🗺️ India maps 27 locations in Arunachal Pradesh

India officially identified 27 specific places and features in Arunachal Pradesh on its Survey of India maps on Friday. This move was made by the Ministry of Home Affairs in consultation with the Arunachal Pradesh State Government. These updates include strategic spots like Thag La and Long Ju, and villages like Maja. The action aims to ensure accurate recognition and better public awareness of these regions. This comes amid ongoing disputes and recent reports of border tensions. 🗺️

🚆 Sealdah station hits million daily passengers milestone

Sealdah Station's daily footfall crossed one million passengers in 2026. This achievement is thanks to Sealdah Division adding 68 new passenger trains and 613 extra EMU trips. The division also introduced 1035 additional Mail/Express (TOD) trips to boost services. Officials are focusing on passenger comfort, safety, and modern convenience through upgrades. Next, app-cab connectivity is coming to make last-mile travel effortless. 🚂

🎾 Miss Giggles to Junior World Squash Champ

Anahat Singh, nicknamed 'Miss Giggles,' has clinched the Junior World championship title. She is from India and achieved this milestone in Ontario. This 18-year-old player defeated three Egyptians in the knockouts, including Ruqayya Salem in the final. This achievement marks her as the first Indian to win the Junior World title. She is now set to carry India's squash hopes at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. 🤩

🚨 Elderly Couple Mugged Again, Rs 3.15 Cr Stolen

Robbers targeted an elderly couple for the second time, resulting in a major theft. This incident occurred in a specific location, though the article does not name it. The criminals managed to snatch a staggering Rs 3.15 Crore from the couple. Authorities are now investigating the brazen daylight robbery and the repeated threat. Police are expected to increase surveillance in the area to prevent future crimes. 🚨

🥇 From hospital to gold: Jaismine's epic comeback 🥇

Indian boxer Jaismine Lamboria won the women's 57kg boxing final at the Commonwealth Games. She was hospitalized in Mohali after a persistent fever was diagnosed as a bacterial infection. She completed a 14-day medication course and started training again on July 1, with three weeks remaining before the Games. With support from sports psychologist Priya Vrinda, she bounced back mentally and physically. Her resilience helped her upgrade a past bronze medal to a gold medal finish.

✈️ Phuket to Delhi flight turbulence sparks safety questions

Severe turbulence hit Air India plane AI 2379 flying from Phuket to Delhi on August 5, injuring 17 people, including four cabin crew members. Aviation safety expert Captain Mohan Ranganathan questioned the cockpit crew's training and basic rule adherence during the event. He suggested airlines often assign slots to pilots lacking sufficient experience and expertise. Ranganathan also questioned why the flight proceeded to Delhi instead of the nearest airport during the challenging conditions. Further investigation using the DFDR is needed to ascertain if passengers were properly warned about seatbelts.

🏏 Jadeja scores fifty in warm-up match

India posted 218/5 in the Day 2 warm-up match against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Ravindra Jadeja notched up a gutsy fifty, while Manav Suthar settled in the middle order. India initially trailed by 183 runs, despite Devdutt Padikkal scoring a century. Following quick wickets, the batting side managed to push the total to 222/5 by the end of the session. The team will now look to maintain this momentum in the ongoing warm-up series. 🏏

🏏 R Ashwin on Manjrekar: 'It Changed My Life'

R Ashwin explained the long silence with Sanjay Manjrekar after years of not speaking. This situation involved the renowned cricketer and commentator in recent discussions. The estrangement occurred over a period spanning several years, with no specific date mentioned. Ashwin stated that the incident fundamentally changed his life perspective. Moving forward, he hopes for a resolution between both personalities.

🌧️ Gurugram offices advised to WFH amid heavy rain 🌧️

Corporate offices in Gurugram have been advised to encourage employees to work from home on August 8. This advisory was issued by the DDMA for corporate offices in Gurugram, Haryana. The decision follows 60 mm of rainfall recorded in the city between 8 am and 5 pm on August 7. The goal is to ease traffic pressure and allow agencies to conduct drainage and restoration work more efficiently. Residents are also urged to avoid unnecessary travel to stay safe.

🏀 Enes Kanter Freedom eyeing WNBA draft after debate

Enes Kanter Freedom announced on Friday that he is entering the 2027 WNBA Draft after reviewing eligibility rules. The former Boston Celtics center, who is 6-foot-10 and weighs 250 pounds, made this declaration amid controversy. This move follows comments by Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham regarding transgender athletes. Freedom stated his goal is equal application of the league's established rules for everyone. His announcement quickly gained traction online, sparking further discussion about inclusion. 🏀

😥 Tharoor questions Congress outreach after CJP protest

Shashi Tharoor stated that the issues raised by the Cockroach Janta Party at Jantar Mantar were already covered by Congress's 'Chhatron ki Goonj' outreach program. He noted that his party's campaign didn't gain the same traction as the CJP's protest regarding the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. The CJP protested starting June 20, with Sonam Wangchuk supporting the demands, while Congress held its campaign starting June 17. Tharoor emphasized the need for self-reflection within Congress about why their efforts did not resonate with Gen Z. The opposition alleged police used harsh measures during the July 20 protest against the leak. 😥