😠 Congress leader blocks CM convoy in Thiruvananthapuram

A Congress leader was detained for obstructing Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan's convoy in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday. The incident occurred as Satheesan headed to an event marking Sree Narayana Guru's birth anniversary. The police registered a case against Anil Kumar under BNS for wrongful restraint and intimidation. The accused allegedly confronted the CM about not attending the event, leading to a heated exchange. Kumar denied blocking the vehicle, claiming it was part of party group politics. 😠

✈️ Noida Airport slow start, Zurich stays bullish ✈️

Noida International Airport experienced a slower initial ramp-up compared to expectations due to geopolitical issues. Operated by Zurich Airport, the facility began operations on June 15, 2026, serving 17 domestic routes. In its first month, it handled about 25,000 passengers, rising to 77,000 in July 📈. Despite early EBITDA losses, Zurich maintains strong long-term confidence in the Indian aviation market fundamentals. International services are anticipated to expand the route network in the future.

😠 Protests erupt over Malala and Anne Frank book reading in Gujarat

Hindu right-wing groups staged protests against a book-reading session featuring Malala Yousafzai’s memoir and Anne Frank’s diary in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Members of VHP and Bajrang Dal confronted the group at AUDA Garden on Thursday evening. Two people sustained minor injuries, and three accused have been arrested following the altercation. This incident follows protests that forced a private school to remove these books from its reading list. A case has been registered against at least 20 people for rioting and unlawful assembly. 📖

💡 Arunachal's 2036 plan for youth growth revealed

Chief Minister Pema Khandu unveiled the Arunachal Human Capital & Economic Transformation Vision 2036 and the Arun MSME Mission on Saturday. This roadmap aims to boost skills, enterprise, and global jobs for the state's youth. The vision targets training 1 lakh youths, 10,000 entrepreneurs, and facilitating 10,000 overseas placements by 2036. Furthermore, all 10 ITIs will be transformed into modern skill hubs and centres of excellence. This initiative seeks to build a talent-powered economy capable of competing globally. 🚀

🏏 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. 🩺