🏔️ Saanika Shah's sweet memory of Nirmal Purja

Saanika Shah recently shared memories of Nirmal Purja, a legendary mountaineer. She met Purja during the Everest expedition in May 2026 at Everest Base Camp. Purja, who led the expedition, tragically died last week on Pakistan's Broad Peak along with nine others. Despite his huge reputation, Saanika remembered him as an extremely sweet and approachable person. He gave her simple advice before her climb: "Be strong, Saanika. Don't give up. Have patience." ⛰️

🏏 Spinners secure a consolation win for Pakistan

The Spinners managed to secure a consolation victory against the visiting team. This match took place in a regional league fixture. The scoreline was 185 runs to 160 runs, concluded on October 28th. This win provided some morale boost to the Pakistan side after a tougher run of games. The teams are now set for their next scheduled fixtures next week. 🏏

🛰️ Google pulls AI satellite tool after OSINT backlash

Google quickly removed its AI satellite image generation feature from Google Earth after intense criticism. The move came from the OSINT community regarding its potential to create fake imagery and spread disinformation. This 'Create Image' feature used Nano Banana 2 technology to generate synthetic aerial or 3D images from text prompts. Google is temporarily pulling the feature to develop stronger guardrails following policy violations seen in shared screenshots. The company noted that generated images were watermarked and never showed up in the main Google Earth view. 🛰️

🚨 Drama as Udhayanidhi Stalin faces arrest

Tense moments unfolded at Udhayanidhi Stalin's Neelankarai residence when police arrived to arrest him on August 4. He is the Leader of Opposition from Tamil Nadu, and the incident followed a protest speech on August 3. The arrest was preceded by intense discussions among DMK leaders and multiple calls to delay the action. Despite attempts to intervene, Udhayanidhi was taken to the Thanjavur East police station. He later denied the remarks, claiming the case was a diversion tactic by the government. 😔

🤖 Palantir CEO slams rivals for not backing US military

Palantir reported a huge quarter, with revenue jumping 93% year-over-year to $1.94 billion. CEO Alex Karp made these comments during the earnings call in the US. The company closed 220 deals worth at least $1 million during the quarter. Karp specifically targeted unnamed Silicon Valley AI rivals who he claimed do not support the US military. Going forward, Palantir raised its full-year 2026 revenue guidance significantly. 🚀

🏛️ Kerala reviews FYUGP with new academic rules

A Kerala government committee reviewing the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP) recommended creating an Inter-University Board of Studies Committee (IUBC). This committee, along with Assessment and Evaluation Review Committees (AERC) in each university, aims to boost academic standards. The interim report was submitted to the Kerala State Higher Education Council on July 31, 2026. These measures seek to standardize curriculum, assessment, and student support across universities in Kerala. Future steps include creating SCAPEC and auditing the K-REAP platform for implementation refinement. 📚

🍎 VC doubts NYC grocery plan's instant failure

Venture capitalist David Friedberg is pushing back against predictions that Zohran Mamdani's municipal grocery store initiative will fail quickly. He argues that these heavily subsidized locations will become very popular with consumers in the short term in New York City. The plan allocates $70 million for five city-owned stores, starting with a Bronx opening in 2027, offering 30% discounts. Friedberg predicts these stores will outperform commercial giants and inspire other cities nationwide. However, he warned that this short-term hype masks serious long-term financial burdens for taxpayers. 💸

😔 Businessman sold assets to fight alcohol addiction

Businessman Navin Ansal shared his struggle with alcoholism on Aishwarya Vivek's podcast. Growing up in a privileged family, drinking was normalized, but addiction ultimately consumed his wealth. He revealed that he sold all his land and property to maintain his lifestyle. Ansal reached his lowest point in 1991 at the age of 33. He now urges others to admit the truth and seek help for recovery. 😔

⚽ UEFA sends legal warning to FIFA over Infantino's plan

UEFA confirmed sending a preservation letter to FIFA regarding Gianni Infantino’s failed proposal to sell a World Cup profit stake to private investors. The letter was sent by UEFA, representing European football bodies, to FIFA headquarters. This action followed the proposal, which aimed to raise $4.2bn from investors like Joshua Kushner's firm, and was dropped on Saturday. UEFA is actively considering legal action due to perceived governance issues with the FFE plan. Now, UEFA is seeking an alternative candidate for the FIFA presidency ahead of the March election. 😟

✨ Nokia opens up AI video enhancement tech

Nokia has open-sourced its Neural Network Post Filter (NNPF), bringing the first AI video enhancement technology to international standards. This AI-powered filter enhances compressed video quality after decoding on compatible consumer devices. It works with existing codecs like HEVC and VVC using specific metadata during playback. Researchers Miska Hannuksela and Jill Boyce contributed to the necessary VSEI standard. Widespread adoption could boost streaming quality while cutting CDN costs without new codecs. 🚀

🚀 Shenzhou-23 crew keeps up space missions

The Shenzhou-23 crew is continuing their space experiments aboard the Tiangong space station. The astronauts are currently stationed at the facility, which is located in space. They have been aboard the station for two months now. These ongoing activities are part of China's broader space research goals. The crew will continue their scheduled scientific work for the duration of their mission. 🚀