⚽ Barcelona and City still debating Rodri's fee

Barcelona has not yet agreed on a transfer fee with Manchester City for Rodri. The Spanish champions made an initial bid of £38.4m last week, which was rejected by City. City reportedly wants around £60m for the Ballon d’Or winner, whose contract expires next year. Rodri, who had minor back surgery, is keen to move back to Spain after seven years in Manchester. City is open to negotiation but does not want to let him leave for free next summer.

🥛 Maharashtra to use MCOCA against food adulteration

Maharashtra is considering invoking the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against organized adulteration of milk and paneer. This move was directed by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde during a review meeting at Sahyadri Guest House. The decision follows ongoing concerns regarding fake dairy products, specifically noted around August 12, 2026. Shinde stressed that systemic profit-driven adulteration warrants a tougher legal response than standard regulatory offenses. The government is also forming a specialized legal team to ensure cases are judicially sustainable.

🎓 Prisoners ace SSC exams, get special relief

Seventy-eight jail inmates successfully cleared the SSC examination via the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS). This achievement took place across Telangana prisons, including Central Prison, Cherlapalli, and Central Prison, Nizamabad. The successful candidates were part of 108 prisoners enrolled for the Class X program during 2026. The DG of Prisons announced special remission as an incentive for their educational success. The department plans to push these inmates towards Senior Secondary education and ITI courses next. 🎓

🚔 Ex-cop arrested for smashing car glass in Kochi

A former police officer was arrested by the Cheranalloor police after allegedly vandalizing a woman's car windshield. The accused, Bijoy, a resident of Cheranalloor, was reportedly expelled from the force in 2021. The incident happened around 11 a.m. on Monday on Friends Road in Edappally North Village. He allegedly objected to the woman's parking, claiming it obstructed his way. Bijoy was booked under multiple charges and subsequently remanded in custody. 🚔

🧠 Childhood screen time linked to better teen brain power

A Finnish study found that more screen time since childhood correlated with better cognitive processing in adolescents. This research was conducted on 124 girls and 136 boys, with an average age of 15.8 years, as part of the PANIC study. The findings suggest screen time can boost thinking if used for active problem-solving and learning. The study highlights the need to balance screen time with physical activity for optimal brain health. Further intervention studies are required to determine causal relationships and sex-specific benefits. 🧠

🌟 BTS's 'SWIM' hits major Billboard milestone

BTS's song "SWIM" has tied the record for their longest-charting track on the Billboard Hot 100. This achievement was revealed by Billboard on August 11 local time, as "SWIM" reached its 20th consecutive week at No. 91. It now shares this record with the 2021 hit "Butter," which spent 20 weeks on the chart previously. The song also held strong at No. 4 on the Global Excl. U.S. chart this week. BTS also ranked at No. 38 on Billboard's Artist 100, marking their 362nd week. 🎶

✨ Windows 11 got a big August update 💻

Microsoft released the Windows 11 August 11, 2026 update, bringing several new features and interface fixes to the OS. This mandatory update, KB5121003, upgrades Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2 to build 26200.9168 and 26100.9168, respectively. The patch also addressed nearly 400 vulnerabilities across Microsoft products. New additions include uninstalling AI models and enhanced Windows Hello security for external fingerprint sensors. File Explorer now uses better size units, and Windows Search has improved typo handling.

🤔 Ex-selector claims Pakistani players chase money over skill

Former chief selector Iqbal Qasim criticized the current generation of Pakistani cricketers for prioritizing earnings over skill development. Qasim, who served on committees on an honorary basis, noted that selectors now receive high salaries, leading to a lack of vision in decisions. He observes that many young players focus on PSL contracts instead of dedicated skill improvement. Qasim believes true success comes from individual dedication, not just chasing money. Moving forward, he suggests players need to spend more time individually working on their abilities. 🏏

😔 Tractor hits Kanwariyas, two killed in UP

Two Kanwariyas were tragically killed and one was injured when a tractor struck them while they were walking to Gola Gokarnath. The incident occurred near Jamour in Shahjahanpur, UP, on Wednesday. The deceased were identified as Nitish Kumar (14) and Pradeep Kumar (23), while Rahul Gangwar (23) sustained injuries. The pilgrims were walking from Panchal Ghat in Farrukhabad carrying their Kanwars at the time of the accident. Police have taken the bodies for post-mortem examination and Rahul is hospitalized for treatment. 😔

🎒 Kids risk rivers for school across India

Millions of children in India daily risk their safety by crossing dangerous rivers and streams to reach school. In Madhya Pradesh's Vidisha, nine students use concrete pillars to save distance to a secondary school. In Maharashtra's Palghar, kids cross the Rakhadi River without a bridge, while Odisha's residents built a temporary bridge. Mumbai saw an NGO build a 100-foot bamboo bridge over a sewage canal in just eight days. These efforts highlight the need for better infrastructure for every child's education. 📚

🌍 Two quakes hit Palghar in one hour

Palghar felt two consecutive tremors of magnitude 3.4 in a single hour on Monday night. These seismic events occurred in the Jawhar taluka of Palghar district, which is 100 km from Mumbai. The tremors were recorded at 10:04 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. on August 10th, according to the National Centre for Seismology. This marks the second such episode in the last two months, following three tremors last month. Officials are monitoring the changes and advising people to stay calm. 🙏