⚽ Martinelli move to Al-Hilal nearing completion

Al-Hilal is getting closer to signing Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli during the summer transfer window. The Saudi club has reportedly reached an agreement with Arsenal for the Brazilian player's transfer. Negotiations are ongoing, but Fabrizio Romano stated Martinelli will not travel to Riyadh today. Reports about Martinelli arriving in Saudi Arabia have been officially dismissed by the club's sources. Al-Hilal remains confident about completing the deal soon.

⚠️ China warns US against Iran oil trade sanctions

China has warned the US that it might retaliate if secondary sanctions expand against Chinese firms dealing with Iran. This came after the Trump administration announced new sanctions targeting companies in Hong Kong and mainland China on Monday. While major Chinese banks were spared, China's buyers account for roughly 90% of Iran's oil exports. Beijing insists on de-escalation and opposes unilateral sanctions lacking UN backing. The nations are facing this tension ahead of a planned meeting between Trump and Xi next month. 😟

💧 CWMA orders Karnataka to release water to Tamil Nadu

The Cauvery Water Management Authority has endorsed the direction for Karnataka to release water to Tamil Nadu at a rate of 9,000 cusecs daily. This decision was made following a meeting held in Delhi on Tuesday, based on a Monday order. The total release is set at 11.66 tmcft, scheduled to begin from August 25. Karnataka had pleaded for a reduction due to severe basin distress, citing 49.18% below average inflows. The authority's order mandates this release for the next 15 days. 💧

🔭 Astrophysicist Annapurni Subramaniam wins big space award

Astrophysicist Annapurni Subramaniam became the first Indian woman to win the prestigious COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal. She is Director of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) in Bengaluru, India. The award was given at the 46th COSPAR Scientific Assembly in Florence, Italy, in August 2026. Her extensive research covers star clusters and her work was key to India’s AstroSat mission. She is now leading INSIST, a proposed next-generation space telescope. 🔭

📱 Bandi Sanjay celebrates UPI's 10 years

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay marked UPI's 10th anniversary by making a digital payment. This event took place at a roadside tea stall in Karimnagar on Tuesday. Mr. Sanjay was with BJP corporators and party functionaries at a stall in Chaitanyapuri. He used his mobile phone to pay the bill through UPI to celebrate the platform's decade. Karimnagar Deputy Mayor Y. Sunil Rao was also present for the occasion.

⚖️ YouTuber Ajeet Bharti seeks bail in SC/ST Act case

YouTuber Ajeet Bharti approached a Delhi Court on Tuesday, August 25th, requesting anticipatory bail. He is facing charges under the Scheduled Caste Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The FIR also includes sections from the BNS and the Information Technology Act. Bharti claims he was merely responding to offensive comments, not making casteist remarks himself. Further arguments for this case are scheduled for August 31st. ⚖️

🏗️ TN announces huge industrial parks and housing for workers

The government announced a ₹130-crore project to build safe residential accommodation for over 2,500 workers at SIPCOT Industrial Park, Gangaikondan. Minister S. Keerthana also revealed new parks, including one at Mudivaithanendhal costing ₹1,390 crore. Furthermore, a dedicated e-vehicle park at Sillanatham is planned with an estimated investment of ₹7,000 crore. The Bill Finance Scheme will now cover all State public sector undertakings, helping about 500 MSMEs. Additionally, a ₹1 crore study will position Tamil Nadu as a 'Quantum Safe' State.

🧅 Government drops onion prices in Delhi

The Union government is stepping in to help with high onion costs in the national capital. The Delhi government will procure onions and sugar from NAFED if prices keep climbing further. On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a meeting was held, noting current stock is fine but future price hikes will be managed. The Centre will sell onions at ₹35 per kg, a 36% discount from the ₹55/kg retail price. The first 800 tonnes will arrive via Kanda Express on Wednesday, August 26. 🧅

🗓️ UP RERA grants 4-month deadline extension to real estate projects

UP RERA has approved an extra four months for eligible real estate projects affected by Middle East disruptions. This relief applies to projects in Uttar Pradesh, covering both registration and completion timelines. The extension targets projects with deadlines between February 28 and October 31, 2026. This decision aligns with a July 31 advisory from the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Eligible promoters will get the extension automatically, provided they meet the specified conditions.

🏥 New 50-bed ICU opens at Khammam Govt Hospital

A 50-bed critical care unit was inaugurated at the Government General Hospital in Khammam on Tuesday evening. Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageshwara Rao performed the opening ceremony. The new facility, which houses the unit, was constructed at an estimated cost of ₹23.75 crore. The Minister stated that hospital infrastructure will be upgraded for modern care comparable to Hyderabad's standards. This move supports the Congress government's push to strengthen public healthcare delivery systems.

⚽ Man Utd lands Carlos Baleba after long talks

Manchester United has officially signed Cameroonian midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton after intense negotiations this summer. The 22-year-old has signed a contract running until June 2031, with an extension option available. Last season, Baleba featured in 31 top-flight matches for Brighton and ranked sixth for tackles and interceptions. His strong performances helped Brighton secure a UEFA Europa Conference League qualifying spot. United hopes this signing significantly bolsters their midfield for the upcoming season.