SEBI conducted a search operation in Mumbai targeting a prominent financial influencer for unregistered stock recommendations. The regulator aims to deter misleading investment advice and enforce market regulations requiring registration for investment advisors. SEBI is also using technology to identify violations. Simultaneously, SEBI is expediting IPO clearances, processing 21 out of 31 applications received in July and expects to process 35-40 more in August.

Saudia, Saudi Arabia's flag carrier, is boosting its UK flight network with routes from Birmingham, Gatwick, Heathrow, and Manchester. A new Dammam-London route launches in 2025. Saudia is a SkyTeam member, enabling Virgin Points earning. Its AlFursan loyalty program offers well-priced redemptions, including a new 'Cash + Miles' option. This investment enhances onboard experiences and connectivity to South Asia and beyond, making Saudi Arabia more accessible.

On World Senior Citizens' Day, experts highlight the importance of understanding the correlation between chronic diseases and weakening immunity in ageing adults. People with diabetes and heart disease are more prone to infections like shingles, flu, and pneumonia due to weakened immunity. Vaccination can help break this cycle by reducing severity and complications of infections.

An editorial has accused Home Minister Amit Shah of "standing in the swamp of political corruption" while trying to make politics clean. It argues that Shah's bill to remove ministers facing allegations is hypocritical, given his own past controversies. The editorial also criticizes PM Modi for allegedly giving away public properties to industrialist Gautam Adani and demands action against him.

Telangana's life sciences sector has attracted over ₹54,000 crore in investments since 2024, promising 2 lakh new jobs in pharmaceuticals, biotech, and digital health. Hyderabad is now a top seven global life sciences hub. The state boasts over 2,000 life sciences companies and aims for a $250 billion economy by 2030. Plans include a new School of Life Sciences and upgrades to Genome Valley and MedTech Park, reinforcing Telangana's leadership in the sector.

The Tamil Nadu government has taken action against two hospitals for conducting illegal organ transplants. Licences granted to Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College and Hospital and Cethar Hospital were suspended following an inquiry. The inquiry revealed that donors were arranged by brokers for financial reasons and certificates were fabricated. Disciplinary action has been initiated against officials and staff involved in the irregularities.

Manoranjan Byapari, a Dalit author discovered by Mahasweta Devi, writes about marginalized lives in Bengal. His works explore poverty, caste, and displacement. His latest novel translated into English, *Nowhere People*, depicts the lives of homeless individuals living around railway stations. The story follows Nobo, a stranger taken in by rickshaw pullers. Byapari portrays their struggles, compassion, and the harsh realities of their existence.

R.F. Kuang's new novel, *Katabasis*, follows rival Cambridge postgraduates Alice and Peter's literal descent into hell to retrieve their professor. This journey mirrors their struggles with academia's competition, abuse, and misogyny. Kuang integrates philosophy, religion, and mathematics into the narrative. She discusses the book's themes, including hell as a reflection of familiar moral universes and the inspiration from figures like Lord Yama.

The American Heart Association updated blood pressure guidelines, lowering the threshold for healthy BP to less than 120/80 mm Hg. Early prevention through lifestyle changes, testing, and medication are emphasized. Indians' higher risk of heart disease makes these changes crucial. Regular testing, a healthy lifestyle, and monitoring are now more important than ever to protect heart and brain health. The guidelines also detail when medication is needed.

In the Sinquefield Cup's third round, Gukesh drew with Sevian, and Praggnanandhaa drew with Abdusattorov. Caruana defeated Firouzja, joining Praggnanandhaa and Aronian in the lead. Wesley So, Firouzja, Vachier-Lagrave, Sevian, and Gukesh are half a point behind. Duda is next, followed by Abdusattorov. Gukesh had an easy draw, while Praggnanandhaa faced a solid defense. Caruana's positional play secured his victory, boosting his Grand Chess Tour hopes.