🏞️ UCSB student found dead after solo hike in California

UC Santa Barbara PhD student Vikram Mubayi was discovered deceased in the Inyo National Forest. He went missing while on a solo hiking trip in the Big Pine Lakes area of California. His last known contact was on the evening of August 1, and he was found on August 3. Authorities are investigating the circumstances, though no foul play has been indicated. The investigation continues after his body was recovered from Big Pine Lakes. 😔

📱 Modi levels up his reel game

Prime Minister Modi has started creating and sharing short-form videos on social media platforms. These reels feature him engaging with various topics and public interactions. The content has seen a significant increase in views and engagement across his accounts. This move is part of a broader digital outreach strategy to connect with younger demographics. It is expected that this trend will continue as he expands his online presence further.

☀️ PM Surya Ghar solar installs triple in 9 months

The PM Surya Ghar scheme has seen daily rooftop solar installations increase more than threefold over the last nine months. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi stated this surge occurred from 5,000 installations daily in October 2025 to over 16,328 per day in July 2026. The scheme currently has over 50 lakh beneficiaries, adding one lakh every six days. This initiative aims to give free electricity to households and has already helped 19 lakh households get zero electricity bills. The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is scheduled to close on March 31, 2027. ☀️

⚖️ Kerala HC rules wife's demand for separate home was cruelty

The Kerala High Court ruled that a wife's demand for separate residence from her husband's family was considered an act of cruelty. This decision was made by a Division Bench of Justice Satish Ninan and Justice P. Krishna Kumar after reviewing the husband's appeal. The court noted that the wife deserted him without a justifiable cause, citing her demands as baseless. Further acts of alleged cruelty included her conduct of the child's ceremonies without his consultation. Therefore, the court determined that the husband was entitled to a divorce.

🔫 Drunk designer fires airgun in Bengaluru apartment

A drunken corporate employee allegedly fired an airgun from his balcony at Sipani Bliss apartment complex in Bengaluru. Anurag Tiwari, a 37-year-old senior designer at Bridgestone Select–Tyres World, was arrested in the early hours of Thursday. The chaotic event involved nearly 40 minutes of firing, damaging a parked SUV with one pellet. Tiwari reportedly turned the weapon towards residents and security guards after being confronted. He was booked under Sections 351 and 324 of the BNS after admitting to personal distress and alcohol consumption. 🔫

🇨🇩 Congo halts copper and cobalt exports

The Democratic Republic of Congo has implemented a new ban on the export of copper and cobalt concentrates. This regulatory move was issued via an official order by the government. The ban comes into effect immediately and targets raw mineral shipments. This decision is part of efforts to regulate the mining sector and boost local processing. Future policy details are expected to be announced by the Ministry of Mines soon. 🇨🇩

🏏 England fast bowler John Turner retires at 25

England fast bowler John Turner has decided to retire from professional cricket at the age of 25 due to persistent injuries. The Hampshire pacer, who represented England in four international matches in 2024, had two years remaining on his county contract. He played two ODIs and two T20Is during the West Indies tour in late 2024, taking three wickets. His decision was heavily influenced by a back stress fracture that sidelined him since June last year. Turner, an economics and finance graduate, is now ready to pursue his next life challenge. 🏏

🗣️ Rahul Gandhi chats with Ranchi student protestors

Rahul Gandhi spoke with student protesters in Ranchi regarding recruitment exam irregularities. The conversation happened on the 13th day of the protest at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium. Protesters have been agitating since July 25 against alleged flaws in the 14th JPSC exam and JSSC functioning. They demand cancellation, commission reforms, and an independent probe by CBI or retired judges. Leaders are now considering a Tiranga March to build more public support. ✊

⚖️ Exam Paper Leak: High Court says it's worse than murder

The Chhattisgarh High Court declared that leaking competitive exam question papers is an offense more heinous than murder. This strong statement was made while dismissing the bail plea of Janak Kumar Dhruv, an accused in the CGPSC recruitment scam. The case involves alleged corruption and paper leaks from the 2021 and 2022 examinations. The court emphasized that destroying lakhs of careers impacts society more broadly than a single person's death. Consequently, the court rejected the bail application, finding evidence of the accused's involvement. 😥

🇯🇵 Indian tourist alleges racism in Japan convenience store

An Indian tourist alleged facing racist behavior at a 7-Eleven in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. The incident involved the tourist, Anant, and a Nepali employee at the store. This happened on his final day in Shizuoka, leading to an altercation with the store manager. Anant claimed the owner made racist remarks and called the police after learning he was Indian. Police reviewed footage and concluded that the tourist had done nothing wrong, reprimanding the owner. 👮‍♂️

🏏 England fast bowler retires after injury saga

England fast bowler John Turner has officially announced his retirement from all professional cricket. He represented England in two ODIs and two T20Is during the 2024 white-ball tour against the West Indies. Turner finished his career with 97 wickets across 53 matches, with his last competitive appearance being in June 2025. A stress fracture and a long injury history led him to make this tough decision. He now plans to focus on his future outside of professional cricket. 🏏