🗳️ Gehlot pushes for Gen-Z tickets in Congress

Ashok Gehlot called for Congress to allocate over 50% of tickets for Rajasthan civic polls to Gen-Z and young workers. This call was made by the veteran leader during a meeting regarding the upcoming local body elections. Gehlot specified that candidate selection must strictly follow merit and ground-level assessments, not recommendations, starting from Tuesday. He believes a generational shift is unfolding, making space for new talent while utilizing senior experience. The former CM is confident Congress will win due to public discontent against the BJP government. 🗳️

🤣 Rahane shares funny story about Pujara's fielding aversion

Former Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane recounted a lighthearted tale about his teammate Cheteshwar Pujara's reluctance to field after batting. Rahane explained that youngsters, including himself, had to cover for Pujara's rest periods in Test matches. Specifically, Rahane once had to field at short leg for Pujara, resulting in him being hit several times. Meanwhile, Ravindra Jadeja reached 350 Test wickets in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. This milestone also saw Jadeja join Kapil Dev as one of the few Indians with over 4,000 runs and 350 wickets in Tests. 🏏

🎓 Career Seminar on Management & Sciences on Aug 20

The Hindu FIC and SRM University-A.P. are hosting a seminar on 'Careers in Management and Sciences'. This event is happening at Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada on Thursday, August 20th, at 10:30 a.m. The seminar is part of a statewide drive across 15 colleges in Andhra Pradesh targeting engineering and degree students. Experts will share insights on career paths, higher education, and postgraduate studies. A business quiz will also be held, with winners receiving prizes from the organizers.

⚖️ Delhi Police defends July 20 protest actions

Delhi Police has submitted an affidavit to the Supreme Court justifying their actions taken during the protests. This action was directed against peaceful protesters on July 20th. The police detailed the circumstances leading to their intervention during the demonstration. The justification provided by the force relates to maintaining public order during the events. The court will now review the affidavit to determine the validity of the police's actions. ⚖️

⚖️ Meta faces big lawsuit over kid safety

A California court has started a major trial claiming Meta intentionally made its platforms addictive for young people. The lawsuit involves California and Meta, commencing on August 19th, with an expected duration of five to seven weeks. State prosecutors allege Meta hid risks and designed the business to harvest data from users. A whistleblower testified that Meta knew its platforms harmed youth but downplayed the issues publicly. The trial is set to determine the company's responsibility for youth mental health concerns. 😟

💻 Run powerful AI coding agent in 3 commands

Qwen3.8-27B can be turned into a local AI coding agent using just three terminal commands. This setup utilizes Ollama and OpenCode on a machine with sufficient VRAM like an RTX 3090. The process involves installing Ollama, pulling the Qwen3.8:27b model, and then launching it in OpenCode. The model successfully built and tested a Python application in under two minutes during testing. This method is perfect for beginners who want a powerful local coding experience without complex configurations. 🤖

🧐 Israeli Strikes on Syrian Air Base Spark US Worry

Israeli airstrikes targeted a Syrian air base in the region. A US envoy expressed concern regarding the potential for regional escalation following the military action. The strikes occurred recently, raising international tension in the Middle East. This incident adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing geopolitical situation. Future developments will be closely watched by global powers. 🧐

🔎 ED raids homes of KPSC chair and welfare official

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches on three residences in Kalaburagi on Tuesday. The targets included former KPSC chairman Shivashankarappa Sahu and Shahapur Social Welfare official Vijayalakshmi Kobalakar. The operation is linked to a recruitment scam involving 400 veterinary officers, with searches happening at 13 locations across Karnataka. ED officials are scrutinizing financial transactions and evidence related to the recruitment irregularities, which included allegations of paper leaks. The CID is also investigating the recruitment issues while the ED focuses on the financial trail. 🔎

🩺 Imran Khan's Health Sparks Concern Among Legends

Imran Khan's recent condition has drawn attention from cricket legends regarding his health. Both Gavaskar and Kapil Dev have publicly raised concerns about his well-being. The Supreme Court has reportedly stepped in following these escalating health discussions. This development comes amidst ongoing public scrutiny over his health status. Further updates on his condition are expected as the situation develops. 🩺

🎬 Jailer 2: New poster and first song date drop

The highly anticipated film, ‘Jailer 2,’ is set for a grand theatrical release on October 15. The makers have unveiled a new poster and announced that the film's first single will drop on August 21. The sequel features Rajinikanth as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian facing bigger challenges. The promo also confirmed the presence of Suraj Venjaramoodu and Vidya Balan. Hrithik Roshan and Mohanlal are reportedly part of the film in special roles. 🎬

💸 PM CARES Fund spending looks kinda sus 🧐

The PM CARES Fund spent only Rs 88 lakh in FY 2024-25 out of its massive Rs 8452 crore corpus. This meager amount only provided Rs 2,596 per child for the 3,383 beneficiaries under the children's scheme. Additionally, around 93% of the total fund, totaling Rs 7,847 crore by the end of FY 25, is locked in fixed deposits. This contrasts sharply with disaster relief needs in various states across India. The fund's lack of transparency and low expenditure on social programs is drawing scrutiny.