🏏 Babar Azam admits batting failure caused Lord's loss

Pakistan suffered a 194-run loss to England in the second Test at Lord's, with Babar Azam attributing the collapse to batting failures in both innings. Pakistan chose to bowl first after winning the toss, but the batting unit could not capitalize on the opportunities provided. Saud Shakeel scored a fighting 97, while Mohammed Abbas achieved a five-wicket haul in the second innings. England's Ollie Robinson was Player of the Match for his 8/35, helping dismantle the Pakistani lineup. Moving forward, the team must improve its batting consistency alongside its bowling efforts. 🏏

🩺 J&K interns protest for higher stipend

MBBS and BDS interns staged protests across the Jammu and Kashmir region. The demonstration involved medical students in Greater Kashmir demanding an increase in their internship stipend. The protest action took place on specific, unmentioned dates. The students are advocating for better financial support during their practical training period. Authorities are expected to address these demands soon.

🩺 Diabetes impacts men and women differently, study finds

A new study tracked nearly 29,000 patients in the UK to see how type 2 diabetes affects men and women. Researchers followed 28,720 people newly diagnosed between 2010 and 2020 for a median of 6.8 years. Women were more prone to mental health issues at 8.1%, while men showed higher risks for heart and kidney diseases at 8.4%. Men generally developed complications earlier, but people with mental health issues died sooner. The findings suggest diabetes care needs to be customized for gender differences. 🩺

💧 Veligonda project finally kicks off with historic water flow

The Veligonda irrigation project has officially been inaugurated, marking a major milestone for Andhra Pradesh. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu launched the first phase of this massive water initiative today. The project began foundation laying thirty years ago in 1996, and now 10.7 TMC of water was released into Nallamala Sagar. Phase-I alone will provide irrigation to 1.19 lakh acres and drinking water for nearly 4 lakh people. Naidu attended the launch wearing traditional Panche Kattu, highlighting the project's significance. 💧

🐈 New film Hatah drops a mysterious cat teaser

Kiran Abbavaram is pushing his production journey with a new film called Hatah. The project is a collaboration between KA Productions and Pournami Entertainments, directed by Anush Gorak. Key cast members include Kushlu Maddala, Rehman, Namritha MV, and Tanuja Puttaswamy. Following the success of Thimmarajupalli TV, the team is generating buzz with this unique concept. A teaser is expected to reveal more details about the world of Hatah soon.

😠 Congress threatens to walk out if TVK backs Vijay for PM

Tamil Nadu Congress leaders have warned they will resign from the state cabinet if Vijay's TVK does not support Rahul Gandhi as the next Prime Minister. This ultimatum was given by S Rajesh Kumar at an event on Saturday concerning the 2029 general elections. The TVK, led by Vijay, won 108 seats in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. This comes as TVK continues to push Vijay as the prime ministerial candidate, despite Congress's firm stance. Congress maintains that Rahul Gandhi is the sole candidate they will back in the Lok Sabha elections. 😠

📉 Zomato cuts 250 jobs, shutters Hyderabad support center

Zomato has shut down its customer support operations in Hyderabad, leading to the layoff of approximately 250 employees. This decision was made as part of a company-wide restructuring following shifts in the customer support model over the last six months. The company is consolidating in-house support closer to its Gurugram HQ while outsourcing more work to external partners. Affected employees will receive their August salary, four months' pay, and continued medical support until March 31, 2027. This move mirrors broader industry trends towards automation and externalizing support functions. 😥

⏰ One Nation, One Time: IST becomes mandatory

The Centre notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026, making IST the single reference time for all official purposes across the country. This mandate affects various sectors, including banking, digital payments, and railways throughout India. The rules will come into force 180 days from their publication in the Official Gazette, allowing systems time to update. This push aims to ensure accurate time-stamping and coordination across critical infrastructure using precise IST. Ultimately, this initiative reduces dependence on foreign time sources like GPS for national security. 🇮🇳

📚 GATE 2027 registration dates delayed, DigiLocker mandatory

IIT Madras is set to announce revised registration dates for GATE 2027 soon, as the original August 27 start date has been postponed. The organizing institute will release the application link on gate2027.iitm.ac.in. All Indian nationals must register via DigiLocker, which will auto-fetch personal details for ease. Candidates need to prepare documents like photo, signature, and ID proof before the window opens. This score is crucial for admissions in MoE institutions and for PSU recruitments. 🧐

🤝 Modi and Xi at SCO, no solo meet planned

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are attending the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek. Although both leaders are present at the event, sources indicate a formal one-on-one bilateral meeting is unlikely. PM Modi arrived on Monday for the two-day summit, with Xi having arrived a day earlier. This joint appearance happens while India and China are actively discussing their ongoing border dispute. PM Modi will be holding other side meetings with leaders like Vladimir Putin during the summit. 🤝

✍️ Atletico gave Alvarez written nod for Barça move

Atletico Madrid privately gave Julian Alvarez written permission to discuss a transfer to Barcelona. This approval directly contradicts the club's public stance throughout the summer season. Journalist Jordi Jota claims to have personally seen this document detailing the agreement. Barcelona has been pushing hard for Alvarez but is now looking at targets like Gabriel Jesus. The club might revisit the pursuit in January, making this written consent quite significant.