🛑 Atletico tells Barca to drop Julian Alvarez

Atletico Madrid CEO Gil Marin issued a strong statement regarding Julian Alvarez's transfer saga. The statement confirmed that Atletico has no intention of selling Alvarez to Barcelona, despite his expressed desire to leave. This declaration followed Joan Laporta's claim that Barca's offer was not unlimited. Marin insisted that Atletico is the right place for Julián and that his offer was indeed open-ended. Consequently, Barcelona must now look for another forward, as Alvarez is set to stay at the club.

💥 School inspection turns violent in Rajasthan

The CJP's 'School Thik Karo' inspection team faced a major political controversy in Rajasthan. This incident occurred during a visit to a government school in the Jaipur district. CJP leaders alleged that volunteers were assaulted, vehicles vandalized, and stones were pelted during the confrontation. The team accused the BJP of orchestrating the attack on their volunteers. Further developments regarding this confrontation are still awaited.

😠 Rahul Gandhi's protest leads to FIR, BJP slams him

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi staged a six-hour dharna at Sansad Marg police station in New Delhi demanding an FIR for Sahil Lochan's pellet injuries. The police finally registered the FIR after the prolonged demonstration took place on August 21, 2026. The BJP subsequently accused Gandhi of promoting anarchy and disrespecting law and order. Meanwhile, the Congress party has called for Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation over the student crackdown. This escalating confrontation highlights the political tension between the two major parties. 😠

🎓 IIMB's new undergrad program gets massive applicant rush

The IIMB – Dorabji Tata School of Undergraduate Studies received a record 12,000 applications for its first batch. This highly competitive program is set to begin on August 31, with only 80 students in the inaugural cohort. On August 21, Devi Shetty signed an MoU with Noel Tata of Tata Trusts. This partnership will help build the academic infrastructure and guide the strategic direction of the new school. The collaboration aims to set new benchmarks for undergraduate education in India. 📚

🐛 Worms Spotted in School Lunch in Bihar

Worms were discovered in the mid-day meal served to students in Bihar. This alarming incident occurred at a school in the region. The contamination was found on a specific date, prompting immediate action from authorities. The discovery highlights serious hygiene issues within the school meal program. Officials are now investigating the source of the contamination and taking corrective measures. 🐛

🚨 GTA 6 makers sue Microsoft and Discord over leaks

The makers of Grand Theft Auto VI have filed DMCA subpoenas against Microsoft and Discord to find the leaker known as Cyberleek. This action was taken by Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. in the Southern District Court of New York on August 20. The filings confirm that some of the gameplay footage posted by Cyberleek, starting August 18, is legitimate. These leaks have overshadowed Rockstar's promotional plans before the game's November 19 release. The subpoenas demand extensive user data to identify the responsible party. 🎮

😞 Bollywood set life: The reality of on-set meals

On-set meals in Bollywood are often criticized for their poor quality and harsh realities. The issue involves soda-laced food and unclean dining conditions on film sets across the industry. Reports indicate that these disparities have persisted for a significant time, affecting many artists. This situation highlights clear class segregation among the people working on these productions. Industry watchers are calling for better welfare standards for all crew members moving forward.

💖 Uterusless mom raises funds for transplant dream 🤰

A woman born without a uterus, Molly Eagles, is raising £20,000 for a uterus transplant possibility. She and her fiancé Matt Crowe are from Chesterfield, Derbyshire, and have spent nearly £50,000 so far. After IVF, a surrogate pregnancy, and a miscarriage, they seek funds for embryo screening. Molly remains hopeful, stating they do not want to stop fighting for a biological child. This fundraising will allow them to pursue either surrogacy or transplant options.

🏃 Chopra fouls, Pathirage takes lead at Lausanne Diamond League

Neeraj Chopra faced pressure during the Lausanne Diamond League, resulting in a foul during his fourth attempt. He competes in Lausanne against Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage, who is a key performer this season. On August 22, 2026, the competition involved numerous athletes, including Anderson Peters and Arshad Nadeem. Pathirage took the top position after a fierce battle, putting more pressure on Chopra. The event continues with the athletes vying for the top spot in this high-stakes meet. 🥇

✨ Windows 11 Insiders get automatic PDF previews in File Explorer

A new build of Windows 11 has introduced automatic PDF previews directly within the File Explorer interface. This feature rollout is currently being tested by Windows Insiders across various systems. The update includes enhancements designed to improve file browsing efficiency for users. This change aims to make handling PDF documents much smoother without needing to open the full application. Microsoft is expected to roll out this usability improvement to the general public in future updates. 🚀

🥇 Neeraj finishes second at Lausanne Diamond League 🥈

Neeraj Chopra achieved his season best with an 88.05m throw, yet finished second at the Lausanne Diamond League. He competed against Rumesh Pathirage in Lausanne on August 22, 2026, aiming for his first title. The final standings showed Pathirage at 88.14m, Neeraj at 88.05m, and Peters at 86.69m. This competition saw intense rivalry between the top athletes throughout the event. Pathirage ultimately retained the lead despite Neeraj's strong performance.