sports Three T10 cricket matches took place in Tallinn on August 12, 2026. Tallinn Viking Stars beat Tallinn Stallions by 18 runs in the 9th match. Tallinn Strikers won the 10th match by 16 runs, and Tallinn Stallions secured the 11th match by 8 wickets. The final match, the 12th, saw Tallinn Stallions win by 42 runs. Fans can stream all the action, scores, and stats for the day's games. 🏏
india A 30-second dashcam video showing a fatal road accident went viral on Wednesday. The crash involved Abaan Ahmed, the son of Atiq Ahmed, and his friend Sonu near Jhansi. The incident occurred on August 6, with the Creta travelling at around 120 kmph. Initial reports suggested an animal, but the footage shows overtaking a pickup truck before the crash. Police are now examining the video to establish the exact sequence of events. 💔
world Over 500 sets of human remains have been found at the Chemmani mass grave in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. This discovery is linked to allegations about Tamil civilians who disappeared after the military recaptured Jaffna in 1995. As of August 9, 506 remains have been exhumed, with evidence of bound and severed bodies. The investigation aims to establish the identities and causes of death among the victims. A full forensic investigation is needed to confirm criminal wrongdoing at this significant site.
business Samsung, in partnership with Reliance Digital, has launched a major out-of-home campaign to showcase the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and its Galaxy AI features. This high-impact activation is placed on a premium illuminated billboard located in Juhu, Mumbai. The campaign runs to drive awareness and encourage in-store visits to explore the new foldable phone. The billboard features an astronaut alongside the smartphone, emphasizing the message, “A New Shape. Now Unfolded.” This effort aims to link brand visibility with actual consumer foot traffic at Reliance Digital stores.
business Naman Bansal started with a low college CGPA of around 6 from Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida. Due to this score, he missed out on campus placements and faced rejections even at Adobe. Focusing on programming skills, he earned the Candidate Master title on Codeforces. A referral helped him secure an internship at MakeMyTrip, leading to a role at DE Shaw. Today, he works as an SDE-2 at Microsoft with a compensation of approximately Rs 90 lakh per annum. 🚀
world A Polish influencer, Maya, recently posted a viral reel addressing the debate about skilled immigrants taking local jobs. She addressed claims that Indians are stealing jobs in places like London by questioning qualifications for high-skilled roles. Maya pointed out that service jobs are often vacant without immigration, while also challenging the narrative against Indian workers. The reel quickly gained over 500,000 views on Instagram, sparking significant positive and nuanced discussion online. Many users supported her perspective, highlighting the need for more complex conversations on the issue.
health Dusty Langby is undertaking a massive 540-kilometre walk from his hometown to Canberra. This young Australian boy, from Warren in New South Wales, is walking to raise $1 million for Little Wings. He kicks off this journey on August 30th, aiming to arrive at Parliament House on September 14th. The fundraiser supports rural children's healthcare, similar to the aid his brother received. Dusty hopes this walk will bring awareness to healthcare disparities in regional Australia. 🚶♂️
business N Chandrasekaran has stepped down as the Executive Chairman of Tata Sons ahead of the annual general meeting. He served at Tata Sons, where his total remuneration reached Rs 158.6 crore in FY26. This figure is his highest annual compensation since pay disclosures began, and his five-year cumulative earnings hit about Rs 685 crore. His FY26 pay accounted for almost 80 per cent of the total director remuneration paid that year. He confirmed he will not seek re-appointment when his current tenure concludes in February 2027. 💸
world Mexico cleaned over 100K tons of sargassum at the start of 2026, yet the invasive seaweed crisis persists, heavily impacting tourism. This issue affects areas like the Gulf of Mexico, where satellite data showed 37.5 million metric tons in May. The spread is linked to nutrient availability and warmer ocean temperatures, showing rapid growth trends. Authorities are using special navy ships and manual teams for continuous clean-up efforts. Despite government assurances, tourism businesses are seeing significant drops due to the foul smell. 😟
india Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan stated that Vande Mataram energized patriotism and united Indians during the freedom struggle. He made this remark while attending the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' bike rally at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Radhakrishnan noted that this song was a source of courage for freedom fighters who faced the British Raj. The discussion on Vande Mataram's 150th anniversary in Parliament lasted over 12 hours. Now, the nation is marching towards the vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047. 🇮🇳
business Union Home Minister Amit Shah commented on the ongoing logjam and disruptions within the Parliament. He stated that the Opposition should officially write to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla if they want a discussion to take place. Shah confirmed he is ready to address all issues starting at 3 pm on Wednesday and staying late into the night. This offer gives the Opposition a 24-hour window to decide on engaging in debate within the House. He firmly rejected demands for mere statements, insisting that established rules must be followed.
j / k or ↑ ↓ to move · space for next