🏏 Sarfaraz Khan rejoins team, advised to move on

Sarfaraz Khan has returned to the Indian team for the Sri Lanka Test series after a 1.5-year absence. He was previously left out after the 2024-25 Australian tour, being dropped by the Ajit Agarkar-led committee. Mohammad Kaif has advised him to forget past issues, including rumors of a conflict with coach Gautam Gambhir. Kaif praised the decision-makers for recalling him due to spin-friendly pitches in Sri Lanka. The focus now must be on ensuring the Indian team continues to progress and win dominantly. 🏏

🌕 India joins Moon base race with NASA

NASA invited ISRO to its Moon Base programme, sparking a major shift in India-US space cooperation. This invitation happened during the ninth meeting of the India-US Civil Space Joint Working Group in Bengaluru on August 5 and 6. NASA's plan targets a sustained human presence at the Moon's South Pole, a key area for water ice discovery. India contributes lunar expertise and cost-effective engineering to complement NASA's large infrastructure. Future collaborations will likely focus on scientific data sharing and human spaceflight technology. 🚀

🧠 Americans Want to Start Brain Care Sooner

A recent survey revealed a growing trend among Americans regarding cognitive health. This research was conducted by Medical Xpress, examining public health priorities. The findings indicated that a significant portion of respondents wish to adopt brain health habits earlier in life. This suggests a societal shift towards proactive wellness management for mental acuity. Future health initiatives are expected to reflect this increased focus on early neurological care.

📈 Molbio Diagnostics IPO GMP hints at listing gains

Molbio Diagnostics' Rs 940 crore IPO closes for subscription today, with a GMP of Rs 136. This signals a potential listing gain of 16.85% above the upper price band of Rs 807. The IPO was heavily subscribed, with QIBs subscribing 73.70 times. The issue, which opened on August 10, closes on August 12. Proceeds will fund R&D infrastructure and equipment for various units.

🗣️ Amit Shah ready to debate student protest action

Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated his readiness to discuss the police action against CJP protestors during the Parliament monsoon session. This statement was made by Amit Shah in the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament. The discussion is scheduled for 3pm today, provided the Opposition submits a letter by 2pm. The government is also set to table key bills like the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026. However, the Opposition has indicated they are not interested in what they perceive as a 'lecture'. ⚖️

👟 TikTok saves London shoe store from closing down

Rachid Lazraq's shoe store in Shoreditch, East London, was nearly shut down due to rising rents and gentrification. His daughter, Zineb Lazraq, revived the business after a French TikTok user shared a video in May. This viral content showed the store as a "hidden gem," attracting younger customers interested in Y2K fashion. Now, customers line up for shoes retailing around $75, and Zineb is managing the demand. The father-daughter duo is currently managing the increased business day by day. 🛍️

🧐 VIP treatment in Indian jails? 5 allegations surface

Several instances have raised concerns about unequal treatment within Indian prison systems. These allegations specifically point to instances where individuals allegedly received special privileges in jails. Data suggests these incidents occurred across various locations and timeframes. This ongoing discussion highlights systemic issues regarding fairness within the correctional facilities. Authorities are now being questioned about the steps taken to ensure equal treatment for all inmates. 🧐

✈️ Trump says secret Turkey flight was riskier than Air Force One

Donald Trump revealed that the alternative plane he took in Turkey was at a greater risk compared to the Air Force One. This incident occurred after an Iranian assassination threat prompted him to leave the scheduled NATO summit travel. The secret flight, which involved a jet gifted by Qatar, happened last month. Trump stated he took the other flight because 'they wanted me to go on a different flight' for equal safety. This sequence of events has sparked questions regarding the security measures around his travel. ✈️

📱 S26 Ultra drops to lowest price with offers

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is now available at its lowest price point through a special offer. Customers can get the device for Rs 87,450 when utilizing exchange and cashback benefits. This price point is a significant reduction from its original launch cost. The offer is designed to make the premium flagship accessible to more buyers. Users should check the specific terms and conditions for this promotional deal. 📱

⚖️ Ex-officer denied bail over exam paper leak scandal

The Chhattisgarh High Court rejected the bail plea of Jeevan Kishor Dhruv, a former CGPSC secretary, in the exam paper leak case. He was accused of leaking the 2021 state civil services examination papers to his son, Sumit Dhruv, while serving at the CGPSC. The court noted that 42 out of 47 questions in paper 7 matched recovered material from his residence. This leak seriously impacted the fairness of the entire recruitment process, which the court emphasized. Therefore, the court found sufficient evidence of his involvement and denied the bail application. ⚖️

🦠 Long Covid gut immune system struggling to clear virus

New research suggests that long Covid patients' immune systems might be stuck in a fight with coronavirus remnants. Scientists at the University of California, San Francisco studied intestinal tissue from 44 long Covid patients and 13 fully recovered individuals. The findings, released Monday, showed immune abnormalities, indicating ongoing inflammatory activity in the gut. The study implies that treatment may need to target both lingering virus and restore immune function. This research adds to the ongoing effort to understand the complex biology of long-term post-infection illness. 🦠