🔥 Mourinho drops shade on Guardiola

Jose Mourinho has publicly criticized Pep Guardiola, making clear digs at his former rival. The comments were made by Mourinho regarding his long-standing professional disagreements with Guardiola. No specific dates or numbers were mentioned in the reported exchange between the two managers. This rivalry has been a prominent feature in European football for several seasons. It remains to be seen how these pointed remarks will affect their future interactions on the pitch.

😠 BJP-JD(S) united against Minister Nagendra

The BJP and JD(S) have announced a joint effort to demand the removal of Minister B. Nagendra. This action was declared by Opposition Leader R. Ashok in Bengaluru following a BJP leaders' meeting. The demand comes as the monsoon session of the State legislature is scheduled to start on August 13, 2026. They are also planning to raise concerns about the KPSC scam during this session. BJP State president B.Y. Vijayendra criticized his cabinet induction before his clearance.

🏛️ Kerala BJP core committee meets amidst controversies

The BJP core committee convened in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday, August 10, 2026, during a politically charged time for the party. This meeting was the first since the party secured three Assembly seats and performed well in several constituencies. The party has been facing accusations regarding the embezzlement of Assembly election funds by some leaders. Furthermore, the leadership is strategizing on PSC protests and addressing the situation of jailed councillor R. Sugathan. The party also reinforced its nationalistic stance by criticizing opposition stances on Vande Mataram. 🚩

🏏 Shaheen Afridi claims captaincy spot from Babar Azam

Shaheen Afridi has publicly stated that he believes he should remain the captain of the Pakistan cricket team across all formats. This statement comes amidst discussions about leadership changes within the squad. Specifically, Afridi mentioned that he feels he is the current captain as of now. The comments raise questions about the future leadership structure of the national team. Further decisions regarding the captaincy are expected to be announced soon by the Pakistan Cricket Board.

💧 US's biggest reservoir hits record low 📉

Lake Mead, the US's largest reservoir, has dropped to its lowest level in nearly 90 years. This critical reservoir, located on the Arizona-Nevada border, supplies water to about 30 million people across the Colorado River Basin. The decline is due to prolonged drought, record low snowpack, and heavy water usage. Federal officials are struggling to balance water needs against protecting native fish habitats. States are currently unable to agree on a long-term water-sharing solution.

💰 Entrepreneur buys massive penthouse in Gurugram

Entrepreneur Manav Sardana purchased a penthouse at DLF's 'The Dahlias' in Gurugram for a staggering Rs 271 crore. This ultra-luxury property is situated in Sector 54 along Golf Course Road, part of DLF's flagship development. The unit boasts a super area of about 17,200 sq ft, and the deal underscores soaring luxury home prices in Gurugram. Sardana is part of the long-standing Sardana family business group known for Imperial Auto Industries. DLF expects the entire 'The Dahlias' project to generate over Rs 40,000 crore in revenue.

🧐 Is the K-shaped economy truly over in the US?

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed the K-shaped economy is over, suggesting a 'C-economy' is emerging in the US. He cited Q2 data showing full-time worker earnings rose 5.5% year-over-year. Economist Robert Reich strongly refuted this, pointing to McDonald's earnings as proof the divide persists. Reich noted lower and middle-income visits to fast-food chains dropped in Q1 2025 due to affordability issues. He emphasized that 70% of the US economy relies on consumer spending, highlighting structural risk. 🧐

🐦 Bird flu hits Australia; local spots sick tern

Jean Turner was surprised when H5 bird flu arrived in South Australia, despite earlier hopes it wouldn't reach the region. She lives on Kangaroo Island, South Australia, and reported a sick greater crested tern near Robe on the Limestone Coast. The confirmed case was reported as the outbreak began, with over 80 dead or sick birds seen at Baudin Rocks last week. Birders are now part of a network helping the SA government track and report potentially infected birds. Authorities are urging the public to report any sick wildlife instead of touching it. 🐦

🛠️ Marvel Tokon Souls gets a PC performance fix

Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls' PC version was facing major performance issues right after launch. Arc System Works is rolling out the first performance patch to address fan complaints across the board. This update specifically targets reducing CPU usage and fixes a background audio bug causing frame drops. Additionally, it adjusts auto-detected graphics settings and adds a shader compile option for smoother gameplay. More performance updates are expected in the coming weeks to improve the player experience.

📈 Stock Check: Wipro to leave Nifty 50, BEL bags big order

Bharat Electronics secured additional orders worth ₹541 crore since its last disclosure on July 31, 2026. This news comes as Wipro Limited is set to exit the Nifty 50 index effective September 30. Vodafone Idea reported a net loss of ₹3,754 crore in Q1 FY27, contrasting with a ₹51,970 crore profit in Q4 FY26. Lumax Auto Technologies saw its consolidated net profit more than double to ₹86.6 crore in the June quarter. Investors are also watching Q1 earnings from AMD Industries and Ashiana Housing on Tuesday. 📈

🌋 Earth's core gold might be leaking into the mantle

Scientists found evidence that core material is leaking into the Earth's mantle, challenging old geological assumptions. Researchers at the University of Göttingen detected ruthenium traces in volcanic rocks from Hawaii. This isotopic evidence was published in Nature in 2025, confirming material exchange across the core-mantle boundary. The finding shows core material moves via deep mantle processes, though not in economically useful quantities. Future research will explore if this leakage has been constant or varies over Earth's history. 🌎