⚽ Araujo loans to Liverpool without a 'fear clause'

Barcelona captain Ronald Araujo has secured a loan move to Liverpool for the 2026-27 season. The Uruguayan defender is moving from Barça to Anfield, where Liverpool covers his full salary and holds a €55 million purchase option. This move ends his eight-year stint at Barcelona temporarily, as there is no clause stopping him from playing against his parent club. The deal accelerated after Hansi Flick discussed playing time concerns with Araujo during pre-season. Both parties benefit from this arrangement, focusing on Araujo's performance at the elite club. ⚽

👶 Triplets arrive safely at government hospital

Renuka Ganachari gave birth to triplets at the government hospital in Gokak, Belagavi district on Tuesday. A medical team led by Shweta Naik managed the smooth and normal delivery process. The mother and all three newborns are currently reported to be in good health. They are both under continuous medical supervision following the delivery. A delegation from Sanganakeri village visited the hospital to express their gratitude to the staff.

💰 Intel CEO seeks US nod for massive stock sale

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan contacted US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick before announcing a major stock sale. The US government decided not to participate in this offering, which is Intel's first since 1971. This secondary offering has been increased to $20 billion to fund AI projects and the Ohio chip factory. This move signals confidence in Intel's turnaround using private funding. Furthermore, Tan's position remains secure despite past public pressure. 💰

🏏 Sarfaraz Khan vs Dhruv Jurel in Galle Test

Debate is brewing over who should anchor India's innings at Galle's tricky turning track. Sarfaraz Khan is being suggested as a strong alternative to Dhruv Jurel for the upcoming match. The selectors are weighing performances from recent series, including the ongoing Sri Lanka tour. Galle is known for its spin-friendly conditions, demanding solid batting technique. The decision will likely be finalized before the next Test match commences. 🏏

🏥 Expat health insurance phase two kicks off Aug 18

The second phase of the NoRKA Care Plus insurance scheme for expat Keralites is set to begin on August 18. Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan will inaugurate the scheme and its portal in Kerala. Enrollment for this phase will run from August 18 to September 18, covering the period from August 18, 2026, to April 14, 2027. Eligible non-resident Keralites aged 18-70 can enroll, with options up to a ₹1 crore slab. The scheme offers cashless treatment at 24,000 hospitals across India. 🏥

💨 Kozhikode waiting on report for city carbon audit

Kozhikode Corporation is waiting for a detailed project report from CWRDM to start a city carbon audit to fight air pollution. The civic body plans this audit with help from CWRDM and KILA. The audit, announced by deputy mayor S. Jayasree, will assess carbon emissions across various sectors. This data is crucial for future urban planning and climate-resilient development projects. Following the audit, initiatives like 'Haritha Residence' and Mananchira renovation are planned.

⚖️ Police must file FIR even without initial evidence

The Allahabad High Court ruled that police cannot deny an FIR registration for sexual harassment if evidence like WhatsApp chats is missing. This decision was made while dismissing a petition to quash an FIR against a company owner in Ghaziabad. The court observed the investigation burden cannot be shifted to the prosecutrix when cognizable offenses are reported. Furthermore, the DGP of Uttar Pradesh was directed to inquire about the initial refusal by Ghaziabad Police. The High Court reaffirmed mandatory FIR registration when cognizable offenses are disclosed. ⚖️

🔬 Schools check out science at ICMR-NIN event

Around 800 students from nine schools visited ICMR-NIN in Tarnaka for the first day of SHINE 2026. The programme was inaugurated by ICMR-NIN director Bharati Kulkarni on Tuesday. This initiative aims to introduce schoolchildren to science, nutrition, and public health via interactive learning. Activities included food adulteration demos, anemia testing, and period awareness sessions. SHINE activities are also running at sites in Mahbubnagar and Chandragiri.

🛠️ Oblivion Remastered patch 1.0 drops for Switch 2

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Patch 1.0 was released on August 11, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch 2. This massive update fixes numerous crashes related to quests, saving, and general gameplay across various locations. It also addresses several persistent bugs, including out-of-world glitches and visual texture issues. The patch smooths out performance, resolving hangs during fast-traveling and specific combat scenarios. Players can expect a much more stable and visually polished experience after this big update. 🛠️

📱 Pixel 11 Pro XL leaks show Tensor G6 power

The Pixel 11 Pro XL has surfaced on Geekbench, revealing key hardware specs just before Google's launch event. This listing confirms the phone features a Tensor G6 chipset, 16GB of RAM, and runs on Android 17. The benchmark results showed 2,112 single-core and 5,196 multi-core scores. Additionally, hands-on images of the Pixel 11 Pro showed a black color and the Dune variant. These phones are expected to come in Dune, Light Fog, Midnight Haze, and Pine colors. 📱

😠 Farmers protest CWRC's water order for Tamil Nadu

Farmers’ outfit and State Sugarcane Growers’ Association demonstrated in Mysuru on Tuesday to criticize the CWRC order. The committee directed the release of 12,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu over the next 15 days. This directive was criticized because water was already flowing due to rains, not the order. Instead, farmers want directions on the Mekedatu reservoir construction for mutual benefit. The farmers' body will decide on participating in a potential Karnataka bandh on Wednesday.