🚌 Aero Express buses beat cab fares to Bhogapuram Airport

APSRTC launched the 'Aero Express' electric bus service to connect Visakhapatnam city with the new Bhogapuram airport. This service was rolled out by APSRTC near the Dwaraka bus station in Visakhapatnam. Starting on August 16, 2026, the one-way fare is ₹400, significantly lower than private cabs charging ₹1,000 to ₹2,000. The fleet includes 16 electric and four AC buses running 40 departures daily between 4:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. Occupancy hit 50% in the initial days and is expected to increase moving forward.

📈 India's Forex Reserves Hit New High of $716.9 Billion

India's foreign exchange reserves have significantly increased, swelling to $716.9 billion. This growth was achieved across the country's financial sectors. As of the latest data, the kitty expanded by $9.9 billion. This rise reflects the nation's strengthening international financial position. The Reserve Bank of India continues to monitor these reserves closely for economic stability. 📈

🗳️ AAP says voter roll revision sidelines Bihar, UP migrants

AAP alleges that the Delhi electoral roll revision is mass excluding migrant voters from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. The party claims this exclusion is happening during the Special Intensive Revision process in Delhi. Over 47 lakh of the city's 1.45 crore voters now face exclusion due to not submitting forms or being marked ASDD. AAP MLA Sanjeev Jha stated this process is one of exclusion, not inclusion, and questioned the EC's actions. The Election Commission must reconsider this exercise to prevent lakhs of people from being disenfranchised. 🗳️

♻️ Fairphone Gen 6+ hits the US for $650

Fairphone has officially launched its Gen 6+ sustainable smartphone in the US market. This launch makes the repairable device available directly to American consumers via the official website and Amazon. The phone is priced at $649.99 and features an upgrade to Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 and 12GB of RAM. It maintains a commitment to sustainability, being the sole fully e-waste neutral smartphone in the US. Fairphone supports the device with software updates until 2033 and a five-year warranty.

🔥 Bangladeshi Journalist Family Dies in Kolkata Hotel Fire

A Bangladeshi journalist, his wife, and their four-year-old son tragically died in a fire at the 'Shikha Inn' in central Kolkata. The deceased included journalist Debashis Dutta (37), his wife Afsana Shirmin (25), son Swarnashis, and Afsana’s father, Akram Ali (64). This incident occurred late Tuesday night after the family had been in India since August 3. The family had traveled to Bengaluru for Afsana’s medical treatment before checking into the hotel. The Bangladesh Deputy High Commission confirmed five Bangladeshi nationals were killed, with others injured.

⚽ Flick and Raphinha gear up for new season at Barca

FC Barcelona presented its squad to fans ahead of the 61st Joan Gamper Trophy match at Spotify Camp Nou. New arrivals like Rodri and Anthony Gordon generated big buzz among the supporters. Manager Hansi Flick stated, "We’re ready to fight for every trophy" during his first address there. Captain Raphinha welcomed new players and congratulated the World Cup champions. Both leaders emphasized the need for fan support to succeed this season. ⚽

⚖️ Jharkhand protest paused, but fight isn't over

Jharkhand's 26-day protest regarding recruitment exam irregularities has been suspended after the Soren government cancelled 22 tests and ordered probes into 23 others. This development occurred after several rounds of talks with the protesting groups. However, successful candidates are now protesting against job loss fears and have moved the Jharkhand High Court. The JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch has given the government a two-month ultimatum to resolve the issues fairly. Meanwhile, the investigation into the alleged cheating cases continues to intensify. ⚖️

💖 Hindu-Muslim Families Swap Kidneys in Gujarat

A Hindu family and a Muslim family successfully completed an interfaith kidney swap transplant in Ahmedabad. The 45-year-old Hindu man from Ahmedabad and the 42-year-old Muslim man from Udaipur both needed transplants due to end-stage renal disease. The reciprocal exchange was performed simultaneously at Sterling Hospital on a date not specified. This act overcame cultural and religious barriers, showing compassion superseding differences. Both recipients showed clinical improvement, with serum creatinine levels stabilizing to healthy indicators.

🏏 Warwickshire cruises past Yorkshire in D/L win

Warwickshire won by 57 runs using the DLS method at Edgbaston. Meg Austin powered the batting effort for Warwickshire, who played against Yorkshire. The scores were 269 for 9 for Warwickshire and 202 all out for Yorkshire on the 15th of the month. This win keeps Warwickshire competitive for Metro Bank Women's One-Day Cup qualification. Yorkshire now faces high pressure in their last five matches. 🏏

🙏 Gautam Adani prays at Mahudi Jain Temple

Gautam Adani visited the Mahudi Jain Temple in Gandhinagar on Wednesday with his family. This included his wife Dr Priti Adani, Karan Adani, and Paridhi. The visit takes place as the Jain community prepares for 'Paryushan Mahaparva' starting September 8. Adani emphasized that Jainism's message of non-violence inspires inner strength and gratitude. The family's visit highlights his commitment to 'seva' through the Adani Foundation. 🙏

🗳️ Delhi voter list final date moved to November 4

The Election Commission has pushed the final voter list publication for Delhi to November 4. This change is happening in Delhi as officials work on rationalizing polling stations and processing claims from missed voters. The draft rolls will now drop on August 31, and the claims window is open from August 31 to September 30. This extension is needed because some stations exceed the 1,200 elector limit, requiring IT system tagging. Absent and shifted voters can still apply for inclusion in the final list. 🗳️