📉 Andrew Garfield's new fantasy flick flops

The fantasy movie, The Magic Faraway Tree, is underperforming at the domestic box office. It stars Andrew Garfield opposite Rebecca Ferguson, Nicola Coughlan, and others, premiering in North America on August 21. Internationally, the film has managed to earn $32.2 million since its UK debut on March 27. The movie adapts the classic British children's book series by Enid Blyton, and was written by Simon Farnaby. Next, the film's future revenue performance will determine its overall success in the market.

🔥 Metal Scrap Godown Burnt Down in Tirupattur

A private metal scrap godown was completely gutted by a fire on Saturday. The incident occurred in Perumalpettai near Vaniyambadi town, Tirupattur, and the facility was run by K. Padmanaban. Goods valued at ₹8 lakh were destroyed in the blaze that started around 9 a.m. Firefighters eventually controlled the flames after extensive efforts. A case has been registered, with police suspecting an electrical short circuit as the cause.

😠 Christ University files complaint over ABVP protest

Christ University lodged a formal complaint against ABVP activists following their gherao at the Ghaziabad campus on Friday afternoon. The university alleged trespassing, vandalism of gates and flowerpots, and assault on women security personnel. The protest, which continued on Saturday, was to pressure the university regarding 13 law students held back from the fourth year due to backlogs. University officials stated that the group damaged property and disrupted campus operations, creating fear among students. An examination committee will be formed to review the protesters' demands, with a report expected next week. 😠

⚡ Telangana pushes energy boost for $3T economy goal

Deputy Chief Minister M. Bhatti Vikramarka stressed strengthening Telangana's energy sector to meet the $3 trillion economy target. He made this statement during the inauguration of Power Exhibition–2026 in Hyderabad by TGSPDCL. Long-term plans are being set to boost power generation via thermal, solar, and battery storage capacities. The state government aims to provide essential infrastructure without power or water shortages for investors. Industries are invited to invest in Telangana's manufacturing and services sectors for future growth. ⚡

🏏 Gloucestershire fights back against Worcestershire

Gloucestershire managed a strong comeback on day three of the Rothesay County Championship match against Worcestershire. Miles Hammond and Ollie Price scored half-centuries while batting at Cheltenham. They managed to reach a score of 248 for 3, improving their lead to 131 runs. Worcestershire's innings saw Brett D'Oliveira score 83 runs in the first innings. Gloucestershire will now have to navigate the final day with spin expected to be helpful. 🏏

😠 Canada claims US started trade war

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that negotiations with the US broke down on Friday over a bad trade deal. Carney stated that US President Donald Trump launched a trade 'war' after proposing unfair terms. This breakdown allows new 50-per cent US tariffs, affecting $20 billion in goods, to take effect. Carney vowed to retaliate dollar for dollar to protect Canadian workers and businesses. These new Canadian tariffs, targeting US steel and dairy, will begin on September 8.

🇮🇳 Kharge jabs Shah over Vande Mataram debate

Mallikarjun Kharge strongly defended the Congress's singing of the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram. He made these comments in Kalaburagi, countering Union Home Minister Amit Shah's 'anti-national' accusation. This two-stanza version was reportedly agreed upon in 1937 by leaders like Gandhi and Nehru. Kharge questioned the current political polarization surrounding this long-standing practice. He further criticized the Centre for blocking CM A Revanth Reddy's US visit. 🇮🇳

🔬 Can blood test show your organ age?

A new study published in Nature Medicine developed 'tissue clocks' using deep learning on 25,712 histopathology slides from nearly 1,000 people. Researchers found these clocks predict biological age based on organ structure, showing links to telomere shortening and diseases. This method integrates tissue imaging with gene expression data to predict age gaps from blood samples. The technique was tested on patients with Alzheimer’s, stroke, and Crohn’s disease, detecting decline early. This paves the way for personalized medicine to slow organ damage before chronic illness appears.

🏦 GIFT City: India's Financial Hub Buzz

HSBC's Sandeep Batra highlighted GIFT City's growing status as India's premier International Financial Centre. He spoke to NDTV regarding the city's rapid development and its global appeal. Key figures mentioned include the increasing volume of international transactions processed there. This positioning is crucial for attracting foreign investment into India's financial sector. Moving forward, GIFT City aims to further solidify its role in the global financial landscape. 🏦

🚢 ICG ramps up search after cargo ship sinks in Bay of Bengal

The Indian Coast Guard intensified search and rescue operations after a Panama-flagged bulk carrier sank in the Bay of Bengal. The vessel, M.V. Ocean Winner, was en route to Singapore and had 24 crew members onboard. The incident was reported on August 22, 2026, with initial rescues occurring around 2000 hours. Three ships were deployed to aid in finding the remaining crew members. The search continues for the missing crew members of the 28-year-old carrier. 🚢

🏏 Woakes seals dramatic one-wicket win for Warwickshire

Warwickshire edged out Sussex in a thrilling one-wicket contest at Edgbaston. The match featured Warwickshire versus Sussex at the Edgbaston ground. The scores showed Warwickshire made 161 and 202/9, while Sussex scored 156 and 207. The win significantly boosts Warwickshire's Rothesay County Championship title bid amid a tight race. Next week, the Bears face reigning champions Nottinghamshire in another big clash. 🏏