🦾 Story helped raise funds for man's bionic arms

A devastating train accident resulted in 25-year-old Nikhil Bharadwaj losing both his arms and his livelihood. After The Better India shared his story, readers nationwide came together to support his journey. So far, they have successfully raised Rs 82,000 towards acquiring bionic arms for him. This support gives him hope to regain independence and return to work like before the incident. Nikhil remains determined to rebuild his life with this community backing. 🦾

📉 Sensex dips before RBI rate decision

The Sensex market experienced a decline of 210 points today. This movement occurred in the market as investors awaited a crucial decision from the RBI. Specifically, the Nifty index closed at 24,615 points. This cautious trading reflects the market's anticipation regarding the upcoming monetary policy announcement. The market will likely react to the RBI's rate decision in the coming days.

🥈 Funding the medals at Commonwealth Games 2026

India secured 39 medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, placing fourth overall behind Australia, England, and Canada. Gulveer Singh was the sole multiple medallist, winning silver in 10,000m and bronze in 5,000m. Neeraj Chopra also contributed, winning a silver medal in the men's javelin throw final in Glasgow. Total financial aid provided to these medallists reached Rs 15.56 crore through TOPS and ACTC schemes. TOPS supports athletes based on medal potential, assessing their performance and long-term progression. 🥇

🙏 President Murmu's visit boosts tribal heritage in Odisha

President Droupadi Murmu visited Taptapani hot spring on August 4, marking a significant moment for the area. She visited this location in Ganjam, Odisha, which houses the sacred shrine of Maa Kandhuni Devi. The spring has been revered by tribal communities for centuries, attracting lakhs of visitors annually. Locals feel her visit will propel Taptapani onto the national tourism map and highlight its unique cultural roots. The government has approved Rs 12 crore for further infrastructure development at the site. 🌟

🩺 AIIMS tells SC Asaram doesn't need hospitalization

AIIMS informed the Supreme Court that religious leader Asaram Bapu does not require hospitalization for his illnesses. The 85-year-old, currently jailed, needs constant care from trained caregivers. The matter was discussed after the court asked the Rajasthan government to review his health reports on July 17. This follows his appeal challenging the conviction for raping a minor in 2013. The Supreme Court will further hear the case on Thursday. ⚖️

🐦 Finch songs prep babies for hot weather 🌡️

Zebra finches sing specific calls that seem to prepare their unhatched babies for high temperatures. This happens in Australian woodlands, where adults emit a rapid, peeping “heat call” on hot days. Researchers found this sound exposure changed gene activity in the birds' hypothalamus. This adjustment helps the chicks regulate blood flow, potentially preventing heat stroke throughout their lives. Scientists now see this as a way finches fine-tune their development for warmer environments.

📱 Galaxy S26 FE design drops in case renders

Renders have revealed an early look at the design for the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE. The images show the phone's dimensions and rear camera arrangement within official Samsung accessories. The device is expected to feature a vertically arranged triple-camera system and come in Cobalt Violet and Mint colors. Preliminary leaks suggest a 6.7-inch OLED display powered by the Exynos 2500 processor. The Galaxy S26 FE is anticipated to debut around the IFA trade show in September.

🌩️ France sees first fire cloud; India needs to watch out?

Southwest France witnessed its first fire cloud, a pyrocumulonimbus, over a burning forest near Bordeaux in July 2026. This dramatic event was caused by a massive wildfire punching a superheated air column into the atmosphere. Historically, these fire clouds have been rare in Europe, appearing over places like Australia and California. Researchers note that stormy conditions and fire occurring together are increasingly common as the planet warms. This raises concerns for India, where intensifying dry seasons are increasing fire frequency across its forest belt. 🔥

🔭 1.3M names hitch a ride on Roman Telescope

Over 1.3 million people have contributed their names to travel into space aboard NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. These names will journey to a spot nearly 15 lakh km from Earth in under a month. The campaign closed on July 12, and the names are stored on an SD card attached to the observatory. The telescope aims to study dark energy and exoplanets with a view 100 times larger than Hubble's. The launch is scheduled for August 30, 2026, from Kennedy Space Center.

🍎 Apple might let iPhone users copy/paste to Windows

Apple is reportedly developing a feature that will allow copy and paste functionality between iPhones and Windows PCs. This development stems from an interoperability request filed by Microsoft in March of this year. Apple initially resisted, but has now proposed a solution involving Microsoft adopting its AccessorySetupKit. The company estimates this significant engineering effort could be completed by the fall of 2027. End users are expected to start getting this cross-device clipboard feature sometime in 2028. 📱

⚖️ Tate lawyer warns Trump over extradition case

Andrew Tate's lawyer has warned Donald Trump that not supporting the jailed influencer could cost Republicans young male voters. The lawyer claimed Andrew Tate aided Trump's 2024 election victory and that abandonment would cause political fallout. Currently, the brothers face 59 criminal charges from the UK spanning 2010 to 2017. The Trump administration has officially distanced itself, with Karoline Leavitt stating they would not intervene in the proceedings. The Tate brothers continue to fight their extradition from Miami. ⚖️