🎤 Baby Shark Boy debuts as K-pop artist

Park Geonroung, formerly the star of "Baby Shark Dance," has made his K-pop comeback after a decade hiatus. He is from South Korea and released his first digital single, "WAVE," on Thursday. The original 2016 video, starring him at age 7, has over 17.2 billion views, and the song features Joohoney of Monsta X. Park expressed gratitude for the global connection and aims to explore new sides of himself through this music. Pinkfong is also releasing a documentary, "WAVE: Becoming Baby Shark Boy," about his journey. 🎤

😠 FIR filed over student's pellet injuries

Delhi Police registered an FIR concerning pellet injuries sustained by a 19-year-old student during a July 20 protest. This action took place in New Delhi, with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accompanying Sahil Lochab. The case involves Section 118 and 25 of the BNS, following Lochab's injuries to his eyes and abdomen. Gandhi termed this FIR as the initial step toward achieving justice for the victim. The Congress leader vows to ensure action against all guilty parties in this matter. 😠

⚽ Spurs seal massive deal for Savinho from Man City

Tottenham Hotspur has secured a deal to sign Brazilian winger Savinho from Manchester City this summer. The move involves a base fee of £75 million plus £10 million in performance incentives. Negotiations for Savinho follow earlier interest last summer when City declined to sell. Savinho, 22, has played 53 matches for City since joining permanently in 2024. This transfer will set a new sales record for Manchester City. 💸

🌃 Delhi aims to be a 24x7 party hub by 2047

The Master Plan of Delhi 2047 envisions transforming the capital into a continuous 24×7 economy across various zones. This long-term plan identifies key areas like Connaught Place and Hauz Khas for extended nightlife activity. Specific nodes include Chandni Chowk and India Gate lawns, with the vision set for 2047. The changes involve extended operating hours and better public transport connectivity for late-night movement. Success hinges on effective execution regarding safety, policing, and civic coordination.

🚂 Indian Railways pushing for 35 hydrogen trains

Indian Railways is looking into cheaper green hydrogen options to boost its expansion plans for hydrogen trains. The railways are considering measures like offering offtake assurances to lower procurement costs for green hydrogen suppliers. By early August, the hydrogen trains had covered over 2,500 km of commercial operations after starting in mid-July. Initially, the target is to deploy 35 such trains on heritage routes where electrification is not feasible. The government is pushing for 5 MMT of domestic green hydrogen production capacity by 2030. 🚂

🚌 Imphal-Guwahati bus service back after 3+ years

The Imphal-Guwahati bus service via Nagaland's Dimapur resumed on Friday, August 21, 2026. This crucial service operated on National Highway-2, which was vital for connecting Manipur to the outside world. On that day, 125 passengers traveled from Imphal to Guwahati using two buses and five wingers. This restoration marks a step towards normalizing life following the ethnic conflict starting on May 3, 2023. Officials noted this move aligns with the August 8 announcement to reopen national highways for all communities.

🧐 Grace marks unlikely for CBSE OSM glitch students

The Union government told the Supreme Court that it cannot grant grace marks to Class 12 students affected by CBSE OSM glitches. This issue involves over 17 lakh students who took the May 2026 exams, with 1.68 lakh applying for mark changes. The Centre argued that petitioners missed the one-week re-evaluation window. Petitioners contended that faulty OSM led to a pass percentage drop to 85.2% in the last seven years. The court has asked the government to detail remedial actions taken for the irregularities. 🧐

🎬 Yash's 'Toxic' bookings open; aims for massive global release

Advance bookings have officially opened for the Yash-starrer 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups'. The film, directed by Geetu Mohandas, is set for a major pan-India theatrical campaign. It is reportedly targeting a worldwide release across more than 12,000 screens. The movie features Yash alongside Kiara Advani and Nayanthara, and has received CBFC clearance without major cuts. The film will be released in six languages, including Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. 🎬

🍿 Modern Love Meets Old Family Rules in New Film

The Netflix release Pyaar Prema Kalyanam explores modern challenges to traditional family values through its story. The film centers on Elan and Pavi in Chennai, who navigate their newlywed life. The movie was released in 2026 and is a spiritual sequel to Pyaar Prema Kaadhal (2018). It examines how couples adjust to parental demands while incorporating modern lingo like 'toxic' and 'green flags.' Ultimately, the comedy leans into the old debate over in-law relationships. 🎬

🏠 Builder ordered to pay Rs 25 lakh for flawed house 🛠️

A consumer panel ordered a Thiruvananthapuram builder to pay Rs 25 lakh due to severe defects and substandard materials in a residential house. The dispute involved Visakh K. and Luxury Builders, starting with an agreement on January 13, 2022. The commission ruled this on August 10, 2026, after inspections found poor workmanship and materials. Visakh alleged he paid Rs 42,63,450, much more than the agreed Rs 32 lakh. The builder must comply within 45 days, or the complainant can pursue further legal action.

🏈 Teen tackled player on field, faces school ban

A 16-year-old girl ran onto a football field and tackled a player during a scuffle. This incident occurred on Tuesday night at Franklin County High School in Winchester, Tennessee. Authorities charged Addison Hunnicutt with assault and disorderly conduct. She claimed she intervened to protect her younger brother when she felt no one was stopping the attack. Consequently, Franklin County Schools banned her from all district properties for life.