleged incident that occurred on August 4. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called the whole situation a "fixed match" meant to boost PDP's credibility. Iltija claimed she was manhandled by police personnel while protesting the abrogation of Article 370. She stated she is ready to cooperate with any ongoing investigation. 👮

🏏 Rashid dominates as Afghanistan beats Ireland big

Afghanistan won by 92 runs after Rashid Khan took an impressive six wickets during the match. This game took place at Bready, County Tyrone, with Afghanistan scoring 299-8 and Ireland managing only 207 all out. The match occurred on Wednesday, marking the start of a five-game series for the tourists. Despite the loss, Ireland has a chance to bounce back in the third match at Stormont on Monday. This series is part of the preparations for the 2027 World Cup qualifiers.

🩺 New oximeter fixes skin tone bias for better health scans 🩺

A prototype called ChromaSense aims to eliminate skin tone bias when measuring oxygen saturation levels. Developed by researchers from Tufts University, the wrist-worn device uses reflective light instead of traditional finger clips. In testing, its accuracy remained within 2.87% of reference standards across diverse volunteers. This technology addresses issues where standard monitors failed Black patients, as shown in a 2020 NEJM study. Next, the team plans to integrate machine-learning for cuffless blood pressure monitoring.

💻 Proxmox has a beefed-up alternative: SmartOS

Proxmox VE is a popular hypervisor for homelab users, known for its accessible web interface and container support. However, SmartOS presents itself as a cleaner and more secure bare-metal option for serious users. Unlike Proxmox, which installs on local storage, SmartOS runs entirely in RAM from a boot image. It uses the Illumos kernel with Solaris Zones for full process isolation, unlike Proxmox's kernel-based layering. This setup offers native ZFS support and powerful real-time monitoring via DTrace.