🌧️ Typhoon Dolphin floods parts of China

Heavy rain from Typhoon Dolphin is causing significant flooding across large areas of China. Beijing activated a Level II flood emergency response on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, while Tianjin faced storm surge warnings. Forecasters predicted over 150mm of rain in Beijing within 24 hours, requiring 23,000 emergency personnel. In Henan Province, nine cities raised their alert to Level III, with Queshan County recording 286.6mm of rain. Travel was disrupted nationwide, with rail services suspended in several regions through Friday. 🌧️

⚽ Barcelona ups Rodri bid to €60m for Man City

Barcelona has submitted a second, higher bid for Manchester City's captain, Rodri. The Catalan club is making this offer to the English club in ongoing transfer discussions. This new bid is valued at €60 million plus add-ons, following their initial €45 million offer. Barça hopes this amount bridges the gap between their valuation and City's €80 million asking price. The clubs are aiming to finalize an agreement this week so Rodri can join training soon. 🤝

💼 Tata Sons Chairman Chandrasekaran might step down

Chandrasekaran, the Chairman of Tata Sons, is reportedly considering stepping down from his role. This potential move involves the senior executive at Tata Sons in India. The speculation surfaces ahead of an upcoming shareholder meeting scheduled for the near future. This consideration comes amid ongoing corporate governance discussions within the conglomerate. Further updates on his decision are expected following the shareholder proceedings.

👻 Cop gets recovery message 42 days post-death

A police officer unexpectedly received an 'Happy you have recovered' message on his phone. This strange message was sent to the officer in question. The incident occurred 42 days after his passing. The message suggests a possible digital error or a strange technical glitch. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding this unusual communication. 🧐

🤕 Kaif questions BCCI's medical hiring struggles

Former cricketer Mohammed Kaif expressed surprise over the BCCI's difficulty in hiring top medical professionals amid an injury crisis. This issue arose as India faces a two-Test series against Sri Lanka with multiple players injured. VVS Laxman revealed the board faced setbacks in finalizing appointments for the Centre of Excellence. Kaif questioned why such a wealthy board couldn't attract leading physiotherapists. The series against Sri Lanka starts in Galle on August 15. 🤕

🏥 Doctors charged in suicide case after ragging incident

A case has been registered against four resident doctors for their alleged role in ragging a first-year student who later died by suicide. The incident occurred at the Government Medical College (GMC) in Surat, Gujarat. The police registered the FIR on Tuesday, August 9, following the discovery of Harsh Pandya hanging in his hostel room. These four students were found guilty of harassing 10 first-year students, including Pandya, through humiliation and verbal abuse. The college authorities are now investigating the exact reasons behind the victim's extreme action.

🏏 Pakistan gets injury boost before England series

The scheduled four-day match against a Professional County Club Select XI has been shortened to a three-day fixture. This change affects the Pakistan Test squad which includes Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. The fixture now starts on August 13, following the original August 12 date. The main series begins on August 19 in Headingley against England. The subsequent tests are scheduled for August 27 at Lord's and September 9 at Edgbaston.

🌍 Colombia hit by massive quake; toll exceeds 250

A major earthquake struck western Colombia, resulting in at least 250 confirmed deaths and over 3,900 people reported missing. The disaster affected cities like Pereira and Cali, with 101 deaths in Pereira and 95 in Cali as of Tuesday. President Abelardo de la Espriella declared an economic emergency to manage the crisis response. Rescue efforts are ongoing despite damaged infrastructure, with international aid being offered by the US and EU. The government is providing temporary rental subsidies to aid the severely impacted families.

🏛️ MP files notice against BJP lawmaker's comments

John Brittas has filed a privilege notice against a BJP MP regarding specific remarks she made. This action was taken by John Brittas, who is a sitting Member of Parliament, against the unnamed BJP MP. The notice pertains to statements made by the MP sometime recently, though no specific date is mentioned in the source. The filing highlights concerns over the MP's public comments and adherence to parliamentary decorum. This move signals potential formal proceedings within the legislative body moving forward. 🏛️

🤝 India's High Commissioner meets PM Modi to boost Bangladesh ties

India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to strengthen bilateral relations. This meeting occurred after Trivedi met with Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman in Dhaka on Monday. Dhaka expressed hope for India to speed up the extradition of former PM Sheikh Hasina and return individuals involved in a murder on December 12, 2025. These high-level talks follow recent diplomatic friction after Sheikh Hasina's press interaction in New Delhi on August 5. India clarified it has no involvement in the private event that sparked the recent tension. 🤝

🛍️ Modern Bazaar seeks strategic partner amidst quick commerce pressure

Gourmet grocery chain Modern Bazaar is exploring equity partnerships with Reliance Retail and others. The talks are happening in New Delhi, with a potential deal announcement possibly this month. The chain is targeting a valuation of ₹100-150 crore, though buyers might push for less. This move is happening because sales dropped due to the rise of quick commerce and high overheads. Modern Bazaar plans to expand to 116 stores by FY30 to boost sales significantly. 🛍️