🔥 Ebola outbreak in DRC is growing exponentially 🚨

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is reportedly growing exponentially with over 2,500 deaths recorded. The senior UN coordinator stated this crisis is the biggest in the country's history, with half the fatalities occurring in the last 20 days. The epidemic now covers an area larger than France and is spreading faster than the response can manage. The DRC faces challenges like weak health infrastructure and security, while 70,000 Ervebo vaccine doses are expected. International support is urgently needed to slow transmission and prevent spread to neighbors.

🏎️ 2026 F1 Dutch GP Free Practice is Live Now

The Free Practice session for the 2026 F1 Dutch Grand Prix is currently live from Zandvoort. Max Verstappen is aiming to secure a top spot in what is his final home race. Kimi Antonelli leads the championship by 50 points over Lewis Hamilton, with George Russell nine points behind. Isack Hadjar is sidelined due to a wrist injury, giving Liam Lawson a chance at Red Bull. Yuki Tsunoda will be covering for Lawson at Racing Bulls this weekend.

✊ Congress protests police action; FIR demanded

Rahul Gandhi and Congress leaders held a live protest outside the DCP office at Parliament Street Police Station. The protest was against alleged excessive force, lathis, and pellet guns used on students on July 20. Delhi Police accepted a complaint from Sahil Lochab, stating the matter is currently sub judice. Congress leaders are insisting on the registration of an FIR regarding the July 20 incident. This action follows previous visits to Mandir Marg Police Station to demand accountability.

🇮🇳 Himachal Assembly adjourns over Vande Mataram row

The Himachal Pradesh Assembly session was abruptly adjourned within 10 minutes due to a heated argument over the singing of Vande Mataram. The clash happened in the Assembly premises involving the Opposition BJP and the ruling Congress party. The confrontation occurred during the Monsoon Session, which began on a specific date not mentioned. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu accused the BJP of political maneuvering, while BJP MLA Vipin Singh Parmar countered that Congress was politicizing the national song. The Speaker maintained that the session would follow established legislative rules. 🇮🇳

🎬 Microdrama craze hits India, Gen Z driving demand

India is experiencing a microdrama boom, where short, fast-paced entertainment is gaining traction among younger viewers. This shift is being led by Gen Z who are accustomed to consuming short-form content like Instagram reels. Episodes are now as short as one to two minutes, offering instant gratification that contrasts with long-form content. Story TV's COO, GSN Aditya, noted Indians already love serialised stories, but the consumption method is changing. Investors are noticing this format because it allows companies to test multiple stories quickly, with shows like The Bose Network hitting 6 million views in 48 hours.

📉 Sunny Deol's 'Batwara 1947' misses target on Day 8

Sunny Deol's film 'Batwara 1947' saw a 44.4% drop in collections on Day 8. The period drama, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, is currently in its second week across India and worldwide. On Day 8, the film earned a net collection of Rs. 0.75 crore in India and Rs. 0.50 crore overseas. This performance missed the domestic Rs. 35 crore milestone by Rs 65 lacs. The movie now needs about Rs. 2.38 crore more to hit the Rs. 50 crore worldwide milestone. 🎬

🔥 Salman Khan's Delhi Gym Up In Flames

A fire broke out at Salman Khan's gym franchise in Greater Kailash-I on Thursday night. The incident occurred at the M Block Market location, prompting immediate action from local personnel. No casualties or significant damage were reported from the blaze that started around 10:15 pm. Officials suspect the fire might have originated from a short circuit, and the fire brigade contained it. The gym outlet operates under the actor's brand while Khan shoots 'Monster' and prepares for Bigg Boss 20. 🎬

⚽ Arsenal predicted to lead Premier League 2026/27

Transfermarkt writers have released their predictions for the upcoming Premier League 2026/27 season. The predictions suggest that Arsenal will finish as the top team in the league standings. This forecast covers the entire final table structure for the season. The predictions are based on current team forms and market analyses. Fans will now wait to see if these projections come true throughout the season.

📉 India imports sugar even as a top producer

Despite being the world's second-largest sugar producer, India continues to rely on imports. This situation is impacting the country's economy significantly. Currently, India is incurring higher costs for these necessary imports. The dependence highlights ongoing challenges in domestic production and supply chain management. Authorities are looking into measures to reduce this import dependency soon.

📢 Reservation Hatao protest moves to Ramlila Maidan

The 'Reservation Hatao Andolan' protest is taking place in Delhi, with the venue shifting to Ramlila Maidan. The Delhi Police issued an NOC allowing a maximum of 500 people to gather there until 4 pm on August 21, 2026. This action follows a digital campaign with 5.6 million Instagram followers demanding anti-reservation measures. Protesters are also demanding a rollback of UGC rules, which were stayed by the Supreme Court. The movement advocates for merit-based admissions and employment over caste quotas. ✊

🔥 Rajnath Singh slams Congress over Vande Mataram row

Union Minister Rajnath Singh strongly criticized the Congress Working Committee's decision regarding Vande Mataram. He voiced his disapproval in New Delhi after the CWC decided to sing only the first two stanzas at party events. This decision was made on Wednesday, following controversy from the Independence Day celebrations on August 15. Singh labeled the refusal to honour the national song as "extremely regrettable" and constitutionally serious. He warned that such actions raise serious questions about a party's patriotism and future stability.