🇮🇳 Vande Mataram to be sung at Red Fort for the first time

The National Song 'Vande Mataram' will be sung at the Red Fort for the first time during the 80th Independence Day celebrations. This major event will take place in New Delhi, with PM Narendra Modi leading the ceremony. The celebration marks 150 years of 'Vande Mataram' and focuses on Gen Z's aspirations for Viksit Bharat@2047. The bill granting it legal protection became law after the President's assent on Tuesday. NCC cadets and 'My Bharat' volunteers will sing it before the National Anthem. 🇮🇳

🚨 Cheating allegations plague Punjab pharmacy exam

A petitioner has alleged massive security lapses, including Bluetooth-assisted cheating, in Punjab's pharmacy officer recruitment exam. The claims were made by Keshav, one of the petitioners, in relation to the recruitment process in Punjab. The court has already stalled 454 appointments, and the allegations surfaced amid ongoing legal battles. The petitioner claims authorities failed to install jammer systems, despite collecting over Rs 1.70 crore in fees. He is now demanding a thorough and impartial investigation from the High Court. 😟

🐍 NHRC notices Maharashtra over three snakebite deaths

The NHRC issued a notice to the Maharashtra government after learning about three tribal girls who died from snakebites at a residential school. This tragic event happened early on Monday, August 10, 2026, inside the school's hostel in Gadchiroli district. Six students were bitten, allegedly while sleeping on the floor due to a cot shortage, and three survivors are currently hospitalized. The NHRC pointed to human rights violations and lack of basic facilities, demanding a detailed report within two weeks. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis had already ordered the permanent cancellation of the school's license. 🐍

🏭 Where are Nothing phones actually manufactured?

Nothing phones are increasingly moving their production from China to India. The company, headquartered in London, has factories in South India, where the Nothing Phone (3) was produced. In 2025, Nothing partnered with Optiemus Infracom to build another factory in the country. India is a major smartphone manufacturing hub, housing production for many brands. This shift helps keep Nothing phones competitively priced compared to premium brands. 📱

🚨 Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: 7 dead, 3 still trapped

A tunnel collapse at the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hydropower project in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, resulted in the deaths of at least seven workers. Rescue operations are underway after the incident happened late Thursday night, involving 22 workers initially inside. Currently, 12 workers have been rescued alive, while three remain trapped inside the structure. The rescue efforts are being heavily hampered by rising water levels and debris within the tunnel. Authorities are continuing the operation to locate and evacuate the remaining trapped individuals.

🦠 COVID-19 might wake up old viruses inside us

New research suggests that viruses dormant in the body can reactivate during severe COVID-19 infections. Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin screened 1,154 hospitalised individuals for viruses other than SARS-CoV-2. Nearly half showed reactivation of chronic viruses like cytomegalovirus and Epstein-Barr virus between 2020 and early 2021. This reactivation was linked to more severe COVID-19, though causation remains unproven. Persistent viral activity was also noted in those with ongoing fatigue, hinting at Long COVID mechanisms. 🦠

📈 Forex kitty hits massive $707B mark

The foreign exchange kitty witnessed a huge jump this week. This significant expansion involved global financial markets. The total reached $707 billion, up from $14.14 billion in a single week. This surge reflects increased global liquidity and investor confidence in various currencies. Analysts suggest this trend might continue in the coming weeks.

🗣️ Modi could have stopped 1947 damage, says Yogi Adityanath

Yogi Adityanath blamed the Congress party for the 1947 Partition and the resulting violence. Speaking in Lucknow, he asserted that India would have avoided such damage if Narendra Modi or Sardar Patel had been the prime minister. This statement was made on Friday, marking the horrors of the Partition. Adityanath accused the Congress of being power-driven and causing immense suffering to the nation. He claimed that Sindh and Punjabi-dominated Punjab were wrongly handed over to Pakistan. 😔

⚽ Barca drops interest in Suarez despite rumors

FC Barcelona has officially denied any current interest in South American striker Luis Suarez. The club previously looked at the 28-year-old Colombian forward as a backup plan if Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid didn't join. Although Suarez was offered and his €80 million clause was assessed, Barça decided he wasn't the right fit for their current project. Alvarez remains the sole priority target for the Catalan club. Barcelona is ready to wait for the Argentine to potentially make the move. 🧐

📺 MIB agrees to lift TV ad caps

The MIB has agreed to scrap the existing advertising caps for television commercials. This decision affects broadcasters across India, signifying a major policy shift in media regulation. The previous cap limited advertising to 10+2 slots per day. This change opens up more opportunities for advertisers across the industry. The MIB will monitor the implementation of this new relaxed guideline moving forward. 📺

⚖️ SC asks CBSE to fix OSM evaluation issues for students

The Supreme Court has asked the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to find ways to protect students affected by the On-Screen Marking (OSM) evaluation system. The Bench heard that students couldn't meet minimum marks for entrance exams due to CBSE scores, and some courses had already started. This issue stems from irregularities in the OSM evaluation system, which was introduced in 2026. The Court directed CBSE to examine the matter and safeguard the interests of the affected students. The petitioner sought re-evaluation and provisional admission for students impacted by the system. 😟