🏛️ Supreme Court slams slow consumer forums

The Supreme Court expressed serious concerns regarding the extremely long delays in consumer case disposal across the country. The Bench, comprising CJI Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice V Mohana, noted that hearings often do not happen for years in pending matters. Citing a newspaper report calling the forums' performance 'pitiful and poor,' the Court has now sought a detailed report from the NCDRC president. This report must cover pendency, composition, and the estimated time needed to clear existing cases. The Court also flagged a 'quality crisis' at district consumer forums. 😟

😟 Couple Found Dead in Mysuru and Ernakulam

A couple, P Anusree and Amal, were discovered deceased on Wednesday morning in Mysuru and Ernakulam. P Anusree, 25, worked at SBI in Mysuru, while her fiancé Amal, 26, worked at SBI in Ernakulam. The deaths occurred around December 26th, the date of their planned wedding. Anusree was found at her rented house, and Amal was found hanging in a hotel room. Officials are investigating as there is no official confirmation linking the two incidents.

😠 Bengal CM orders arrest for Bose insults

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari has ordered the police to arrest individuals making derogatory comments about Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. This action follows remarks by BJP MP Nagendranath Roy, known as Ananta Maharaj, who called Bose a "war criminal." These incidents occurred after Mamata Banerjee held a rally in Kolkata against Roy’s comments. Adhikari stressed that the law applies equally to all, regardless of their political status. He confirmed the police will take stringent action against those defaming Bose on social media. 😠

📱 Galaxy S25: A Real User's Honest Take

The Samsung Galaxy S25 has been reviewed after six months of daily use by an ordinary consumer. The device features the Snapdragon 8 Elite, 12GB RAM, and a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. Its camera array includes a 50MP main sensor, and it is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. The phone handled multiple real-life drops without visible damage, thanks to its build quality. Samsung guarantees up to seven years of major OS and security updates for this model.

💵 US CPI lands as expected, dollar holds steady

The July US CPI report came in almost exactly as expected, with headline CPI rising 0.1% month-on-month and core CPI up 0.2%. Initially, Treasury yields fell and the US dollar weakened, but longer-dated yields reversed their decline. This led to a bull steepening of the US yield curve, which impacts the dollar's direction. Despite this, analysts suggest further losses could loom for the dollar as the year progresses. 📊

🔥 Post-rally ritual fuels Congress-BJP spat in Uttarakhand

A 'Shuddhikaran' ceremony followed a recent rally, escalating the political rivalry between the Congress and BJP. This event took place in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, following the political gathering. While specific numbers or dates of the immediate clash aren't detailed, the ceremony itself is a notable political action. This ritual is creating significant tension between the two major political parties in the region. The political maneuvering suggests an ongoing competitive dynamic in the state's upcoming electoral landscape.

🚨 Gold heist at Madanapalle home

Burglars broke into the house of a retired RWS Divisional Engineer early Thursday morning. The incident took place at the Postal and Telecom Colony in Madanapalle, Annamayya district. Thieves stole approximately 670 grams of gold jewellery, two kg of silver, and ₹25,000 cash. The theft was discovered by the family when they woke up in the morning. Madanapalle police have registered a case and are investigating with CCTV footage review.

🔥 Wolverine PS5 Bundle Drops with Sick Console Design

Marvel's Wolverine Limited Edition PS5 Bundle has been revealed, featuring bold, Wolverine-inspired styling across the hardware and accessories. This special edition is tied to the upcoming game developed by Insomniac Games for the PlayStation 5. The game was first announced during a PlayStation Showcase in 2021 and is highly anticipated for its darker take on Logan. These limited-edition items have huge collector appeal due to Wolverine's massive global fanbase. Official confirmation is still needed regarding the price, pre-orders, and actual availability of the bundle. 🎮

⚖️ Congress MP asks Telangana to challenge trans law

Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury has asked the Telangana government to oppose the amendments to the Transgender Rights law in the Supreme Court. She made this request to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of the Congress-led government in Telangana. The law, passed in Parliament in March, removed the right to self-identification of gender identity. Chowdhury stressed that the intervention would uphold constitutional rights, given the Congress party's earlier opposition. The next hearing in the Supreme Court case is scheduled for August 17.

🤖 Robot hand outsmarts human in some moves

A new simple robot design has demonstrated capabilities surpassing those of the human hand in certain core motions. This achievement was observed by researchers at Tech Xplore. The robot showed superior performance across several key functions during testing on a specific date. This development signifies a major step forward in robotics and artificial dexterity research. Further iterations of this design are expected to push the boundaries of automation capabilities.

🏛️ Parliament Monsoon Session ends with disruptions

The Monsoon Session of Parliament concluded on Thursday after both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned sine die due to repeated disruptions and political clashes. This session, which started on July 20, saw 12 Bills passed, though Kiren Rijiju noted debate productivity was low. The Lok Sabha recorded 19% productivity while Rajya Sabha stood at 39% during the session. The Rajya Sabha passed the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill after skipping Question Hour. Both Houses ended amid intense political confrontation and protests. 😠