🕉️ Ancient fire witnesses epic Shiva-Parvati wedding

More couples are ditching fancy hotels for sacred temple weddings in Uttarakhand. The Triyuginarayan Temple, where Shiva and Parvati allegedly married, features a burning sacred fire. Data from Jan-June 2026 shows 3,40,385 pilgrims visited, up from 1,36,120 in 2025. Couples register with the Tirtha Purohit Samiti and undergo traditional rituals around the Akhand Dhuni. The ceremony results in a handwritten marriage certificate, with costs varying based on arrangements. 🕉️

🤖 Motorola Razr+ vs Galaxy Z Flip 8: Which foldable wins?

Two compact foldable phones, the Motorola Razr+ and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8, are available this summer for buyers. The Z Flip 8 boasts a superior Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip and up to seven years of software support. The Razr+ offers more freedom with its cover screen and a larger battery capacity. Despite the Razr+'s higher refresh rate, the Z Flip 8 is thinner and comes with better long-term support. Ultimately, the Z Flip 8 is positioned as the better value for sustained use. 📱

🏑 India loses to Argentina in Hockey World Cup

India was eliminated from the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 after losing 3-5 to Argentina. The match took place at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen on Monday, August 24, 2026. Despite Harmanpreet Singh's team trying hard, they could not secure a spot in the semifinals. The loss meant India's wait for a Men's World Cup podium finish is extended. The focus now shifts to future tournaments for the Indian squad. 😔

🇨🇳 Doval heads to Beijing for boundary talks

NSA Ajit Doval reached Beijing for the 25th round of Special Representatives talks with Wang Yi concerning the India-China boundary dispute. This meeting takes place amid ongoing disagreements over Arunachal Pradesh and uncertainty surrounding President Xi Jinping's potential Brics summit visit on September 12-13. The talks aim to discuss bilateral, regional, and international issues between the two nations. These discussions are happening after the strains following the 2020 Galwan Valley clash. Both sides are trying to keep communication open despite the persistent border tensions. 🤝

✈️ 11 Indian airports going private with PPP model

The government plans to hand over eleven airports, including Varanasi and Tirupati, to private players via a public-private-partnership model. The Civil Aviation Ministry proposed grouping these airports into five bundles for single concessionaires. The PPPAC gave in-principle approval on August 4, with a 50-year concession period planned for the lease. Concessionaires are expected to invest an estimated Rs 8,622 crore in these operations. A one-year joint management period and retaining 60% of AAI employees are key terms of the proposal. ✈️

😠 CJP announces protest march against government promises

The Cockroach Janta Party announced a peaceful march from India Gate to Delhi Police HQ on September 5. This protest is organized by the party, led by families of NEET victims and police brutality victims, in Delhi. The action follows the government's alleged failure to honor July 25 commitments made to the youth. The CJP accuses the government of playing delay games instead of implementing promises like quashing FIRs. The party insists its good faith should not be exploited for governmental betrayal. 😠

🐦 Air India flight hit by bird near Patna airport

An Air India flight traveling from Delhi experienced a bird strike during its landing at Patna airport on Monday morning. The aircraft, which was carrying 164 passengers, encountered the incident at 7:44 am, prompting an immediate runway inspection by authorities. Officials confirmed that despite the strike, there was no disruption to airport operations and all passengers remained safe. Bird strikes are noted as not unusual, especially during the rainy season when avian activity rises. Moving forward, a committee conducts monthly inspections to monitor and report on wildlife around the airport. 🐦

🐅 Tiger sighted in Koppal hills after five decades

A tiger was confirmed in the Temba forest area within the Kishkinda hills of Koppal district on August 23, 2026. This sighting marks the first confirmation in the region after nearly five decades of absence. Wildlife experts suggest the tiger might have entered from the Srisailam landscape in Andhra Pradesh. The Forest Department has since alerted residents and deployed extra personnel to the Yelugudda region. Residents are urged to report any fresh sightings immediately while tracking efforts continue. 🐅

🏏 Why Vaibhav taped his jersey in Duleep Trophy

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was dismissed cheaply in the Duleep Trophy debut against North East Zone at Bengaluru. The 15-year-old, who was East Zone's vice-captain, scored just eight runs in the first innings. Despite his brief stay, the taping on his jersey sparked fan speculation because he is strongly associated with the No. 3 shirt. Sooryavanshi prefers number 3 due to his mother's influence and numerology belief. He still has a long first-class journey ahead to prove himself in the tournament. 🏏

😤 CM Reddy slams Centre over US travel denial

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy accused the BJP-led Centre of discriminating against Telangana by denying him political clearance for a US visit. This happened in Hyderabad, where he questioned the decision, especially since Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel was allowed to tour the US. The denial came after Reddy submitted his schedule for a proposed trip aimed at attracting investments and collaborations. Reddy alleged this action reflected 'Gujarat supremacy' and an 'anti-Telangana ideology' from the Centre. He confirmed Congress MPs will raise this issue in Parliament.

⚖️ Supreme Court delays ruling on Tejpal's surrender plea

The Supreme Court has reserved its order regarding Tarun Tejpal's request to avoid surrendering in the 2013 rape case. Tejpal is challenging the Bombay High Court's August 6 judgment. This verdict overturned his acquittal and imposed a sentence of 10 years of rigorous imprisonment. The case stems from the high-profile 2013 incident. The final decision is pending on the court's schedule.