🚀 Trump honors Artemis II crew, launches Space Academy

President Donald Trump honored the Artemis II crew members at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. The crew included NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, plus Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen. This crew completed a 10-day Orion test flight on April 10, becoming the first humans beyond the Moon in over 50 years. Trump also signed an executive order for a NASA-led U.S. Space Academy to train diverse professionals. The US plans to return astronauts to the lunar surface before his term ends, with Mars missions following. 🚀

❤️ New heart failure guidelines drop major updates

The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) has released completely overhauled new heart failure guidelines. This update was published in European Heart Journal and is set for presentation at ESC Congress 2026. The guidelines shift to a new evidence system and redefine various heart failure stages. It emphasizes that heart failure is a clinical syndrome, not just one single disease, and prevention is key. The new approach covers stages from risk prevention (stage A) to advanced care (stage D).

🔥 GTA 6 extended footage finally drops

Netflix revealed new in-game footage for the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 on Thursday. The content, titled 'Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look', was captured on PlayStation 5. This look features protagonists Jason and Lucia in Vice City and is set to release on November 19 for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. The footage offers the longest look fans have had after three years of trailers. The game, in development for 13 years, is priced at USD 79.99 standard edition.

🏛️ OBC creamy layer issue stuck between ministries

The issue regarding the income/wealth test and post equivalence for OBC creamy layer is currently stalled between two government ministries. BJP MP Ganesh Singh highlighted this snag between the Ministry of Personnel, Pensions, and Public Grievances and the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The Supreme Court ruled in March on March 11, noting hostile discrimination in applying the income test to OBC candidates. Despite six months to comply, the government claims retrospective implementation is extremely difficult to manage. Affected OBC candidates argue this delay shows a lack of political will to resolve the issue.

📚 Springer Nature teams up with Cornell University

Springer Nature has inked a three-year transformative deal with Cornell University Library. This agreement boosts open access publishing opportunities for the university's entire research community. The deal covers Springer, Palgrave, nature.com, and Adis journals, effective now. This allows Cornell-affiliated researchers to publish accepted articles as open access without personal cost. Ultimately, this supports global sustainable open research and increases scholarly visibility. 🤝

🇮🇳 BJP chief unveils poster for big nine-day event

State BJP president P.V.N. Madhav released the poster for the 'Bharat Vishwaguru Sankalpa Siddhi Mahayagam' event on Friday. The event will take place in Puttur, Tirupati district, with Vice-President K. Ashoka Raju hosting the rituals. This nine-day prayer event is scheduled from September 14 to September 23, 2026. Madhav highlighted PM Narendra Modi's push for national development and global power status. The event aims to pray for India's elevation and support initiatives like 'Skill India'.

📶 India adds over 6 million wireless subscribers in July 2026

India saw a total increase of over 6 million wireless subscribers during July 2026. This growth was recorded across major providers like Airtel, Jio, Vi, and BSNL in India. Total wireless subscribers rose from 1,300.25 million to 1,306.27 million, showing 0.46 percent monthly growth. This increase reflects the ongoing expansion in wireless tele-density across the country. Telecom operators will continue to report subscriber trends as the market evolves.

💻 Telangana launches TG-iPASS 2.0 for 96 approvals

The Telangana government is rolling out TG-iPASS 2.0 to unify nearly 96 approvals onto one digital platform. This system, spearheaded by Director of Industries Nikhil Chakravarthy, covers commercial, educational, and clinical establishments in Telangana. Under this new framework, approvals will be granted within 30 days, or they will be deemed approved. The goal is to simplify and speed up business setup, boosting Telangana's Ease of Doing Business ranking. The government aims to make the state even more pro-commerce with this integrated approach. 🚀

🇮🇳 India and Kuwait boost defence ties in New Delhi

India and Kuwait agreed to deepen defence cooperation during their inaugural Joint Defence Committee meeting in New Delhi. The meeting saw co-chairing by Amitabh Prasad of the Defence Ministry and Brigadier General Raed Alsakran, who led the five-member Kuwaiti delegation. Both nations committed to strengthening ties in areas like military exercises, medical services, and R&D. This follows Kuwait's recent defence pact with Pakistan signed on Thursday. The partnership aims to operationalize the MoU signed during PM Narendra Modi's visit in December 2024. 🤝

🏗️ Tilted Wing Demolished, 49 Flats to be Rebuilt

SNN Raj Corp. started controlled demolition of an 18-storey apartment wing with 49 flats near Kudlu Gate. This action followed GBA permission after the wing tilted due to incorrect soil reports. The demolition, using specialized techniques, is expected to take six months. Following this, the company plans to rebuild the affected apartment block. Fresh soil investigations are underway to ensure future safety and structural integrity. 🏗️

🧐 Red box warnings for unhealthy food coming soon

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed mandatory red hexagonal warning labels on food packaging. This move targets high levels of added fat, added sugar, and salt in various packaged goods. The proposal was prompted by a Supreme Court order concerning lifestyle diseases like diabetes and obesity. The labels will clearly state declarations like HIGH FAT, HIGH SUGAR, or HIGH SALT to aid consumer choice. Implementation will be phased, starting with products high in two or more specified nutrients. 🧐