🚀 Unlock smooth gaming with Windows GPU mode

A user discovered a hidden Windows GPU mode, MSI mode, to boost game performance. This feature allows the GPU to communicate directly with the CPU instead of using shared lines, which reduces latency. While AMD enables it by default, Nvidia adoption is inconsistent, requiring registry edits to check or enable it. Additionally, setting interrupt priority high using MSI Utility v3 provides significant frame time improvements. This method enhances response time, leading to better frame pacing and FPS in demanding games. 🎮

🔬 3.5-billion-year-old life evidence directly dated

Scientists have directly dated material suggesting the presence of ancient microbial life. The research was led by Trisrota Chaudhuri at the Geological Survey of India, focusing on Bhitardari, India. The team dated the evidence to around 3.5 billion years ago using embedded zircon crystals. This finding links preserved biological material with robust age dating, which is extremely rare in early Earth history. Further analysis confirms the carbon's biological origin and structure, paving the way for more ancient life discoveries. 🧐

🛂 UK issues guide on rape and child abuse laws

The UK Home Office released a booklet for asylum-seekers detailing UK laws on consent, domestic abuse, and child sex offenses. This guide clarifies that sex without consent is rape and sexual contact with anyone under 16 is a serious crime in the UK. The pamphlet also assures asylum-seekers of their rights regarding work, study, and personal choices. This follows the deportation of Ethiopian Hadush Kebatu after sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl. Overall, 93,525 people claimed asylum in the UK in the year ending March 2026. 🛂

💸 Crypto Scam Probe Intensifies Eight Years Later

The Enforcement Directorate has ramped up its probe into the Money Trade Coin scam with searches in Mumbai and Thane. This action follows India Today's undercover expose from February 2018, revealing a wider alleged fraud network. The scam cheated investors of over Rs 113 crore between August 2017 and April 2018. Initially, officials promised huge returns and Caribbean citizenship to lure investors. Now, the ED is investigating Lakhanpal and associates who allegedly fled to Dubai.

💡 Google Home lets you control light color via voice

Google Home is rolling out an update bringing refined voice commands and granular smart light control. This update is rolling out to users starting August 20, focusing on Gemini improvements. Specific changes include better Spotify recognition and a two-step process for broadcasts. Users can now command specific light color temperatures, like 2700 kelvins, using voice. Additionally, the update fixes iOS crashes and improves camera stream quality on Android.

🎬 Alia Bhatt gets bigger role in Brahmastra 2

Alia Bhatt is set for an extended appearance in the highly awaited 'Brahmastra 2' sequel. She will feature as a parallel lead alongside Deepika Padukone in the film starring Ranbir Kapoor. Sources indicate Alia is locked for the sequel and is expected to shoot for about 25 days. The film is planned for a total shoot duration of approximately 125 days, focusing on characters Dev and Amrita. Ranbir is scheduled to begin shooting for the sequel in April 2027. 🎬

🍬 Govt allows duty-free sugar imports till Oct 31

The government approved duty-free imports of 10 lakh tonnes of raw sugar until October 31, 2026, to counter sharp price hikes in local markets. This decision was made on Thursday, August 20, 2026, by allowing the import under a Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ). All-India average ex-mill prices rose to ₹5,400-5,500 per quintal, while retail prices climbed 13% year-on-year. Additionally, stockholding limits were imposed on bulk consumers starting September 1, 2026, to manage supply. Applications for this TRQ are open from August 21 to August 28, 2026. 📈

🏥 Imran Khan moved to private hospital by court order

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has been transferred to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad for medical treatment. This move followed a direction from a three-member Supreme Court bench headed by Justice Shahid Waheed on Tuesday. Khan, who is 73 years old, was moved under strict security arrangements in the early hours of Friday. His party, PTI, petitioned for hospitalization due to his worsening health, which concerns have been raised since February this year. It remains unclear how long the former leader will remain at the private facility. 🏥

🚨 Dowry Demand Leads to Woman and Baby's Death

A 25-year-old woman and her 1.5-month-old son were allegedly strangled to death by her in-laws in Rajpura village. A case has been registered against 11 people, including her husband Sohil, at Sadar police station. The alleged harassment started after Sagufta married Sohil in 2023, escalating over an SUV demand. On August 15th, she was sent home after failed negotiations for an SUV. Police are investigating the murder charges, and the husband is in custody. 💔

🚨 Indian National on FBI Most Wanted List

An Indian national, Kamal, has been placed on the FBI's Most Wanted list for alleged ties to the Lawrence Bishnoi Organized Crime Group. This placement occurred after a federal arrest warrant was issued by the US District Court for the Central District of California on July 1. The group is accused of conspiring to interfere with commerce through extortion, operating in California and elsewhere. This case is part of Operation Hard Ball, a joint international crackdown on several organized crime networks. Further actions are expected as the US Department of Justice continues its operation against these syndicates. 🚨

🏏 Usman hits 5-wicket haul but admits bowling slip-up

Usman achieved his first Test five-wicket haul, but acknowledged Pakistan's collective bowling failure against England. This happened at Headingley where England leads by 195 runs with two wickets remaining. The five-wicket haul came on the day, while the match is still far from over. Usman stated Pakistan must maintain a positive approach with the bat in the upcoming sessions. The pitch is expected to offer more spin over the next three days. 🏏