📱 Ultra flagships might be ending for Android

Rising RAM prices are reportedly forcing Android OEMs to rethink their high-end lineups globally. Leaks suggest Xiaomi has cancelled the Xiaomi 18 Ultra, and OPPO and vivo might skip their next Ultra devices. Consequently, Samsung may be the sole global seller of an "Ultra" flagship in this market. Other Android brands are shifting to a "Pro Max" branding instead of Ultra for their top phones. This shift happens amidst rising component costs across the industry. 📉

😟 Alvarez saga causes Atletico worry

Barcelona is aggressively pursuing Julian Alvarez as their top striker target this summer transfer window. The pursuit has caused serious concern for Atletico Madrid, where Alvarez currently plays. Despite his desire to move, Atletico continues to refuse negotiations, standing firm on his transfer. The club worries this saga could negatively impact Alvarez's mental state and his performance throughout the season. Simeone faces a tough call as the La Liga campaign starts on Wednesday, with a squad list expected on August 19th. 😟

🚨 Home care attendant arrested for gold and cash theft

Atmakur police arrested a 56-year-old man following an alleged house burglary incident. The accused, Vijjunapu Veerraju, was found in SPSR Nellore district. Authorities recovered 11 sovereigns of gold jewellery and over ₹1.80 lakh in cash on Sunday. He allegedly stole the items due to personal financial difficulties while working as a home care attendant. The police team successfully solved the case under the orders of District SP Ajitha Vejendla.

🎙️ Old podcast clip resurfaces amidst ex comments

An old podcast clip featuring Anupama Parameswaran and Dhruv Vikram has resurfaced online recently. This clip was recorded in October 2025 and featured the co-stars discussing their work on Bison Kaalamaadan. During the conversation, Anupama mentioned Dhruv selected her social media photos, which sparked online speculation. This surfaced as Anupama recently talked about a controlling, narcissistic ex-boyfriend from a two-year relationship. However, Anupama has not publicly named Dhruv as the person she was referring to. 🧐

🐊 Giant crocodiles hunted massive mammals in ancient South America

Paleontologists found direct proof that colossal prehistoric crocodiles preyed on large herbivores in modern-day Colombia. The research team analyzed four fossil bones from the La Venta region of Colombia's Huila department. These specimens, dating back 12 million years, belonged to creatures weighing 600 to 1,800 kg. The findings suggest giant crocodylians filled the ecological role of large carnivores in ancient South America. The results of this study are published this month in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology. 🐊

☀️ IIT-M alumni launch solar pump to help farmers

A 20 kWp floating solar water pumping system was commissioned at Dharmakulam, Vishnupuram, in Tiruvarur district. This initiative, led by SIAG of IIT Madras Alumni Association and funded by WHEELS Global Foundation, can irrigate about 20 acres without borewells. Vishnupuram is the first of five model villages SIAG plans to establish by 2030. The system helps curb groundwater salinity in the Cauvery delta region. This model aims to reduce farmer costs and boost yields by using surface water. 🌾

😠 Students Ink Principal During Molestation Protest

Female students reportedly blacked the face of a school principal with ink during a protest. The incident took place at a school in the region where allegations of molestation were being discussed. While specific numbers and dates were not provided in the report, the protest was organized by students demanding action on the charges. This action highlights the serious concerns students have regarding safety within the school environment. Authorities are expected to address the protest and the underlying allegations soon. 😠

🚨 Kerala boosts watch as home break-ins spike

A rise in house burglaries has led police stations across Kerala to increase vigilance with new patrol plans. The Kozhikode City District Police Chief announced special squads will manage night patrols during the Onam season. Recent incidents include a robbery at Koyilandy on August 15 involving 30 sovereigns of gold. Citizens are being encouraged to use the POL-APP to register vacant homes for surveillance. Officers also advise better camera maintenance and caution regarding social media posts. 🚨

✨ 5 Python libs making data cleaning less painful

Data cleaning is a major time sink for data pros dealing with messy datasets. Libraries like pyjanitor and Great Expectations speed this up by offering better abstractions and clearer APIs. These tools help detect structural issues, standardize strings, and profile datasets quickly. ftfy fixes broken Unicode, while ydata-profiling generates instant EDA reports. These resources streamline the data prep phase before model training begins. 🛠️

🇮🇳 Kumaraswamy slams Sonia Gandhi over Vande Mataram row

HD Kumaraswamy harshly attacked Sonia Gandhi regarding the Vande Mataram controversy during the Independence Day programme. The remarks were made by the Union Minister in connection with the event held at Congress headquarters in Indira Bhavan. The incident occurred on Saturday, when the full version of Vande Mataram was sung despite party objections. Kumaraswamy questioned her background, stating that most blood in her veins is Italian. This spat escalates the political fight between the BJP and Congress over the national song status. 🇮🇳

😥 Telangana wife allegedly kills husband over property fight

A government employee was allegedly killed by his wife following a major dispute regarding property and retirement benefits in Telangana. The victim, Venkatesham, a Commercial Tax Officer in Asifabad, was attacked by his wife, Rajamani, an ANM, on Monday. Police took Rajamani into custody after the argument escalated into a violent incident. Investigators are currently examining the couple's financial affairs to determine the motive. Further details regarding the circumstances leading to the fatal assault are awaited as the probe continues. 😥