⚖️ Trump admin found violating rights in 75 court rulings

75 federal judge rulings found the Trump administration infringed First Amendment rights, covering speech, religion, and press. This occurred across various instances in the US, involving different federal judges. During Trump's second term, these rulings were found in 75 out of 93 First Amendment cases reviewed. This pushback was unprecedented, as the administration claimed judges were political activists. The administration appealed many rulings but secured victories in some higher courts.

🏦 RBI holds rates despite global tightening moves

The RBI decided to keep the benchmark repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent during its August monetary policy review. This decision was made by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in Delhi, India, amidst global central banks adopting tighter policies. The RBI maintained a 'neutral' stance, needing more clarity on the inflation trajectory amid various risks. Governor Sanjay Malhotra noted that June's inflation spike was mainly due to higher food and fuel prices. The central bank now projects CPI inflation for the current financial year at 5 per cent. 📈

🩺 Tamil Nadu asks Centre to scrap NEET for Class 12 marks

The Tamil Nadu government has requested the Central government to scrap the NEET exam and revert to admissions based on Class 12 marks. This demand follows widespread uproar over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak incident. The exam, taken by over 20 lakh students on May 3, was cancelled on May 12, with a re-exam held on June 21. Finance Minister N Marie Wilson stated that the paper leaks are creating significant issues for the state. The party previously demanded full state powers over medical education matters. 🩺

📈 RBI keeps repo rate steady despite global chaos 🌍

The Reserve Bank of India decided not to hike the repo rate, keeping it unchanged at 5.25% this Wednesday. This decision was made by the Monetary Policy Committee in response to global uncertainties like the US-Iran conflict and rising inflation. Although headline CPI inflation is above target, the impact of cost pressures is mainly limited to fuel and food. RBI has even increased its GDP growth forecast to 6.7% for the current financial year. The MPC remains cautious, waiting for more clarity on El Nino and geopolitical impacts before any further rate changes.

🗳️ Progressive candidate wins Michigan Democratic Senate primary

Progressive public health advocate Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in Michigan. This victory was achieved against Congresswoman Haley Stevens in Detroit, Michigan. NBC projected the win despite El-Sayed facing over $60m in spending, much of it from pro-Israel groups. The result heavily impacts Democratic policies on the Middle East and is a major blow to AIPAC. El-Sayed now prepares to face former Republican Congressman Mike Rogers in the November midterms. 🗳️

😠 Opposition MPs march, demand Shah's answer on police action

Opposition MPs held a protest march in the Parliament House complex on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra participated, demanding a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah. The protest focused on alleged police excesses against students and the misappropriation of Ram temple donations. Furthermore, MPs from Jammu and Kashmir pushed for statehood on the seventh anniversary of Article 370's abrogation. The INDIA bloc is committed to holding the government accountable on these major issues. 😠

😠 Karnataka CM: Resignations from disgruntled MLAs accepted

Dissent within the ruling Congress continued on Tuesday, August 4, as senior MLAs protested their exclusion from the expanded Cabinet. Supporters gathered outside the KPCC office in Bengaluru demanding answers from CM DK Shivakumar and the high command. Some legislators blamed Minister KH Muniyappa for the lack of representation in Kolar and Chickballapur districts. Shivakumar stated firmly that any resignation would be accepted immediately without obstruction. He also announced that appointments to State-run boards would be made soon to appease the unhappy members. 😠

🔬 Artificial cells reveal how living cells change shape

Researchers uncovered basic physical rules governing how living cells alter their shape using artificial cells. Makito Miyazaki's team at RIKEN, collaborating with Purdue University, conducted this study in Japan. They found that the actin cytoskeleton can create cell shape changes and front-rear polarity without complex biochemical signals. These insights are useful for understanding cell migration and development. Next, the team aims to build more advanced artificial cells for medical applications. 🔬

🌊 Nadda checks out Assam's flood damage

Union Health Minister JP Nadda visited flood-hit areas in Assam on Wednesday to assess the severe damage. He joined Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Sivasagar district for the ground inspection. Currently, nearly 90 people have died, and over 1.22 lakh people are affected across five districts. Nadda assured that the Centre would provide all necessary assistance, including financial aid and rehabilitation. A review meeting is scheduled for the evening to discuss the future steps for the affected regions.

☀️ Korea's tropical nights streak hits record high 🥵

A record streak of over 12 tropical nights has been observed nationwide in Korea since June. Seoul, in the central region, experienced 14 consecutive tropical nights with a low of 29.1 degrees Celsius on Tuesday night. The national average for tropical nights reached 12.1 days, the highest since the 1973 network expansion. This trend is linked to atmospheric pressure shifts and climate change warming the oceans. The hot, dry air system is expected to keep these high temperatures persisting for now.

✅ WhatsApp fixes chaotic group chats with new features

WhatsApp is rolling out updates to make group chats way less messy for users. Key additions include setting deadlines for polls and enabling anonymous voting within the chat groups. Users can now edit poll questions for up to 15 minutes after posting them. Furthermore, @all mentions will now reach everyone, even those who have muted the conversation. Creating spin-off groups from existing ones is also now possible with a single tap.