🔬 Rust-backed XY library handles 100M point charts smoothly

Reflex AI released XY, a new Apache-2.0 Python charting library for interactive 2D visualization. This library is being used by startups and mid-size data teams, requiring Python 3.11 or newer. Benchmarks show XY achieves 0.081 s render time at 100 million points. It uses a native Rust core and binary buffers, drastically improving performance over older methods. This tool is best suited for fields like finance and genomics for internal analytics. 🚀

🧑‍🚀 Canadian astronaut joining NASA's Crew 13 mission

Joshua Kutryk is one of four members selected for NASA's SpaceX Crew 13 mission. He will spend six months aboard the International Space Station conducting crucial health experiments and maintenance. Kutryk previously served as a CF-18 fighter pilot and a test pilot in Canada. This mission marks him as the first CSA astronaut in NASA's Commercial Crew Program. Support teams are set up to assist his family while he is in space. 🚀

🏏 The Hundred 2026 top scorers and wicket-takers

The stats for The Hundred 2026 are out, detailing the top run-scorers and wicket-takers in both men's and women's comps. For men, Ben Duckett led the run-scorers with 240 runs, while Marcus Stoinis and Richard Gleeson shared the most wickets with 9. In the women's game, Georgia Voll topped the batting charts with 201 runs. The knockout stages are heating up, where winners qualify directly for the final. This data sets the stage for intense competition moving forward. 🏏

📊 Are Haryana athletes behind India's medals?

A statistical analysis was conducted to verify claims made by Deepender Hooda regarding the origin of India's medals. The study focused on athletic performance data across various sports in India. Key findings examined medal distribution from different states up to the date of the analysis. This research aims to provide objective data on regional contributions to national sporting success. Further investigation will look into correlation between state and medal count moving forward. 📊

😔 Sonakshi Sinha backs Jharkhand exam protest

Actor Sonakshi Sinha expressed dismay over the ongoing student protests regarding alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC exams. These students are currently staging an indefinite sit-in at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Jharkhand. They demand the cancellation of the 14th JPSC Combined Preliminary Test held on April 19 and an independent CBI/ED probe. Protesters feel the current CID investigation is insufficient given past paper leaks found by the agency. If ignored, the students plan to march to the Jharkhand Assembly soon. ✊

🏛️ Tribal welfare committee heads to Vizag on August 6

The Scheduled Tribes Welfare Committee of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly is set to visit Visakhapatnam district on August 6. The visit, confirmed by In-charge Collector Gobbilla Vidyadhari, includes inspecting Tribal Welfare Hostels. The schedule involves meetings with welfare association reps and the public at the Collectorate at 11 a.m. The panel will review the implementation of ST employees' roster across departments during the day. Later, they will discuss ST Sub-Plan fund utilization for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. 📋

📈 India plans tax breaks to attract big players like Apple

India is looking to expand its tax exemptions to better entice major global investors. This strategy is aimed at attracting tech giants, specifically mentioning companies like Apple. The government is reportedly reviewing current policies ahead of the next fiscal year. This move reflects a push to boost domestic investment and economic growth significantly. Future policy changes are expected to be announced in the coming months. 📈

⚽ Mudryk's uncertain future after doping ban ends

Mykhailo Mudryk is set to rejoin Chelsea's pre-season tour after his doping ban was abruptly resolved this weekend. The Ukrainian winger has joined the squad in Hong Kong, marking his return after over 614 days away from the club. His ban was lifted after accepting a suspension, as new regulations meant the low concentration of meldonium no longer warranted a ban. Manager Xabi Alonso is supportive but warns that reintegration and his future remain uncertain for now. Chelsea is already seeing interest in Mudryk's services as they assess his performance in pre-season. ⚽

⚖️ Pending Case Can't Block Character Certificate

The Allahabad High Court ruled that a character certificate shouldn't be denied just because a criminal case is pending. Justices Prakash Padia and Vivek Saran delivered this judgment in the court. The ruling specifically addressed cases filed under Sections 323, 504, and 506 IPC. This clarifies that the existence of a pending criminal matter is not an automatic rejection criterion. Moving forward, this sets a clear precedent for certificate applications across the region. 📜

⚖️ late birth registration now heads to courts

Parliament passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, tightening the rules for delayed registrations in India. This change routes cases reported more than two years late to a judicial magistrate instead of an executive magistrate. The Bill splits delays, requiring a judicial magistrate order for those exceeding two years. This shifts verification of old records to the court system instead of the state collectorate. The goal is to make delayed registration processes more stringent and encourage timely reporting. ⚖️

💸 US planning new fees for H-1B, L-1 renewals

The US administration is planning to expand visa fees to cover H-1B and L-1 renewals instead of just new petitions. This change could drastically raise costs for companies retaining foreign staff, heavily impacting Indian professionals. The proposal, first published in June 2024, targets employers with 50+ staff where half hold H-1B or L-1 status. In FY2025, Indians made up 77.6% of the 291,542 continuing H-1B employment approvals. If finalized, the rule aims to generate an extra $157.3 million annually.