💰 FIIs get tax breaks on Indian government bonds

The Lok Sabha passed the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, granting tax exemption to foreign bond investors. This applies to Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) investing in Government Securities (G-Secs) across India. The exemption covers both interest earned and capital gains arising from sales, effective on or after April 1, 2026. Previously, interest was taxed at 20% for FIIs, and capital gains were taxed at 30% or 12.5%. This move aims to attract stable, long-term foreign capital into the Indian bond market. 📈

🔬 Allergy & Immunology Workshop at GIMS

A multidisciplinary workshop on 'Allergy and Immunology Across Specialities' was inaugurated on Friday, August 7th. This event was held at the Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) by the ENT and Pulmonary Medicine Departments. Dr. Gautam Modi highlighted that nearly 80% of diagnosis relies on listening to patient medical history. He stressed that modern tools like Skin Prick Test and CRD help in targeted treatment. The workshop aims to deepen postgraduate student knowledge on managing various allergic disorders. 🔬

🎬 Kavin and Nayanthara's 'Hi' shifts release date

The film 'Hi,' starring Kavin and Nayanthara, has officially changed its theatrical release date. The movie was originally set for August 14, but it has been rescheduled to August 28. This change allows the production team to avoid a box office clash with Suriya's 'Vishwanath & Sons' and Vishal’s 'Magudam.' Nayanthara is also producing the film, which is directed by Vishnu Edavan. The makers plan to intensify their promotional campaign leading up to the August 28 debut. 🎬

🌘 Total Solar Eclipse 2026 sweeps Northern Hemisphere

A rare total solar eclipse is set to cross parts of the Northern Hemisphere on August 12, 2026. The event will pass over regions including Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and Portugal. Totality is expected to occur with maximum duration just off Iceland's western coast before reaching Spain. India, however, will not witness any phase of this celestial event due to the alignment. Experts are stressing the need for safe viewing practices for partial phases across the globe.

📸 Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G drops in India

Samsung launched the Galaxy F70 Pro 5G on August 8th during the Flipkart Freedom Sale. It is available in India, featuring a 6.7-inch 120Hz Super AMOLED display and a 50MP OIS camera. The base variant starts at ₹23,999, with configurations up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. This phone aims to be a 'creators' phone' offering OIS and a 6000mAh battery. Buyers should note the 45W charger is sold separately. 📱

⚽ Real Madrid drops squad for Hungary friendly

Real Madrid has officially announced the squad list for their upcoming preseason friendly match. The game is scheduled to take place in Hungary against Ferencvaros. The match is set for August 8, 2026, at 19:00 CET. Key players like Vinicius, Brahim, and Silva will feature after rejoining the squad on Monday. Viewers can catch the action on Real Madrid TV.

🤝 BRICS pushes unity on education challenges

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi urged BRICS nations to collaborate on shared educational issues during the ministers' conference. This meeting took place in Bhubaneswar and concluded with a five-point declaration being adopted. The declaration focuses on five key areas: access, skills, research, innovation, and sustainability in education. Joshi emphasized that education systems must be resilient to global changes like pandemics and climate shifts. Moving forward, India will continue hosting BRICS ministerial meetings before the 18th Summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13, 2026.

🚑 8 new Arogya Kavach ambulances launch in Mysuru

Eight new state-of-the-art Arogya Kavach ambulances were flagged off on Friday in Mysuru. The Minister for Urban Development, Yathindra Siddaramaiah, inaugurated the fleet at the Mysuru District Hospital. This new set of ambulances is aimed at boosting emergency healthcare across the district’s urban and rural regions. They feature advanced life-saving gear to ensure timely care during critical emergencies. These vehicles will be connected to a central Command and Control Centre for faster response.

🏏 The Hundred Women's 2026 match predictions are here

Match 25 and 26 of The Hundred Women's 2026 are scheduled for August 8th at Kennington Oval and The Rose Bowl. MI London Women will face Trent Rockets Women, while Southern Brave Women takes on Manchester Super Giants Women. Trent Rockets Women are ranked 1st, whereas MI London Women are currently in 7th place. These matches follow intense league action where form and ground stats are key factors for the outcome. Fans are anticipating exciting cricket action from these highly ranked teams.

🏥 Income limit gone for govt hospital pay wards in Kerala

The income limit for accessing pay ward facilities in Kerala government hospitals has been removed. Health Minister K. Muraleedharan directed the Principal Secretary (Health) to implement this change for all patients. Previously, only those with an income above ₹1,600 could use these facilities managed by KHRWS. This decision simplifies access, removing complicated application processes for income correction. The move aims to make healthcare facilities more people-friendly and accessible to everyone.

🏥 Man recovers from Nipah infection in Kozhikode

A 43-year-old man from Feroke has been discharged after fully recovering from a Nipah virus infection. He was initially admitted to the isolation ICU at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital in critical condition on June 11. The infection was confirmed on June 10, and his condition stabilized after nearly a month and a half. Treatment involved international coordination, including an airlift of remdesivir from Bahrain. He was eventually moved to a standard room following recovery from ventilator support.