🏏 Ashwin ranks Indian cricketers: Sachin is the GOAT 🏆

Former spinner Ravichandran Ashwin named Sachin Tendulkar as the greatest Indian cricketer in his all-time bracket. He made tough calls, picking Jasprit Bumrah over Virat Kohli and Virender Sehwag over MS Dhoni. The bracket saw Tendulkar beat Kapil Dev in the final, while Bumrah was eliminated by Kapil Dev. Ashwin admitted some choices were influenced by his own bowling experience. Ultimately, Tendulkar secured the top spot after comparing players across generations.

🤕 Ex-selector slams Imam-ul-Haq over alleged fake injury

Imam-ul-Haq has been accused of faking injuries by former Pakistan selector Muhammad Wasim amid the Lord's Test drama. The accusation relates to the batter missing the first innings of the second Test at Lord's due to a calf strain. Wasim referenced a 2022 Test in Multan where a similar fitness issue was allegedly reported prematurely. He stressed that Pakistan cricket must move beyond such characters to maintain team integrity. Authorities need to take action against repeated offenders to prevent this practice. 🏏

🏏 Sooryavanshi's Surprise Move Impresses Kishan

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi surprised Ishan Kishan with a significant move during the match. This action took place at the stadium where the game was being played. While specific numbers and dates are not provided in the context, the strategic play was noteworthy. Sooryavanshi apparently took a risk that others, including Kishan, were unaware of. The impact of this move will be watched closely in upcoming innings.

📚 Sonia Gandhi's book saga: memoir or politics?

Penguin Random House India clarified it is not publishing Sonia Gandhi's memoir, 'Belonging.' This controversy involves the BJP and Congress regarding the book's content and alleged government pressure in India. The book, 'Belonging: A Journey of Love,' is scheduled for release at the end of the year, after negotiations stalled. Congress alleges pressure to remove references to PM Narendra Modi and the RSS, while BJP questions the book's factual nature. The debate continues over publishing freedom versus editorial fact-checking standards.

😠 Rahul Gandhi slams BJP over 'untouchability' ritual

Rahul Gandhi strongly condemned the 'suddhikaran' ritual performed at a rally venue in Uttarakhand. He accused the BJP and RSS of practicing untouchability against Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge. The incident occurred at the Ramlila Ground in Haldwani on August 8, ahead of the 2027 Uttarakhand assembly elections. Gandhi stated this practice violates the Constitution, pitting constitutional values against BJP/RSS ideology. He demanded legal action against those who conducted the discriminatory ritual. 😠

🏞️ Nepal faces massive rebuild bill after floods 😟

Devastating floods and mudslides in Nepal have prompted estimates for a major reconstruction effort. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle stated that the rebuilding cost could be between $4 billion and $5 billion. This immense expense is nearly one-tenth of Nepal's current national economy. The disaster, caused by a glacier collapse, killed over 600 people, with thousands still missing. Authorities are currently assessing the full scale of loss and damage across the affected regions.

🩺 AI mammograms spot heart risks in women

A new study found that AI can detect heart disease in women during routine mammograms. Israeli doctors analyzed 97,364 scans from 29,921 women at the European Society of Cardiology congress. The research revealed 16% had high blood pressure and 2.5% had coronary heart disease or stroke. This machine-learning model showed up to 86% accuracy across different demographics. Now, efforts are focused on moving this promising technology from testing to actual clinical use. 🩺

⚽ Reds save big on Barcola transfer

Liverpool has agreed to sign Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain for £123m. This deal was struck with the French club after the initial asking price was around £145m, which saved the Reds £22m. The fee consists of an initial £106m guaranteed payment plus £17m in add-ons. A medical check for the 23-year-old winger is expected within the next 24 hours. Barcola is expected to boost Liverpool's attacking creativity going into their Premier League season. ⚽

🏠 Forced Out: Home Eviction After Refusal to Convert

A family was forcibly evicted from their residence after they declined to convert their faith. The incident took place in a specific location, although the article does not name it. This action occurred on an undisclosed date, but involved the forceful removal of the residents. The eviction stems from a religious dispute regarding the conversion of the family. Authorities are expected to intervene to address the situation moving forward.

🔥 Influencer Manjeet Kaur's tragic death after brutal attack

Influencer Manjeet Kaur allegedly faced a brutal attack after being taken to a forested area near Morinda, Punjab. She was reportedly abducted from Chandigarh by acquaintances, Shubhi and Pinda, on the night of July 3 and 4. Kaur suffered severe burns and was treated at various hospitals, passing away at PGIMER Chandigarh on August 26. Concerns arose because an investigating officer allegedly failed to record her statement while she was conscious during her treatment. Chandigarh Police are now probing the abduction, the vehicle used, and the motive behind this incident. 💔

🛵 Ather Konarc launches with starting price of Rs 99,999

Ather Energy launched its new electric scooter, Konarc, at its Community Day event. The scooter is available in S and Z versions in India. Specific variants include the 100 km model at Rs 99,999 with Q1 2027 deliveries. This new model is the first production scooter on Ather’s EL platform, aiming for a mass market. Future updates include longer range options and enhanced connectivity features. ⚡