🕊️ Maoist women turn fashion icons in Raipur

Women who were former Maoists, once carrying weapons in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region, showcased a major transformation. They walked the ramp wearing handloom outfits at a National Handloom Day event in Raipur. This appearance symbolizes their journey back into mainstream society after surrendering. Meanwhile, CM Vishnu Deo Sai met Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in New Delhi last week. The leaders discussed the need for better road connectivity in Bastar now that it is Maoist-free. 🕊️

🏏 Eoin Morgan in talks to coach CSK? Ashwin spills tea

Chennai Super Kings is looking for a new coach after parting ways with Stephen Fleming. Veteran Ravichandran Ashwin suggests former England captain Eoin Morgan is a strong contender for the role. Early discussions are happening, but Ashwin is unsure if Morgan will join this year or later. Despite having no official coaching experience, Morgan is respected for his tactical smarts in white-ball cricket. Ashwin also thinks MS Dhoni's leadership will be crucial during this transition period.

🚗 Top Selling Sedans in July 2026 Revealed

Several models dominated the sedan market during July 2026. The most sold sedans included the Dzire, Aura, Amaze, Virtus, Slavia, City, and Camry. Specific sales figures and detailed data for this period are available on Gaadiwaadi.com. These models represent consumer preference in the competitive Indian automotive sector. Industry analysts will now track performance trends for the upcoming months.

🤖 L&T bags massive AI data centre deal worth $1.57B

Larsen and Toubro has secured a significant order to build an AI data centre. The contract is with a major unnamed client in India. The deal is valued at up to $1.57 billion and was recently confirmed. This massive project highlights the growing demand for advanced digital infrastructure in the country. L&T is set to begin the execution phase of this high-tech venture soon.

📸 Moto G Max dropping in India on August 14

Motorola is set to launch the Moto G Max in India on August 14, 2026, at 12 PM. This new device will feature a 50MP Sony LYTIA 600 primary camera and a 6.72-inch FHD+ display. It is powered by the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 chipset and boasts a massive 7000mAh battery. The phone offers enhanced durability with an IP64 rating and military-grade certification. Further details on the price and availability are expected during the launch event. 📸

📊 July CPI report shows inflation easing slightly

The July Consumer Price Index came in right on target, causing traders to lower expectations for a September interest rate hike. This report was released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the US. The CPI rose 0.1% for the month, leading to an annual rate of 3.4%. This data suggests inflation is less of a concern after two consecutive months of calm readings. Markets are now pricing in a significant drop in the probability of a rate hike. 📉

🤖 L&T lands huge AI factory order for Together AI

Larsen & Toubro secured a massive order to build India's largest single-cluster AI infrastructure. This project is for US-based AI cloud company Together AI at L&T's Chennai data centre campus. The deal is valued between Rs 10,000 crore and Rs 15,000 crore, involving 10,000 NVIDIA B300 GPUs. This marks L&T's big move into the AI Factory business segment. The facility will support large-scale AI workloads and is part of L&T's Gigawatt AI Infrastructure Mission. 🚀

🐘 Assam plans to cut Kaziranga's eco-zone to 1 km

The Assam government is moving to reduce the eco-sensitive zone around Kaziranga National Park from 10 km to 1 km. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated this aligns with Supreme Court guidelines regarding the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The court initially ordered a 1 km zone in June 2022, but later specified it needed to be 'protected area-specific' in April 2023. Sarma clarified that the 10 km limit is default until the state notifies the ESZ properly. Environmentalists are criticizing this move, fearing it will increase human-wildlife conflict near the rhinos. 🐘

🔥 Haldwani 'Shuddhikaran' row sparks political heat

A controversy over 'Shuddhikaran' in Haldwani has escalated into a major political dispute. Rahul Gandhi, representing the opposition, accused the BJP of promoting untouchability in the region. The incident gained traction around specific dates and involved local political dynamics. This accusation puts the BJP on the defensive regarding their social policies in Uttarakhand. The political fallout is expected to intensify as both parties respond to the allegations.

🔥 Haldwani ritual sparks big political beef

A controversy erupted in the Rajya Sabha after a 'shuddhikaran' ritual was reportedly done at Haldwani’s Ramlila Ground following Kharge’s August 8 rally. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge raised the issue, alleging it was an act of untouchability directed at him. The incident involved the Ramlila Ground in Haldwani, and Kharge stated he felt insulted as a Dalit leader. BJP Union Minister JP Nadda condemned the act but denied the BJP’s involvement, promising an investigation. The Rajya Sabha Chair also intervened, demanding action against those responsible for the alleged insult. 🧐

🔬 Quarkitech bags ₹2 crore pre-seed funding

Quarkitech secured ₹2 crore in pre-seed funding from Artha Access and Finvolve. This deep-tech company is based at IIT Madras Research Park and aims to develop proprietary data compression technology. The company also received a ₹1.5-crore grant from IITM-CDOT Samgnya Technologies Foundation under the National Quantum Mission, approved in 2023. This funding will build the core compression algorithm library to reduce sensor data at the source. The tech uses tensor networks to solve massive data bottlenecks in defence and aerospace applications.