🥃 FSSAI bans faking rum and whisky flavours

FSSAI has prohibited alcoholic beverage manufacturers from adding rum or whisky flavour to spirits. This decision targets practices where companies used neutral alcohol and artificially added tastes to mimic standard drinks in New Delhi. The regulator found that these flavourings masked the natural characteristics during inspections in multiple units. Such products must now be labelled as 'rum-flavoured spirit' or 'whisky-flavoured spirit' to be transparent. FSSAI also issued notices to six producers in Maharashtra over misleading claims. 🧐

⚽ Real Madrid star moves to Premier League

Real Madrid officially announced the transfer of player Gonzalo Garcia to the English Premier League. The move saw the player join Fulham after the two clubs finalized the agreement. The deal was valued at a fixed fee of 40 million euros, plus 2 million euros in incentives, confirmed by Fabrizio Romano. Garcia joined Real Madrid back in 2014 and spent 11 seasons with the club. Real Madrid retains 30% of his resale value and the right to match any future bid.

⚖️ SC expands 498A to cover live-in relationships

The Supreme Court has decided that cruelty under Section 498A can apply to live-in relationships, not just married couples. This ruling came from Justices Sanjay Karol and N K Singh in New Delhi, acknowledging the reality of modern urban relationships. The court clarified that only relationships 'in the nature of marriage' fall under this law, effective immediately. The judgment emphasizes the law must adapt to ensure gender equality for all women. Moving forward, the burden of proof rests on the female partner seeking protection.

💻 Windows 11 gets a memory diet for 8GB PCs

Microsoft is actively working to reduce Windows 11’s memory footprint to boost performance on systems with 8GB of RAM or more. This optimization effort is scheduled to continue through the end of 2026, aiming to help budget laptops handle daily tasks better. Currently, Windows 11 runs on 8GB, but heavy tasks still demand significantly more memory. While the rollout is expected in Insider builds first, no firm release date has been set for general users. This move suggests improvements are needed for lower-spec devices. 💻

🧐 Denmark pushes for new UN Security Council chief poll

Denmark is aiming to conduct the second poll for the UN Security Council chief in August. This initiative involves the country and various international bodies. The target date set for this crucial vote is August 21st. This move comes as the current leadership structure faces significant review and change. The outcome of this poll will determine the next UN Security Council chief. 🧐

🎤 Ariana Grande hyped for Chicago shows before break

Ariana Grande expressed excitement for her upcoming concerts in Chicago, signaling her final public appearances before a break. The singer, who recently announced a step back from visibility, will perform in Chicago on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights. This marks her first public engagement since the announcement regarding her hiatus. Her representatives cited endless public scrutiny as the reason for reducing visibility post-tour. The tour is scheduled to conclude next month, with no further details on her break yet. 🎤

🌧️ Kerala boosts flood relief as death toll hits 15

Kerala announced increased compensation for families affected by recent floods and landslides following a disaster review meeting. The state government made this decision as the death toll rose to 15, with seven people still missing across the state. Compensation for deceased families is set at Rs 8 lakh, plus an immediate Rs 10,000 assistance. Additionally, those who lost both house and land in landslides now receive Rs 12 lakh. The government is urging the public to disregard social media rumors about reservoir water releases. 🌧️

🃏 Magic reveals 25 wild cards in Commander set

Wizards of the Coast finally revealed 25 wild cards for Mystery Booster: Commander Edition after months of secrecy. This reveal happened over the weekend following an invite-only event at Gen Con hosted by Gavin Verhey. The set includes over 50 exclusive legendary creatures alongside hundreds of reprints. These original legends push boundaries by embracing niche archetypes and unusual restrictions beyond typical Commander rules. Players can expect highly experimental deckbuilding puzzles and a major dose of nostalgia from the release.

🌡️ Strong El Niño Alert Issued by WMO

The World Meteorological Organization has issued a warning about an impending strong El Niño event. This significant climate pattern is being observed globally, impacting various weather systems. Forecasts indicate the event is set to develop and intensify over the coming months. El Niño often leads to changes in weather patterns, causing extremes like droughts or heavy rains in different regions. Authorities are advising nations to prepare for the potential climatic shifts ahead. 🌡️

🗿 Ancient Skull Layers Like Modern Humans & Neanderthals

Fragments of the Homo antecessor skull have shown surprising similarities to both modern humans and Neanderthals. Researchers made these findings while studying the ancient skeletal remains in a specific archaeological site. The analysis covered several distinct layers found in the fossil record. This discovery helps shed light on the complex evolutionary paths of early hominids. Scientists will continue further research to better understand these fascinating ancient lineages. 🗿

☁️ AWS partners with Superblocks for secure coding

Vibe-coding startup Superblocks has inked a multiyear joint marketing agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS). This partnership allows Superblocks' tool to run inside the private clouds of AWS customers. As of its Series A in May 2025, Superblocks has 50 employees and raised $60 million. This trend shows hyperscalers pushing enterprises to keep AI scaffolding within their clouds. This move signifies a shift towards secure, on-premise enterprise AI adoption. 🤖