⚽ Bernardo Silva impresses in Real Madrid midfield role

Bernardo Silva made a strong impression in his first start for Real Madrid against Deportivo La Coruna. Coach Jose Mourinho deployed the Portuguese in a double pivot alongside Eduardo Camavinga for the club. The performance was effective, with Bernardo completing all 40 of his passes in the first half. The coaching staff views him as a genuine option for the double pivot permanently. This comes as the club prepares for a mass exodus from the academy this summer. ⚽

🕵️ ISI activity in East India sparks Pakistan concern

Intelligence agency ISI is reportedly expanding its operations across Eastern India, causing concern in Pakistan. This intelligence activity involves a suspected link dating back 14 years and a complex spy trail. The reports detail specific operational patterns observed in the region. This continuous surveillance suggests deep-rooted intelligence maneuvering. Further investigations are expected to clarify the full scope of these actions.

⚽ Man City agrees Reijnders move to Saudi club

Manchester City has verbally agreed to sell Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders to Saudi club Al-Qadsiah for around 61 million euros. This deal marks one of the biggest transfers of the summer window, with official document exchange already underway. Fabrizio Romano confirmed the near-completion of the transfer, noting Reijnders skipped training. The move highlights how Saudi clubs attract top European talent to the Saudi Pro League. Man City is now looking at Moroccan Ayoub Bouaddi as a potential replacement for the void left behind. ⚽

🤖 AI watermark removers pop up online

A market for removing AI watermarks has suddenly appeared after Anthropic started embedding invisible marks in all Claude text. Several tools and web services, like watermarks-remover, are now circulating across GitHub and various websites. These tools claim to bypass marks from Claude, Gemini, and OpenAI, but none can currently prove their effectiveness. The actual watermark is in word choice, making full removal require heavy rewriting, not just scrubbing characters. Anthropic is implementing this marking due to the EU AI Act requirements, promising future detection documentation. 🤖

🚗 Bengaluru street parking fees set to rise

On-street parking in Bengaluru might get pricier due to new draft rules promoting off-street options. The draft Greater Bengaluru Authority (Parking) Rules, 2026, proposes minimum hourly fees of ₹20-₹40 for two-wheelers on-street. Currently, two-wheelers pay ₹15 per hour, but the hike aims to encourage off-street use. Roads will be categorized into A, B, and C, affecting the final charges. All fee collection will be digital, with rates subject to periodic increases. 🚗

🚑 Kerala Woman Dies in Bengaluru Road Mishap 💔

A 32-year-old woman from Kerala, Medha, tragically died in a road accident near Bengaluru on Wednesday. The incident happened in Hebbagodi when she was a pillion rider and was run over by a goods vehicle. Locals are blaming the accident on dangerous potholes and poor road conditions in areas like Electronic City. Karnataka Minister Santosh Lad offered condolences but stated a single pothole doesn't reflect the entire infrastructure quality. Bengaluru plans to deploy dedicated pothole-filling machines and use AI for repairs this month.

🤖 Instagram drops new logo, looks kinda weird

Instagram has rolled out a refresh of its wordmark today, alongside typical corporate announcements. Adam Mosseri, Head of Instagram, described the change as leaner and more modern, referencing its original simplicity. The wordmark update comes after a ten-year period without a change. Some users immediately noticed the slightly altered spelling, questioning the new 'Instagzam' look. This update is part of the ongoing tech industry cycle of brand rejuvenation. 🤖

⚡ Bangladesh curtails commerce amid power crunch, seeks Indian diesel help

Bangladesh has mandated that all commercial activities must cease by 8 pm due to a severe energy crisis. This directive was issued by Bangladesh’s Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources in the country. The nation has asked India for more diesel supplies through their existing pipeline. The crisis stems from reduced electricity generation because of disruptions in fuel and gas supplies. India has acknowledged the request but is currently examining the possibility of providing additional diesel volumes. ⛽

🎬 Toxic gets 'A' certificate, clocks in at 3 hours 14 mins

The film Toxic has officially received an 'A' certificate from the CBFC for its Kannada version. The certificate was handed over by the Bengaluru regional office of the CBFC today. The film runs for 194 minutes and 12 seconds, equating to 3 hours and 14 minutes. Initially planned for March 19, the release was postponed due to Middle East conflicts, settling on August 26. The movie stars Yash, Nayanthara, and Kiara Advani, and is directed by Geetu Mohandas. 🎬

🏏 Scotland crushes Canada in Cricket World Cup League 2

Richie Berrington and Lyle Robertson led Scotland to a dominant 170-run victory over Canada at Forthill. Scotland scored 347 runs in 50 overs, while Robertson took 6 wickets for 52 runs in Canada's 35-over innings. Berrington smashed a century, reaching 90 international hundreds, in this match on the date of the contest. The win secured Scotland's spot in the World Cup qualifier and boosted their standing in the League 2 standings. The team continues its strong run as they aim for further progression in the tournament. 🏏

🧐 Amit Malviya slams tech platforms over bias

BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya demanded that tech giants must make their algorithms transparent due to foreign interference allegations. He stated this in New Delhi, addressing NDTV about platforms unilaterally interfering in domestic matters across various countries. Specific examples included reports showing Jantar Mantar protests being boosted while Jharkhand student demos were muted. Malviya argued that hiding behind algorithms is a tactic to mask deliberate data manipulation and ideological biases. Ultimately, he suggested nations might need to build indigenous tech platforms to control their discourse. 🧐