🌕 SpaceX rocket crashes into the moon as predicted

A SpaceX rocket, which launched two lunar landers, reportedly slammed into the moon as predicted on Wednesday. This incident occurred near Einstein Crater on the moon’s sunlit western limb. The rocket was adrift for a year, and the collision was spotted by a telescope in Chile. Experts note this is part of a growing issue of lunar litter amid the US-China moon race. Visual confirmation of the impact crater awaits NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter next week. 🚀

🏠 Pradeep Rawat stayed at Salman Khan's place for six months

Pradeep Rawat revealed he stayed at Salman Khan's house for an extended period. This stay took place at Galaxy, where he felt increasingly comfortable. The duration mentioned was a full six months. This comfort level led to the situation being discussed in media circles. Moving forward, the details of his future arrangements are yet to be made clear.

📈 Rupee hits 1-month high despite rate pause

The Indian Rupee strengthened to a one-month high on Wednesday, supported by falling crude oil prices. This rally occurred even though the Reserve Bank of India kept its policy rates unchanged. The currency opened at 94.92 against the USD before settling at 95.1175 per dollar. Lower oil prices helped the rupee, which has appreciated 1.4% over the last eight trading sessions. Market watchers suggest further rupee gains beyond 95 per dollar might increase US dollar demand. 📈

🕵️‍♀️ Fraudster's Wife Deported Back to India

Vishakha Rathod, wife of an Rs 88-crore fraud mastermind, was deported from the UAE to India on August 3rd. This action followed coordinated efforts by the CBI, MEA, and MHA, bringing her to Pune where she was taken into custody. The fraud involved promising investors guaranteed returns through investment schemes, which investigators allege was a massive deception. This follows the return of her husband, Avinash Rathod, who was deported on July 23rd. Authorities will now proceed with further investigation into the alleged financial conspiracy. 🕵️‍♀️

🚄 Thanjavur-Pattukottai railway gets land approval

The Tamil Nadu government has finally sanctioned land acquisition for the long-pending Thanjavur-Pattukottai broad gauge railway line. This crucial project is set to connect areas in Thanjavur district, specifically in Puliyanthopu and 24 other villages. The acquisition covers 119 hectares of patta land and 31.63 hectares of government poramboke land. This move clears a major hurdle, as the project stalled previously due to land issues despite being budgeted in 2013-14. Now, officials are tasked with moving forward to benefit the delta region's rail users.

🚨 Maharashtra bans non-dairy paneer for a year

The Maharashtra government has issued a ban on the manufacture and sale of analogue or non-dairy paneer across the state. This order was issued on July 30 by Food Safety Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe. Laboratory sampling between April 2025 and March 2026 showed that 35.4% of samples were non-conforming. The ban aims to protect public health as these substitutes lack nutritional value and are easily adulterated. Violators face penalties, including fines up to ₹5 lakh or imprisonment for unsafe food. 🚫

⚖️ Judiciary issues: Centre favors ideological judges

Senior Advocate Menaka Guruswamy stated that merely adding more judges won't fix the judiciary's problems. She voiced this in the Rajya Sabha during the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 debate. Guruswamy noted the Centre only appoints judges aligning with its ideology, excluding women and minorities. Furthermore, she highlighted 30% vacancies in High Courts, with only 14% being women. The Deputy Chairman interrupted her, stating her remarks would not be recorded. ⚖️

🔭 Sun shows Van Gogh-like swirls in new high-res images

Astronomers captured the highest-resolution images of the sun's surface, revealing plasma vortices resembling Van Gogh's art. This was done using the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope in Hawaii, marking the first direct observation of Kelvin-Helmholtz instability on a star. The observations, published in Nature, detail these swirling patterns ranging from 12 to 100 miles in diameter. This discovery might solve puzzles like the sun's super-hot corona and the 11-year solar cycle. Researchers plan to use automated tools to study these structures and improve solar eruption forecasting. ☀️

🚗 No License, No Insurance Cover in Fatal Crash

A Gurugram tribunal ruled that the insurer is not liable in a fatal crash because the driver lacked a valid license. The responsibility for the Rs 21.30 lakh compensation falls entirely on the vehicle owner and the driver. The accident happened on March 13, 2024, when a speeding car hit Deepak Tiwari, who died on March 17, 2024. This finding was based on the driver operating the vehicle without proper documentation, violating policy terms. The criminal case is now at the prosecution stage, with the next hearing set for August 31, 2026. 🚗

⚽ Barca might miss out as Atletico chases Romero

Atletico Madrid is accelerating its pursuit of Tottenham captain Cristian Romero for their defense. The Spanish club plans an initial offer of around €30 million to Tottenham Hotspur. This move comes after Atletico expects to finalize departures of Matteo Ruggeri and Nahuel Molina. Barcelona had previously shown strong interest, with Romero even prioritizing a move to Camp Nou. However, it appears Barca might not act, giving Atletico a major advantage in securing the transfer. 🛡️

🐘 Bombay HC: Religion Not Restricted in Idol Immersion Case

The Bombay High Court clarified that the case regarding Plaster of Paris Ganesh idol immersion is strictly limited to environmental concerns. The court stated that nobody is prohibiting the practice of religion for the Hindu community. This ruling was issued by a division bench on Wednesday, August 5. The litigation focuses solely on the impact of immersing these idols in natural water bodies. Going forward, the court maintains that religious practices remain untouched by this legal challenge. 🐘