⚽ Infantino offers WC final to Morocco for support

FIFA President Gianni Infantino reportedly offered Morocco the 2030 World Cup final in return for ongoing political backing. This offer was made to Morocco in Rabat amid increasing pressure regarding his leadership role. The promise involves hosting the final match at the Hassan II Stadium in Casablanca, which is set for around 115,000 spectators. Infantino is seeking this support as opposition grows after controversial decisions and ahead of the 2027 FIFA presidential election. Morocco is already boosting its sports infrastructure while co-hosting the 2030 tournament with Spain and Portugal.

📚 Taslima Nasreen leaves Kolkata, cites visa issues

Exiled author Taslima Nasreen departed Kolkata after a six-day visit, stating she would return when she is called. She mentioned wanting to go back to Bangladesh but is currently stuck in India due to passport and visa issues. Nasreen arrived in Kolkata on July 31 after nearly two decades away, cherishing the affection of the common people. This trip reignited debates on free speech and religious pressure in India. She hopes to return in October or January next year, or whenever Kolkata calls.

🚨 Massive liquor haul busted in Bihar raids

The Prohibition Department conducted two raids in Bagaha, Bihar, seizing 581.82 litres of liquor and beer. These operations targeted liquor smugglers operating despite the statewide prohibition law. One raid recovered 456 litres from a tractor-trolley, while the other found 125.82 litres hidden in an SUV's bonnet. One alleged smuggler was arrested instantly, but another managed to escape the darkness. Officials are now investigating to uncover the entire smuggling network.

🚗 Karnataka High Court transfers judge after road rage controversy

The Karnataka High Court transferred Gayathri, a Principal Civil Judge and JMFC from Malur to Humnabad on Wednesday. This action followed her alleged conduct in a road rage case in Malur, which was captured in a viral social media video. Last week, a single-judge bench stayed the FIR related to her complaint and criticized her for judging her own case. The court also directed that the matter be escalated to the Chief Justice for administrative action. This transfer is officially cited by the court as being for 'administrative reasons and in the interest of public service'.

🕊️ Omar Abdullah says Article 370 wounds still ache 😔

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah quoted Robert Frost to express that the wounds from the Article 370 abrogation have yet to heal. He made this statement in Srinagar/Jammu while marking the seventh anniversary of the event. The move, which took place on August 5, 2019, saw major parties protest against the changes in Jammu & Kashmir. Abdullah vowed that the injustices done to the region would be corrected by his party. The political unrest continues as other parties demand the restoration of statehood.

📚 Odisha Class 1 textbook has new errors

Fresh errors have surfaced in an Odia textbook designated for Class 1 students in English-medium private schools across Odisha. The issues were reported by teachers in Jagatsinghpur district, pointing out mistakes in the National Anthem and state song. Teachers also noted the book starts the Odia alphabet oddly, beginning with the consonant 'Cha' instead of the vowel 'Aa'. This new issue adds to the existing investigation by CID-Crime Branch regarding over 1,600 mistakes in government school books. Parents are now demanding corrected printed copies instead of the initially sent PDF format. 📚

🎬 Disney+ is getting TikTok-style creator videos

Disney+ is integrating short-form, creator-style videos similar to TikTok onto its platform. This new feature is launching with the Verts service. The rollout begins on August 5th. This move aims to appeal to younger audiences by bringing trendy social media formats to its content. Disney plans to expand this feature across more of its library in the coming months.

🚨 More Arrests in Assam Gangrape-Murder Case

Two more young men were arrested on Wednesday regarding the alleged gangrape and murder of a 16-year-old girl in Hailakandi, Assam. Police have now arrested a total of five men in this ongoing case. The victims' body was discovered at her home near National Highway-6 late on Saturday evening. Authorities claim the girl was gangraped in her house by the accused after meeting one of them. The accused have been charged under Sections 65(1) and 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. 💔

🚨 Terror hideout busted in Poonch, ops continue

Security forces busted a terrorist hideout located in a cave within Bhoriwala dhok of Poonch district on Wednesday. The operation involved the Army’s Rashtriya Rifles and J&K Police who recovered seized materials. Authorities found two magazines of an AK assault rifle, 117 rounds of ammo, and 17 rounds of 9mm pistol ammo. This bust followed other intelligence-led search operations in Jammu and Kathua sectors. Further combing operations are ongoing across the region to neutralize potential threats. 🚨

🏏 Patel leads Surrey to big win over Kent

Surrey defeated Kent by 95 runs at the Kia Oval, securing a crucial victory for their knockout aspirations. Ryan Patel powered the innings with a superb 73 off 70 balls, supported by Dom Sibley's 53 runs. The match took place with a crowd of almost 7000 spectators present on the day. This win is their fourth from six Group A matches, making it almost impossible for Kent to qualify for the quarter-finals. Tom Lawes picked up four wickets, ensuring Surrey takes a major step closer to the Metro Bank One-Day Cup knockouts. 🏏

🤖 Reddit is changing how karma works for new users

Reddit announced major infrastructure changes aimed at boosting user participation across its platform. The changes involve introducing stronger, built-in abuse prevention systems to lessen reliance on metrics like 'karma' and account age. These updates come as Reddit expands testing of its AI-powered moderation tool, the Rules Hub, to all new communities. This shift intends to make it easier for genuine newcomers to join communities without invisible barriers. The company also updated its legacy desktop site and is focused on converting weekly users to daily ones. 🚀