🌍 Two quakes hit Palghar in one hour

Palghar felt two consecutive tremors of magnitude 3.4 in a single hour on Monday night. These seismic events occurred in the Jawhar taluka of Palghar district, which is 100 km from Mumbai. The tremors were recorded at 10:04 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. on August 10th, according to the National Centre for Seismology. This marks the second such episode in the last two months, following three tremors last month. Officials are monitoring the changes and advising people to stay calm. 🙏

🏆 India vs Pakistan clash reserved for medal rounds at Asian Games

There will be no early-stage match between India and Pakistan at the Nagoya Asian Games, but if they meet, it will be a medal contest. The Asian Games run from September 19 to October 4, with cricket starting on September 17. For the men's event, both India and Pakistan are seeded into the quarterfinals on September 28. Consequently, any rivalry clash can only happen in the gold-medal match or the bronze-medal play-off on October 3. 🏏

⚖️ Telangana HC pauses two government welfare schemes

The Telangana High Court has halted the operation of the Kalyana Lakshmi and Shadi Mubarak schemes until September 9. This order was issued by Justice N.V. Shravan Kumar in a writ petition filed by advocate Vijay Gopal. The challenge questioned the legal basis for eligibility criteria, like income limits, set by the State government. The petitioner argued the schemes misused Consolidated Funds contrary to the Constitution of India's Articles 202, 204, 266, and 283. The court previously asked the government to file a counter affidavit, and the counsel requested more time on Wednesday.

🧠 Oxytocin boosts trust specifically in low-trusting men

A new study provides strong evidence that oxytocin selectively enhances trusting behavior in men who naturally have a low disposition to trust. The international team at the University of Zurich recruited 359 men who were rated as low in trust disposition for the research. In the study, men receiving oxytocin entrusted about 15% more money compared to the placebo group in the trust game. A pooled analysis of 578 low-trusting men showed an almost 17% increase in trusting behavior. Future research will investigate the biological mechanisms behind this selective effect and its applicability to women. 🧠

💧 Karnataka eyes SC over Cauvery water dispute

Karnataka is planning to file a plea before the Supreme Court against the Cauvery Water Management Authority's ruling. This decision came after the authority upheld the CWRC's direction for Karnataka to send 12,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu for 15 days. The Minister stated this new order is too hard to implement, potentially releasing around 15 tmcft of water. Karnataka needs to prioritize drinking water needs until June 2027 due to poor monsoon forecasts. The state had previously managed to adhere to a difficult order releasing 3,500 cusecs daily.

🚨 New rules speed up highway ambulance response time

New rules mandate that highway ambulances must reach crash sites within 10 minutes if the accident is within a 10-kilometre radius. This applies to all ambulances deployed on National Highways, overseen by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). Key timelines include accepting alerts under a minute and getting victims to the nearest hospital within an hour of the alert. Penalties up to Rs 10,000 per incident can be imposed for failing to meet these strict service-level benchmarks. NHAI implemented these changes following flags from the Supreme Court and CAG regarding slow emergency responses.

🧐 Landslides spark worries over old quarries in Ernakulam

Recent back-to-back landslides near Muvattupuzha revived safety concerns regarding abandoned quarries after heavy rains. Officials inspected the area in Maradi grama panchayat, which houses over 30 such quarries. A preliminary report to the District Collector ruled out immediate danger but suggested a detailed inquiry. Authorities are looking into pumping water out of the quarry using District Mineral Foundation funds. People's representatives are demanding a comprehensive safety study for all abandoned quarries in the district. 🧐

✈️ Air India pilot admits sleep issues before flight ✈️

An Air India pilot who tested positive for marijuana told investigators he was struggling with sleep difficulties. This pilot-in-command was on the flight from Phuket to Delhi, which experienced turbulence on August 4th. His initial screening was non-negative, leading to a confirmatory test positive for marijuana. The pilot claimed the sleep issues were due to personal circumstances and medication from a family doctor. Investigators are still examining if this played a role in the flight's 300-foot altitude loss.

🗺️ Google drops its own Bluetooth tracker, the Pixel Tag

Google has officially launched its dedicated Bluetooth tracker, named the Pixel Tag, to help users locate lost items. This new device is designed to integrate seamlessly with Android phones, offering advanced tracking capabilities. The Pixel Tag is available starting from October 1st and comes in various colors for personalization. It utilizes Google's Find My Device network for extensive location coverage across the globe. Users can expect this accessory to become a key part of the Google ecosystem for everyday tracking needs. 🗺️

🛡️ Iran Intel Led to Trump's Secret Aircraft Switch

Iranian intelligence reportedly had detailed info on Donald Trump’s stay in Ankara, even knowing his exact floor during the NATO summit. This intel surfaced as Trump prepared for the final day of the summit on July 8. Multiple streams indicated a threat involving a surface-to-air missile targeting Air Force One. Consequently, a security operation saw Trump secretly switch to a different aircraft before leaving the country. Trump stated the Secret Service ordered the switch due to the identified security threat. ✈️

🎮 Fans decode Elder Scrolls VI's hidden subtitle

Fans were trying to figure out the censored subtitle of The Elder Scrolls VI after an Xbox CEO played a live demo. The game, which follows Skyrim, was shown during a trip to Bethesda, with eight stars obscuring the name. After many guesses, new evidence suggested the subtitle might be Sentinel, which is one of Hammerfell's kingdoms. This whole situation is sparking debates about whether the game should be Xbox exclusive. The future release details and platform strategy remain completely unknown. 🧐