🏙️ Kolkata's slip fueled Bengaluru's IT rise

Economist Sanjeev Sanyal explained that Kolkata's decline contributed to Bengaluru becoming India's tech capital. He noted that talent migration from Kolkata fueled the rise of Bengaluru's ecosystem. Sanyal pointed to historical events, like IBM strikes, and the influence of Jyoti Basu's era. His argument suggests Kolkata's loss created an opportunity for other urban centers. This comparison highlights the need for strong urban hubs, especially in Eastern India.

⚽ Gabriel Jesus to join Barcelona for €10m

Barcelona has finalized a deal to sign Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus for a fee around €10 million. The move sees Jesus joining Barcelona today for his medical before signing a contract until June 2028. The agreement includes a €10 million fixed fee, up to €4 million in add-ons, and a 20% sell-on clause for Arsenal. This signing helps Hansi Flick fill a crucial number 9 gap after key departures from the club. Jesus is expected to be officially presented as a Barcelona player on Tuesday.

🚦 Bengaluru limiting vehicles on 5 major flyovers from Sept

Bengaluru city authorities are planning to impose restrictions on certain vehicles across five major flyovers. This move affects various vehicles in the city's key traffic arteries. The restrictions are set to kick in starting September 1st for a trial period. This change is part of the city's ongoing effort to manage severe traffic congestion issues. Authorities will announce the detailed rules and implementation timeline soon. 🚦

📚 MHT CET 2026 Round 4: 23,107 Seats Open

The MHT CET Cell has officially released the vacant seat matrix for CAP Round 4 across Maharashtra colleges. Candidates aiming for first-year engineering and technology programs can now check seat availability. A total of 23,107 vacant seats are available for this fourth round across various institutes. This matrix allows participants in the Centralised Admission Process to assess options for the 2026-27 academic year. The seat matrix was displayed on August 29, 2026, with option submission running until September 1, 2026.

🏏 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi sets new Duleep Trophy record

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi achieved a significant milestone by breaking a 57-year-old record in the Duleep Trophy. He accomplished this feat while playing for his team in the tournament. The specific achievement was becoming the youngest half-centurion in the Duleep Trophy history. This performance highlights his rising talent in Indian cricket. Fans are now eagerly anticipating his future contributions to the team.

🛠️ Kerala teen builds pedal-powered washing machine

A 14-year-old girl from Kerala designed a bicycle-powered washing machine while managing her Class X exams. Remya Jose developed this device after her mother fell ill and her father needed cancer treatment in Kizhattoor. The machine, documented by NIF, costs around Rs 2,000 and was designed to work without erratic village electricity. It combines washing with exercise, using pedaling to power the washing and drying process. This grassroots innovation eventually earned Remya national recognition and a patent. 🛠️

⌚ Huawei Unveils Smarter BP Monitoring on Watch D3

Huawei has revealed the advanced blood pressure monitoring feature of its new Watch D3. This smart wearable was showcased at Huawei Central. The device features capabilities announced before September 2nd. This addition aims to provide users with more comprehensive health tracking options. Huawei is expected to roll out more details about the watch soon. ⌚

🏛️ Trump calls Kennedy Center 'decrepit,' slams judge

President Donald Trump criticized the Kennedy Center, calling it an "old and decrepit building" needing major repairs. He made these remarks while targeting the federal judge overseeing the renovation case in D.C. Trump claimed the center is losing a fortune, and the DOJ warned demolition might occur if renovations are blocked. The board, handpicked by Trump, voted to close the center for renovations, including adding Trump's name. Judge Christopher Cooper has previously ordered the removal of Trump's name from the facade.

⚖️ Rajasthan lawyers strike against Acting Chief Justice

Advocates at the Rajasthan High Court benches in Jodhpur and Jaipur have initiated a strike against Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma. The protest took place in Jaipur, where police were deployed to manage the lawyers. This action follows letters from Supreme Court Justice Sandeep Mehta to CJI Surya Kant regarding Sharma's alleged misuse of power. Justice Mehta had urged the CJI to appoint an external Chief Justice for Rajasthan High Court immediately. Jodhpur bar associations are meeting at noon to determine if they will escalate this into an indefinite strike.

😔 CJP leaders wanted protest to end after July 20 crackdown

Sonam Wangchuk revealed that CJP leaders were demoralised after the police action at Jantar Mantar on July 20. They asked him to draft a message urging protesters to leave the site and go home. Initially, the leadership believed the movement had collapsed after the crackdown on lakhs of people. However, the return of young protesters the next day restored their confidence. This momentum led the CJP to continue the agitation after Wangchuk broke his fast.

📈 Paradox Interactive buys back its own shares

Paradox Interactive AB acquired 190,000 of its own shares during the period of August 24 to August 28, 2026. This buyback was conducted in Stockholm, involving DNB Carnegie Investment Bank AB. The acquisitions were part of a larger SEK 200 million share buyback program, with 500,804 shares acquired since August 10. This move helps manage the company's share structure against its total of 105,623,025 shares. The company has a maximum allowance to acquire 10,562,302 shares under this plan.