😠 Protest against E20 fuel outside Gadkari's house

Maharashtra Youth Congress workers staged a protest against the Central government's E20 ethanol-blended fuel policy in Nagpur. The demonstration took place outside Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari’s residence on Monday, August 3, 2026. At least 30 Congress office bearers and functionaries were detained while protesting the fuel's 'unviability.' Protesters are concerned about reduced mileage and the higher cost compared to earlier promises. The party vows to keep voicing the issue despite the arrests. 😠

🗳️ Kishor defeats BJP in Bihar's Bankipur seat

Nitin Nabin accepted the verdict of the three Assembly bypolls, including a loss in his family bastion of Bankipur. Prashant Kishor won Bankipur against BJP's Neeraj Kumar with 64,151 votes on August 4, 2026. This ends the BJP's 30-year dominance in the constituency, which was last held by the BJP since 1995. Nabin stated they would seriously introspect the results in Bankipur and Datia with renewed determination. Kishor called the win a 'wake-up call' for PM Narendra Modi regarding Bihar's leadership. 🗳️

🗺️ Census 2027 starts collecting caste and parents' birth data

The population enumeration phase of Census 2027 is set to begin on August 17 in Ladakh, J&K, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. This phase will record caste for the first time since 1931 and likely capture parents' birth details. The data collection will happen first through a self-enumeration window from August 17 to August 30. This information is vital for identifying individuals who meet citizenship criteria. The collected data will not be used for legal evidence or government benefits. 🧐

🚀 NASA speeding up ISS crew rotations before 2030

NASA is planning to accelerate the launch schedule of four astronauts to the International Space Station. This move is set to help speed up the crew rotation rate for the orbital lab. The ISS, which currently has seven members, is nearing its planned safe deorbit in 2030. Three SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut are part of this updated rotation. These changes aim to maximize the station's operational lifespan before its planned end date.

🎾 Eala bags first WTA title; Fritz wins DC crown

Alex Eala became the first player from the Philippines to win a WTA Tour singles title at the Mubadala DC Open. She defeated top seed Jessica Pegula in a two-day, rain-hit women's final in Washington D.C. The match, which spanned two days, concluded on Monday with Eala winning 4-6, 6-4, 6-0. Meanwhile, Taylor Fritz secured his 11th ATP title after beating 19-year-old Rafael Jodar in the men's final. Both events wrapped up a weather-disrupted week as players move to the North American hardcourt swing. 🏆

⛽ Trump criticizes big oil for excessive profits during Iran tension

Donald Trump has strongly criticized major oil companies for earning excessive profits. This commentary was made while tensions regarding the conflict in Iran were high. Specific figures regarding their earnings were not disclosed in the report. The criticism comes amid broader political discussions about corporate wealth and global energy. Future actions or responses from the oil firms are yet to be seen. ⛽

📱 Android's August 2026 System Updates Drop

The monthly Google System Release Notes detail updates across various Android components like Play services and Play Store. These updates affect phones, tablets, Wear OS, and more, with some features for users and some for developers. Specifically, Google Play services v26.30 was released on 2026-08-03, bringing Wallet pass improvements. The Play Store v52.6 update on 2026-08-03 allows discovering movies and TV shows in search results. Furthermore, a new sports feature adds league-specific carousels for events like the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. These changes are rolled out gradually, and some capabilities may take months to be widely available.

🤖 Google's Spark AI enters South Korea, sparking agent war

Google has launched its AI agent, Gemini Spark, across 160 countries, including South Korea. This agent operates within Google's ecosystem, utilizing Gmail, Docs, and Chrome to perform cloud-based tasks. Since the 30th of last month, Spark has been rolling out to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers. The competition is intensifying as OpenAI and Anthropic also push advanced AI browser capabilities. Moving forward, securing user touchpoints is becoming critical for South Korean tech companies. 🤖

😠 Punjab Assembly erupts over alleged paper leaks 📢

Noisy scenes unfolded in the Punjab Assembly on Monday, August 3, 2026, as Congress MLAs debated repeated paper leaks. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann stated that these leaks under the BJP-led union government shattered student aspirations. He mentioned that 93 paper leaks have occurred since 2014, and 22 NEET candidates committed suicide. The state government will forward a censure motion to the PMO, Education, and Home Affairs. This move aims to urge the Centre to prevent leaks and restore education system credibility.

🤫 Feige reveals why Sadie Sink's role was kept secret

Kevin Feige revealed that Marvel Studios intentionally kept Sadie Sink's role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day a secret. Sink is playing Jean Grey, a character with immense significance to the future of the MCU. The secrecy was maintained to ensure the best possible opening weekend experience for the audience. This villain controls New Yorkers and tears apart the Department of Damage Control. The film debuted on July 31 and grossed $930 million worldwide in its first weekend.

🚨 FBI Agent Arrested Over $1M Crypto Heist

A senior FBI counterintelligence agent named Patrick Steven Yarmoch was arrested after allegedly stealing over $1 million in cryptocurrency. He worked at FBI headquarters in Washington, holding a "top secret" clearance and focusing on an adversary nation. The theft involved transferring crypto from investigated accounts via Kraken and Suilend platforms around August 1. Yarmoch was fired and arrested on July 31, and travel plans to Portugal were found. He is currently being held in detention in Alexandria, Virginia.