🔥 SmackDown drama: Ups and downs from the latest show

WWE SmackDown featured several key moments, including Tatum Paxley joining Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss. Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes are set up for a major grudge match in their ongoing feud. Kevin Owens confronted reigning champion CM Punk, while Sami Zayn is expected to get involved in the action. Unfortunately, Chelsea Green's momentum seemed to stall despite her previous success. The show set up future rivalries across the main roster. 💥

🌧️ Delhi roads choked by heavy rain and waterlogging

Heavy rain turned multiple arterial roads in Delhi into choke points on Friday due to waterlogging and fallen trees. The Public Works Department and NDMC together received 81 waterlogging calls and 32 complaints of fallen trees. This disruption happened after intense rainfall, with Pushp Vihar recording 111.5 mm between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm. PWD Minister Parvesh Verma blamed ongoing infrastructure work for some of the reported issues. The city faced widespread congestion across various corridors simultaneously throughout the day. 🌧️

🧠 Why Arsenal Snagged Bruno Guimaraes

Arsenal has completed the signing of Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes to strengthen their midfield before the Premier League title defence. He joins the club, which already has a strong Brazilian contingent, after impressing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Guimaraes brings elite defensive work, versatility, and a significant goal threat to Mikel Arteta's squad. Furthermore, his set-piece quality is high, and he offers tactical depth for Arteta's planning. The club aims to use this transfer to take the team to an even higher level. 🚀

🚢 UAE claims Iran missile attack on ADNOC vessel

The UAE has stated that an ADNOC vessel was targeted by a missile in the Strait of Hormuz. The attack reportedly involved Iran, with the incident occurring recently. Specific details regarding the number of missiles or exact dates were not provided in the report. This escalation raises concerns about maritime security in the region. Authorities are currently investigating the incident and assessing the impact. 🚢

⚖️ Kids' court can recheck adult trial decision

The Supreme Court ruled that the initial assessment on trying a child as an adult is not final. This decision was made by Justices M M Sundresh and Prasanna B Varale concerning Juvenile X (Minor) in UP. The ruling pertains to the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. The Court emphasized the Children's Court can independently reassess the matter, even after the Juvenile Justice Board's preliminary finding. This allows petitioners the liberty to challenge the assessment afresh before the Children's Court. ⚖️

🌊 Kerala mother's wait continues for son lost at sea

A mother, Reshma, continues to wait for her 26-year-old son, Gautam, missing since a boat capsized near Neendakara on July 31. The tragedy claimed her 76-year-old father and 48-year-old husband in the same morning. Despite local rescue, official intervention was slow, with helicopters having limited fuel capacity. Reshma protested on August 6, demanding intensified search operations from the Navy. She expressed deep disappointment with the state's delayed and inadequate response to the disaster.

🚨 NEET paper leak: CBI chargesheet reveals the whole scheme

A PDF containing hundreds of NEET UG 2026 questions was leaked to students before the exam, which was held across 5,432 centres. The CBI filed a chargesheet on July 28 against 13 accused persons in a fast-track court regarding this incident. The leak involved insiders passing confidential material to intermediaries, coaching operators, and candidate brokers for profit. Specific roles were detailed, including NTA experts like Manisha Mandhare and P.V. Kulkarni, alongside distributors like the Biwal family. The investigation tracked the network from the final distribution down to the top NTA personnel.

🏛️ Todd Blanche confirmed as Attorney General

The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as U.S. attorney general in a mostly party-line vote early Saturday. This happened in Washington D.C., with the vote passing 50-49, opposing members included Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski. The confirmation followed weeks of debate, largely due to concerns over a weaponization fund and immunity deals. Critics worried Blanche would prioritize Trump's interests over the American people's best interests. Blanche, who was previously Trump's lawyer, now heads the Justice Department.

🛰️ Voyager 2 gets a lifeline with power-saving fix

Voyager 2 successfully underwent a power-saving maneuver called the “Big Bang” to extend its mission life. This fix was executed by engineers at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, keeping its three science instruments running longer. The maneuver, confirmed on August 4, buys the spacecraft at least another year of operation. Without this, another instrument would have been forced offline before the end of 2026. NASA plans to apply the same procedure to Voyager 1 in the coming months. 🚀

🛑 Canadian MPs call for RSS ban and block Bhagwat's entry

Two Canadian MPs urged the government to ban the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and deny entry to its chief, Mohan Bhagwat. These MPs, Heather Mcpherson and Jenny Kwan, contacted ministers citing potential social disorder in Canada. Bhagwat was scheduled to visit Canada from August 31 to September 1 as part of a global outreach tour. The MPs cited his history of hate speech and ties to criminal groups as serious concerns. Over 40 civil society groups also opposed the visit, demanding community protection from extremism. 🛑

😟 Jalandhar couple targeted; chain snatched on the road

Two men stopped a couple while they were heading home in Jalandhar. The assailants proceeded to snatch the woman's chain during the confrontation. The incident occurred recently, raising serious safety issues in the region. Authorities have launched an investigation to track down the perpetrators involved in the robbery. The police are actively working to ensure justice is served in this case. 😟