🏏 Adrian Birrell joins Sharjah Warriorz as Head Coach

Adrian Birrell has been appointed as the new head coach for the Sharjah Warriorz ahead of the upcoming ILT20 season. He is 65 years old and previously coached Sunrisers Eastern Cape to three SA20 titles. The fifth season of the tournament is scheduled from November 22 to December 20. Birrell aims to build a strong team culture and instill a winning mindset within the squad. This move comes after the Warriorz finished last in the 2025-26 ILT20 season. 🏏

📶 BSNL planning big upgrade with ₹77k crore capex

BSNL has proposed a massive capital expenditure of ₹77,000 crore over the next five years. This investment is planned for the state-owned telecom provider in India. The proposal includes deploying an additional 2 lakh 4G sites across various regions. This move aims to significantly expand BSNL's network coverage and service quality. Officials are pushing for this budget to boost their digital infrastructure capabilities. 📶

🔬 Ozempic-like drugs linked to higher hair loss risk

A new study published in The British Medical Journal found that GLP-1RA users face a higher risk of alopecia. This was observed in adults with type 2 diabetes across the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Specifically, GLP-1RA users were 37% more likely to develop alopecia than SGLT-2 inhibitor users. The research analyzed data from 12,004 GLP-1 users versus 15,221 SGLT-2 inhibitor users between January 2019 and September 2024. Further studies are necessary to fully understand the mechanisms behind this potential side effect. 😟

🔭 Solar telescope sees tiny swirls on Sun's surface

The world's largest solar telescope, DKIST, resolved the Sun at about 19-km scale, revealing ubiquitous plasma vortices. These observations were made using the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope (DKIST) operated by the US National Science Foundation. A study of 47 vortices showed they were spaced roughly 65 kilometers apart on dates observed recently. This finding helps explain how magnetic energy moves through the solar atmosphere via Kelvin-Helmholtz instability. Future research will use this data to better understand solar activity and energy transport. 🔭

🚨 Police trainee busted for ₹7 lakh uniform scam

A police recruit trainee has been charged with defrauding fellow cadets of over ₹7 lakh. The accused, Sambhu R. Krishnan, was attached to the Kerala Armed Police (KAP) Battalion-3 in Thiruvananthapuram. This fraud occurred between July 3 and July 13, while serving on a uniform committee. Krishnan allegedly took uniform funds directly to his mobile number for online betting instead of official purchases. Police have booked him under Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. 👮

📜 CM Vijay makes Tamil Thai Vazhthu mandatory first song

Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay pushed for a resolution making Tamil Thai Vazhthu the first song at all public events in Tamil Nadu. This was adopted by the Legislative Assembly on Monday, solidifying its precedence in all state functions. The song originated as 'Tamil Dheiva Vanakkam' in Manonmaniam Sundaram Pillai's 1891 play. It was declared the official state song on December 17, 2021, and officially mandated in 1970. This move counters a Union Home Ministry letter directing states to play Vande Mataram first. 🎶

⛽ ONGC and Shell team up for deepwater oil and gas hunt

ONGC and Shell Energy India signed a non-binding MoU to explore joint ventures in deepwater and ultra-deepwater oil and gas. This agreement was formalized on August 10, setting a framework for energy sector cooperation across India. The partnership will focus on OALP Rounds X and XI, plus future bidding, and Samudra Manthan initiatives. Additionally, the two companies will look into opportunities for LNG sourcing to bolster India's gas-based economy. This move supports India's push for offshore resource acceleration and increased energy security.

🤖 Samsung bets on India to shape Galaxy AI's future

Samsung announced that India is increasingly influencing the evolution of Galaxy AI, with engineers in Noida and Bengaluru R&D centers developing key features. Following the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Z Fold8, and Z Flip8, innovations for Indian users are impacting global AI experiences. The company cited Pay Now, a feature exclusive to Indian consumers, as a prime example of this impact. Samsung aims to generate original intellectual property from India, beyond just expanding its engineering workforce. This comes as Indian AI adoption surpasses the global average, fueling growth in Tier 2 and Tier 3 smartphone markets. 📱

📉 Zee Entertainment reports quarterly profit dip

Zee Entertainment announced a decline in its quarterly profits due to sluggish advertising sales and increasing operational expenses. The company, based in India, reported these financial results for the last quarter. Specific figures showed a drop, though the exact numbers were not provided in the headline. This downturn reflects the challenging market conditions affecting media advertising revenue. The company will now focus on strategic restructuring to improve future performance. 📉

🤝 Hasina extradition talked up in Dhaka meeting

Sheikh Hasina's extradition was one of the key topics discussed during a recent meeting. Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi met with Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman in Dhaka today. The discussions covered mutual interests and strengthening bilateral ties, with the PMO noting the extradition and the return of Osman Hadi's murder suspect. Bangladesh expressed hope that India will speed up the extradition process for Sheikh Hasina. Trivedi is now heading to Delhi to brief officials on the positive talks. 🤝

📱 Caviar drops mockups for iPhone 18 and Ultra

Caviar revealed mockup designs for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the foldable iPhone Ultra. The Russian company shared details on these devices, which feature titanium frames and a 2nm chip. Pre-orders are currently open for these limited editions, with prices starting from $10,060 for the Pro models. Caviar also suggested Apple might hold its launch event on September 9, 2026. These custom versions will feature luxury materials like 24K gold and rare leather.