🏅 Youth Minister details job growth and sports medals at NDA meet

The NDA parliamentary party held its weekly meeting on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, to discuss sports achievements and employment for youth. Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya presented data showing employment growth under the NDA government. He stated that between 2014 and 2026, 17.1 crore youth got jobs, compared to 2.89 crore during the UPA's tenure from 2004 to 2014. The meeting, led by PM Narendra Modi, also covered India's performance in the Commonwealth Games. This session took place amidst recent Gen Z protests and BJP's recent bypoll loss in Bankipur. 🏅

🌧️ Heavy rains wreck crops and homes in Kerala

Heavy rain caused widespread damage to agriculture and properties across Kollam district on Tuesday. The affected areas included 5.31 hectares of farmland impacting 163 farmers. Total estimated crop loss reached ₹17.05 lakh, alongside a ₹10,000 home damage. Vettikavala saw the most affected farmland, while Chadayamangalam reported the highest monetary loss. Authorities are currently assessing the full extent of the damage across all blocks.

😠 BJP slams Kejriwal over E20 fuel claims

BJP accused AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal of making baseless claims regarding E20 fuel on Tuesday, July 4, 2026. The accusation came as Kejriwal led a protest march with around 100 people towards the PM's residence in New Delhi. This protest involved submitting over 2.30 lakh petitions against E20 petrol on August 04, 2026. BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi stated Kejriwal often speaks on serious issues without factual basis. The party claims this is a tactic to create confusion among the public. ⛽

📱 Samsung drops No Cost EMI on Z Fold8, Flip8 in India

Samsung has launched a No Cost EMI scheme for its latest foldable phones in India. This offer is available for the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Z Fold8, and Z Flip8 across various models. Customers can spread the cost over up to 18 months without interest or a down payment. The Z Fold8 Ultra starts at INR 11,111 monthly for the 12/256GB model. This move comes despite the fact that all three new models have a higher price point than their predecessors. 💸

😟 India's academic freedom hits lowest point since 1900

An international ranking revealed that academic and research freedom in Indian institutes is at its lowest since 1900, even below the Emergency years. This finding comes from the V-Dem Academic Freedom Index project, which assessed global academic freedom between 1900 and 2025. India scored 0.14 in 2025, placing it in the bottom 10-20 per cent globally. This decline shows progressive drops across all five evaluated parameters since 2013-14. Experts are concerned about this slipping ranking, as independent research is vital for national progress. 😟

🤖 AI might take over math, says top mathematician

Canadian mathematician Jacob Tsimerman announced he is joining OpenAI's safety team after receiving a Fields Medal on July 23 in Philadelphia. Tsimerman expressed pessimism, stating AI will soon be superhuman at professional math tasks. OpenAI models recently solved open problems like the Erdős unit distance conjecture and ten major open problems. Despite this, many mathematicians in Philadelphia remained optimistic about AI complementing human talent, not replacing it. They argue math's goals go beyond just solving problems, so the field will evolve rather than end. 🤯

✈️ Air India delayed flight cost trip, now owes man ₹1.36 lakh

A consumer court in Kerala ordered Air India to pay ₹1.36 lakh to Kapildev. The incident occurred on September 10, 2017, when a flight delay stranded the driver from Saudi Arabia. The two-hour delay caused him to miss his international connection, forcing him to buy a last-minute ticket for nearly ₹49,000. The family alleged Air India failed to provide any assistance during this stressful ordeal. The court ruling concludes a legal battle that had spanned nearly nine years. ✈️

🎧 Spotify hits 300M subscribers milestone

Spotify has officially surpassed 300 million subscribers for the first time, according to the company on Tuesday. This streaming service also recorded 777 million monthly active users in the second quarter, which is 12% more than the previous year. Despite increasing subscription prices in several areas this year, the subscriber base grew by 9% during the quarter. The platform is diversifying by adding fitness content and integrating concert ticket sales, while focusing heavily on AI features. Next, Spotify continues to roll out AI tools and manages user backlash regarding AI-generated music. 🎧

✈️ IndiGo hits 20 years at Mysuru airport

IndiGo Airlines celebrated its 20th anniversary at Mysuru airport on Tuesday, August 4. The celebration included a cake-cutting ceremony attended by IndiGo staff and airport officials. Currently, IndiGo runs two scheduled flight services from the Mysuru airport location. This operation provides seamless connectivity and supports the growth of air travel in the region. The airline continues its service, solidifying its presence in Mysuru's aviation landscape. ✈️

🇪🇸 EU leaders clash over Ceuta migrant crisis

A mass crossing of over 60,000 migrants into Ceuta, Spanish territory, triggered a humanitarian emergency last week. Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez is now facing criticism from EU leaders after the event, which occurred in the North African enclave. Authorities reported over 80 deaths, though most migrants have since returned to Morocco. This crisis has exposed deep divisions within the EU regarding migration policy and border strength. The EU interior ministers are now meeting to discuss coordinated action and reinforce external borders. 😟

🚨 Protesters booked for blocking CM's convoy in Bengaluru

Police have filed cases against supporters of Congress MLAs M. Krishnappa and Priya Krishna after they protested in west Bengaluru. The demonstrations, which reportedly blocked roads and set tires on fire, occurred on Tuesday. These actions were triggered by the legislators being denied seats in the expanded State Cabinet. Protesters also tried to intercept Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar's convoy near Chandra Layout. Authorities have launched an internal probe to check if better preventive measures could have been taken. 🚗