🏏 MI London vs Trent Rockets: Match 25 showdown 🏏

Match 25 of The Hundred Women's 2026 is set for Saturday, August 08, at the Kennington Oval in London. MI London Women will face Trent Rockets Women in this highly anticipated fixture. Rockets currently top the table with five wins in six games, while MIL W has six points from six matches. The pitch is expected to offer good bounce, favoring batters and offering assistance to bowlers. Sophia Dunkley and Ashleigh Gardner are predicted to be top performers in the game.

😠 Activist demands removal of 'rude' cop from home security

Cockroach Janta Party convenor Abhijeet Dipke confronted a PSI deployed at his home in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. He accused the officer of being rude and trying to restrict visitors entering his residence in the Waluj MIDC area. This incident was captured in videos that went viral on Friday, August 7, 2026. Dipke demanded the PSI's removal, stating he did not want the officer in his house. He also alleged that state CID personnel were operating near his residence and reporting in a WhatsApp group named ‘Hit Spray’.

🏛️ Bihar Minister stays on after MLC nomination

The Bihar government informed the Supreme Court that Minister Deepak Prakash can remain in the cabinet after being nominated as an MLC. This case involves Prakash, who was initially sworn in as Panchayati Raj minister on November 20, 2025, under Nitish Kumar. The court heard the petition concerning his removal, which was challenged in June by Rakesh Kumar Singh. Prakash was re-appointed on May 7, 2026, after a brief gap, despite not being elected to the legislature. The State argued his MLC nomination allows him to continue his ministerial role.

⚠️ Greenland warns US oil firm about Arctic drilling

A US oil company linked to Trump's circle started moving drilling gear in Greenland's Jameson Land without local approval. Greenland government issued a strong warning regarding this unauthorized logistical operation. The Texas-based Greenland Energy plans to spend $60 million to check for $1 trillion worth of crude oil. This sparks tension amid Trump's pushes for greater US control over the strategically important territory. The company still needs Greenlandic authorities' final sign-off before any drilling can commence. 🚢

🏛️ Ram Mandir Audit: No Scam Found, Govt Says

An audit confirmed that the Rs 3,300 Cr allocated for the Ram Mandir project has been fully accounted for, according to government sources. The investigation took place concerning the project's finances in India. The audit reviewed the funds from the commencement up to the present date. Sources clarified that any discrepancies were only found in the manual cash sorting process, not in major misappropriation. The government maintains there is no scam involved in the massive funding.

📱 Apple bumps up trade-in values for iPhones and Macs

Apple has reportedly increased trade-in values for numerous iPhone, iPad, Mac, and select Android models for the first time. This adjustment is exclusively available in the US market, offering better deals on various Apple hardware. For instance, the iPhone 16 Pro Max trade-in value jumped from $695 to $720, while the MacBook Pro is now worth $855. The increases cover old devices like the iPhone 12 series and include selected Samsung, Google, and OnePlus phones. This move aims to boost consumer interest in upgrading their existing devices. 📱

✊ ABVP clash with police near Jharkhand CM residence

ABVP members clashed with police while attempting to breach barricades near the Jharkhand Chief Minister's residence on Friday, August 7, 2026. The scuffle resulted in the detention of eight to ten agitators, who were taken to Lalpur police station. This protest was held in solidarity with students objecting to alleged irregularities in the JPSC exam. The organization has called for another march to the state assembly on August 11 to press their demands. Protesters were demanding the cancellation of the 14th JPSC examination.

📢 Kerala told to drop full Vande Mataram order

Pinarayi Vijayan has urged the Kerala government to withdraw the order requiring the full rendition of Vande Mataram on Independence Day. This demand came from the opposition leader who argued the move contradicts secular practices and aligns with the RSS agenda. The controversy stems from reports that the full song would be performed on August 15, deviating from the accepted tradition. Vijayan asserted that only the initial stanzas should be sung, following the Constituent Assembly's precedent. The opposition now demands an urgent rectification of this perceived political alignment. 🧐

💥 Mercedes-WagonR crash claims life in Delhi 🚨

A tragic head-on collision between a Mercedes and a WagonR resulted in the death of a 70-year-old woman. This incident occurred in the Narela area of Delhi on Saturday morning at 8 am near Himalayas Apartment. The impact caused the WagonR to hit a parked three-wheeler loading van nearby. The woman, identified as Urmila from Mamurpur, was fatally caught between the two vehicles at the scene. Police are now investigating by checking CCTV footage and recording witness statements.

🏛️ Senate stops government shutdown; curtails Trump funding

The US Senate passed a stopgap spending bill to prevent a government shutdown before the Midterms. This bipartisan action occurred on Saturday, August 8th, in the Senate. The bill was approved with a vote of 90-6, extending funding past the original September 30th deadline. It also bars the Trump administration from moving funds to the Border Patrol, a key demand from Democrats. Furthermore, the bill delays a ban on intoxicating hemp products by one month. 🏛️

⚖️ Live-in partners get 498A protection, but intent matters

The Supreme Court ruled on August 3 that live-in relationships resembling marriage fall under Section 498-A IPC. This decision applies to women in such relationships across India, referencing the right to equality under Article 14. The protection is conditional, requiring proof of an established 'nature of marriage' with clear intent to marry. Courts must now examine evidence like shared finances and public presentation to prove this intention. This expands legal recourse but mandates a high burden of proof regarding the couple's future plans.