sports Jules Kounde has rejoined training after his holiday and World Cup participation at FC Barcelona. Meanwhile, Roony Bardghji has suffered a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. The German coach, Flick, is protecting six players who might leave the club. Joan Garcia is taking number '1' and Szczesny is switching to '13' for the club. Yaakobishvili is also expected to depart soon, possibly via a loan or transfer.
The NYT Connections puzzle for August 12, 2026, had several tricky categories for players. The yellow group required words meaning 'hold onto, as a feeling,' with answers foster, harbor, maintain, and nurse. The blue group consisted of NBC sitcom surnames like Benes, Bing, Lemon, and Scott. The purple group featured words starting with affirmative responses, such as fine, good, great, and OK. These solutions complete the daily puzzle for fans of word games.
sports Chelsea has officially completed the signing of Pep Chavarría from Rayo Vallecano on a five-year deal. The 28-year-old left-back joined the English club after negotiations reportedly valued the transfer at €19m plus bonuses. Chavarría expressed excitement about this 'dream come true' move to one of the world's biggest clubs. This signing is seen as potentially completing the puzzle for Chelsea's new manager in his first season. He is ready to bring high intensity and energy to the team's efforts. 🤝
business The FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026 was referred to a 31-member JPC via a voice vote despite strong Opposition protests. This move sparked a sharp exchange between Akhilesh Yadav and Kiren Rijiju in the Lok Sabha. The bill was introduced on March 25, and the JPC is set to submit its report by the last day of the first week of the Winter Session of 2026. Critics allege the legislation targets minorities and NGOs, while the government insists it ensures legal frameworks for foreign funds. The committee will have 21 Lok Sabha and 10 Rajya Sabha members for detailed examination.
tech Microsoft rolled out the August 2026 cumulative update for Windows 11, fixing 236 vulnerabilities including an actively exploited flaw. This update, KB5121003, was released today for Windows 11 versions 24H2, 25H2, and 26H1. The most critical issue, CVE-2026-68820, was reportedly exploited by Lazarus since early July 2026 against military targets. Exploitation requires a local, low-privilege attacker to trigger a race condition to gain SYSTEM privileges. Users must install this update ASAP via Settings > Windows Update to secure their systems. 🛡️
A national team from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has been deployed to Gujarat to investigate the Chandipura virus disease outbreak. This team is collaborating with state authorities to understand, control, and find treatments for the illness. ICMR teams have been actively investigating this disease in Gujarat for the past two years. The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare also sent a National Joint Outbreak Response Team (NJORT) to Gujarat and Rajasthan. WHO notes that this virus, transmitted by vectors like sandflies, can cause severe symptoms, with past fatality rates between 56 to 75 per cent. 🦟
business Russia has begun importing gasoline from India for the very first time due to severe domestic fuel shortages. This trade is happening between Moscow and the South Asian nation, with the first cargo arriving on August 5. The current situation stems from repeated Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries, which caused processing to drop to 3.6 million barrels a day in July. Indian refiner Nayara Energy is supplying this fuel via Russian-linked tankers and ship-to-ship transfers off Egypt. More shipments are anticipated as Russia works to manage its critical gasoline imbalance.
health Akanksha Chaudhary opened up about considering buccal fat removal before Miss Universe preparation. The reality star, known from Lock Upp 2 and Splitsvilla X6, felt pressure to have a chiselled face for the industry. She even saved money and traveled to Mumbai to consult a doctor for the surgery. Before that, she spent ₹40,000 to ₹60,000 on facial fat reduction injections for several weeks. Ultimately, she decided against the surgery, feeling glad she did not proceed.
business China's domestically developed C919 aircraft successfully completed its first international commercial flight on Wednesday. The plane took off from Beijing Capital International Airport and landed in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, at 4:58 pm local time. This new route, operated by Air China as CA723/4, will run seven times per week starting from Wednesday. This marks the first time both C919 and C909 aircraft are operating at an overseas airport. Air China's C919 fleet now includes 12 aircraft, having completed over 12,000 safe flights. ✈️
business Food safety officials recently inspected Zomato's warehouse in Bengaluru following the sealing of a Zepto unit. The Karnataka Food Safety and Drug Administration Department also checked a Hyperpure by Zomato unit in Sakalawara on Tuesday. During the inspection, 146 kg of chicken and 40 kg of garlic were found without valid FSSAI licenses. Officials also noted alleged mislabelling on 300 kg of rice and 10 kg of radish pickle. The department has issued a notice and is planning further legal action against violations. 🧐
Elena Rybakina secured a victory over Naomi Osaka in a recent tennis match. The contest took place at the Tennis World USA event. Specific details regarding scores or dates were not provided in the report. Rybakina attributed her win to her fighting spirit during this rare matchup. The focus now shifts to the upcoming fixtures for both players.
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