🏏 Gharami's 146: Risk vs. Restraint in Duleep Trophy

Sudip Kumar Gharami scored a crucial 146 to help rescue East Zone during the Duleep Trophy match. He achieved this feat while playing against North East Zone in the Duleep Trophy. This innings took place on Sunday, August 23, 2026, after the team faced early pressure. The performance highlighted a delicate balance between aggressive shot-making and careful defense under pressure. Moving forward, his stability helped East Zone reach a team score of 355 for 6.

⌚ Top fitness smartwatches for 2026 are here

Several top smartwatches are being reviewed for their fitness tracking capabilities in 2026. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 is recommended for Android users with continuous health monitoring features. Apple Watch Series 11 adds hypertension notifications and a Sleep Score for iPhone users. The Google Pixel Watch 5 integrates Fitbit tools with Gemini AI for proactive health insights. Finally, the Garmin Venu 4 excels in battery life and training readiness for serious athletes.

🚨 APTF warns govt over teachers' unresolved demands

The Andhra Pradesh Teachers Federation (APTF) warned the coalition government about potential agitation over pending demands. G. Hrudaya Raju addressed the APTF Kurnool district executive committee meeting on Sunday regarding these issues. Key demands include establishing the 12th Pay Revision Commission and sanctioning 30% interim relief by August. The federation stressed that government inaction on financial and service issues was unacceptable. If unresolved, the APTF plans to move forward with the next phase of their protest. 📢

🚨 Hyderabad raids: Marijuana and liquor seized in multiple ops

Excise teams conducted three separate raids across Hyderabad and its outskirts, resulting in various seizures. The Medchal-Malkajgiri team seized 735 grams of marijuana near Habsiguda Metro Station, apprehending Reetha. Another STF operation near Railway Vihar yielded 500 grams of marijuana and a scooter from Padya Shankar, 24. Additionally, the STF 'A' Team took 15 bottles of 'Defense' liquor from Thatipalli Yogender, 61, in Pedda Amberpet. All seized items and accused individuals were handed over to respective Excise Stations for further legal action. 👮

🚀 India-Japan tech boost: Huge delegation heads to Japan 🇯🇵

Union Minister Piyush Goyal is leading India's biggest-ever business delegation to Japan from August 24 to 27. Over 200 delegates will attend B2B meetings, focusing on semiconductors and electronics sectors. The mission aims to strengthen commercial ties across various industries like manufacturing and clean energy. Several Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) are expected to be signed during this four-day trip across Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka. This visit underscores the strong ambitions within the two nations' Special Strategic and Global Partnership.

💰 50+ companies dropping dividends this week

Over 50 companies are set to trade ex-dividend between August 24 and August 29, 2026. Gillette India, the FMCG major, leads the payouts with a final dividend of ₹60 per share. Procter & Gamble Health declared the second-highest payout at ₹45 per share. Various other firms, including Whirlpool of India and Deepak Fertilisers, have announced smaller dividends. Investors need to watch both ex-dates and record dates to claim these corporate payouts. 💸

⚓ PLA Navy commissions new Type 054A frigate

The PLA Navy officially commissioned the Type 054A guided missile frigate Ningde on Saturday. This vessel was assigned to a flotilla under the PLA Eastern Theater Command. The Type 054A fleet now totals 46 vessels, with production continuing for cost-effectiveness. This platform fills the gap in coastal and offshore combat capabilities for the navy. The Type 054A works alongside the newer Type 054B in a 'high-low mix' structure.

🏗️ ULCCS expanding big outside Kerala

The Uralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society is expanding its operations beyond Kerala with a total of ₹4,000 crore planned in its first year. The society has secured construction projects in Telangana, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, focusing on roads, bridges, and airports. They have already won private-sector building projects worth ₹62.67 crore outside Kerala. Further plans include developing residential, commercial, and hotel properties across Kerala. ULCCS will also pursue joint venture projects with property owners moving forward.

📱 Apple leaked future product plans in macOS beta

Apple inadvertently leaked details about unannounced products through a mistake in the macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate on August 17, 2026. This leak exposed references to future devices like the Home Hub and a video of AirPods Pro with cameras. The error likely occurred because different test versions were combined instead of being kept separate. Apple will probably remove these features before the official shipping release to maintain secrecy. Despite the leaks, these previews do not guarantee when the products will actually launch. 🤫

🏛️ Trump allegedly broke promise on Modi pressers at G7

US envoy Sergio Gor claimed Donald Trump initially agreed to India's request to avoid press questions during the G7 meeting with PM Modi in Italy. Gor reported that despite this agreement, Trump unexpectedly opened the floor to reporters immediately after the leaders spoke. This led to an unplanned 45-minute press conference where various issues were discussed openly. This event contrasts with PM Modi's general preference for prepared statements over unscripted Q&A sessions. The envoy's account suggests the media interaction greatly exceeded the limited access India had requested beforehand. 🇮🇳

🗣️ Trump agreed to India's 'no questions' request at G7

US envoy Sergio Gor claimed that Donald Trump initially agreed to India's request to avoid press questions during his meeting with PM Narendra Modi at the G7 summit. Gor stated that the Ministry of External Affairs wanted media presence but not a full press conference. Trump agreed to this preference before the meeting began, as relayed by the envoy. However, immediately after the leaders spoke, Trump unexpectedly opened the floor to reporters. This led to the session turning into an impromptu 45-minute press conference. 😮