Rahul Gandhi's lawyer filed a statement in a Pune court, claiming Gandhi faces a life threat due to political battles and comments against Savarkar. The statement also alleged threats from BJP MPs and linked the complainant to Nathuram Godse. However, Congress IT cell chief Supriya Shrinate stated the statement was unauthorized and filed without Gandhi's consent. The lawyer, Milind Pawar, admitted to filing the statement without instructions and will withdraw it.

The RBI will introduce continuous cheque clearing on October 4, 2025, speeding up processing. Cheques will be scanned and cleared within hours instead of up to two days. Banks must confirm cheques by 7 PM during Phase 1. Phase 2, starting January 3, 2026, sets a three-hour confirmation deadline. Unconfirmed cheques will be deemed approved. Presenting banks must release payments within one hour of settlement. Banks are directed to inform customers of the changes.

Brigade Hotel Ventures has partnered with Marriott International to open six new hotels in four key markets. The expansion will feature hotels under five brands, including Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott, with a total of 940 rooms. The hotels will be located in Chennai, Kerala, and Bengaluru, with the first opening in fiscal 2027 and the last by fiscal 2030. This brings the total number of Marriott-Brigade partnership hotels to eight.

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued a formal response to the Department of Telecommunications' back-reference on recommendations for network authorisations under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. TRAI's response addresses observations and provides clarifications or revised positions where necessary. The regulator's detailed recommendations were submitted in February 2025 after consulting stakeholders and industry representatives.

A study found that frequent reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) may lead to a loss of skills in healthcare professionals. Researchers analyzed over 1,400 colonoscopies and discovered a 20% decrease in the ability to detect benign tumour growths when not using AI. The detection rate decreased from 28.4% to 22.4% after three months of relying on AI. Experts warn that this could have unintended consequences for patient care.

Apple challenges hackers to breach iPhone security for rewards up to $2 million (around Rs 16 crore) through its Security Bounty program. Rewards vary based on exploit difficulty, with the highest for breaking Lockdown Mode. Participants must adhere to strict rules, including non-disruptive testing and exclusive disclosure to Apple. Qualifying requires maintaining confidentiality until Apple fixes the issue and releases a security advisory.

A study found that over six in every thousand deliveries in India in 2020 could have been stillbirths. Higher rates were seen among urban mothers and in northern and central India, particularly in Chandigarh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Rajasthan. Anaemia and underweight pregnant women increased the risk of stillbirth, while hygienic menstrual practices and C-section deliveries reduced it. The study analyzed data from national surveys and the civil registration system.

India has surpassed China as the leading supplier of smartphones to the US. The government's 'Make in India' initiative and Apple's relocation of operations have driven this growth. Indian smartphone exports to the US account for 44% of all imports, up from 13% last year. India is now the world's third-largest exporter of mobile phones, with $20.5 billion worth of exports in CY2024.

Sleep experts point to biology, lifestyle, and environment as factors affecting sleep quality. A typical night involves four to six sleep cycles, with adults requiring 7-8 hours of sleep. Indians generally take less sleep than Westerners. Those who nod off quickly may have a robust circadian rhythm and lower pre-sleep arousal. Sleep aids like white noise machines and herbal teas can help, but underlying sleep disorders need professional consultation.

The AWS GenAI Loft in Bengaluru, held July 7-16, offered workshops and networking for developers and startups. Participants strengthened their skills in AWS's generative AI. Startups highlighted AWS's scalability and reliability as crucial for innovation. Hands-on sessions covered topics like Model Context Protocol and Amazon Q Apps. A 24-hour hackathon challenged teams to solve real-world problems using Amazon Bedrock.