🩺 Laxman defends BCCI CoE amid injury buzz

VVS Laxman pushed back against scrutiny on the BCCI Centre of Excellence, stating it is more than just a rehab center. This happened in Bengaluru as India's injury list grew, affecting players like Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan. Key players are currently dealing with fitness concerns, with the Sri Lanka Test series starting on August 15th. Laxman argued that injuries are part of cricket and emphasized continuous monitoring over blame. The CoE's role is seen as managing the player's journey towards sustained excellence. 🏏

🏛️ Supreme Court picks new Chief Justices for four High Courts

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended new Chief Justices for four different High Courts. Justice V. Kameswar Rao is slated to move from the Delhi High Court to become the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court. Justice Ravindra Vithalrao Ghuge is recommended for the Calcutta High Court, while Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi will head the Bombay High Court. Additionally, Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra is recommended to be the Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. These recommendations, led by CJI Surya Kant, will now go to the Union Government for approval.

✨ Mahesh Babu's glow secret? It's all in his diet 🥕

Mahesh Babu, the 51-year-old Telugu actor, maintains his youthful look by avoiding curd rice, burgers, and pastries. Experts point to the gut-skin axis as the key to his anti-aging appearance. This strict, plant-heavy discipline focuses on feeding good gut bacteria with fibre. Lowering inflammation via a healthy gut improves skin texture and glow significantly. For better skin, doctors advise eating more colourful veggies and managing stress.

✈️ Trainer plane misses Baramati runway, pilot okay

A trainer aircraft overshot the runway during a failed takeoff attempt near Baramati. The pilot was reported to be safe after the incident. This marks the second such occurrence following the Ajit Pawar accident. The event took place on August 9, 2026. Authorities are currently monitoring the situation as a developing story.

✈️ Trainer plane crashes during taxiing at Baramati Airport

A trainer aircraft experienced a crash while it was taxiing procedures at Baramati Airport in Maharashtra. The incident involved the aircraft itself, and no casualties were reported from the event. The crash occurred on a specific date which was not provided in the report. This incident highlights the operational risks involved in aviation activities at the location. Authorities are currently investigating the precise cause of the aircraft's mishap. ✈️

🤕 Man Utd forced to use non-league player vs PSG

Manchester United has been compelled to select a former non-league star for their upcoming match against Paris Saint-Germain. This decision comes as the club grapples with a significant injury crisis across its squad. The team is facing this challenge leading up to the match scheduled for [Date not provided]. The depth issues within the squad have forced the coaching staff to make unconventional personnel choices. Future matches will depend heavily on the recovery timeline of the injured key players.

😠 Jharkhand job aspirants strike over exam issues

Six protesters are on a hunger strike protesting alleged paper leaks and irregularities in JPSC and JSSC exams. They and thousands of students gathered at Ranchi's Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium to demand cancellation of the 14th JPSC and JSSC-CGL exams. Protesters cite delays causing age eligibility issues, like Unne Habiba's situation from 2017. Rahul Kranti, who qualified in 2016, still awaits appointment despite high scores and court rulings. The issue involves multiple legal battles regarding delayed results and alleged corruption in recruitment. 😠

🚄 Indian Railways updates ticket booking system

Indian Railways is rolling out a major new Passenger Reservation System to overhaul how train tickets are booked across the country. This system upgrade is being implemented by Indian Railways itself for all passengers. The changes are set to go live starting from November 1, 2023, affecting all booking procedures. The new system aims to streamline the user experience and reduce booking glitches for travelers. Further details regarding the feature rollout will be announced in the coming weeks. 🚄

✈️ Private trainer plane crashes near Baramati airstrip

A trainer aircraft belonging to a private firm crashed near the Baramati airstrip on Sunday, August 9, 2026. The incident occurred in Maharashtra's Pune district at approximately 12:30 p.m. Police have confirmed that no casualties were reported from the crash. Authorities are currently investigating whether a technical snag or other problems caused the accident. More details regarding the incident are still awaited from officials.

🚗 Maruti Suzuki targets 7 SUVs and expands capacity

Maruti Suzuki plans to launch seven new SUVs over the next five years to boost its market presence. This major move is set to happen in India, as revealed in their Annual Integrated Report 2025-26. The company is adding 500,000 units of manufacturing capacity during FY 2026-27. This expansion reflects confidence in India's passenger car market growing to 6.1 to 6.3 million units by FY 2030-31. Furthermore, Maruti Suzuki is investing in four biogas plants as part of its cleaner mobility strategy. 🚗

🌪️ Typhoon Dolphin brings massive chaos to China 🌪️

Over 1,600 flights have been cancelled across China as Typhoon Dolphin heads toward the eastern coast. The National Meteorological Center issued a red typhoon alert on Sunday, warning of severe conditions. Evacuations have seen about 500,000 people moved from risky areas ahead of the storm's Sunday landfall. Authorities are bracing for intense rain and powerful winds, with forecasts predicting up to 500mm of rainfall. The typhoon is expected to bring sustained winds of up to 162km/h before moving inland into Monday.