🌍 Big players meet at SCO Summit 2026 in Kyrgyzstan

The upcoming SCO Summit in 2026 in Kyrgyzstan is set to host major global leaders. Prime Minister Modi, Xi Jinping, and Vladimir Putin are expected to attend this significant gathering. The summit is scheduled to take place on specific dates yet to be announced. This meeting is crucial for discussing geopolitical issues and regional cooperation among member states. Future discussions will shape the international relations between these powerful nations. 🌍

🏏 India starts Asia Cup with huge win over Thailand

India secured a convincing 94-run victory over Thailand to kick off their Women’s T20 Asia Cup campaign on Sunday. Shafali Verma scored 64, while Deepti Sharma picked up 3 wickets in the match held in the tournament. India posted a total of 159/9, with Thailand eventually being bowled out for only 65 runs. Despite a mid-innings slump, India's bowling attack dominated the latter stages of the game. This strong performance sets a positive tone for the remainder of the Asia Cup tournament. 🏏

🏏 India survives middle-order slump for big win 🏏

India managed to secure a big victory after suffering a major middle-order collapse during their innings. The match was played between India and Thailand, with the final score being India 159 for 9 against Thailand's 65 all out. This happened on the date of the match, where India posted 159/9 despite losing eight wickets for 46 runs early on. The bowlers stepped up significantly, notably Deepti Sharma, who took three wickets in seven balls. Consequently, India won the game by a comfortable margin of 94 runs. 🇮🇳

🔭 NASA launches $4.3bn Roman Telescope to hunt cosmic secrets 🔭

NASA has successfully launched the $4.3 billion Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to tackle major astrophysics mysteries. The mission took off from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on a Falcon Heavy rocket on Sunday. It is designed for a five-year mission, potentially longer with future refueling capabilities. This telescope will search for exoplanets and study dark energy by surveying over 2 billion galaxies. Roman will join Webb and Hubble, providing a massive, wide-angle view of the cosmos.

🧐 BJP Agents' Alleged Forged Objections in Uttarakhand

An investigation has brought to light the mysterious case of allegedly forged objections filed against Muslim voters. This controversy centers around activities by BJP agents in the Uttarakhand region. The objections reportedly relate to electoral processes and were raised in the recent political climate. These actions raise serious questions about the integrity of the voting system in the area. Authorities are now expected to look deeper into these allegations to find the truth. 🧐

🕌 Minister's 'great religion' comment sparks BJP fire

Karnataka minister Basavaraj Rayareddi faced backlash after calling Islam a 'great religion' during a mass marriage event. The remarks were made by Rayareddi in Koppal district while praising Islam, stating it is 'shreshta dharam'. BJP leader R Ashoka demanded an apology and Rayareddi's removal from the Cabinet following these statements. Rayareddi mentioned wishing to visit Mecca but noted the need for conversion to go there. This controversy reignited debates about religious respect in the state. 🕌

🚧 Chandigarh traffic changes for farmers' protest

Special traffic arrangements are being made in Chandigarh starting August 31 due to the week-long Samyukt Kisan Morcha protest. Vehicular traffic on Purv Marg and certain routes in Sectors 48, 49, and 50 will be diverted or restricted. The SKM protest is scheduled from September 1 to September 7, with several demands being put forward. Senior officials from Punjab and Chandigarh Police met with farmer leaders to discuss logistics. Farmers are also organizing langars to support the demonstration. 🚜

📚 Divya Mittal quit IAS, says it's just one chapter

IAS officer Divya Mittal voluntarily resigned from the Indian Administrative Service after careful consideration. The 2013-batch Uttar Pradesh cadre officer, who served in Deoria, Mirzapur, and Sant Kabir Nagar, is now stepping away. She cited family responsibilities and personal interests as the main reasons for her decision. Mittal, who is a mother of two, mentioned future plans could involve writing or social service. Her resignation is currently pending review by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.

🎖️ Korean War hero's family still pushes for Medal of Honor

Sergeant Willie Noriega Estrada died protecting his tank crew during the Korean War. He was a New Mexico native killed in action on September 22, 1952, near Bongowol, North Korea. Estrada was 23 when he received the Distinguished Service Cross, his first award. His brothers, Mario and Pete Estrada, are campaigning for his award to be upgraded to the Medal of Honor. This process requires new evidence or congressional approval after so many decades. 🫡

🙏 Indian families search for loved ones after Nepal floods

Families across India are anxiously searching for relatives missing since the devastating Nepal floods hit on August 26. These missing individuals were either on the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage or working in the affected areas of Nepal. Thousands remain unaccounted for as communication links across the region are severely disrupted. Families from Mumbai to Madhya Pradesh are contacting embassies and rescue teams for any update. They continue to hope for news as the difficult wait persists. 😥

✅ Windows 11 finally lets users fully opt out of OneDrive

Microsoft has removed a frustrating dark pattern in Windows 11 by adding a clear 'Opt out' button for OneDrive backup alerts. This change is rolling out to users with the Windows 11 25H2 builds across PCs. Previously, users could only get 'Remind me in 3 days' options, causing repeated prompts. The new feature offers an explicit refusal instead of just a snooze button. Microsoft still promotes OneDrive's benefits, but now users have a genuine choice. 💾