🏏 Pakistan shakes up squad after Test losses 🏏

Pakistan is making major changes ahead of the final Test against England at Edgbaston. The Pakistan Cricket Board is bringing in new players and appointing Mike Hesson as the Test coach. England won the first two Tests by huge margins of an innings and 103 runs and 194 runs respectively. Mohammad Rizwan is reportedly being dropped, while Saim Ayub and Arafat Minhas are being summoned. This overhaul happens just over a week before the third Test starts on September 9th.

🙏 Saree saved 21 pilgrims from Nepal flash flood 😲

A group of 21 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu narrowly escaped a deadly flash flood in Nepal. They were travelling to Mount Kailash and Mansarovar when a massive wall of water and mud hit them near Syabrubesi. On August 26, the disaster struck the Rasuwa region, leaving hundreds dead and thousands missing. A woman used her saree as a makeshift rope, allowing them to climb a treacherous muddy embankment. Eventually, the survivors reached a police camp and were later evacuated by helicopter back to Chennai.

🤨 Iran brushes off Trump's energy hub attack post

Iran has publicly dismissed a recent post by Donald Trump regarding an attack on a vital energy hub in Kharg. The remarks were made by Trump, referencing an alleged incident in Kharg, Iran. Specific dates and figures related to the attack were not detailed in the statement. This dismissal reflects ongoing regional tensions between Iran and the US administration. Further reactions from international bodies regarding this claim are awaited. 🤨

🤖 Sanders backs Gates on AI job risks 🤖

US Senator Bernie Sanders strongly endorsed Bill Gates' warning that artificial intelligence poses a grave threat to jobs and humanity's future. This sentiment follows Gates' essay detailing risks like permanent job losses and bioterrorism on his site. Sanders is urging Congress to challenge the power of Big Tech oligarchs regarding this issue. He previously supported taxing automation and called for a halt to frontier AI development. The conversation continues as data shows AI is cited in job cuts while youth employment lags in exposed sectors.

⚖️ Chandra's liability slashed in NCLAT appeal

The NCLAT is set to hear an appeal challenging the NCLT's insolvency order against Essel Group founder Subhash Chandra. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta pushed for an urgent hearing regarding the repayment plan. This plan allocates ₹6.25 crore to creditors against admitted claims of approximately ₹22,006.57 crore. The NCLT order, favoring approval, faced criticism due to the negligible recovery for creditors. The appeal will address the massive reduction in Chandra's liability from ₹22,000 crore to ₹6.25 crore tomorrow. ⚖️

🔥 Haldwani row: BJP ready to counter Gandhi's moves

A controversy erupted in Haldwani regarding an alleged 'purification' drive following a Congress rally at Ramlila Maidan. Sources in the Uttarakhand BJP stated that if Rahul Gandhi escalates the caste-based targeting, the party will retaliate using religious grounds. This follows Congress's demand for an FIR over the drive, which BJP denies. The BJP believes upper-caste votes might switch if Gandhi pushes too hard, a key factor in Uttarakhand politics. The Congress plans further protests, but the BJP waits for Gandhi's next move. 🧐

🚀 Global Gen Z Squad Builds Moon-Bound Rocket

Gen Z girls from 108 countries have collaborated to build ShaktiSat. This ambitious project is being developed by the international group. The team aims to achieve a mission targeting the Moon. The initiative showcases global youth talent in space tech. They are setting their sights high for future lunar missions. 🚀

🎾 Djokovic's Shock US Open First Round Exit

Novak Djokovic suffered an unexpected first-round defeat against Mariano Navone at the 2026 US Open. This match took place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 30, 2026, in a five-set marathon. The 39-year-old lost 7-6 (5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1, marking his earliest U.S. Open exit in two decades. His performance was marred by 70 unforced errors amid physical ailments and sickness. The future of Djokovic's Grand Slam presence is now up in the air. 😥

🩺 Statins might slash dementia and heart attack risk

Two new studies suggest that statins could offer benefits beyond just lowering cholesterol for older adults. One trial showed statins reduced heart attack or stroke risk by 30% in healthy adults over 70, while another linked them to a 15% lower dementia risk. The Australian trial followed nearly 10,000 people for almost six years to get these results. These findings could influence how doctors manage cardiovascular risk in older populations. Clinicians are encouraged to discuss these new results with GPs when deciding on statin use. 🩺

⚓ Indian Navy rolls out 'Nipun' for deep-sea missions

The Indian Navy commissioned 'Nipun', its second Diving Support Vessel, in Mumbai. This vessel was commissioned by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. It was handed over by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) on July 30, 2026, with nearly 75 per cent indigenous content. The vessel boosts the Navy's skills in deep-sea diving, underwater intervention, and submarine rescue operations. This induction strengthens indigenous shipbuilding goals, supporting an 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'. ⚓

🌍 US wants G20 to curb China's trade surplus

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called on G20 members to rethink trade terms with China to reduce global imbalances. He asserted that the world cannot handle China's $1.2 trillion trade surplus, urging Beijing to shift from exports to domestic demand. This push comes as the US rebuilds its tariff policy following legal setbacks. Bessent stressed that other economies must incentivize China to boost its weak domestic demand. Future talks before the late September summit will focus on tariff cuts for non-strategic goods. 📈