🗣️ Wangchuk welcomes Pradhan's resignation over NEET leak

Education reformer Sonam Wangchuk welcomed the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan amidst nationwide protests over anti-NEET paper leaks. Wangchuk, speaking with India Today's Rajdeep Sardesai, stressed the importance of public expression against governance failures. He noted that ministerial resignations represent a step towards accountability for necessary educational reforms. The activist advised the government to engage constructively with frustrated youth instead of taking punitive action against student protesters. Wangchuk encouraged Gen Z to remain both fair and fearless in their activism.

🛡️ Ex-chief reveals India waited on Pakistan during Operation Sindoor

Former CDS General Anil Chauhan stated that India was determined to meet its military goals before agreeing to a ceasefire. Pakistan had requested a ceasefire on May 10 last year during Operation Sindoor, while it was in the region. This happened after India had not even completed half of its planned strikes at that time. The ex-chief noted that Pakistan sought talks after realizing their air power was severely diminishing. Operation Sindoor was India's response to the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 last year. 🇮🇳

⌚ Motorola's flexible watch could become a full phone

A new U.S. patent details a flexible wearable that can transition between a smartwatch and a smartphone setup. This tech belongs to Motorola, which has been exploring flexible displays for some time. The patent shows display sections forming a wristband that then pivots into a wider rectangular handheld device. Position sensors will automatically reorganize content as the device switches between modes. Motorola has not announced a commercial version yet, so this remains a concept. 📱

📧 Gmail dropping 'Send as' feature next year

Google is discontinuing the 'Send as' feature for personal Gmail accounts this January 2027. This change affects users sending emails from third-party services like Yahoo or custom domains via Gmail. Additionally, Gmailify, which integrates third-party email features, is also being shut down. Users with Workspace accounts or internal Gmail aliases will remain unaffected by these updates. Existing users can still access these features until January 2027, but new users cannot select them. 📧

😠 MP slams opposition for disrupting Parliament

A BJP MP, Kota Srinivas Poojary, strongly criticized the opposition parties for disrupting the ongoing Parliament proceedings. He specifically called out the opposition members for neglecting their fundamental responsibilities during the session. The criticism came during the recent parliamentary sessions, where disruptions were reported across various debates. Poojary maintained that such actions were unacceptable and hindered the legislative process. He expects the opposition to adhere strictly to parliamentary decorum moving forward. 😠

😠 Activist says ministers broke trust over fast photos

Activist Sonam Wangchuk claimed government ministers broke a promise by releasing photos of his 26-day fast ending. This incident occurred after a midnight meeting with Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh in Ladakh. The fast began on June 28 and concluded on the night of July 24, 2026. Wangchuk wanted a joint announcement including opposition and student leaders, which was disregarded. This breach of trust has left the activist disillusioned with all political leaders. 😠

😠 Minister trust broken after his 26-day fast ended

Activist Sonam Wangchuk claimed government ministers broke a promise by releasing photos of his 26-day hunger strike ending. This incident occurred in Ladakh after his midnight meeting with Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh. Wangchuk started his strike on June 28 and ended it on the late night of July 24. He wanted the announcement to be a joint gathering including Opposition and student leaders, which was breached. Consequently, the activist stated he has lost trust in political leaders across all parties. 😠

💾 Google Drive stopping photo backups soon

Google Drive desktop will cease backing up photos to Google Photos on August 10, 2026. Users in the US and globally must switch to the Google Photos app or manually set backup folders to maintain automatic syncing. Existing cloud photos are safe, but users must avoid syncing folders in both Drive and Photos to prevent double usage of Google One storage. This change affects how new photos from a computer are uploaded after the specified date. Users need to update their setup before August 10th to secure their digital memories. 📸

✨ Microsoft drops big AI ad tool updates

Microsoft Advertising released a newsletter detailing new features across its platform. These updates enhance AI Visibility with Topic Insights and add Performance Max testing options. Specific additions include Uplift and Upgrade experiments, and the Ad Preview Hub now supports PMax. These tools help advertisers measure AI impact and preview creative before launching campaigns. Microsoft is focusing on adding reporting to existing AI-powered products. 🤖

🧠 Why Super Movers Have Healthier Brains

Research suggests that individuals who are highly active, termed 'super movers,' possess noticeably healthier brains. This finding was highlighted by a recent analysis conducted by scientists in the United States. The study tracked participants over several years, noting significant cognitive benefits among the most active group. Consistent physical movement appears to boost neuroplasticity and overall brain function in these subjects. Future research aims to determine specific exercise routines that maximize these cognitive gains.

😬 Nothing's CMF earbuds face heat for AI ads

Nothing's CMF brand launched new open-ear earbuds but faced major backlash over its marketing. The company used AI-generated people in the CMF Clip Pro promotional images, leading to public criticism. These images included disclaimers stating any resemblance to real persons was coincidental, and some were even deleted. While Nothing is reportedly heavily investing in AI, the intense negative feedback is forcing a re-evaluation. The company has declined to comment on the growing controversy surrounding its AI usage. 😬