🇮🇳 Sonia Gandhi hails Manmohan Singh as 'most consequential' PM

Sonia Gandhi called the late Manmohan Singh the most consequential prime minister India has ever seen. These remarks followed the Supreme Court giving him a clean chit in the coal block allocation case on July 29, 2026. She referenced his January 2014 prophecy about Narendra Modi being disastrous for the country. Gandhi further criticized Modi's past remarks, citing his February 8, 2017, statement in the Rajya Sabha. She stressed Singh's governance achievements like the National Food Security Act, 2013.

⚽ Arsenal star offered to Man Utd and Chelsea

Manchester United and Chelsea have been offered the chance to sign Arsenal's talented youngster, Myles Lewis-Skelly. This opportunity arose after Arsenal signed Guimaraes for £75 million over the weekend. Lewis-Skelly's chances at Arsenal are limited due to recent signings, which has opened the door for a move. Chelsea might make a deal if Arsenal receives a good offer for the versatile midfielder. Arsenal legend Lee Dixon even suggested swapping him for Marcus Rashford. ⚽

🇮🇳 India stands firm on Arunachal renaming after China pushback

India dismissed China's sharp reaction to renaming 27 places in Arunachal Pradesh, asserting the state is an inalienable part of the country. This statement came from MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, following China's objection to the move. The 27 locations, including settlements and passes, were named by India on August 7, 2026. China had previously termed the renaming 'illegal, null and void' and maintains its territorial claims. New Delhi continues to reject unilateral nomenclature changes that affect its sovereignty. 🇮🇳

📱 iPhone 18 faces supply crunch from memory shortage

Apple is preparing for a potential shortage of the upcoming iPhone 18 models. This anticipated issue is stemming from a global shortage of memory chips. Reports indicate the scarcity is expected to impact production timelines moving forward. The chip shortage is affecting multiple tech giants across the industry right now. Companies are actively working on securing more supply to manage the demand.

🧐 Finance Minister calls Communists 'cowards'

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made remarks labeling Communists as 'total cowards' during a Rajya Sabha debate on August 10th. This comment was made by her while addressing CPI(Marxist) MP John Brittas in the Rajya Sabha. CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar requested the removal of this statement from the official records on August 11th. Kumar argued the remark was a sweeping and derogatory attack on the entire Communist movement nationwide. He stressed that political disagreement should not turn into personal insults targeting an entire ideology. 🧐

🧐 CM slams MLA for casual look during public service

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta criticized AAP MLA Anil Jha for his attire in a viral video. The Kirari MLA was seen in a vest and shorts while serving constituents for the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana. This incident happened during the ongoing Monsoon Session, which commenced on August 7. Gupta also used this moment to criticize the AAP for politicizing the scheme approved on July 26. The government plans to release the first installment of Rs 2,500 monthly to eligible women by August 28. 🧐

😠 Dipke slams police brutality against Jharkhand students 😠

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke strongly condemned the police action against student protesters in Jharkhand. He noted that on August 10, students faced lathi charges and tear gas during clashes in Ranchi. Dipke pointed out that a hunger striking student leader, Devendra Nath Mahato, was also subjected to severe beating by police. He urged all governments to reflect on how they treat students protesting for their rights. His team is already actively working on the ground to support the movement there.

🔥 SFI protest heats up at Kerala University

The Students’ Federation of India held a march to the University of Kerala headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The protest was driven by demands regarding examination evaluation, revaluation, and academic administration issues. Specifically, SFI highlighted that 49 students who initially failed in the BA LLB exam passed after revaluation results came out. They called for a comprehensive probe into alleged irregularities and demanded a reduction in revaluation fees. Subsequently, the protesters entered the campus by scaling the wall, leading to a confrontation with the police.

🗺️ New Arunachal maps stir up old border tensions

India's recently released maps of Arunachal Pradesh have reignited historical tensions from 1959 and 1962. These maps were officially shared by the Indian government in a move that China strongly objects to. The dispute centers around territorial claims in the region, which has been a major geopolitical flashpoint for years. This development comes at a time when regional stability is already under scrutiny. The situation is expected to see continued diplomatic friction between the two nations. 🗺️

🧠 Brain-only SCLC progression might not need therapy switch

For ES-SCLC patients with brain-only progression after first-line treatment, continuing systemic therapy plus brain radiotherapy showed better survival. This was observed in a multicenter study involving 889 patients, with 203 showing brain-only progression between unknown dates. This strategy improved overall survival to 14.7 months compared to 10.2 months when switching systemic therapy. The findings suggest that preserving the original regimen controlling extracranial disease is key. Further randomized trials are needed before this becomes standard practice. 🧠

💼 Sudhir Sitapati steps down as Godrej Consumer Products CEO

Sudhir Sitapati has resigned from his role as MD & CEO of Godrej Consumer Products. Aasif Malbari will be taking over the leadership position at the company. This transition was announced by the company's board. Sitapati previously led the company through several years of growth and strategy. The board will confirm the handover details in the coming weeks.