sports Sonal Dinusha and Pasindu Sooriyabandara showed promise during the second Test of the series. They played for Sri Lanka at the SSC, featuring on day three of the match. Dinusha remained unbeaten on 85, averaging 134.50, while Sooriyabandara scored 80. These performances offer a potential boost amid the team's batting struggles. However, historical trends suggest sustained excellence remains a major challenge for Sri Lankan batters. 🏏
top Prashant Kishor publicly challenged Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary and opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav to take the matriculation exam together. This tongue-in-cheek remark was made on Tuesday while Kishor was responding to journalists about education minister Mithilesh Tiwari. Kishor suggested Tiwari propose this move in the next cabinet meeting for both leaders. Yadav is RJD's working president, and Choudhary is in his late 50s. Kishor urged the leaders to prove their capability for the state's youth. 🧐
tech Nintendo is rolling out two new Switch 2 bundles later this fall to help with the console's price increase. The Switch 2 itself is becoming $50 more expensive, jumping from $449.99 to $499.99 starting September 1st. One bundle features Mario Kart World launching in late September for $549.99, saving buyers $37.98. The second option includes Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, arriving on October 22nd for $529.99, offering a $27.98 saving. Preorders for these discounted bundles are expected to open soon. 🎮
tech Rumors suggest Apple is launching new AirPods 5 open earbuds and Beats 360 over-ear headphones in the coming weeks. Mark Gurman stated the AirPods 5 update will be part of this year's iPhone rollout, while the camera-equipped version is expected next year. The AirPods 5 might feature performance upgrades and could use Apple's rumored H3 chip. Meanwhile, the Beats 360 are sporty, IPX4 sweat-resistant, and boast up to 1.75x more noise cancellation than Beats Studio Pro. The Beats 360 are strongly expected to debut soon, unlike the previously rumored AirPods Ultra. 🎧
health Guntur police recently premiered a two-minute awareness film titled “Drugs Vaddu Bidda – A Battle Against Drugs” on Tuesday. Rajya Sabha member Bhashyam Ramakrishna and SP Vakul Jindal watched the preview at Maitri Cinema Complex in Nagarampalem. The film aims to educate students and youth about drug dangers and encourage parental monitoring. SP Jindal confirmed that the ad will be screened in cinemas and promoted via social media after approvals. Currently, police have arrested around 450 people and seized 141 kg of ganja as part of intensified action. 💊
india TDP MLA Ganta Srinivasa Rao claimed the party will secure the Mayor’s post in the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation elections with a large majority. He made this statement while addressing the media at his camp office on Tuesday. Rao noted that in the 2024 elections, Gajuwaka, Bhimili, and Pendurthi constituencies secured top majorities in the State. He also mentioned that grama sabhas in 79 village panchayats favor merging with the GVMC. The party leadership's decision regarding a mayoral candidate is still pending.
tech Vivo confirmed the X500 series launch for September 2026, heavily focusing on its ZEISS camera capabilities. The lineup includes the Vivo X500, X500 Pro, and X500 Pro Max, debuting in China. Pro models will feature a custom Phantom 900 sensor claiming 17EV dynamic range and 4K video at 240fps. This shift from the X300 series signals a major camera and hardware restructuring for the brand. Global availability for markets outside China is expected to take several months after the initial launch.
business Following an August 4 Air India flight incident where the pilot tested positive for marijuana, the Indian Government is now considering mandatory annual drug testing for all commercial pilots. The proposed rule would change the current DGCA random testing requirement from 10% to a full 100% coverage across the industry. Air India and Air India Express conducted a one-time screening of about 5,000 pilots after the event. The Federation of Indian Pilots supports increased random testing but also wants to limit flight delays. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is still looking into the August 4 flight incident. ✈️
Sophie Adenot conducted her second spacewalk during a recent mission. She is a French astronaut who performed this activity in space. The mission involved activities over a period spanning from the 17th to the 18th. This spacewalk was part of her ongoing training and operational duties in orbit. She will continue her scheduled assignments as per the mission plan. 🚀
science Sophie Adenot performed her second spacewalk to replace a faulty aerial on the ISS. She was accompanied by US astronaut Anil Menon during this mission. The activity took place for over six hours, starting at 12:27 GMT. The primary goal was to dismantle the SGANT antenna, which is crucial for ISS communication with Houston. Next, they plan to retrieve the new antenna and potentially reinstall the retroreflector.
india The Supreme Court asked the ECI for data on pending appeals related to West Bengal's special intensive revision process. This came on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as municipal polls near. The court requested a breakdown of appeals for inclusion versus exclusion from electoral rolls. Petitioners noted that 38 lakh appeals were filed across 19 tribunals, with 31 lakh aiming for exclusion. The SC wants a streamlined mechanism to prioritize disenfranchised voters before future elections.
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