🙏 Christians rally against FCRA amendment in Aizawl

Hundreds of Christians gathered in Aizawl, Mizoram, on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, to protest changes to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act. The Council of Churches in Mizoram organized the rally, warning the bill could harm religious minorities and NGOs. Council President R. Lalbiakliana expressed fears that the bill could allow authorities to seize church and NGO assets. He specifically pointed to Chapter 3A, which grants sweeping powers without court oversight. The Chief Minister previously asked for the Bill to be referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for review.

🤖 Wolverine actor on adding depth to Logan's rage

Liam McIntyre discussed crafting Logan's character for Marvel's Wolverine during a preview event at Insomniac’s Burbank headquarters. He noted that the team worked on vocal styles to make the character grounded and real, not cartoony. The younger Logan begins the game with amnesia, struggling to understand his rage and past. McIntyre mentioned that Logan exhibits a 'bottomless rage' alongside brutal action sequences. The game will allow players to truly experience being Wolverine, arriving September 15 exclusively on PlayStation 5. 🤩

💰 Arsenal sets price tag for Lewis-Skelly amid rival interest

Arsenal is reportedly open to selling academy graduate Myles Lewis-Skelly to Manchester United or Chelsea this summer. The North London club has set a clear asking price for the versatile teenager. His prospective fee is thought to be around £45m, despite his 36 appearances last season. The desire to recoup funds from the £75m paid for Bruno Guimaraes is a key factor in this decision. Manchester United and Chelsea must now decide on their next move before the transfer window closes.

🏛️ BJP leader backs property owners' compensation demand

Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao supported the protest by property owners facing displacement for the Rajiv Rahadari highway expansion. He asserted that the state government must provide market-value compensation to residents in Karkhana, Secunderabad. This demand follows the ongoing road-widening project and calls for a revision similar to the Thumkunta area's package. Rao also criticized a Delhi protest, alleging it involved outsiders and anti-national slogans. He further condemned alleged atrocities against students in Jharkhand, demanding an apology from Rahul Gandhi. 🏛️

🔬 Singapore releases mosquitoes to fight dengue

Singapore is deploying 10 million specially bred male Aedes mosquitoes weekly to combat dengue. These mosquitoes carry Wolbachia, a bacterium that prevents wild female eggs from hatching upon mating. Some sites in Singapore have seen Aedes mosquito numbers drop by as much as 90%. A recent trial also indicated about 71% protection against dengue infection. This biological approach contrasts with just killing mosquitoes and might be relevant for India's 2.33 lakh cases in 2024.

🏘️ No split for Hubballi-Dharwad city council

Speakers at a public dialogue strongly argued against splitting the Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation. This event, hosted by the Hubballi Dharwad Metropolitan City Forum at the Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry, took place on Monday. A resolution was passed demanding an expert committee and the declaration of the twin cities as a metropolitan area. Santosh Naragund suggested establishing the HDMA based on the Greater Bengaluru Governance Act-2024. The group plans to meet with the Chief Minister and Urban Development Minister soon. 🏘️

🏏 Rocky Flintoff smashes maiden senior hundred 🏏

Rocky Flintoff achieved his first senior century by scoring 123 runs off just 76 balls. This milestone happened for Lancashire against Somerset at Taunton on Tuesday. He reached the three-figure mark in 65 balls, adding to Lancashire's 443 for six score. The 18-year-old, son of Andrew Flintoff, has often faced comparisons due to his father's fame. This performance firmly established his own mark in senior cricket.

🤖 AI startup Manus goes solo after Meta deal ends

AI startup Manus is resuming its independent operations after its deal with Meta has officially unwound. The company was operating under the partnership which involved significant strategic collaboration. This transition is taking place following the conclusion of the agreement terms. Manus was previously leveraging resources and infrastructure provided by Meta for its AI development goals. The startup will now focus solely on its own independent growth trajectory moving forward.

😠 Ex-Minister slams NSS leadership in public feud

The long-simmering conflict between K.B. Ganesh Kumar and the NSS leadership exploded into public view on Tuesday. Kumar, formerly the Transport Minister, accused the organization of corruption and nepotism after being removed from the NSS director board in June. He alleged that the NSS denied dignitaries access to Mannathu Padmanabhan's resting place and disparaged Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan. Furthermore, Kumar claimed the NSS invalidated 12 bank accounts due to an employee's credentials issue. He urged the Nair community to hold the NSS accountable for its actions. 😠

🗣️ Student Activist Neha Bora on 'Anti-National' Tags

Neha Bora discussed the 'anti-national' tag she has faced during an express interview. She spoke about figures like Umar Khalid and her future political engagement. The conversation touched upon the pressures faced by activists in the current climate. Bora also addressed the possibility of her participating in upcoming polls. Her stance on activism and politics remains a key focus for observers.

🏔️ Mountaineer Nirmal Purja passes away in an avalanche

Nirmal Purja, a renowned mountaineer, tragically died aged 43 in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan. He was a celebrated and controversial climber, known for his ambitious approach to high-altitude peaks. His career highlights include completing the 14 8,000-metre peaks in a record six months and six days in 2019. Purja's methods brought Himalayan climbing into the influencer age, gaining him global fame. His legacy includes founding the Nimsdai Foundation to support mountain communities.