⚽ Arab federations back Infantino against World Cup pushback

Six Arab football federations declared their full support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid growing opposition to his World Cup investment plan. The backing came from Morocco, Qatar, Egypt, Mauritania, Lebanon, and Sudan on Thursday. This support followed Infantino withdrawing a proposed USD 20 billion private investment plan after global backlash. This move highlights a divide, as the Asian Football Confederation opposes the proposal. Pressure mounts as other federations withdraw support for Infantino's re-election.

💸 Luxury Skoda 7-Seater Gets Big Price Drop

A significant price reduction has been announced for the top-tier Skoda 7-Seater model. This discount applies to the most luxurious variant of the car. The offer provides a direct saving of Rs 14 lakh on the purchase price. This move is part of the company's strategy to boost sales in the premium segment. Interested buyers should check the dealership details before the offer ends. 💸

🚗 Luxury Skoda 7-Seater Drops 14 Lakh Price Tag

A top-of-the-line, used Skoda Kodiaq 7-seater is available with a huge Rs 14 lakh discount. This impressive SUV is listed at just Rs 42 lakh, which is considerably less than a brand new Skoda Kodiaq. The vehicle has only 9,000 km on the odometer and boasts a luxurious leather interior. Features include a 12.9-inch touchscreen, ventilated seats, and a 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine. Buyers are advised to conduct a complete inspection before finalizing this seemingly great deal. 🤩

📈 Shiprocket vs Behari Lal: IPO Listing Showdown

Both Shiprocket and Behari Lal Engineering IPOs closed for subscription on Aug. 14. Shiprocket, based in India, showed a potential 38.14% listing gain, while Behari Lal Engineering indicated 28.77% premium. Shiprocket's IPO was a book build of Rs 1,617.48 crores, and Behari Lal Engineering's was Rs 301.62 crore. Both IPOs saw intense interest, being subscribed close to 100 times. Allotment for both is expected on Aug 17, with listing on Aug 19. 🚀

📱 iPhone 17 price drops on Flipkart

The Apple iPhone 17 has seen a price reduction on the Flipkart platform. This deal is available for customers in India. The discounted price is set at Rs 47,405. This drop comes with various additional offers available for purchase. Buyers are encouraged to check the specific details on Flipkart for more info.

✨ Vande Bharat Sleeper feels like a hotel, not a train

A traveller, Saina Saiwan, shared her honest review after riding the new overnight Vande Bharat Sleeper train. She travelled on this upgraded service operated by the North East Frontier Railway, noting its modern interiors and premium feel. The train features 16 coaches, including AC First and 3-Tier coaches, and runs at 160 kmph. This sleeper train was launched between Howrah and Guwahati in January 2026 to improve long-distance rail travel. Saiwan also stressed that passengers must help maintain the upgraded facilities. 🚆

🔭 India's Astronomy Leap: Subramaniam on Future Space Goals 🚀

Annapurni Subramaniam, Director of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, received the COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal for her space research contributions. This award, given earlier this month in Florence, Italy, recognizes her work on stellar populations and AstroSat's UVIT. India is set to receive larger telescopes over the next five years, boosting its capabilities significantly. Subramaniam believes India will take a front seat in global astronomy, partnering on major projects like SKA. The focus now is on building scientific capacity across the Global South using India's growing expertise.

📱 Samsung S25 Edge price drops on Flipkart

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has seen a significant price reduction on the Flipkart platform. This deal applies to the device available in India. The price drop is stated to be Rs 45,000, making it more accessible to buyers. This markdown is part of Flipkart's ongoing promotional sales strategy. Users should check the specific deal price and available offers immediately.

⚖️ Minister's pet backed down after student protest

A BJP associate, Manan Mishra's pet, attempted to bully students at NALSAR. However, when CJP spoke up against the bullying, the individual immediately reversed course. CJP successfully passed an order favoring the students involved in the incident. This incident highlights how power influences the actions of ministers and their associates. Such events show the reliance of these figures on their political clout. ⚖️

✨ Karan Johar's Traitors 2 look sparks internet jokes

Karan Johar debuted his all-black Manish Malhotra look for Traitors Season 2. The fashion icon shared pictures of the edgy ensemble on Instagram on August 13. The outfit, designed by Manish Malhotra, was quickly compared to crows by netizens. Users joked about the look resembling 'Yaku from Chandrakanta' and Moira Rose. The style features a trench coat, satin shirt, and statement accessories. 🖤

💖 CEO recalls boss's kindness after father's death

An Indian-American CEO, Sanjay Khosla, remembered a profound act of kindness from his former boss. This happened when he was a young employee at Unilever London and his father suddenly passed away. The boss arranged a business-class ticket for him to fly home to Delhi on a Saturday in June. Khosla stated this ticket felt like a symbolic hug, showing that someone truly cared during a tough time. He believes that besides money, employees also need 'hugs' from their companies. 🥹