Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted that the 2026-27 season could be his last in professional football. The 41-year-old Portuguese star made the revelation in an interview with Vogue, saying, “This is probably my last year of football, and I want to leave a spectacular legacy.” Ronaldo, who plays for Saudi club Al-Nassr, is chasing the milestone of 1,000 senior career goals and currently has 976, according to the report. He has enjoyed a remarkable career with Manchester United, Real Madrid and Portugal, winning five Ballon d’Or awards and multiple major trophies. Ronaldo also recently married longtime partner Georgina Rodriguez. (PC: NDTV)

Iran’s Army has announced a $30,000 reward for anyone who kills or captures and hands over an American military personnel, according to state media. Army chief Amir Hatami said the reward is equivalent to 5 billion tomans and was created after requests for public participation in financial support. He also said Iranian women who carry out such an act would receive double the reward. Hatami did not specify where or when the bounty could be claimed. The announcement comes as tensions between Iran and the United States remain high, with both sides continuing to exchange threats and strikes amid the wider conflict in the region. (PC: HT)

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Indonesia’s Flores Island on Saturday, killing at least 53 people and displacing around 5,000 residents. More than 130 people were injured, while rescuers continued searching for survivors in areas hit by landslides and collapsed buildings. The shallow quake damaged more than 900 homes and disrupted roads and other infrastructure. Hundreds of aftershocks have followed, adding to fears among residents sheltering in temporary camps. A tsunami warning was issued after the quake but was later lifted. Emergency teams are delivering food, water and medical supplies as authorities assess the full extent of the damage. (PC: BBC)

Bangladesh has linked Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s proposed visit to India with its demand for the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Shahidul Karim said officials from both countries had discussed the visit for several weeks, but the process was affected by Hasina’s August 5 press interaction in New Delhi. Dhaka said a “propitious environment” must be created before the visit can proceed. Bangladesh has asked India to act on requests to extradite Hasina and other fugitives, and hand over suspects accused in the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi. Dhaka is awaiting New Delhi’s response.  

A licensed pistol carried by an Air India Express passenger accidentally discharged during a mandatory weapons check at Varanasi’s Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport on Sunday. The passenger, travelling to Mumbai with his wife, had declared the firearm and was taken to the designated screening area. During inspection, a round was fired and reportedly ricocheted, injuring two AAICLAS cargo screeners. A woman was struck on the leg, while another person suffered a thumb injury. Both were taken to hospital for treatment. The passenger was detained, while the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security is examining the circumstances and adherence to prescribed firearm-handling procedures. (PC: AFP)

Student and job aspirants in Jharkhand have intensified their protest over alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment examinations. Protesters announced plans to burn effigies of Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi across all 24 districts. They have also announced a gherao of Soren’s residence in Ranchi on August 20 if their demands are not addressed. Their demands include cancellation of the JSSC CGL and JPSC examinations, an independent CBI probe and Soren’s resignation. Protesters have accused the ruling JMM-Congress alliance of failing to act, while also urging Rahul Gandhi to withdraw Congress support from the state government. (PC: AP)

A CISF jawan deployed at a Delhi Metro station has reportedly come under scrutiny after a video showed him allegedly photographing a woman without her consent and pointing his service pistol towards passengers. The incident, captured on video, has raised concerns over the conduct of security personnel responsible for protecting commuters. The footage reportedly shows the jawan using his phone while holding the firearm in a manner that alarmed passengers. Authorities are expected to examine the video and determine whether disciplinary or legal action is warranted. The incident has also renewed concerns about passenger safety and professional conduct within Delhi Metro security.

India finished Day 2 of the first Test against Sri Lanka at 460/9 in Galle, remaining in a strong position despite rain interruptions. Devdutt Padikkal produced a superb 167, his maiden Test century, before being dismissed. KL Rahul returned after retiring hurt and scored 82, while Dhruv Jurel contributed a valuable 51. Sri Lanka’s spinners, led by Prabath Jayasuriya and debutant Keshara Nuwantha, fought back strongly, taking seven wickets. Rishabh Pant scored 39 before falling. Only 43 overs were possible because of rain, but India still added 172 runs. Kuldeep Yadav and Prasidh Krishna remained unbeaten at stumps. (PC: X)

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met students protesting at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and examination irregularities. The students reportedly raised concerns about police action during earlier demonstrations and demanded accountability over issues affecting medical aspirants. Gandhi expressed solidarity with the protesters and criticised the government’s handling of their concerns. The protests have become a major political issue, with opposition parties questioning the Centre’s response and demanding stronger action over alleged irregularities. The government has maintained that students’ interests are a priority and announced measures, including fast-track courts for cases involving examination paper leaks. (PC: X)

Bengaluru engineer Gaurav Sen has developed an AI-powered system that detects potholes and identifies the contractors responsible for maintaining affected roads. The system uses a dashcam, GPS and an accelerometer to collect road data while driving. AI vision models analyse footage to identify potholes, including those that may resemble speed breakers, and record their locations. Sen also modified the app to search through around 2,900 government contracts and match potholes with responsible contractors. The technology could help authorities and citizens report road defects more efficiently, particularly where contractors remain legally responsible for repairs under existing road-maintenance contracts.