⚽ Man City seals €95m deal for Morocco's Bouaddi

Manchester City has reached an agreement with Lille for Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. The 18-year-old, who played for Morocco at the World Cup, is set to join the club at the Etihad Stadium. The deal is valued at an initial €95 million plus €5 million in potential add-ons. This signing follows City's sale of Rodri to Barcelona for an initial €60 million fee. Bouaddi will be on a contract until 2031, giving him a potential extra 12 months.

🏆 Norris wins Dutch GP, heats up title race

Lando Norris secured a masterful strategic victory at the final Dutch Grand Prix. The win was achieved by Norris who drove for McLaren in Zandvoort. Kimi Antonelli finished second and George Russell took third on August 23. This result puts Norris closer to championship leader Kimi Antonelli, who is 59 points ahead of Russell. The action continues in Monza as the Formula 1 festival heads to the temple of speed.

🎬 Shekhar Suman's chaotic National Awards memory

Shekhar Suman recalled his initial National Awards live show experience as a 'huge disaster' due to technical issues. This happened while he was working with Jaya Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan in Delhi. He remembered sitting at their house for hours to ideate on creative projects. His initial breakthrough came via Jaya Bachchan's production company for 'Dekh Bhai Dekh'. Now, Suman is also running the Shekhar Suman Film Academy.

😨 Delhi teacher jumps into Yamuna over iPhone EMI stress

A 30-year-old dance instructor named Deepak Kumar jumped into the Yamuna River on Friday evening. This incident occurred near Bhola Ghat in Kalindi Kunj, Delhi, around 8:30 pm. Kumar, who lives in Sanjay Colony, stated his declining earnings made it hard to manage his iPhone installments. This extreme act was reportedly due to significant financial distress over the EMI payment. Police counselled him and contacted his family before he was allowed to go home.

😷 Delhi sees 1,777 H1N1 cases so far this year

Delhi has recorded a total of 1,777 H1N1 cases in the first half of this year. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) confirmed these figures across the city. As of the latest reports, the cases were observed over the period leading up to the current date. ICMR stated that there is no evidence of any new strain circulating among the reported cases. Authorities advised the public not to panic regarding the current situation.

💣 Iran threatens major retaliation over US economic war

Iran has warned against any country joining the US's 'economic war' against it, according to Mohsen Rezaei on Saturday. This warning was issued by the top security official of Iran, targeting global neighbors and nations. The threat comes as US sanctions are planned for Monday and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped significantly. Tehran's strategy involves initial talks, but will escalate to striking interests if diplomacy fails. This raises questions about how Iran plans to retaliate against US allies in the region. 💣

🏛️ Centre challenges Madras HC ruling favouring Jio on GST credits

The Central Government has moved the Supreme Court to overturn a Madras High Court order granting relief to Reliance Jio Infocomm. This case involves a dispute over the distribution of Goods and Services Tax (GST) credits across Jio's 36 GST registrations. The Madras HC ruled on March 5, 2026, that invoice issuance alone doesn't determine credit availability, directing GST authorities to reconsider notices issued in June 2025. This decision could affect other large businesses using common-service credits across states. The Supreme Court has yet to assign a bench or hearing date for the plea filed on August 20.

🧐 Ex-Envoy on SIR Details Mismatch

A former envoy stated that the details provided in SIR do not match his representation of India in three nations. This discrepancy was noted by the former envoy regarding his diplomatic service. The specific dates and numbers of his service remain under review for verification. The context involves scrutiny over his official records and achievements. Authorities are expected to conduct a thorough re-evaluation of the presented information soon.

🧐 Ex-Envoy Questions SIR Details After India Representation

A former envoy has raised concerns after details within a SIR document appear inconsistent. This individual, who represented India in three different nations, brought up these discrepancies. The specific numbers and dates mentioned in the SIR were what prompted the scrutiny. This raises questions about the accuracy of the official records concerning his tenure. Further clarification is expected regarding the noted mismatches in the document. 🧐

🛠️ ARC Raiders 5th Expedition Drops Sept 8, 2026

The ARC Raiders fifth expedition is officially set to begin on September 8, 2026, bringing new rewards and quality-of-life updates. This event, taking place across three weeks, is the final one before a major system overhaul planned for early 2027. Players can earn items like the Zenith Outfit and extra stash space during this run. After this, the expedition system pauses while developers redesign core features based on feedback. All current consecutive bonuses will remain active throughout the temporary hiatus. 🛠️

🚔 Police faulted for letting ED attack accused at Onam party

An internal probe found that Museum police violated conduct rules by allowing ED attack case accused to join Onam celebrations on August 22, 2026. This incident took place in Kerala, involving activists from the CPI(M) who were accused in the case. The accused, including I.P. Binu, were arrested in June regarding the May 27 raid on Pinarayi Vijayan's house in Thiruvananthapuram. The controversy raised questions about police impartiality and collusion with suspects in criminal cases. Consequently, Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala ordered an investigation into the matter. 🧐