A Berlin-based company, Tomorrow Bio, is offering cryopreservation services—the process of freezing human bodies after legal death—with hopes of future revival. For around ₹2 crore, clients can opt for full-body preservation, while brain-only options cost about ₹67 lakh. After death, a 24/7 emergency team rushes to begin cooling and transport to a storage facility in Switzerland, where bodies are kept at −196°C in vacuum-insulated tanks. Though the technology to revive preserved bodies does not yet exist, over 650 clients have signed up. Experts remain skeptical, calling the concept highly speculative. (PC: NDTV)  

IndiGo Airlines has suspended a passenger from flying on any of its flights after he slapped a co-passenger mid-air on flight 6E-2387 from Mumbai to Silchar via Kolkata. The victim, Hossain Ahmed Majumdar from Assam, was reportedly experiencing a panic attack when the assault occurred. A viral video shows the moment of the slap and crew members intervening. IndiGo condemned the act as “completely unacceptable” and handed the assailant over to CISF upon landing. The airline cited regulatory provisions for the suspension, emphasizing its commitment to passenger safety. Meanwhile, Majumdar has gone missing after failing to board his connecting flight, prompting a police complaint and growing public concern.

Two Indian scientists — aerospace engineer Rahul Mogalapalli and astrobiologist Yaman Akot — have begun a 10-day isolation mission inside a specially designed space habitat named HOPE (Human Outer Planet Exploration), located near Tso Kar in Ladakh at over 14,500 feet altitude. Built by ProToPlanet with ISRO's support, the dome mimics Martian conditions to test physical and psychological endurance required for interplanetary missions. The extreme altitude, oxygen scarcity, and rugged terrain resemble space-like challenges. Data from this mission will help refine astronaut training and support India's ambitions in future space exploration. (PC: The Print)

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on August 1 that he had ordered two nuclear-capable submarines to reposition “in appropriate regions” in response to inflammatory remarks by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, who had warned of nuclear retaliation and referenced the Cold War “Dead Hand” system . Analysts say the move is largely symbolic, as U.S. subs are already routinely available for deterrence . In Moscow, senior lawmaker Viktor Vodolatsky dismissed the escalation, noting Russia already tracks U.S. submarines and sees no need to react. (PC: AFP)

Following the successful launch of the NASA‑ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar satellite, ISRO is preparing to launch the next U.S. collaboration: the BlueBird Block 2 communications satellite, developed by AST SpaceMobile. This mission will utilize ISRO’s LVM3 heavy‑lift rocket to deploy the satellite into low Earth orbit . Announced by ISRO Chairman V Narayanan, it is one of nine major launches planned before the current fiscal year ends . BlueBird Block 2 promises vastly expanded cellular broadband capacity with approximately ten times the bandwidth of the prior Block 1 satellites. (PC: PTI)  

India ended Day 3 of the 5th Test at The Oval with a 52-run lead, reaching 75/2 in their second innings. After being bowled out for 224, India’s bowlers Prasidh Krishna (4/60) and Mohammed Siraj (4/83) restricted England to 247. Yashasvi Jaiswal led the counterattack with an unbeaten 51 off 49 balls, surviving dropped catches. KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan fell early, leaving Akash Deep (4*) to support Jaiswal. England’s fielding woes and Chris Woakes’ injury added pressure. With the series tied 2-2, India aims to build a commanding lead on Day 4 and push for a historic series win. (PC: Instagram & Hindustan Times)

A mysterious interstellar object named 3I/ATLAS, discovered in July 2025, is set to pass within 130 million miles of Earth on October 30, sparking global intrigue. While NASA classifies it as a comet, Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb theorizes it could be alien technology, possibly even hostile. Loeb’s paper suggests the object’s unusual trajectory and retrograde orbit may indicate intelligent design, with potential for stealth maneuvers while hidden behind the Sun. Though most scientists dismiss the theory, Loeb insists it’s a testable hypothesis worth exploring. The object’s size over 12 miles wide and speed have intensified debate over extraterrestrial surveillance and the need for planetary defense readiness. (PC: Evidence Network & India Today)

Massive nationwide protests have erupted over widespread mismanagement during the SSC Selection Post Phase 13 exams held from July 24 to August 1, 2025. Aspirants reported abrupt cancellations, technical glitches, biometric failures, and misallocated exam centers as many traveling hundreds of kilometers only to find their exams canceled without notice. Viral videos show students being mistreated at centers, fueling outrage and trending hashtags like #SSCMisManagement and #JusticeForAspirants. The unrest is linked to SSC’s recent vendor switch to Eduquity Career Technologies, which critics say lacks capacity for large-scale exams. Protests peaked in Delhi under the “Delhi Chalo” campaign, with demands for vendor review, systemic reform, and accountability from SSC officials.

Abhay Devadas Nayak, a 41-year-old man of Bengaluru origin, was arrested in Glasgow for causing a mid-air scare aboard an easyJet flight from London to Glasgow. Nayak shouted slogans including “Death to America,” “Death to Trump,” and “Allahu Akbar,” prompting passengers to restrain him and the pilot to initiate emergency procedures. No explosives were found, and authorities ruled out terrorism charges, instead charging him under the UK’s Air Navigation Order for endangering aircraft safety. Nayak’s family in Bengaluru confirmed he suffers from schizophrenia. He was remanded in custody and is expected to appear in court again next week. The incident has sparked debate over mental health and aviation safety protocols.

India has discovered rare earth elements (REEs) in the Singrauli coalfields of Madhya Pradesh, marking a strategic breakthrough amid China’s tightening export controls. Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy revealed that Coal India Ltd is conducting R&D to extract REEs from coal waste and overburden strata, with promising concentrations of 250–400 ppm. These minerals are vital for clean energy, electronics, defense, and EVs including sectors currently reliant on Chinese imports. India is collaborating with premier institutes to develop indigenous extraction technologies. Experts warn that continued Chinese restrictions could impact manufacturing and banking sectors. The discovery could help India build a self-reliant REE supply chain and reduce geopolitical vulnerability. (PC: Times Now & The Economic Times)