🦶 Stretching + Tennis Ball Helps Plantar Fasciitis

A study investigated the effectiveness of combining static stretching and frozen tennis ball exercises for individuals suffering from plantar fasciitis. Researchers conducted this study on a group of participants in a clinical setting. The intervention period lasted for 6 weeks, tracking results up to October 2023. This approach was tested as a non-invasive therapy for foot pain management. Further research will determine the long-term impact of this combined physical therapy routine. 🦶

🩺 Uganda's Ebola control success story 🌍

Uganda successfully contained its latest Ebola outbreak, highlighting strong leadership and rapid response systems. Atek Kagirita, the incident commander, stated this after the 20 confirmed cases, 15 from eastern DRC, were managed. Uganda has handled nine such outbreaks over the last 25 years, building a robust system from national to village levels. Authorities closed the border and deployed mobile labs near the DRC to curb further spread. This coordinated effort contributes significantly to global health security efforts.

🔓 Old SQL flaw used for major database hack

Hackers managed to smuggle a custom toolkit into an Oracle database using a classic SQL injection flaw. This incident took place on July 27, 2026, targeting an endpoint hosting the Oracle database server. The attacker exploited input validation failure to run CREATE JAVA SOURCE commands, uploading the 'khunt' toolkit. This allowed them to execute OS commands, gain SYSTEM privileges, and steal registry hives. Security experts advise strict input sanitization and limiting database account privileges. 🔐

🇮🇳 India rejects Pakistan's 'Youm-e-Istehsal' claims

India strongly rejected Pakistan's observance of the 'Youm-e-Istehsal', labeling it a 'political absurdity' and malicious propaganda. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that the UTs of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh are and always will be an integral part of India. These constitutional changes made on August 5, 2019, were an internal matter leading to development and good governance. India alleged Pakistan tried to divert attention from its own human rights issues in PoJK. Islamabad was urged to stop bloodshed and dismantle terror networks operating from its soil. 🇮🇳

🎮 Game Freak plans constant updates for Beast of Reincarnation

The action-RPG Beast of Reincarnation was released yesterday, August 4, on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Players reported issues regarding performance, story pacing, and small, unadjustable subtitle text size. Game Freak confirmed they are planning a series of continuous updates based on this player feedback. The first patch, coming within a week, will include camera adjustments and increased text size. Other fixes like performance mode changes are also expected in the upcoming update.

⛽ E20 petrol is safe for older cars, says Gadkari

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari stated that E20 petrol is safe for pre-2017 vehicles and causes no abnormal wear and tear. He addressed concerns raised by DMK MP Constandine Ravindran regarding older models like BS-III cars. Laboratory studies showed no major engine issues, though a 2 to 6 percent drop in fuel efficiency was noted. Gadkari further mentioned E20 offers better acceleration and cuts carbon emissions by about 30 percent compared to E10. This blending supports India's goal to reduce crude oil imports and transport emissions. ⛽

🛡️ MP asks for Expat Protection Law amidst attacks

Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Mittal called for a dedicated Expat Protection Law to aid Indians facing threats overseas. This BJP leader raised concerns in the Rajya Sabha about rising racial violence and hate crimes against citizens abroad. Official figures show the number of Indians killed abroad rose from 29 in 2021 to 86 in 2023. He cited incidents like assaults in the US and deaths in the UK and Canada as evidence of the issue. Mittal urged the Centre to provide immediate legal and consular support to protect the diaspora. 🇮🇳

🙏 Meta exec apologizes for blocking PM Modi's post

A Meta executive, Joel Kaplan, apologized to IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw regarding the restriction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's post. Kaplan and other executives met with Meity officials for 45 minutes to address the issue. The incident involved a vertical video posted by PM Modi on July 23 during protests. Meta blamed a technical glitch for the brief removal, but MeitY found the explanation insufficient. BJP MP Nishikant Dubey demanded an apology from Zuckerberg within three days.

🇮🇳 IAF band set to perform at Vidhana Soudha

The No. 1 Air Force Band will be performing at the Vidhana Soudha on August 9th. This event is organized to commemorate the 80th Independence Day celebrations. The performance is scheduled to commence at 6 p.m. and is a tribute to the spirit of freedom. It will feature martial music, patriotic classics, and iconic national tunes. The public is invited to attend this celebration of India's Defence Forces. 🇮🇳

🏛️ Govt vows permanent fixes for citizen issues

Minister Seethakka emphasized that the government must offer permanent solutions, not just listen to complaints. She was at the face-to-face programme at Gandhi Bhavan in Hyderabad on Wednesday to hear public grievances. Various issues were raised, including land encroachment complaints and requests for Indiramma houses. Officials were instructed to monitor every petition and create clear action plans for timely resolution. The minister assured people that they should not need repeated visits to government offices.

🤖 AI bug rush strains big tech bounty programs

AI is finding software bugs way faster than humans, putting pressure on bug bounty programs. Microsoft paid a record over $20m to 562 researchers during its latest bounty year. Apple, meanwhile, capped submissions and added a 30-day cool-off due to AI-powered finds overwhelming reviews. Google also adjusted its rewards, paying more for complex exploits AI can't handle. These changes reflect how AI is making bug discovery cheap, forcing tech giants to rethink their models. 🤖