🏏 Kerala Cricket League 2026 kicks off soon

The 3rd edition of the Kerala Cricket League is starting on August 20th with Calicut Globstars facing Thrissur Titans in Thiruvananthapuram. Six teams, including Alleppey Ripples and Kochi Blue Tigers, are participating in the tournament. There will be 30 league matches followed by Semi Finals on September 4th and the Final on September 5th, 2026. The league uses a double round robin format, with the top four teams advancing. The previous winner was Kochi Blue Tigers, and star players are set to compete this year. 🏏

🏟️ Duleep Trophy final moves to Chennai for fans

The final of the Duleep Trophy has been shifted from Bengaluru to the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. This decision was made by the BCCI to better accommodate attending spectators for the premier domestic competition. The 2026-27 edition starts on August 23, with the final now scheduled for September 6 to 10 in Chennai. The first two rounds will remain closed to spectators, but the final will be open to fans. The BCCI confirmed that all Duleep Trophy matches will be streamed live. 🏏

🏈 Miller makes Cowboys dream come true amid team drama

Von Miller realized his childhood dream by signing with the Dallas Cowboys for the 2026 preseason. The 37-year-old defender joined the team, while his new teammate CeeDee Lamb was spotted with his ex, Megan Denise. This sighting occurred after Miller expressed confidence in his contribution despite his age. The alleged connection has raised questions about potential locker-room dynamics with Miller and Lamb sharing the same squad. It remains to be seen how this off-field subplot will affect the team's chemistry. 🧐

🌿 Eco-friendly medical tech is the future

Sustainable medical electronics are emerging as a key solution to lessen the environmental footprint of healthcare. This trend is being driven by various industry players across the global medical technology sector. Recent reports indicate a projected market growth of 15% by 2028 for green medical devices. This shift addresses the growing concern over medical waste and e-waste in hospitals worldwide. Experts suggest that policy changes and innovation will accelerate the adoption of these sustainable technologies.

😠 Ex-wrestler arrested for opium supply to athletes

A former national-level wrestler named Amit Sheoran has been arrested by the Delhi Police Crime Branch. The arrest took place near Madhuban Chowk Metro Station in Delhi around 10 pm on August 18. Sheoran had been declared a proclaimed offender since December 6, 2023, in an NDPS case from Jharkhand. He allegedly supplied opium to wrestlers in Delhi and Haryana, sourcing the contraband from Rajesh Nag. Police will now continue probing his links within the drug supply network. 😠

🏎️ Porsche 911 Flachbau RS drops with 935 vibes

Porsche unveiled a one-off 911 Flachbau RS, blending 935-inspired looks with heavy track aero. This unique build, based on the 991.2 GT2 RS, was shown at the 2026 Monterey Car Week. The car features Grand Prix White paint, matte black, and exposed carbon fiber accents. Major changes include a revised front end and a manually adjustable rear wing. It generates up to 554 kg of rear-axle downforce in the highest setting. 🏎️

🏥 Hospital tank missing, engineers suspended in Gujarat

A surprise inspection by Gujarat Health Minister Praful Pansaria revealed that a 2.55-lakh-litre underground water tank was missing from a Bhavnagar government hospital. Despite the tank not being completed, a bill amounting to Rs 50.43 lakh was submitted to the health department's head office for approval. The minister ordered strict action, leading to the suspension of two engineers, Mehul Dave and N V Kalia. A police complaint has also been ordered against them for alleged dereliction of duty. The Health Department is now set to blacklist the contractor, Dharmanandan Construction. 😠

🧠 Moody's plugs credit data into Microsoft AI

Moody's is integrating its credit intelligence directly into Microsoft's AI ecosystem to boost decision-making for financial firms. This partnership embeds Moody's data into tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Chat, and Excel. The intelligence is now available within familiar daily workflows for analysts and risk officers. This integration allows teams to move faster from analysis to making crucial decisions while keeping data transparent. Pieretti notes that Moody's intelligence spans over 600 million entities and two billion ownership links. 📈

🚗 Mahindra XEV 9S now has a premium 6-seater option

Mahindra has updated the XEV 9S by adding a new 6-seater configuration featuring individual captain seats in the second row. This update is available for Pack Two Above 70kWh, Pack Three, and Pack Three Above variants. The XEV 9S launched in November 2025 at Rs 19.95 lakh and sold 4,131 units last month. This premium layout enhances the spaciousness of the three-row electric SUV. The vehicle retains its existing performance specs while boosting passenger comfort. 🤩

⚖️ High Court expands 'homemaker' definition 🏠

The Karnataka High Court ruled that even highly qualified post-graduates who manage a household are considered homemakers for compensation purposes. This judgment clarified that homemaker status is gender-neutral and includes working professionals who care for family. The court specifically addressed the appeal by KSRTC regarding the claimant, Smt. Pampapal, a Master's in Biotechnology graduate. Furthermore, the court stated that medical insurance payouts cannot be deducted from Motor Vehicles Act compensation. Consequently, the High Court enhanced the total compensation awarded to the accident victim by Rs.1,96,800/-.

🧠 IIT Bombay launches AI/CS e-PG Diploma

IIT Bombay has introduced a new e-PG Diploma program focusing on Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence. This specialized course is available for students across various backgrounds. The program was officially announced on October 15, 2023, to meet industry demand. It aims to upskill professionals in the rapidly evolving fields of AI and CS. Applications for this new diploma are set to open next month. 🧠