✨ Opta's top under-the-radar FPL picks for Gameweek 1

Opta data has revealed five potential FPL gems for the 2026-27 Premier League season. These picks include Matz Sels (GK) for Nottingham Forest and Dan Ballard (DEF) for Sunderland. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Anton Stach, and Oli McBurnie are also highlighted as strong differentials. The selections are currently owned by fewer than 10% of FPL managers, offering a chance for big returns. Players like Sels might benefit from Glasner's appointment at Forest.

⚠️ Zimbra RCE bug is being actively exploited 🚨

A critical remote code execution vulnerability, CVE-2026-73570, is being actively exploited in the wild. This flaw affects Zimbra Collaboration Suite deployments where the zimbra-snmp package is installed and SNMP notifications are enabled. The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to run arbitrary OS commands as the zimbra user on affected servers. Zimbra patched this issue in version 10.1.20, released on July 20, 2026, to fix the command injection. Organizations must urgently upgrade or disable SNMP notifications to prevent compromise.

😠 Veterans react strongly to woman's Ladakh outburst

Several Army veterans reacted strongly after a woman created a ruckus at the Minimarg checkpoint in Kargil, Ladakh. Former Army Chief General VK Singh (Retd) and Lt Gen KJS Dhillon (Retd) commented on the incident on Thursday. The criticism came after the woman shouted, stating, “We are Gen Zs… we will not tolerate this nonsense.” Veterans stressed that disrespecting soldiers is wrong, highlighting their sacrifices and vigilance. They urged citizens to base criticism on facts, not emotion, as soldiers also pay taxes. 😠

📖 Sonia Gandhi's memoir might spill political tea

Sonia Gandhi's upcoming 544-page memoir, Belonging, is set to be published on November 10 by Alfred A. Knopf. It chronicles her journey from post-war Italy to leading the Congress party in India. The book covers major events like the assassinations of Indira and Rajiv Gandhi, and her rise to power. It offers a chance to understand her motivations, including her relationship with the Bachchans and PV Narasimha Rao. The memoir could reveal the human calculations behind her immense political influence. 🧐

🏆 Spain smashes Australia's 23-year cricket win record

The Spanish cricket team has broken a long-standing international winning streak record previously held by Australia. Currently competing in the Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Europe Qualifiers in Southern Finland, Spain has won every match played so far. They surpassed Australia's mark after winning their opening match on August 14, achieving their 21st consecutive win. This streak has now extended to 24 consecutive victories following wins against the Isle of Man, Luxembourg, and Bulgaria. The previous Australian record of 20 wins occurred between January 11, 2003, and May 2003.

📈 US Treasury steps in, bonds bounce back

Bond markets saw a recovery after the US Treasury provided necessary support. This intervention primarily involved stabilizing the financial system across various markets. Data showed that bond prices rebounded significantly following the official measures taken. The move aimed to curb market volatility and restore investor confidence in the debt instruments. Markets are now watching to see how this stabilization effort impacts future economic trends.

🚨 IAS Officer Mundhe Transfer Rumors Surface

Social media is buzzing with claims that IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe might be transferred to Sikar in Rajasthan. Mundhe, who is the Commissioner of Maharashtra's FDA, has dismissed these circulating rumors on social and messaging platforms. In the last two months, the FDA conducted over 3,100 inspections, suspending 165 licenses. His strict enforcement against brands like Domino's and Blinkit has garnered public praise. Mundhe emphasized that the FDA aims for compliance, not business closures.

😟 AI use sparks drama in UGC-NET exams

Experts have alleged reckless AI use in setting UGC-NET papers, raising serious doubts about human scrutiny. This controversy involves the National Testing Agency (NTA) in connection with English, commerce, and sociology exams. The flawed papers surfaced around August 20, 2026, after a nearly six-week delay in cancellations. Critics question the extent of automated systems used for high-stakes national exams and the lack of timely review. Consequently, the NTA has been forced to order fresh examinations for these affected subjects.

🔒 Windows 11 finally adds per-app privacy controls

Windows 11 is rolling out enhanced privacy controls allowing granular app permissions for sensitive hardware access. This update, seen in Experimental Insider PC Build 26340.9212, lets users control microphone, camera, and location for desktop programs. Previously, a single toggle governed all traditional Win32 apps, which was quite limited. Now, these desktop apps are listed alongside Microsoft Store apps in Settings for easier management. Microsoft has not yet confirmed a public release date for this much-needed feature. 🛡️

🔥 Awarapan 2 hits big, nets Rs 106 crore in 6 days

Awarapan 2 is maintaining a strong hold at the box office, with a 6-day running total reaching Rs 106 crore. The film, starring Emraan Hashmi and directed by Nitin Kakkar, is performing well at the Indian box office. On Day 6, the movie collected Rs 6 crore, showing a 36 per cent drop from the previous day. This romantic action drama, backed by Vishesh Films, is expected to close its opening week around Rs 112 crore. Its success comes after a sequel to a 2007 film that was originally a disaster. 💰

🏏 India's WTC hopes after losing second Test

India currently holds fifth place in the World Test Championship with 64 points after beating Sri Lanka on August 19, 2026. The second Test against Sri Lanka starts on August 23, 2026, at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. A series loss would significantly impact India's qualification path, potentially dropping their points percentage. A 2-0 win keeps India in control, but a 1-1 draw leaves them in a very narrow race. Their recovery depends heavily on winning most remaining matches and upsets from other top teams. 📉