Australia vice-captain Gardner has addressed the breakdown of his marriage. The situation involves allegations of an affair, which has become public knowledge. Specific details regarding the timing or other involved parties were not provided in the initial report. This personal crisis is occurring while he maintains his role in the national team. Further updates on his personal life are expected as the situation develops.
business The Parliament's Monsoon Session concluded on Thursday after both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned sine die. During this session, 12 Bills were introduced, and 11 of them successfully passed both Houses. The total discussion time across the passing of these 11 Bills was recorded as 32 hours 59 minutes. The Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2026, unfortunately remained pending at the end of the session. This session saw no Bills referred to Standing Committees, unlike the previous year's session. 🏛️
science Scientists used the total solar eclipse as a rare chance to study the Sun's million-degree corona and space weather phenomena. This event happened on August 12, 2026, following a path across the Northern Hemisphere, including Greenland and Spain. During the totality, researchers observed solar eruptions and corona structures using specialized equipment. Understanding this heat helps predict geomagnetic storms that affect satellites and power grids. Future eclipses offer another natural lab to improve space weather forecasts. 🔭
india All 16 accused in the Abhimanyu murder case appeared before the Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court in Kerala on Thursday, August 13, 2026. The court added a charge of voluntarily causing hurt (Section 323 of the IPC) at the request of the prosecution. The accused parties have denied this new charge in court. Principal Sessions Judge K. K. Balakrishnan then rescheduled the case for August 17. The trial is being expedited following a Kerala High Court directive for completion within four months.
business CAMPCO has requested the Karnataka Government to ensure the tobacco prohibition does not hurt arecanut growers or the legal trade. CAMPCO President S.R. Satishchandra stressed distinguishing arecanut as a commodity from nicotine products. GST collections from the sector increased from Rs 172.62 crore in 2021-22 to Rs 379.34 crore in 2025-26. The cooperative wants clear rules to avoid issues for farmers and legitimate businesses. The government needs to focus enforcement only on prohibited products moving forward. 🌾
business Q-Line Biotech is launching its maiden book building IPO to raise Rs. 214.48 cr. on the NSE SME Emerge platform. The IPO price band is set between Rs. 326 and Rs. 343 per share, opening on May 21, 2026, and closing on May 25, 2026. While top lines grew, FY25 saw a net profit dip due to accounting adjustments, and it has Rs. 242.57 cr in borrowings. Investors are advised to consider moderate long-term investment based on the current data. 🔬
health Malayalam ex-adult star Shakeela recently had to undergo neck surgery costing Rs 3 lakh. She shared this update via a hospital video on her YouTube channel. The issue stemmed from lying down for hours to play games and watch reels on her phone. This excessive screen time and bad posture damaged the main veins in her neck. Shakeela now urges people to limit phone use to essential things to avoid pain and high medical costs. 📱
sports Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg sparred with former UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili on a giant barge in Lake Tahoe. This one-minute-plus video, shared on Instagram, showed the two trading blows in front of multiple cameras. Zuckerberg showcased striking and wrestling skills, even throwing Dvalishvili into the water during the session. The duo has sparred publicly before, with their last meeting being in December 2025. This training comes amid scrutiny over Zuckerberg's $390 million yacht incident in Alaska.
A panel convened by Tata Trusts is set to recommend the next chairman for Tata Sons. This high-level decision-making body is responsible for guiding the succession process within the conglomerate. The panel's recommendations are expected to be finalized in the coming months, following internal reviews. This move is part of the ongoing corporate governance updates across the Tata Group. The selection process aims to ensure continued leadership alignment with the group's vision. 👔
entertainment The film Prahaar – The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam is set to release in cinemas on October 16, 2026. It stars Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi and is produced by Dinesh Vijan and Maddock Films. The movie will delve into Ujjwal Nikam's role in major cases like the 1993 Bombay Blasts and 2008 Mumbai Train Attacks. It promises a dramatic look into the legal battles and challenges faced by a public prosecutor. The film is positioned as a story about justice, conviction, and the pursuit of truth. ⚖️
india A 32-year-old woman from Kerala, Medha, died in an accident near Bengaluru on Wednesday. She was traveling pillion in Hebbagodi when a bike lost control due to a car's sudden braking. A goods vehicle then ran over her, resulting in her immediate death. Locals protested the dangerous roads, specifically mentioning potholes around Electronic City and Ananthnagar. Karnataka Minister Santosh Lad commented that a single pothole does not indicate overall infrastructure failure. 😔
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