⚖️ Student takes legal action against threats at protest

A plea regarding alleged threats and vigilantism against a protest participant was accepted by the Supreme Court. The matter was brought before the Chief Justice of India in relation to events at Jantar Mantar. The petitioner cited continuous acts of vigilantism along with threats of rape and abduction. Counsel stressed the urgency due to ongoing incidents, mentioning disturbing videos. CJI Surya Kant agreed to list this matter on Tuesday alongside other student protest petitions.

🚗 Sedan sales up in July 2026, compacts lead the charge 🚗

Sedan sales hit 37,728 units in July 2026, marking a 13.96% YoY increase. Maruti Suzuki Dzire dominated the segment, selling 23,791 units in India. The segment saw 20.99% MoM growth from June 2026 figures. Midsize sedans are struggling as buyers prefer SUVs, according to the data. The growth story is heavily driven by compact models like Dzire, Aura, and Amaze.

🗳️ G.S. Patil elected as Karnataka Assembly Speaker

Congress MLA Gurupadagouda Sanganagouda Patil was elected as the Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly on August 14. Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar proposed the nomination in Bengaluru on August 13, 2026, with the Deputy CM seconding it. The election took place after U. T. Khader's resignation on June 3, following the vacancy. The opposition BJP and JD(S) chose to boycott the proceedings in protest. Senior Member of Legislative Council Saleem Ahmed was elected Chairperson of the Upper House the same day. 🗳️

🔬 Can a drug stop childhood trauma before it starts?

Researchers investigated whether childhood trauma could be prevented using medication in mice. They subjected mother mice to hardship, which led to offspring being placed in lower social ranks. When a compound called SAFit2 was administered, the pattern of social disadvantage disappeared. This suggests the drug could reverse the impact of early adversity on the brain and behavior. However, the study only showed prevention, not repair, and human trials are years away. 🔬

🧐 CM Reddy takes voter deletion issue super seriously

The process of removing invalid votes has begun, with Telangana being the first state to see the SIR drive. Currently, more than 72 lakh votes in Telangana are under doubt, which is nearly 21% of the total votes. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has ordered ministers to review constituency in-charges within two days. He also directed party leaders to expose alleged conspiracies by the BRS and BJP regarding voter deletion. This situation presents a major political challenge for Revanth Reddy before the next election. 🧐

🚨 SAAP chief alleges massive exam fraud in Group-I

SAAP chairman A. Ravi Naidu accused the YSR Congress Party of using the DSC-2025 recruitment as a distraction. He claimed the Group-I scam under the previous YSRCP government was the biggest in APPSC history. Specifically, he alleged that 48,442 OMR sheets were replaced after the then APPSC Chairman was sidelined. This tampering reportedly happened with the help of private security instead of government staff. The SIT probing the case is expected to file its report soon.

🎬 Karisma Kapoor links to Sushmita Sen's 'Mehboob Mere'

Karisma Kapoor shared a hidden detail about Sushmita Sen's iconic song 'Mehboob Mere' from the 2000 movie 'Fiza'. This revelation happened during 'India's Best Dancer' Season 5 when 90s music legends Anu Malik and Kumar Sanu were featured. Kapoor confirmed she was on screen searching for Hrithik Roshan while Sushmita performed the song. She described this experience, set amid the sand, as a very unusual situation for her. The film 'Fiza' starred Karisma Kapoor and Hrithik Roshan, with Sushmita Sen in a cameo role.

🤕 Real Madrid's defensive struggle before La Liga starts 😥

Real Madrid is facing a major defensive issue as the La Liga season is about to begin. Jose Mourinho has only three fit senior centre-backs for the opening match against Espanyol. Injuries to Eder Militao and Raul Asencio mean they are short on defensive depth. The club might rely on Rudiger, Huijsen, and Konate initially. Younger players like Joan Martinez could step up as the season kicks off.

⚽ Barça structures Ferran Torres's PSG move smartly

Barcelona and PSG have reached an agreement in principle for the 26-year-old Ferran Torres for a fixed fee of €50 million. This move allows Barça to avoid an additional €10 million payment to Manchester City, which was part of the original €55 million deal. The transfer is happening as Ferran enters the final year of his contract with the Catalan club. This structure helps Barça secure a substantial fee while managing financial obligations. Documentation is expected to be exchanged over the weekend to finalize the operation. ⚽

🛍️ Phoebe Gates' app faces 'cookie stuffing' heat

Phoebe Gates' shopping app, Phia, has responded to serious allegations of 'cookie stuffing' practices. The startup, founded by Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, is currently reviewing all transactions across its platform. The issue stems from a Bloomberg report citing internal chats that suggested awareness of automated cookie-setting features. Phia stated that misattribution features were removed on July 7 and they are now issuing transaction reversals to partners. The company is also hiring a head of compliance to prevent future occurrences. 🛍️

🚨 Uncle Kills Three Nieces in West Bengal

Three young sisters were tragically killed by their uncle in Murshidabad, West Bengal on Thursday night. The accused, Golam Badshah, surrendered to the local police station after the crime occurred in the Suti area around 6 p.m. The incident involved four minor nieces, where three died and one remains in critical condition at Behrampur Hospital. The police stated the accused showed no remorse upon his surrender and is currently being taken into custody for questioning. Authorities confirmed the three deceased bodies have been sent for post mortem examination. 💔