✨ New leadership takes over at IIID Amaravati Centre

The Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID) Amaravati Centre held its investiture ceremony in Vijayawada on Friday. Ar. Komal Gilda took charge as chairperson, with Ar. Surendra as secretary at the event. This ceremony took place with IIID national president Ar. Jignesh Modi as the chief guest. Director Ramesh Srikonda spoke about the design education and practice interface. The new team plans to focus on sustainable design and student mentorship.

😠 TN BJP chief sparks row with CM Vijay remark

BJP Tamil Nadu president Nainar Nagenthran triggered a political row on Saturday with a comment directed at CM C Joseph Vijay. Nagenthran made the remark at the BJP state headquarters in Kamalalayam. This came after CM Vijay used a 'kutti kathai' in the Assembly following the April 2026 election. Several parties, including DMK, had criticized Vijay's earlier references to 'father' in the House. Minister A Rajmohan and K Annamalai condemned the remarks as inappropriate and crossing civility limits. 😠

🏏 Malawi vs Rwanda: Tri-Series Action Today

The 9th match of the Malawi Tri-Series 2026 is happening today at 9:00 AM local time. Aaftab Limdawala was dismissed by Muhammad Nadir, caught by Isae Niyomugabo. The match is part of the ongoing Tri-Series competition between Malawi and Rwanda. Ignace Ntirenganya has been noted with figures of 2-0-10-1. The teams continue their fixtures in this international cricket series. 🏏

🏏 Padikkal smashes maiden century for India 🇮🇳

Devdutt Padikkal scored an unbeaten 131 to help India reach 288 for 2 against Sri Lanka. This happened in Padikkal's comeback match at the unnamed ground on the first day. The innings concluded after 73 overs due to two rain breaks on the day. The performance shows turn was available, which could worry the Sri Lankan team. India will continue to assert dominance in this Test match.

🚢 Iran and Oman Pushing for Hormuz Strait Deal Amid Attacks

Iran and Oman are actively working towards a new agreement concerning the crucial Hormuz Strait. Both nations are focused on stabilizing the situation within the strait's waters. The recent increase in ship attacks has heightened regional tensions significantly. This push comes as international shipping routes rely heavily on this vital waterway. The focus remains on finding a diplomatic solution to curb ongoing maritime threats. 🚢

🎾 Shelton's next big target after Canadian Open win

Ben Shelton has publicly announced his immediate focus following his victory at the second Canadian Open. The American tennis player secured this title at the Canadian Open in Toronto. His recent performance included winning the tournament held in Toronto, Canada. Shelton stated that he is now setting his sights on other major tournaments ahead. He is preparing for the next set of high-level competitions on the tour. 🎾

✨ Virgo horoscope: Watch out for rash decisions this week ⚠️

Virgo's week starts warmly with social gatherings and financial ease, bringing a good vibe initially. Tuesday shifts the mood, tempting impulsive actions and requiring caution regarding patience. Midweek demands serious hard work for progress, supported by peers and family members. Relationships stabilize after initial friction, with good news emerging around children later in the week. Financially, restraint is key, as risky ventures should be avoided until sustained effort yields results.

🔭 Spacecraft making fake solar eclipses to study sun

The European Space Agency’s Proba-3 mission is creating artificial solar eclipses using two precisely flying spacecraft. This mission is based in orbit and aims to offer unprecedented views of the sun’s corona. Early results from the mission, which launched in December 2024, show that slow solar wind is traveling much faster than models predicted. Specifically, plasma blobs were found moving between 250 and 500 kilometers per second in the inner corona. This data is helping scientists understand the source and acceleration of the solar wind.

🌟 RSS chief: Youth can drive India's growth

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stated that India's young population can be a powerful engine of growth if properly nurtured. This statement was made by him at the RSS headquarters in Nagpur on Saturday, August 15, 2026. He highlighted that well-nurtured youth can help India become a "Vishwaguru," while unguided youth could become a societal burden. Bhagwat urged India to set its own benchmarks for progress rather than comparing itself to other nations. He also emphasized respecting manual labour, industry, and entrepreneurship for the youth. 🇮🇳

🏏 Padikkal joins Kohli in Independence Day century club

Devdutt Padikkal became the second Indian cricketer to score an international century on Independence Day, August 15th. This feat happened during the opening Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. He scored an unbeaten 131 while playing at No. 3, helping India reach 288/2 on Day 1. Padikkal is also the first Indian to score a Test century on this day, following Virat Kohli’s 2019 ODI hundred. His innings also secured a Test hundred for India at the No. 3 batting position. 🏏

🚆 Thiruvananthapuram rail passengers up 9.07%

The number of originating passengers increased by 9.07% in Thiruvananthapuram Division, according to DRM Divyakant Chandrakar. This growth was observed in the Southern Railways Thiruvananthapuram Division. For the 2025-26 period, passenger numbers rose from 108.26 million to 118.08 million. Authorities facilitated 748 special trains and added 572 coaches this year to meet rising demand. The Ernakulam–KSR Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express will soon become a 16-car rake to boost capacity. 🚆