⛈️ Delhi-NCR braces for more rain under IMD red alert ⛈️

Heavy showers hit parts of Delhi-NCR on Monday morning, causing traffic snarls and waterlogging in several areas. The IMD has issued a red alert for heavy rain across multiple districts, including forecasts for thunderstorms and winds of 30-40 kmph. Skymet anticipates light to moderate rain and thundershowers over the next 1-3 hours across various parts of Delhi. This spell is part of a broader weather system impacting 22 states across India today. Residents are advised to brace for continued downpour and associated travel disruptions.

🏏 Pant's epic six dents Colombo stadium solar panel

Rishabh Pant hit a massive six during the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. He managed this huge shot after returning to bat on Day 2 of the match. This powerful hit, bowled by Lahiru Kumara in the 90th over, traveled about 95 metres and damaged a solar panel on the stadium roof. Pant was batting on 63 runs, and this innings also saw him surpass MS Dhoni's record as the highest run-scorer as a wicketkeeper in away Tests. The pair, Pant and Dhruv Jurel, were helping India build a strong first-innings total. 🏏

🚀 China delays Chang'e-7 lunar mission

China has decided to postpone the Chang’e-7 mission due to the closing of a narrow launch window. The mission, planned by the Chinese space agency, was scheduled for a specific date. Key technical considerations involved the precise timing around the lunar south pole. This delay means the spacecraft will wait for the next suitable opportunity for launch. Scientists are now preparing for the rescheduled mission phase. 🚀

🚀 Exynos 2700 might beat Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro

Samsung reportedly tested its Exynos 2700 chip against the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Gen 6 Pro in an in-house evaluation. The South Korean outlet SEDaily reported that the Exynos 2700 outperformed both chips across several metrics. Specifically, it scored 19% higher than the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 in Geekbench 6.5 multicore tests. This chip also showed 24% better performance in low-power gaming and consumed 12.7% less power than the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro. If these internal benchmarks hold up, the Exynos 2700 could significantly boost Samsung's flagship performance.

🏏 Globstars vs Ripples: Match 9 preview 🏏

The Kerala Cricket League 2026 Match 9 pits Calicut Globstars against Alleppey Ripples on August 24th. The game will be held at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. Calicut Globstars hold 3rd place with 2 wins, while Alleppey Ripples lead at 1st with 2 wins. Globstars' top scorer is Krishna Devan, and Ripples' top scorer is Mohammed Azharuddeen. Alleppey Ripples are predicted to win this matchup based on current stats.

💧 SC tells TN to go to CWMA over water share

The Supreme Court instructed the Tamil Nadu government to approach the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) regarding Karnataka's water sharing issue. Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta heard the plea seeking immediate release of TN's proportionate Cauvery water share. The Court noted that TN had already received water as directed by the CWMA previously. Despite this, TN argued the CWMA had not directed the exact proportionate quantity needed. The matter is scheduled for a further hearing on August 31.

🏛️ Journalist challenges Ghaziabad FIR in Supreme Court

Journalist Abhishek Upadhyay has filed a plea before the Supreme Court against an FIR lodged in Ghaziabad. He claims the case is retaliatory, stemming from his reporting on Ram temple donation irregularities in Uttar Pradesh. The FIR was registered in Ghaziabad following an alleged road rage incident on August 18. Upadhyay seeks the quashing of the FIR or a transfer of the investigation to an independent agency. The Supreme Court agreed to hear his plea on Tuesday, subject to petition corrections. ⚖️

😠 Yogi Adityanath slams Rahul Gandhi's tradition remarks

Yogi Adityanath strongly criticized Rahul Gandhi's comments that allegedly disparaged Indian traditions. The remarks were made by Rahul Gandhi while he was in Uttar Pradesh. Specific dates and figures regarding the incident were not mentioned in the report. Adityanath countered the comments, asserting the importance of India's heritage. He plans to address these political statements further in the coming days.

🕵️ Probe revived for 1998 Wandhama massacre

The Jammu and Kashmir State Investigation Agency (SIA) has reopened the investigation into the 1998 Wandhama massacre. This tragic event involved the killing of 23 Kashmiri Pandits in Wandhama village, Ganderbal district. The massacre occurred on January 25, 1998, during the night of Shab-e-Qadr. This renewed probe is part of the SIA's effort to revisit long-pending cases from the militancy era. Investigators are currently working to identify terrorists and over-ground workers connected to these attacks. 😥

😌 Kerala govt clears salary dues for PRD contract staff

Former contract workers of the I&PRD’s PRISM project are finally getting their salary arrears ahead of Onam. Around 100 employees across Kerala started receiving the dues on Monday, after waiting for nearly six months. Their contract initially expired in January but was extended by three months for the Assembly election. Monthly pay ranged from ₹16,940 to ₹21,780, with total arrears estimated at around ₹53 lakh. Affected workers had recently submitted a letter highlighting their financial difficulties during Onam.

🎓 IIT Bombay awards 3,763 degrees at 64th Convocation

IIT Bombay celebrated its 64th Convocation, distributing a total of 3,763 degrees to 3,442 students. This included a record high of 620 PhD degrees, reflecting a focus on advanced research. The Autumn session alone saw 3,333 degrees conferred on 3,042 students. This substantial increase in doctoral degrees surpasses the previous five years' average of 300 to 500 annually. The Department of Chemistry led the Autumn session with 47 doctoral degrees awarded. 🎓