🛡️ Pakistan, Saudi, Turkey sign defence pact

Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan have signed a mutual defence pact known as the Mecca Joint Defence Pact. This agreement was made by the three nations in the Middle East region. It builds upon a similar deal between Riyadh and Islamabad from last year, solidifying new alliances. Experts suggest this could form a regional bloc balancing against Israel and Iran's influence. The pact aims to deter threats, though its commitment in conflicts remains unclear. 🤝

⚽ Romero transfer buzz: Barca eyeing Tottenham defender

Cristian Romero might be moving to FC Barcelona from Tottenham Hotspur. The Catalan club is reportedly keen on securing the Argentine defender. Various reports suggest Barcelona has long considered Romero their top choice. Romero is currently linked with FC Barcelona, Inter, and Atletico Madrid. This move could happen as Barcelona loaned out Ronald Araújo to Liverpool.

🤝 India asks China to share river data

India and China held frank discussions during the 36th WMCC meeting regarding the border situation. The meeting took place on Thursday, focusing on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and bilateral relations. India emphasized the need for sharing technical details on upstream projects, especially after China's mega dam announcement. As a lower riparian state, India stresses that downstream interests must not be harmed by upstream activities. Both sides agreed to keep using existing diplomatic and military channels to resolve outstanding issues.

🛵 Food Delivery Giants Face New EV Rules in Maharashtra

Major food delivery apps like Swiggy, Zomato, and Zepto are set to face new mandates in Maharashtra. This regulatory change targets the entire gig economy sector within the state. The plan introduces a rider welfare levy and an electric vehicle (EV) mandate for operations. This move aims to improve rider conditions and push towards greener logistics across the platform. Further details regarding implementation timeline are expected soon from the Maharashtra government.

⚖️ Delhi HC pauses FSSAI ban on Dabur's food products

The Delhi high court has stayed an FSSAI directive that banned certain Dabur products with "100%" claims. This decision was made regarding honey, cow ghee, and edible oils from Dabur India. The HC noted Dabur had been selling these items for decades and showed a prima facie case. Dabur argued the FSSAI order violated natural justice principles without a hearing. The court has asked FSSAI to file a reply before the August 24 hearing. ⚖️

🔒 OpenAI spots major cybersecurity risk in next model

OpenAI has flagged a potential critical cybersecurity risk associated with its upcoming AI model. This potential vulnerability was discovered internally by the company. The issue was identified prior to the planned release in early 2025. The company is now tightening various internal security protocols to mitigate this risk. These enhanced controls will be implemented before the model goes live for public use. 🔒

⚽ Chelsea takes on AC Milan in Jakarta friendly

Chelsea is traveling to Jakarta to face AC Milan in a friendly match on Saturday, August 8, 2026. This game is part of a busy tour following stops in Hong Kong and Australia. The team has been struggling with performance despite showing progress in group cohesion under Xabi Alonso. AC Milan has brought in new coach Ruben Amorim and signed striker Gonçalo Ramos for €74m. The match will be streamed on CBS Sports Network and Paramount+. ⚽

🕷️ Spider-Man's new day smashes Indian box office records

Tom Holland's 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' is performing incredibly well at the Indian box office. The film is currently doing well across India, with the English version leading the collections. As of Day 9, the film's India gross collection has reached an estimated Rs 417.63 crore. This strong performance puts it close to beating the record set by 'Avengers: Endgame' in India. More collections are expected over the upcoming weekend to push it past the Rs 450 crore mark. 🚀

🌿 Poisonous plants hold keys to new medicines

Researchers uncovered the enzyme pathway in wolfsbane and larkspur that creates complex compounds like atisinium. This work involved scientists from Michigan State University and the Czech Academy of Sciences. The study identified six key enzymes by analyzing tissues from Delphinium grandiflorum and Aconitum species. These plants contain diterpenoid alkaloids used for pain relief, malaria, and cancer treatment. Scientists can now test these natural chemicals without slow extraction methods, opening new medical routes. 🧪

🥊 Haryana's boxing champs bring home gold 🥇

Sakshi Chaudhary and Priya Ghanghas are returning home with gold medals from the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. These two champions are from Dhanana village in Haryana's Bhiwani district. The team achieved 10 medals overall, including seven gold and three silver. Their success highlights the strong boxing culture nurtured in Bhiwani, often called India's Mini Cuba of boxing. The region is now changing its narrative by showcasing the achievements of these talented daughters.

🚢 Little hope for 2 missing sailors after drone attack

The government informed the Supreme Court that locating two missing Indian sailors is highly unlikely. The missing seafarers, Deepak Kumar Gupta and Ram Chandra Dubey, were aboard the Palau-flagged merchant ship M V AGN Ragnar. The incident occurred on July 25 while the ship was leaving Ukrainian waters after a drone attack. Intense search and rescue operations have been conducted by the concerned authorities. The Supreme Court instructed Mehta to help the families receive their maritime insurance payouts. 🚢