🏛️ Supreme Court wants data on voter deletion appeals in Bengal

The Supreme Court requested the Election Commission to provide details on appeals concerning voter deletions during West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision (SIR). This request came after Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury filed a plea seeking speedy resolution of SIR-related cases. The bench asked for specifics on cases already decided and those still pending before the appellate tribunals. Previously, the top court mandated independent tribunals headed by former high court judges to hear these exclusion appeals. Chowdhury’s plea has been scheduled for a follow-up hearing on August 25. 🏛️

🚀 Alyson Stewart joins Zixi as Sales Director

Alyson Stewart has been appointed to the role of Senior Director of Sales at Zixi. This move is set to boost Zixi's presence within the digital studio industry. The appointment was officially announced on October 26, 2023, to lead their sales efforts. Stewart brings significant experience to drive business growth in this sector. Future plans involve expanding Zixi's market reach across various platforms.

👑 Trump says replacing FIFA boss would be a huge mistake

Donald Trump stated on Monday that replacing FIFA president Gianni Infantino would be a terrible mistake. This comment comes as Infantino faces backlash from UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC over failed World Cup privatization plans in Europe, North/Central America, and Asia. The criticism intensified after trust was allegedly broken through deception by the world football boss. Trump, who previously gave him a 'FIFA Peace Prize,' called Infantino 'fantastic' and successful. Infantino is set for a re-election bid at the FIFA Congress in March 2027.

🤔 Giriraj Singh questions Rahul Gandhi's vacation pic

Union Minister Giriraj Singh caused a stir by posting a picture of Rahul Gandhi with a woman and a child during his holiday. The picture, shared on X, led to Singh asking Rahul to clarify the location, time, and identities of the people present. Congress clarified that the woman and child were the wife and son of Rahul's friend during a family trip. Furthermore, Indian Overseas Congress detailed that the photo was taken at Lake Ray Roberts, Texas. This follows BJP's ongoing scrutiny regarding Rahul's foreign trips and associated expenses. 🧐

🚨 SC asks govt for emergency fix against deepfakes

The Supreme Court on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, directed the Union government to consider an emergency response mechanism for severe online threats. This directive came from a Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, addressing concerns raised by petitioner-advocate N.K. Goswami. The court asked several Ministries, including Home and Law, to examine the plea for such a mechanism. This is needed because digital harm travels at technological speed, often causing instant damage before legal remedies can act. The petition seeks a time-bound, URL-specific mechanism against threats like deepfakes and doxxing. 🚨

🏛️ SC issues notice on Netaji Bose's daughter's plea

The Supreme Court has issued a notice regarding a plea from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's daughter, Anita Pfaff. This case involves Anita Pfaff seeking to bring his mortal remains from Japan back to India. The court bench, comprising CJI Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice V Mohana, passed the order today. The petition requests preservation of the ashes at Renko-ji temple and formation of an Inter-Ministerial Committee. Further action plans for repatriation are now pending before the court. 🇮🇳

🩺 TN govt pushes to scrap NEET exam

The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly passed a resolution urging the Union government to scrap the NEET examination. This move was supported by the DMK, AIADMK, Left parties, and PMK in the assembly. The resolution cited issues like paper leaks and loss of young lives as major concerns regarding NEET. Health Minister K G Arunraj stated the test undermined opportunities for rural and disadvantaged students. Moving forward, the state wants medical admissions based on Class 12 marks. 🩺

🩺 TN Govt wants NEET scrapped amid controversy

The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly passed a resolution urging the Union government to abolish NEET. This move was supported by the DMK, AIADMK, Left parties, and PMK in Tamil Nadu. The resolution cited issues like paper leaks and loss of young lives, passed on Tuesday. Health Minister K G Arunraj stated NEET hurts social justice and favors coaching centers. Scrapping NEET would allow medical admissions to be based on Class 12 marks.

🗣️ Speaker Birla asks for truce in Parliament

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urged the government and Opposition to find common ground during the Monsoon Session. This plea was made on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, amidst repeated disruptions in New Delhi. Since July 20, the Lok Sabha hasn't completed the Question Hour and many Bills passed without proper debate. Birla stressed that constructive discussion is necessary for the House to function properly for the country's benefit. He adjourned the proceedings till 2 p.m. as the stalemate continued.

📱 Samsung One UI 9.0 hits with AI upgrades

One UI 9.0, built on Android 17, has officially debuted on the latest foldable phones like the Galaxy Z Fold 8. The update is scheduled to roll out to older Galaxy devices starting sometime in September, following previous timelines. Key features include smarter Galaxy AI tools such as Nudge and My FanCam for enhanced functionality. Interface changes involve a revamped Quick Panel and condensed navigation to maximize screen space. All eligible devices are expected to receive this significant update by the end of this year.

📈 Intel boosts stock offering to grab $20B

Intel has decided to increase the size of its stock offering to raise a significant amount of capital. This major move involves the company and will be executed in the near future. The goal is to raise $20 billion through this expanded offering. This fundraising is critical for Intel's ongoing strategic initiatives and investments. Investors are now watching closely to see how this capital raise impacts the company's future trajectory. 📈