🦷 Stress's hidden attack on your mouth 🦷

Chronic stress can seriously harm a person's oral health through several linked habits. Orthodontist Dr Jaineel Parekh warns this is happening across modern life, affecting many people. Stress leads to issues like anxiety, insomnia, and teeth grinding, as noted by him in an HT Lifestyle interaction. Poor sleep and anxiety can cause habits like skipping brushing, increasing caffeine, and leading to gum disease. Managing stress and maintaining good oral hygiene are key to protecting one's smile long-term.

🇮🇳 BJP strong in 660 Telangana mandals, plans expansion

Telangana BJP leaders are meeting post-Parliament session to map out future party activities and programmes. State BJP president N. Ramchander Rao stated this after meeting national president Nitin Nabin in New Delhi. The party is currently performing strongly in at least 660 out of 938 mandals across Telangana. The focus now shifts to strengthening the organization in every single mandal for better grassroots activity. National leadership is prioritizing Telangana, with Mr. Nabin planning visits every three months. 🇮🇳

🌾 Govt pushes for crop plan amid low rainfall

The State government has instructed District Collectors to immediately roll out the contingency crop plan due to expected rainfall shortages. Ministers, including N. Uttam Kumar Reddy, directed this during a Friday video conference to review El Nino's impact. The plan stresses crop diversification, urging farmers to switch from paddy to less water-intensive options. Awareness camps must be held at the field level to guide farmers towards pulses and oilseeds. Furthermore, Irrigation Advisory Boards need to meet soon to clarify water availability across all regions. 🌾

🚀 Plasma guns could clean up space missions

Plasma gun technology shows promise for revolutionizing sanitation in future space missions. Researchers at the University of Surrey developed this tech for use in orbital environments. The system can effectively remove contaminants from spacecraft surfaces. This capability is crucial for maintaining hygiene and safety during long-duration space travel. Further testing is planned to integrate this system into upcoming deep space probes. 🚀

🚗 Muslim truck driver dies after being attacked by kanwariyas

A 24-year-old Muslim truck driver passed away due to injuries sustained after an assault. This incident occurred in Hapur district, Uttar Pradesh, following a road accident on July 31. Seven people, including four kanwariyas, have been booked under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions. The assault happened after Azeem Ali's truck collided with an auto-rickshaw near Garhmukhteshwar town. Police have registered an FIR against the accused, while a counter-complaint was filed by the injured driver's father. 😔

🤕 Gay's injury might shake up England's Test lineup

Durham batter Emilio Gay was forced to retire hurt from a One-Day Cup match while playing for Durham. He sustained a right shoulder injury during a game against Middlesex at Chester-le-Street. This happened just 12 days before the first Pakistan Test, which starts on August 19th. With this potential setback, England might need to find a replacement opener for the upcoming series. Selection committee members may need to identify new candidates if the injury is serious. 🤕

🕉️ Eshwarappa firmly sticks with BJP

Former Deputy Chief Minister K.S. Eshwarappa declared his unwavering loyalty to the BJP party. He stated this while offering prayers at the Chamundeshwari temple in Mysuru on Friday. Eshwarappa mentioned that senior leaders were working on his return, and he was hopeful they would accept his suggestions. He emphasized that the BJP is in his blood and he would rejoin soon, either today or tomorrow. Additionally, he expressed optimism for India becoming a Hindu Rashtra under PM Narendra Modi.

🩺 Psoriatic arthritis patient develops myositis on biologics

An autoimmune inflammatory myositis case was reported in a patient with psoriatic arthritis receiving biologic therapy. The patient, a 34-year-old man from Hyderabad, India, had a history of the condition and multiple treatments. He developed acute proximal muscle weakness and high CPK levels 1 year and 3 months after starting ixekizumab therapy. This highlights the challenge of differentiating drug-induced myositis from disease progression in modern treatment. Clinicians must consider this possibility when patients on long-term therapy show new muscle weakness.

🚀 JK Govt approves major JKAS promotions

The Jammu and Kashmir Government approved significant promotions for 28 JKAS officers on Friday. This administrative move took place in Srinagar through orders from the General Administration Department (GAD). Specifically, Pawan Singh Rathore was promoted to Super Time Scale, while nine were elevated to Special Scale and 18 reached Selection Grade as of 2026. These promotions aim to strengthen the JKAS and are subject to pending court case outcomes. Further designations as Special and Additional Secretaries have been made for some of the promoted staff.

😟 Official shocked by state of Gadag boys' hostel

Karnataka Upalokayukta Justice K.N. Phaneendra conducted a surprise visit to the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Government Post-Matric Boys’ Hostel in Surya Nagar, Gadag on Friday, August 7. He expressed serious concern regarding the hostel's poor maintenance and inadequate facilities during the inspection. Justice Phaneendra observed issues with student rooms and food storage, directing immediate cleaning and necessary repairs. He also instructed authorities to test the drinking water and address student complaints about sanitation and food quality. Officials must submit a compliance report after fixing these issues. 😥

🏦 RBI changes priority lending rules for specific deposits

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to exclude loans taken against new FCNR(B) and NRE deposits from the priority sector lending calculation. This change affects banks across the country, impacting how they report their priority sector credit. The decision was announced recently, modifying existing lending guidelines. This adjustment aims to clarify the scope of priority sector lending under current banking regulations. Banks will update their internal frameworks to implement this revised calculation method.