sports Sam Curran was close to the squad for the Pakistan Test series due to fitness concerns. The selector, Marcus North, stated he is a player of interest since Ben Stokes' retirement. He missed the first two Tests, but could be an option for the third Test on September 9. His backroom staff is working with him to ensure he is physically ready for future roles. Curran's all-round skills make him a valuable asset for the team's balance.
business The RBI's draft guidelines for 'on-tap' UCB licensing have set a high deposit threshold. Currently, Buldana Urban Co-operative Credit Society, Lokmanya Multipurpose Co-operative Society, and Repco Bank are the only three meeting the Rs 10,000 crore deposit criterion. These societies must also meet net worth of Rs 300 crore and CRAR of at least 12%. The framework also demands strict governance and 'fit and proper' director criteria. Licenses will only be granted after comprehensive regulatory scrutiny on a case-by-case basis.
entertainment Tiger Shroff is actively reshaping his acting career with upcoming projects. The actor has signed on for Remo D’Souza's next film for a massive sum of Rs. 10 crores. This amount marks his biggest payday in the post-COVID era, significantly raising his fee from single digits. He is also reportedly negotiating two more films with fees between Rs. 10 crore and Rs. 12 crore. Lag Ja Gale is slated for a May 15, 2027 release, while the D'Souza film is shooting now and expected to wrap by September end. 🎬
india Rajya Sabha MP Haris Beeran called the Supreme Court Amendment Bill, 2026, a cosmetic change that won't reduce case pendency. Beeran highlighted that increasing judges from 34 to 38 is insufficient without structural reforms across courts. He proposed increasing the retirement age for judges and boosting their salaries to Rs 20 Lakh a month. Beeran also criticized the lack of transparency in judicial appointments, which he feels involves the Central Government. Senior advocate Menaka Guruswamy added that the center only appoints judges aligning with its political ideologies. ⚖️
entertainment An ambitious cinematic adaptation of Ramayana was shelved in the early 1990s. Salman Khan was cast as Lord Ram, with Sonali Bendre confirmed for Sita, under director Sohail Khan. Approximately 40% of the film had reportedly been shot before the halt. The project stalled after Sohail Khan's relationship with Pooja Bhatt, disapproved by his father, Salim Khan. Eventually, Pooja exited, and the film was put on hold. 🎬
business An Assam Special Task Force busted a massive multi-state GST and ITC fraud network, leading to 12 arrests in total. The alleged mastermind, Vinit Kumar Poddar, was taken into custody from Kolkata on Wednesday night. The fraud, mapped so far, amounts to Rs 33.73 crore across cases registered in June and July this year. This investigation is tracing the money trail to uncover more involved individuals in the scheme. Further legal proceedings are continuing as the STF scrutinizes financial transactions. 🚨
entertainment Saba Ali Khan revealed that she has never gotten married in her life. Speaking on a vlog hosted by Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi, she shared that she never even had a boyfriend. She mentioned that at 19, she almost married someone in Kolkata but it didn't work out. Saba explained she remained open to marriage but couldn't find anyone truly compatible. She also cited her father's influence, resonating with the idea of needing a 'man' over a 'boy'.
entertainment GV Prakash Kumar has shared some insights about the upcoming film 'Vishwanath & Sons'. The movie stars Suriya and Mamitha Baiju, and it is an emotional family entertainer. The composer confirmed the film features a breezy, feel-good story with a positive ending. He noted the music needed to reflect these natural emotions, while also discussing the song 'Pattampoochi/Neno Butterfly.' GV Prakash is confident the film will be worth the wait for cinema release. 🎬
tech Meta is rolling out new features to boost productivity within WhatsApp group chats. These updates are aimed at making conversations more organized for users across various settings. Launched on August 4, the changes include anonymous polls with time limits and the @all mention function. Users can now also create new groups directly from existing conversations for better focus. This pushes WhatsApp beyond simple messaging towards becoming a full collaboration tool.
tech A new study revealed that AI-generated software patches are largely ineffective, showing only a 26% success rate. The research by 1Password's Off-By-1-Labs tested LLMs against six complex, recently disclosed vulnerabilities. Across 6,080 patch attempts, LLMs failed to create a fix or introduced new bugs 53.9% of the time. The core issue is that AI produces 'Fix-Like Artifacts with Embedded Defects' instead of solid fixes. Human oversight remains crucial for determining which bugs need patching and when. 🤖
india A major controversy erupted after Muslim leaders claimed police pressured mosques in West Bengal to remove loudspeakers used for the azan. Three rebel TMC MPs met Union Home Minister Amit Shah to raise concerns about religious freedom. The BJP government implemented noise pollution rules, setting limits at 55 dB day and 45 dB night. CM Suvendu Adhikari defended the move, stating 5,299 loudspeakers were dismantled under court orders. Rebel MLAs plan to raise this issue with the Chief Minister and possibly approach the High Court. 🕌
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