⚖️ India serves summons to Hafiz Saeed in Lahore

India is moving to serve court summons on LeT chief Hafiz Saeed in Lahore through diplomatic channels. This action is being taken by the NIA in connection with the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack case. A special NIA court issued a non-bailable warrant against him in July, 2026. This move builds the legal groundwork for a trial in absentia under the BNSS if he doesn't show up. Authorities can then proceed with proceedings despite his absence, strengthening the judicial record. 🇮🇳

🚗 Delhi's 2047 plan suggests entry fees for busy zones

The Master Plan for Delhi 2047 has proposed congestion pricing for specific areas like the Walled City and Metro zones. This proposal targets high-traffic zones such as TOD nodes, the Walled City Heritage Zone, and the Metropolitan City Centre. The plan suggests using RFID tags for enforcement, with charges potentially varying by time and location. Other cities like London and Singapore have successfully implemented similar schemes to cut pollution and traffic. Authorities haven't immediately planned the rollout, but the data shows potential benefits. 🚦

🤖 Linus Torvalds used AI to squash a kernel bug

Linus Torvalds recently employed AI assistance to fix a bug within the Intel Xe graphics driver for Battlemage G21 cards. This rare occurrence happened as Torvalds is now in a maintainer role, not actively coding on the Linux kernel. The issue, which caused the display manager to restart endlessly, was resolved after 18 kernel boots and 24 debug patches. The fix ultimately involved changing one line from round_up() to round_down(), with AI handling the grunt work. This patch is slated for Linux 7.3 and will also be backported to stable branches. 💻

😠 Alvarez under heat as Barca waits on a move

Julian Alvarez's future at Atletico Madrid is facing major pressure due to complicated transfer talks. Fans outside the training complex showed discontent, with banners demanding "Julian out" on August 21, 2026. Initially refusing sales, Atletico accepted an Arsenal offer but then backed down. Alvarez reportedly refused the Arsenal talks, frustrating him further as Barcelona continues to wait patiently. Simeone's squad selection for the Villarreal clash might give a clue to his status.

⚖️ CM's wife serves legal notice to ex-judge

Gurpreet Kaur, wife of Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, sent a legal notice to former HC judge Ranjit Singh. This action followed Singh's allegations that she tried to suppress a rape case for a bribe of Rs 5 crore. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) took note of the matter and directed state officials to inquire. The NHRC has also informed the Women’s Safety Division of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. Punjab has been given 15 days to submit an Action Taken Report for further review. ⚖️

🏞️ Arjun Rampal on raising kids in Goa

Arjun Rampal and Gabriella Demetriades officially registered their marriage in Mapusa, North Goa, on August 21. The couple has two sons, Arik (born July 2019) and Ariv (born July 2023), whom they are raising in Goa. Rampal shared that he chose Goa for the clean air and nature, similar to his upbringing. He emphasized that kids need openness and nature to grow up well. However, he admitted that the rising cost of raising children makes him hesitant about having more kids. 🏞️

🎬 Deepika likes post slamming Vanga brother over film profit

Deepika Padukone liked a social media post criticizing Sandeep Reddy Vanga's brother, Pranay Vanga, regarding the 'Spirit' profit-share row. The incident involved Deepika's exit from the film, with Pranay Vanga claiming she demanded a 10% profit share. This claim surfaced after Deepika left the project last year, sparking a debate about gender double standards. Originally, reports suggested issues with work hours, but Pranay Vanga later cited remuneration and profit-sharing concerns. 'Spirit' is scheduled to release on March 5, 2027, with Triptii Dimri in the lead role. 🎬

🏡 Sangakkara's historic villa blend: old meets new

Sri Lankan cricket legend Kumar Sangakkara and his wife Yehali restored a 120-year-old villa inside Galle Fort. This heritage property is located in Galle Fort, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site on Sri Lanka’s southwestern coast. The restoration project took place over 20 years, featuring architects like Jeevan D'Souza and Murad Ismail. The team preserved the original coral construction and patina, blending it with modern design elements. Now, the residence is a four-bedroom home showcasing how new life coexists with deep historical roots. 🏡

🚀 Bitcoin pumps 23% this week; crypto is back

Bitcoin has seen a massive surge, rocketing almost 23% over the past week. This significant jump was observed across the crypto market globally. Specifically, the rise was tracked over the last seven days of trading activity. The market recovery signals renewed investor confidence in digital assets after recent volatility. Analysts suggest this momentum could continue into the next trading period. 🚀

🇷🇺 Jaishankar heads to Russia for trade talks

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is visiting Russia for two days to co-chair the 27th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission. This official visit is scheduled for August 23-24, 2026, at the invitation of Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov. During the trip, EAM Jaishankar will also meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to discuss global and regional matters. The focus of the commission session will be on trade, economic, scientific, technological, and cultural cooperation. This follows his previous visit to Moscow to attend SCO meetings.

🔬 New tool estimates a cell's biological age

Researchers have created a tool called 'Pasta' to estimate a cell's biological age by analyzing its gene activity. This breakthrough came from scientists at Sweden's Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm University. The tool analyzed gene activity from over 17,000 tissue samples collected from healthy people. It can now identify substances affecting aging and differentiate between older and younger cells. Future research will test these findings for potential treatments against age-related diseases. 🧬