⚖️ Rajasthan Dalit Massacre: All 40 Accused Acquitted After 11 Years

Eleven years after the horrific Dangawas Dalit Massacre, all forty accused individuals have been acquitted by the court. This case involved the brutal attack on members of the Dalit community in Dangawas, Rajasthan. The incident took place on October 18, 2012, and the legal proceedings have spanned over a decade. The acquittal has drawn significant criticism from human rights activists who demand justice for the victims. Moving forward, activists are calling for a review of the judgment and further investigation into the matter. ⚖️

⛽ Oil firms confirm E20 petrol quality after big tests

State-run OMCs confirmed that nationwide testing found no contamination in E20 petrol, keeping fuel quality within limits. This testing involved Indian Oil, BPCL, and HPCL across the entire supply chain in India. Over 100 refinery samples showed chloride at or below 1 ppm, while 160 retail samples were in the 0-3 ppm range on recent dates. The companies stressed that strict government specs and high-frequency monitoring are in place to ensure compliance. Consumers are advised to use E20 with confidence as quality assurance systems are robust. ⛽

🤝 Telangana cabbies call off strike after talks

The planned strike by gig and platform workers in Telangana has been called off after talks with the Telangana government. Minister G. Vivek Venkatswamy chaired the discussions addressing worker welfare and social security issues. The strike, which was scheduled to start on August 8, was halted following assurances from the government. The Minister confirmed the government is drafting guidelines for the Telangana Gig Workers Welfare Act, which will be notified soon. Workers were asked to wait while the implementation framework is finalized.

🥃 Rum makers challenge FSSAI ban in Bombay HC

Old Monk and McDowell Rum manufacturers have challenged FSSAI's orders prohibiting the sale of fresh stocks. United Spirits Limited and Mohan Meakin Limited filed the petitions in the Bombay High Court. The prohibition orders were issued by the Designated Officer, FSSAI, Western Regional Office on June 29 and July 27. Manufacturers argue the relabelling process is not feasible overnight and question the basis of the continued ban. The hearing is scheduled for Monday, August 10, after the ASG appears for FSSAI. 🥃

🏏 Dhawan backs Rohit and Kohli for 2027 World Cup

Former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan has thrown his support behind Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the 2027 ODI World Cup. He stated that both players will continue to add significant value to the Indian team for the title chase. Despite the age questions, Rohit (39) and Kohli (37) recently performed well against England in July. Dhawan praised Rohit for his century at Lord's and lauded Kohli's fitness and consistency. He is confident that both legends will make a big contribution in the upcoming World Cup. 🏏

🧠 Fast walking links to better brain health in seniors

A new study discovered that older adults over 80 who walked the fastest had a significantly lower risk of cognitive impairment. This research, led by Stony Brook University and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, analyzed 3,989 participants from the US, Europe, and Asia. The 'super movers,' walking about 1.3 meters per second, showed a 51% lower risk of cognitive decline over 3.4 to 5.4 years. These individuals also exhibited slower memory loss and better preservation of hippocampal volume. The findings suggest that walking speed might indicate brain resilience against age-related changes. 🧠

✊ Ink thrown at AISA chief during Jharkhand protest

A man threw ink at All India Students' Association president Neha Bora during a protest march in Ranchi on Friday. The incident occurred while she was protesting alleged irregularities in recruitment exams in Jharkhand. The protest has been ongoing for 14 days, with six demonstrators on an indefinite hunger strike. Bora claims the attack was an attempt by BJP-RSS people to weaken the students' movement. AISA members plan to continue their protest on August 10 at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium. ✊

⛏️ SCCL to explore gold and copper in Karnataka

Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) has signed an agreement to start exploring for gold and copper deposits. This exploration will take place in the Devadurga Block across Raichur and Yadgir districts of Karnataka. The agreement was signed in Bengaluru on Thursday, with a five-year timeline for completing the 199.13 sq.km block. This marks the first time SCCL is doing mineral exploration of this size outside of Telangana. The company is leveraging its 130 years of expertise for this significant venture. ⛏️

🏛️ Opposition demands scrap or JPC review of FCRA Bill

Opposition parties are demanding the government either scrap the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 or refer it to a Joint Committee of Parliament. The INDIA bloc plans to decide on opposition modalities on Monday, August 10, 2026. Congress is also demanding a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah regarding police action against protesters. Leaders argue the Bill targets NGOs and minorities while overlooking unregistered groups. The DMK also submitted a memo stating the Bill is confiscatory and should be withdrawn or sent to JPC. 🏛️

🤝 Jharkhand Govt Talks to Protesting Students

The Jharkhand government has agreed to consider the demands of student protesters after a ministerial delegation met with their representatives. The meeting took place with ministers Sudivya Kumar, Dipika Pandey Singh, Chamra Linda, and Sanjay Prasad Yadav present. The agitation, which entered Day 14 on Friday, involves six ongoing hunger strikers. Students are demanding the cancellation of the 14th JPSC Civil Services Examination and an independent probe into irregularities. The government is now ready to sympathize with their demands after reviewing a new 10-member panel.

🇺🇸 Trump happy about Hegseth clash report

Donald Trump expressed extreme happiness regarding a report detailing a clash with Hegseth. This report concerns political disagreements and was released in a recent development. Specific dates or numbers related to the clash were not provided in the report summary. The context involves Trump's strong reaction to the perceived criticism or conflict. Moving forward, Trump seems confident in his stance despite the report's contents. 🇺🇸