🏞️ Spain turned massive coal pit into lake

A huge coal mine site in northwest Spain was intentionally filled with water following its shutdown. Engineers at As Pontes managed to pump in about 547 billion litres of water starting in 2008. This process was completed on 18 April, 2012, creating one of Spain's largest artificial lakes. The lake now features two distinct chemical layers due to its varied water sources and temperature. This project offers a global model for rehabilitating former mining scars into usable green spaces. 🏞️

⚡ Dell's son's startup is replacing gas generators with home batteries

Zach Dell's Base Power, founded in 2023, aims to swap out expensive gas generators for battery systems in American homes. The Austin-based startup is currently valued at $13 billion after securing $1 billion in Series D funding. They have scaled rapidly, growing from one installation daily to over 100 and serving more than 30,000 customers. Base is expanding beyond Texas and plans to eventually enter European markets due to rising AI-driven electricity demand. The company is also building a second, larger battery factory expected to be ready by 2027. ⚡

💡 Modi tells IIT grads their choices shape Viksit Bharat

PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Param Pragya supercomputing facility at IIT Delhi's 57th Convocation ceremony on Saturday. He addressed the graduates at the Sonipat campus, noting the need for more female medal winners. Modi highlighted research opportunities, mentioning the Prime Minister's Research Fellowship and funding up to Rs 1 lakh crore. He stressed that their decisions over the next 30 to 35 years will impact India's journey towards a developed nation. He urged the students to continuously learn amidst the rapidly changing global technological landscape. 🎓

🏏 Bangladesh's tour game collapse rocks pre-Test confidence

Bangladesh suffered a major setback after being bowled out for 54 in the second innings of the tour game. The team, featuring head coach Phil Simmons, played against a Cricket Australia XI in Darwin on Saturday. This innings-and-38-run defeat occurred just five days before their first Test in Australia in 23 years. Simmons felt the batting performance was not good, despite earlier efforts to shape Test cricket in Bangladesh. He expressed trust that the players will work hard over the next three days for the upcoming Test. 🏏

💍 Billionaire wedding hits Nha Trang with $5M bash

An Indian couple from billionaire families is hosting a huge four-day wedding celebration in Nha Trang. The event is set to take place from December 9 to 13 on Hon Tre Island, hosting about 1,400 guests. Organizers project the total cost to exceed VND130 billion, which is roughly US$5.1 million. This massive celebration is being described as the largest Indian wedding ever held in Vietnam. Vietnam is increasingly popular for wealthy Indian families seeking grand wedding venues. 💍

🤫 Zaid Darbar confronts Kushal Tandon over wife comments

Zaid Darbar has broken his silence regarding Kushal Tandon's derogatory comments about his wife, Gauahar Khan. This incident occurred during their time on Prime Video's Alliance show. Zaid confirmed he confronted Kushal privately about the remarks, which were not shown on the episode. He maintained a calm and constructive conversation to help Kushal understand his feelings. Kushal ultimately apologized, respecting Zaid's family despite their past connection. 😌

📈 Mukul Agrawal's stocks are hitting big gains in 2026

Prominent investor Mukul Mahavir Agrawal’s portfolio shows strong performance as of August 7, 2026. He currently holds about 72 stocks with a total value of approximately Rs 7,720 crore, up 12% from the previous quarter. So far in CY26, nine of his stocks have seen massive jumps between 50% and 75%. Notable gains include Hind Rectifiers surging 74% and Neuland Laboratories gaining 50%. Arisinfra Solutions is a new addition to his portfolio as of the June 2026 quarter.

🎬 Keerthy Suresh shuts down 'lack of roles' dance rumors

Keerthy Suresh responded to social media claims suggesting she danced in Nani's 'The Paradise' due to career stagnation. A user criticized her on Instagram, incorrectly labeling the film as Kannada instead of Telugu. She replied with a sarcastic Tamil comment, correcting the film's language for everyone. Reports of her presence in 'The Paradise' remain unconfirmed by the actress or makers. Meanwhile, she is set for 'Dorothy' and 'Rowdy Janardhana' releases.

🏏 India vs Sri Lanka Practice Match Live Score Update

India played against Sri Lanka in a practice match on Day 2. The match took place in Colombo, with India currently at 101 for 2 wickets. This session was part of the ongoing pre-tournament preparations for both teams. Both sides are using these matches to fine-tune their strategies before the main event. Further updates on the match progress will be shared shortly.

🛡️ '181' service helps women in distress, says DSP

The '181' one-stop solution is gaining attention for supporting distressed women, according to DSP P.V.V. Narasimha Rao. This initiative is operating in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, providing quick support from various departments. The police department assists victims of domestic violence with medical aid, alongside other concerned agencies. Additionally, women police station officers are running a campaign against gender discrimination and human trafficking. The department is prioritizing counseling for married couples during disputes and case filing.

🤝 Honda lets Tata develop new vehicle platform

Honda has officially handed over the development of a new vehicle platform to Tata Motors. This strategic move involves Tata Motors within the automotive sector of India. The deal details suggest a partnership moving forward, though specific figures are not yet released. This collaboration aims to bolster the future mobility offerings for both companies in the Indian market. Both parties are expected to unveil more information regarding the platform soon.