🏏 Harry Brook hints at future IPL return

Harry Brook has suggested he might consider participating in the Indian Premier League again down the line. The England white-ball captain made this comment after playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Although he previously dismissed franchise cricket, he now views the IPL as a great competition. His primary focus remains playing cricket for England, which he stated is his single priority right now. This changes his earlier stance, despite currently facing an IPL ban until 2027. 🏏

🌧️ MLA defends Jewar Airport amidst waterlogging criticism

Jewar MLA Dhirendra Singh responded to viral videos showing waterlogging at Noida Airport. He claimed opposition parties are ignoring world-class infrastructure for political gains. The issue arose after heavy rain on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, flooded the area connecting the terminal and parking. Singh argued that minor rain impacts happen even at top global airports. He asserted that development across Uttar Pradesh is happening despite this minor issue.

🔬 Sunlight powers nano-biohybrid for hydrogen peroxide

Researchers have developed a layered nano-biohybrid system capable of producing hydrogen peroxide. This innovative setup utilizes sunlight, ambient air, and water as its core inputs. The process achieves the generation of hydrogen peroxide efficiently under these natural conditions. This technology represents a step towards sustainable chemical synthesis methods. Future research will focus on scaling up this biohybrid process for wider application. 🧪

🗣️ Rahul vows to keep Modi awake until he resigns

Rahul Gandhi declared that those opposing the system are fighting 'jokers' against the Narendra Modi government. He made this statement at the national conference of the Rachnatmak Congress in Mavalankar Hall. He asserted that until Narendra Modi resigns, he and Amit Shah won't be able to sleep. Rahul stated they are fighting for the country's culture without violence or hatred. He also mentioned his appeal challenging an Allahabad High Court order before the Supreme Court on August 17.

📚 Delhi University cuts Sultanate history from syllabus

Delhi University has decided to remove the topic of the Delhi Sultanate from its postgraduate curriculum. This change affects students across various departments within the university premises. The syllabus revision was implemented effective from the upcoming academic session, starting in 2024. This decision follows a review process aimed at modernizing the academic content. Further details regarding the revised coursework will be announced soon.

📞 Aus PM asked Trump for tariff exemption call

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese contacted US President Donald Trump via phone call regarding trade barriers. The tariff, set at 12.5 percent, was imposed on Australia last month due to forced labour concerns alongside 59 other nations. Albanese requested a full exemption or at least no increase in the levy during their productive conversation. Trump agreed to consider Australia's request, taking into account its position as a US ally. They also discussed AUKUS progress and the situation in the Middle East. 🤝

💴 Japan could intervene in yen market anytime

Former top currency diplomat Mitsuhiro Furusawa suggested Japan might conduct a joint yen intervention with the United States. He stated the intervention could happen at any yen level to stop the currency's slide. Furusawa believes the yen is too weak, negatively impacting the Japanese economy. This situation signals potential faster interest rate hikes to stabilize the currency. Further monitoring is required as the USD/JPY pair continues to fluctuate.

🌿 Seaweed waste turns into CO2 capture material

Researchers engineered a porous biochar from Sargassum tenerrimum to capture carbon dioxide effectively. This work was conducted by scientists from Nankai University, focusing on the marine biomass issue. The optimized material, Sar-KOH, achieved a CO2 adsorption capacity of 120.5 mg/g at 313 K, retaining 98.9% capacity after nine cycles. This was achieved by modifying the seaweed with KOH before pyrolysis at 400 °C, creating a dual adsorption mechanism. Further research is needed to scale up production and test performance in real-world gas mixtures. 🌿

🏛️ UP government speeds up revenue case disposal

The Uttar Pradesh government is actively accelerating the process of disposing of pending cases in revenue courts. This initiative is being driven by regular government monitoring and special drives across the state. For Section 24, 39,645 out of 91,472 new cases were disposed of between January 1 and July 31, 2026. Furthermore, a special drive saw the disposal of 2,21,667 mutation cases between June 15 and 25, 2026. The Yogi government aims to ensure time-bound justice for the general public. 🏛️

🔬 Galaxy Z Fold8 teardown reveals repair struggles

The Galaxy Z Fold8 underwent a teardown by iFixit to assess its repairability and durability. The phone received a repairability score of 4/10, which is a slight improvement over the Z Fold7. The folding screen remains very difficult to replace, and the IP48 rating fails against dust ingress. Positively, the device uses standard Phillips screws and has a modular USB-C port. Battery removal is also facilitated by pull tabs, although the batteries themselves are easily bent.

📈 Indonesia launches new commodity exchange

Indonesia's President Prabowo has announced the establishment of a new commodity bourse. This move is set to reshape the nation's trading landscape in the coming months. The new exchange aims to manage domestic resources under local pricing structures. This initiative underscores the government's focus on national economic control and self-reliance. Further details regarding its operational launch are expected soon. 📈