⚖️ Newslaundry defends its sexual harassment handling

Newslaundry issued a statement defending its internal mechanism for handling sexual harassment complaints. The media outlet confirmed that its ICC has addressed four complaints since 2017 across its operations. These proceedings reportedly led to disciplinary actions, including termination and suspension. This comes amid scrutiny from the Delhi Commission for Women following former employee allegations. Newslaundry maintains its compliance with the POSH Act and encourages feedback from associates.

💰 Employers can contribute $2,500 tax-free to Trump Accounts

New guidance allows employers to contribute up to $2,500 tax-free annually for employees' dependents in Trump Accounts. The US Department of the Treasury and the IRS issued this guidance on August 11, allowing pre-tax contributions via cafeteria plans. This option could benefit businesses by aiding recruitment and retention efforts for families. More than 50 companies have already committed to participating in this new wealth-building tool. Public comments on these proposed regulations are due by September 25, 2026. 💰

🏏 Rhodes warns bilateral ODIs might fade out

Jonty Rhodes believes that bilateral One-Day International (ODI) series will become increasingly rare in the coming years. Speaking at the jersey launch in Mumbai for ETPL’s Rotterdam Dockers franchise, he expressed concern for the 50-over format. Rhodes noted that while T20 cricket has thrived, 50-over cricket faces potential challenges from new crowd dynamics. He emphasized the continued importance of the 50-over World Cup in the sport's future. South Africa is hosting the next ODI World Cup and aims to finally lift an ICC white-ball trophy. 🇿🇦

🎮 Wolverine PS5 drops with limited edition gear

Sony has unveiled a Marvel’s Wolverine Limited Edition PS5 Digital Edition Bundle and themed accessories ahead of the game release. This special hardware collection is launching on September 15th, matching the game's debut date. The Battle Yellow edition is inspired by Logan's classic suit, featuring a claw-scratch motif on the console. For PS5 Pro owners, an Adamantium silvery-white option is also available, priced at $649.99 for the bundle. These premium items will be sold via PlayStation Direct and select retailers while stocks last. 🎮

⛈️ Division 2's Broken Rain Incursion is live now

The Division 2's Broken Rain Incursion has launched, challenging players to save the Steel Creek Dam and Hydroelectric Power Plant. This event takes place in rural Pennsylvania, where players must fight Rikers before Hurricane Morgan hits. The challenges include new bosses and unique gameplay, available for free to all level 40+ owners. Players can earn rewards like the Exotic ACR Mask and participate in the Event Pass until August 25. You can play this endgame PvE challenge on various platforms starting today. ⛈️

🏥 Private hospital costs are seriously high, survey shows

A LocalCircles survey revealed that 68% of respondents flagged excessively high treatment prices in private hospitals. This survey gathered 23,084 responses across 306 districts, highlighting that 56% cited costly ICU and room charges. This follows concerns raised by a Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health regarding healthcare affordability. The committee suggested immediate cost standardization and mandatory price transparency for private healthcare. 🏥

✊ ABVP activists detained in Jharkhand protest

Two hundred ABVP activists were detained while participating in a march. This action took place in Jharkhand as a protest against a lathi-charge incident. The detention occurred during the demonstrations held recently. The protest was organized in response to the excessive force used against protesters. Authorities are expected to address the situation in the coming days. ✊

🎮 Lenovo Legion Y700 Infinite hits big AnTuTu score

The Lenovo Legion Y700 Infinite gaming tablet is set to launch on August 25, 2026 in China. This new OLED tablet features an 8.4-inch display and is powered by an overclocked Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. It has achieved an impressive AnTuTu score of 4,585,844 points, surpassing the RedMagic Astra 2 average. Leaks suggest the tablet will pack a 7,500mAh battery with 68W fast charging support. The global release status remains unconfirmed at this time. 🎮

⚖️ Supreme Court Daily Update: August 11, 2026

The Supreme Court conducted its daily proceedings on August 11, 2026. Proceedings were held in New Delhi, where various important cases were heard by the justices. Specific case counts and dates are detailed in the live court records from that day. The session focused on reviewing ongoing legal challenges across different jurisdictions. Further updates on these matters will be available in subsequent daily round-ups.

💧 Karnataka told to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu

The Cauvery Water Management Authority endorsed the CWRC's directive for Karnataka to release 12,000 cusecs daily to Tamil Nadu starting Wednesday. This equates to about 15.55 thousand million cubic feet over the next 15 days. Karnataka's CM stated a decision would be made after assessing state water availability and consulting legal experts. The CWMA reached this decision considering storage, inflows, and the seven-day meteorological outlook. Moving forward, the focus remains on equitable water sharing between both states. 💧

🇺🇸 Trump secures release for marine veteran from Russia

Trump announced the release of Marine veteran Robert Gilman from Russian custody on humanitarian grounds without an exchange. Gilman, 32, was held in Russia since 2022 after being arrested for allegedly assaulting a police officer. His sentence was initially three years but extended to 10 years following additional convictions. His health significantly declined in detention, leading to his move to a psychiatric ward. Gilman is scheduled to land at Andrews Air Force Base on Tuesday night, and Trump promised him a cheeseburger.