🪐 Wild theory claims 40M deaths during 2026 solar eclipse

A wild theory suggests Earth will lose gravity for seven seconds on August 12, 2026, potentially causing 40 million deaths. This theory gained traction online, claiming NASA knew about black hole collision gravitational waves. NASA has strongly refuted this claim, stating gravity depends on Earth's mass. Experts confirm that gravitational waves are too weak to affect our planet noticeably. Meanwhile, a total solar eclipse is set for Wednesday, visible across North America and Europe. 🤯

🐐 Bengaluru woman meets goat in Gucci sweater

A Bengaluru woman spotted a goat sitting at the entrance of a cosmetics store. This surprising sight involved the goat being tied up and wearing a Gucci sweater. Ritu Joon shared the video on X on August 12, 2026, expressing confusion about its purpose. Social media users in the comments focused heavily on the goat's fashionable attire. The reason for the goat's presence at the shop entrance remains unclear.

🔥 BJP dares Gandhi to debate NEET leak in Parliament

The BJP challenged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to debate the alleged NEET paper leak in Parliament. Home Minister Amit Shah urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to hold a discussion on the matter. The government stated it was ready to answer all questions regarding the issue. BJP leaders accused the opposition of having an anarchist mindset and blocking parliamentary functions. The opposition is now pressured to accept the debate or face further scrutiny.

🚢 Oil Leak Off Oman Tanker Hits Mainland

Oil from a grounded tanker offshore Oman has begun reaching the mainland coast, according to a United Nations agency. The incident involved the tanker that ran aground near the coast of Oman. While specific volumes are not detailed, the pollution is now affecting the nearby mainland area. This spill poses significant environmental risks to the marine ecosystem of the region. Authorities are currently monitoring the situation to manage the ongoing environmental impact. 🚢

🗳️ Telangana Congress wants voter list re-check

The Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee has asked the Election Commission to re-verify voters slated for deletion during the SIR process. Around 73 lakh voters are proposed to be deleted, with the draft list expected on August 17. This large number includes 45,18,961 marked as permanently shifted and 6,70,203 enrolled elsewhere. The party feels this scale of removal is unreasonable without deeper scrutiny. They requested the EC share details so their agents can re-verify eligibility before final deletion. 🗳️

🔥 Rajya Sabha uproar over 'lungiwala' comment

A controversy erupted in the Rajya Sabha after CPM MP John Brittas accused BJP MP Sushmita Dev of calling him a "lungiwala." Brittas, a South Indian, protested the comment, saying he was wearing a dhoti and defended his culture. The incident occurred during a discussion while Brittas was moving a resolution on the Income Tax (Amendment) Ordinance. Dev denied the remark, clarifying she did not target any state's attire, and accused Brittas of lying. The Rajya Sabha Chairman intervened, advising members to respect cultural traditions and summoning both MPs.

👮 Bihar Police ASI Result 2026 is Out 👮

The BPSSC has released the Preliminary Written Examination Result for Bihar Police ASI Operation 2026. This was for recruitment across 462 Assistant Sub-Inspector (Operation) vacancies in Bihar Police Radio. Out of 1,03,248 scheduled candidates, 6,748 were selected to take the Main Written Competitive Examination. Candidates needed a minimum of 30% marks to be considered based on merit and reservation criteria. Those who qualified must check the official notification for Main Written Examination details.

🐟 Hilsa fish back in upper Ganga after decades

Hilsa fish have made a significant return to the upper Ganga river after many decades of absence. This major conservation milestone was observed in the region. The species' comeback was noted in recent monitoring reports from the area. This return is seen as a positive sign for river ecosystem health and biodiversity. Authorities plan to continue monitoring the population's stability moving forward. 🐟

💧 Karnataka bandh over Cauvery water gets moral backing

A bandh was called by Vatal Nagaraj's pro-Kannada group protesting the release of 12,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. This protest took place across Karnataka, with intense demonstrations in Mandya and preventive detentions elsewhere. The action was against CWRC and CWMA orders, with the water release set to start from Tuesday for 15 days. Protesters argued the water is needed for Karnataka's drinking and farming, calling the release a 'death warrant' for farmers. Authorities ensured normal operations in major cities like Bengaluru and Mysuru despite the agitation.

🛰️ Space data centers threaten night sky

Scientists are warning about the massive impact of planned space-based data centers from companies like SpaceX and Amazon. Researchers at the University of Regina and others highlighted the severe visual and environmental threat of these orbital mega-constellations. These companies propose launching up to 1.2 million satellites, vastly exceeding the current 16,000 active satellites. The specific sun-synchronous orbits required for solar energy will create dense, artificial rings around Earth. This could make the night sky look horrifying, with structures visible twice daily, especially in winter. 🌃

🧐 Vedanta tells HC: Can't reject extension without rules

Mining major Vedanta Ltd challenged the Centre's decision denying a 10-year extension for its CB-OS/2 block in the Cambay Basin. The company argued that the government must amend the 2017 Extension Policy instead of arbitrarily rejecting the application. This came after a single-judge order upheld the Centre's September 2025 rejection on July 22. Vedanta insists its application must be fairly considered under the existing statutory policy. The matter is scheduled for further hearing on August 18. 🧐