😠 Jharkhand shutdown over police action against aspirants

The BJP has called a statewide bandh from 8 am to midnight in Jharkhand to protest police action against JPSC-JSSC aspirants in Ranchi. Party state president Aditya Sahu alleged hundreds of protesters were injured during the lathi-charge and use of tear gas. Students have been agitating since July 25 over alleged irregularities in recruitment exams. They are demanding a CBI probe and cancellation of the JSSC-CGL examination. Chief Minister Hemant Soren appealed for dialogue while the government agreed to cancel some exams. 😠

🛡️ Araújo calls Liverpool loan his ideal next step

Uruguayan defender Ronald Araújo has officially completed his season-long loan move to Liverpool from Barcelona. The 27-year-old defender accepted a pay cut to make the transfer happen, which was confirmed on Monday. Liverpool holds an option to buy him for a pre-agreed £47 million price point. Araújo feels this was the necessary and ideal move for his career progression at this time. He is expected to join squad training this week, boosting Liverpool's defensive depth. 🛡️

🏏 Rockets' hopes slip after Trent Bridge loss

Trent Rockets lost by six wickets to Southern Brave at Trent Bridge, jeopardizing their top-place finish in the tournament. The defeat involved the Rockets being bowled out for 158/5, while Southern Brave chased down the target in 97 balls. The match took place on the date not specified, where Tristan Stubbs scored an unbeaten 52 off 28 balls. This loss means Rockets' qualification now hinges on the outcome of the Sunrisers Leeds vs Manchester Super Giants match. Sunrisers need to lose for Rockets to maintain a chance at a direct final spot. 😬

🌎 Colombia hit by massive earthquake, thousands missing

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, resulting in 132 deaths and 570 injuries across the country. Pereira was the hardest hit city, reporting 60 fatalities, while over 2,000 people were reported missing from databases. The quake damaged 1,577 residential buildings and affected 18 health centers and 52 schools. US aid of $15.5 million is coming to support recovery efforts following the disaster. Officials warned that more tremors are possible as 21 aftershocks have already been recorded.

📈 'My Bias, My Boss' hits ratings high

The show "My Bias, My Boss" saw a rating increase with its third episode broadcast. This was for the tvN series in Korea, which garnered an average nationwide viewership of 3.9 percent. This figure marks a 0.8 percent boost compared to the previous episode's 3.1 percent rating. Concurrently, ENA's "Dream to You" aired on August 10 with a 2.3 percent nationwide rating. This represents a slight 0.2 percent dip from its prior episode's 2.5 percent viewership.

📉 Sensex and Nifty dip on geopolitical jitters 📉

Benchmark indices Nifty50 and Sensex saw a downturn as concerns over a US-Iran deal weighed on markets. Specifically, the Sensex fell 383.79 points to 78,158.65 and Nifty50 dropped 107.15 points by 10:00 AM on Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026. Sectoral weakness was seen in Private Bank and Bank indices, while IT and Metal sectors performed better. Several companies reported Q1 results, and IPOs for Milky Mist Dairy Food and Dhoot Transmission were active. Investors will watch how global oil prices affect market recovery.

🚀 Astronaut shares epic Earth-Moon time-lapse from space

Astronaut Anil Menon has shared a spectacular time-lapse video captured from his spacecraft. The footage showcases the Earth and the Moon in dynamic motion from orbit. This incredible sequence was recorded during his mission period. The view provides a unique perspective on celestial movements. More such amazing clips are expected from his space journey. 🚀

🦠 COVID might wake up 11 hidden viruses

A new study suggests severe COVID-19 infection could reactivate several dormant viruses inside the body. Researchers from Boston Children’s Hospital examined 1,154 hospitalized patients across the US and Canada. The study found 11 dormant viruses, including herpesviruses, reactivated within 40 days of hospital admission. Specifically, Anelloviridae reactivation was linked to long-term disability and long COVID. Further research is needed to confirm the role of these viruses in COVID-19 severity. 🦠

🎾 Sinner's US Open Game Plan After Cincinnati

Jannik Sinner has made a significant decision regarding his preparation for the upcoming US Open. This move comes after his recent performance at the Cincinnati tournament. Specific details on the revised training schedule and focus areas were not disclosed in the report. The decision aims to optimize his fitness and strategy leading into the major championship. Fans will now wait to see how this preparation translates onto the court in New York. 🎾

🎤 Honey Singh snaps at Badshah over name claim

Comedian Samay Raina indirectly mocked Badshah during the India's Got Latent Season 2 Bonus Episode 2 on August 10, 2026. This joke referenced the ongoing feud between Badshah and rap artist Yo Yo Honey Singh. Following a clip of Badshah claiming his stage name, Honey Singh commented, saying, “Meri nallaayak aulaad.” Both artists were formerly part of the Mafia Mundeer hip-hop collective. This incident reignited past disputes, notably over the song Brown Rang. 🎤

⛈️ Mumbai rains mess up flights, SpiceJet warns travelers 🌧️

Mumbai's heavy rains disrupted flight operations on Tuesday morning, leading SpiceJet to issue a passenger advisory. This occurred as the IMD forecasted wet spells for Madhya Maharashtra and Marathawada until August 16th. The airline advised checking flight status due to potential impacts from bad weather in Mumbai. Additionally, CSMIA issued an advisory for August 10th to 20th due to enhanced security for Independence Day celebrations. Passengers traveling between August 11th and 20th, 2026, must plan for extra time at the airport.