🎬 Samay Raina sparks talk on 1990 Pandit exodus films

Samay Raina's comments on the Kashmiri Pandit exodus have reignited interest in films about the 1990 displacement. He brought this up on an India's Got Latent members-only episode before Munawar Faruqui. This year, he shared his family fled Kashmir overnight as militancy grew. Several movies depict this, like The Kashmir Files (2022) and Shikara (2020). These films show the violence, displacement, and resilience of the community.

🛡️ Armoured Carrier Moves Taiwan President

An armoured carrier was utilized during a recent drill in Taiwan. The carrier transported the President to the command centre as part of the military exercise. The drill reportedly took place on a specific date, though the article does not specify the exact date. This maneuver is part of ongoing military preparedness and defense drills in the region. Authorities plan to continue similar high-level drills to test operational readiness moving forward. 🇹🇼

📚 DU PG Admission Deadline Extended for CSAS Round 1

The deadline for the CSAS PG Spot Round 1 for DU PG Admission 2026 has been officially extended. This extension applies to candidates applying at Delhi University. The new deadline is set for August 8, allowing more time for applications. This change is to accommodate more applicants who need additional processing time. Interested students should check the official DU website for further details and procedures. 📚

🧐 Akhilesh Yadav: BJP 'deliberately lost' bypolls

Akhilesh Yadav alleged that the BJP intentionally lost the recent assembly bypolls in Bankipur and Datia. This claim was made by the SP chief at a Brahmin Sammelan held at the party's state headquarters. The bypolls took place after Prashant Kishor won in Bankipur and Congress defeated BJP in Datia on August 6, 2026. Yadav suggested the BJP did this to counter EVM criticism and mislead the public about election integrity. The SP asserted that dedicated workers will fill any vacancies left by those who defected to the BJP.

🎮 Delhi HC stops Bihar firm from using Nintendo name

The Delhi High Court has issued a restraint against a Bihar-based real estate firm for using the name "Nintendo." This action was taken because the court found the use infringes the trademark rights of the Japanese gaming giant, Nintendo Co. Ltd. The court passed the interim order on July 29, after Nintendo discovered the company in Patna in November 2025. Nintendo argued the name is nearly identical and likely to mislead the public about any affiliation with the global gaming maker. The court has restrained the defendants from using the name until further orders. 🎮

🧐 Are fake sweeteners actually brain poison?

Recent headlines have been buzzing about artificial sweeteners potentially accelerating cognitive decline. A study suggested six 'dangerous chemicals,' including xylitol and aspartame, might be causing quicker brain decay. However, the research is merely simple observational work and doesn't actually show any issues with these sweeteners. Furthermore, food frequency questionnaires often measure what people think they eat, not actual intake. Despite the fear, artificial sweeteners are well-tested and generally considered not harmful. 🧠

💡 Assam man turns plastic bottles into flood safety device

Flooded roads in Assam pose deadly risks from hidden drains and potholes. Thirty-eight-year-old Abhijit Dowarah from Sivasagar created a low-cost solar safety device using discarded plastic bottles. This invention uses a reflector during the day and an automatic light at night to warn pedestrians and motorists. Abhijit has already developed over 50 products from waste and hopes this will be adopted widely. His goal is to prevent accidents and save lives in flood-prone areas. 💡

✊ Women groups slam all-male Karnataka cabinet

Women's rights organizations strongly criticized Karnataka's newly expanded Council of Ministers for being entirely male. This criticism was directed at Chief Minister DK Shivakumar by groups like Naveddu Nilladiddare on August 5th. Despite women forming nearly half of the electorate, not a single woman received ministerial responsibility in the expanded Cabinet. The organizations argued this choice undermined equality and contradicted the Congress's public support for women's representation. They urged the government to immediately induct qualified women ministers to correct this oversight. ✊

💥 Trump vs Hegseth over missile shortages at Camp David

A report claimed President Trump confronted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at Camp David regarding severe military munition shortages. This confrontation allegedly occurred during a Cabinet meeting on Friday, highlighting tensions over depleted missile stockpiles. US forces reportedly fired over 850 Tomahawk missiles and 1,300 ATACMS in the first month of fighting with Iran. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt vehemently denied the incident, calling the report fake news. The administration is now asking Congress for an extra $67 billion to replenish these critical inventories. 😟

🤔 Bihar CM reviews Bankipur byelection loss

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary met senior BJP leaders in Patna after the party's loss in the Bankipur assembly byelection. Prashant Kishor of Jan Suraaj Party defeated the BJP candidate by over 19,000 votes on August 3. The BJP had held the seat since 1995, and the byelection followed the MLA's elevation to Rajya Sabha. Leaders vowed to introspect and correct the shortcomings that led to the defeat. The party plans to work hard to regain the electoral trust of Bankipur voters in the coming days.

🏹 Shillong Teer Results are out for August 6, 2026

The Shillong Teer game, an archery-based number game, had results announced on August 6, 2026. This event takes place in Meghalaya across several games like Shillong and Juwai Teer. For the Morning Teer, the first-round winning number was 87, and Juwai Morning Teer's first round was 43. The game is played in two rounds where arrow counts determine the winning number for participants. Official results must be checked through authorized local bodies for any prize claims.