🇮🇳 Rahul Gandhi mocks Modi's foreign policy moves

Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign policy during the Rachnatmak Congress national convention. He suggested the PM's diplomacy overly focuses on hugging foreign leaders, which was highlighted by Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit. Rahul questioned India-US relations, noting Pakistan mediated during the Iran war. He also critiqued the handling of the Arunachal-China situation, alleging China blocked patrolling in India's territory. The Congress leader insists foreign policy must prioritize national interests over personal diplomacy. 🇮🇳

⚖️ TISS student fights FIR over campus event

A former TISS student has approached the Bombay High Court seeking anticipatory bail regarding an FIR from last year's GN Saibaba commemoration. The student is from TISS and the gathering took place on October 12, 2025, involving 10 to 12 students. The plea contests the BNS charges, arguing the discussion was lawful and peaceful, despite a prior rejection by a Mumbai sessions court. The High Court is set to hear this plea on Friday, challenging the previous court's decision.

🚀 Samsung Z8 preorders seeing big global jump

Preorders for the Samsung Galaxy Z8 have surged by over 30% across the globe. This massive increase is being seen worldwide, indicating strong market interest in the new foldable device. As of the latest reports, the jump occurred during the initial pre-order phase this week. The high demand reflects anticipation for the Z8's advanced features and design improvements. Samsung is expected to ramp up production to meet this growing global demand soon. 🚀

🇮🇱 Israel links Lebanon exit to Hezbollah disarmament

Israel has made a crucial link between its planned withdrawal and the disarmament of Hezbollah. This decision was made following criticism received from the United States regarding the ongoing situation. The withdrawal is tied to achieving the disarmament goal, which is a key diplomatic objective. This move reflects ongoing regional tensions and international pressure on the conflict zone. Future steps will depend on whether Hezbollah agrees to the disarmament terms.

🛰️ Moon rovers need to think for themselves, NASA tests it

NASA is deploying the CADRE mission, which will send three small rovers to the Moon to explore independently. These rovers will land on the Moon's Earth-facing side as part of the IM-3 launch, scheduled for late 2026. They are testing self-guided coordination for about two weeks, pioneering autonomous operations beyond Earth. This is vital for future missions to the lunar South Pole, which holds water ice for a potential lunar economy. The success of this test determines if robots can operate unsupervised for extended periods. 🛰️

🚗 Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq gets triple screen, partition gone

The Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq interior has been spied, revealing major updates ahead of its August 15, 2026, launch. This refreshed version features a striking triple screen display setup, potentially exclusive to the Sporteq trim. Furthermore, the physical partition separating the driver and co-driver has been removed from the cabin. The car is expected to retain the same powertrain options, offering both 59 kWh and 79 kWh battery configurations. This update caters to buyer preferences seen in the current electric SUV segment. 🤩

🧑‍🌾 Kheyti's Greenhouse Helps Indian Small Farmers

Kheyti launched the 'Greenhouse-in-a-Box' to protect small farmers from harsh weather and crop failure. Founded in 2015 by Sathya Raghu Mokkapati and his team in India, it offers a controlled growing environment. This compact structure cuts excess heat by 2-4 degrees Celsius and saves 98% of water compared to open fields. The available models are 320 sq meters for Rs 2 lakh and 462 sq meters for Rs 3.35 lakh. Kheyti also provides guidance to help farmers make better growing decisions for a changing climate. 🧑‍🌾

🤖 Twitch uses streams for Amazon AI training

Twitch is currently utilizing streamer content to help train Amazon's Generative AI models. Streamers have the option to opt out of this data usage via a setting in their Twitch account. This setup is causing some debate among the community regarding the required manual opt-out process. Twitch's CPO, Mike Minton, explained that an opt-in system would likely result in very few streamers choosing to participate. This situation mirrors similar discussions happening with music labels regarding AI deals.

🚀 Mike Fincke retiring from NASA after space scare

Mike Fincke is officially retiring from his NASA astronaut career as of Wednesday, Aug. 12. He was a veteran astronaut who served with the U.S. space agency for three decades. Fincke accumulated 549 days in space across four missions, including the SpaceX Crew-11 mission. His mission was cut short in January due to a medical concern, marking a first for NASA. Despite this, commercial spaceflight remains a possibility for him moving forward.

⚖️ Supreme Court slams persistent witch-hunting practices

The Supreme Court expressed deep concern over the continuing presence of witch-hunting in parts of Indian society. This observation was made while dismissing an appeal by Balku Oram regarding the 1998 murder of Puni Naik in Odisha. The court noted that superstition and irrational fear often override constitutional morality and the rule of law. The brutality associated with these acts includes torture and social ostracization for vulnerable women. The Court stressed that 'reason' must stand against collective irrationality to uphold constitutional ideals. ⚖️

🦠 DRC Ebola outbreak is now its biggest ever

The Ebola outbreak in the DRC has escalated to its largest recorded level, according to the WHO. The crisis is currently unfolding in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with cases reported across five provinces. As of August 10, there are 4,449 confirmed cases and 2,061 deaths, with new infections doubling weekly in some areas. The situation is complicated by insecurity and a fragile health system, causing the response to fall behind the spread. International support is urgently needed to manage this complex humanitarian emergency. 😟