🏆 Jadeja hits 350 Test wickets milestone

Ravindra Jadeja reached a major career milestone by taking his 350th Test wicket on Monday in Galle. He achieved this feat during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. This mark also made him the fifth Indian cricketer to reach 350 wickets, joining Kapil Dev, Anil Kumble, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Harbhajan Singh. Furthermore, he joins Kapil Dev, Ian Botham, and Daniel Vettori in an exclusive club of legendary all-rounders. Jadeja's efficiency is highlighted as he reached this milestone in fewer than 100 Tests. 🏏

😠 Protesters Detained After NTA Office Clash

Protesters were detained by Delhi Police and CRPF after attempting to breach barricades outside the NTA office. This incident occurred in Delhi on Monday during a demonstration regarding the UGC-NET June 2026 exam. The protest followed the announcement of re-examinations for English, Commerce, and Sociology on September 9 and 10. Candidates are demanding greater accountability due to errors found in the original question papers. The NTA initiated this move to ensure fairness after issues couldn't be fixed via the standard challenge process. 😠

📈 Job market cooling down a bit this July

Unemployment rates have seen a noticeable dip, reaching a four-month low of 5.1% during the month of July. This positive trend was observed across the country, showing improvement particularly in rural job sectors. The data indicates a slight cooling in the overall job market compared to previous periods. Economic analysts attribute this improvement to increased agricultural activity and some private sector hiring. Authorities are monitoring these figures closely to predict the trend for the remainder of the year. 📈

🌕 Partial Lunar Eclipse to grace Azerbaijan

A partial lunar eclipse is scheduled to occur on August 28, 2026, which is the second lunar eclipse this year. Observers in Azerbaijan will only catch a brief glimpse before the Moon sets during this celestial event. The partial phase is set to start at 06:33:48 and peak at 08:12:53. While visible across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas, visibility in Azerbaijan is limited to the early morning hours. People should watch the western horizon between approximately 05:23 and 05:55 to see the initial part. 🌕

😟 Actress Antara Banerjee shocked by false arrest link

Actress Antara Banerjee expressed shock after being wrongly connected to the Aravali Express RPF attack case. This mix-up occurred because of a name mix-up involving an online news article and social media posts. The confusion peaked on Sunday morning, leading to over 400 calls to her throughout the day. She verified the FIR and found different spellings and addresses between the parties involved. She plans to file a complaint and defamation suit to protect her image. 😥

📊 SEBI confirms CAS auction system is permanent

SEBI chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey stated that the regulator has no plans to reverse the Closing Auction Session (CAS) system. This decision was made despite concerns raised by market participants across various platforms. The system, which was introduced on August 3 this year, is being reviewed for possible improvements. Pandey confirmed that the authority is examining feedback from participants, including social media input. Ultimately, CAS is seen as a major reform, and its implementation will continue moving forward. 📈

😠 BJP: Congress admits to being 'Dimagi Naxal Congress'

The BJP launched a fresh attack on the Congress regarding P. Chidambaram's 'proud to be a dimagi Naxal' remark. BJP National Spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi made the statement at the party headquarters in New Delhi on Monday, August 17, 2026. Trivedi asserted that Congress has accepted it is a 'Dimagi Naxal Congress' in addition to being a 'Muslim League Maoist Congress'. This follows Chidambaram's swipe at PM Modi on Sunday, August 16, a day after Modi warned about 'dimagi naxals' at the Red Fort. The BJP previously accused Congress of appeasement politics and alignment with Maoists.

🤔 Anupama's 2025 comments on Dhruv Vikram revisited

Anupama Parameswaran's remarks made in 2025 regarding Dhruv Vikram are gaining new significance. The comments were made by Anupama Parameswaran concerning Dhruv Vikram in an unspecified location. The original statements related to a specific context involving the individuals. This re-evaluation suggests a deeper meaning to what was said previously. The situation is now attracting renewed public interest and discussion.

🌳 Madagascar baobab count goes up to seven

Scientists discovered that the widespread baobab species, Adansonia za, is actually two distinct species. This research was conducted by Dr. Nisa Karimi and colleagues across Madagascar. The findings, published on July 12, confirm a seventh baobab species, resurrecting the name Adansonia bozy. This new species is genetically distinct and is found in the Sambirano River region. Given habitat loss from plantations, Adansonia bozy is likely to be classified as Endangered. 🌳

🤔 Piyush Goyal's new role sparks cabinet reshuffle rumours

Piyush Goyal has been appointed as the BJP's national treasurer following the announcement of the new national organisational team. This appointment came after Nitin Nabin took charge as the party's national president, with the team announced on Monday. The move has fuelled speculation about a possible reshuffle in PM Narendra Modi's Cabinet in the coming days. This stems from the BJP's 'one person, one post' principle, which separates government and party roles. However, the precedent set by JP Nadda suggests exceptions can be made to this rule.

🔭 Sky pollution keeps getting worse

Light pollution is increasingly obscuring the night sky for stargazers globally. Researchers at various institutions are noting this decline in visible celestial objects. Data shows a significant increase in artificial light emissions over the last decade. This phenomenon directly impacts astronomical observation and biodiversity. Efforts are now underway to promote dark sky initiatives across regions. 🔭