📱 Poco X8 & X8 Power price leaks out

Poco is set to launch the X8 and X8 Power in India on September 4th after specs were leaked. The X8 Power features a 10,000 mAh battery, while the standard X8 will have a 9,000 mAh cell. Rumored pricing suggests the Poco X8 could cost INR 28,000 to INR 30,000, and the X8 Power around INR 35,000. The X8 is reportedly a rebranded Redmi Note 17 Pro, and the X8 Power is linked to the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max. These phones boast high-end features like AMOLED screens and fast charging.

💀 AP Woman Found Dead, Face Defaced in TN Village

An Andhra Pradesh woman was discovered deceased at Thandalam village in Tamil Nadu on Friday night. The victim, identified as Aruna, 40, originally from Chittoor district, was found in the bushes. Tamil Nadu police registered a case under Section 101 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita on August 29, 2026. Her family reported she went to attend a friend's daughter's wedding in the neighboring state. Police suspect the murder was not pre-planned and might be linked to missing gold jewelry.

👑 Ganguly's 'King' Vibe Changed Team India's Mindset

Former cricketer Deep Dasgupta recalled how Sourav Ganguly transformed Team India's mindset, especially regarding sledging. Dasgupta shared this insight on The Great Indian Cricket Show on Doordarshan. This shift is seen between his first and last tours in Australia, specifically by 2003. Previously, the team absorbed anger, but under Ganguly, they started confronting opponents. Ganguly captained India in 196 international matches, achieving many wins during his tenure. 👑

🧬 New search engine scans millions of cells instantly

Malva is a new search engine that can scan RNA sequences across millions of individual cells in mere seconds. This platform was developed by researchers and indexes over 140 terabytes of public single-cell and spatial transcriptomics data. The index contains over 100 billion unique 24-nucleotide sequences from roughly 51 million cells. It helps scientists investigate diseases like cancer by allowing direct sequence queries without massive data downloads. Malva will continue to grow by crawling public sequence archives as more datasets become available. 🧬

✈️ PM Modi hits Uzbekistan for SCO summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tashkent for a four-day visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. He will meet President Mirziyoyev in Uzbekistan to boost trade and defense ties. The visit includes attending the 26th SCO summit in Bishkek. India is currently Uzbekistan's tenth largest trading partner with near one billion dollars in bilateral trade. Next, the PM plans to participate in the international summit proceedings.

🚨 84-year-old businessman arrested in Chennai abuse case

An 84-year-old Chennai businessman, Veeramani, was arrested on Saturday for sexually abusing a minor girl. The arrest was made in Teynampet alongside his business associates, Mahendra Simha and Shanthi. The case originated from a video on Oct 6, 2025, but a closure report was initially filed due to lack of identity details. The special judge rejected this closure request on Aug 19, ordering further investigation. Consequently, police arrested the trio, who were remanded to judicial custody. 🚨

🧐 Rahul Gandhi demands FIR over Kharge's remarks

Rahul Gandhi has called for the registration of an FIR regarding the 'purification' row. This issue involves Rahul Gandhi and BJP leaders in the political arena. The specific numbers or dates related to the incident were not mentioned in the source material. The context revolves around political discourse and accusations made by Kharge. Moving forward, the political debate on this matter is expected to intensify. 🧐

🚜 Farmers protest ESA notification in Hosanagara

Hundreds of farmers held a protest march in Hosanagara on Saturday against the ESA notification. The march, organized by the Western Ghats Raitha Sahakari Vedike, went from Karanagiri to Hosanagara. This was to oppose the seventh draft declaring over 20,668 sq. km near the Western Ghats as ESA. Leaders demanded a physical survey to protect habitats and cultivated lands from the notification. The group plans similar protests in Sagar, Tirthahalli, and Shikaripur soon.

📢 BJP claims Modi govt boosted minority welfare

The BJP Telangana president, N. Ramchander Rao, accused the Congress of using minorities as a vote bank during a meeting in Mahabubnagar. He asserted that the Narendra Modi government provided equal welfare and development access to minority communities. According to him, 22% to 37% of beneficiaries across Central schemes, like the Mudra scheme, are from minority backgrounds. Rao also criticized the Congress for opposing the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA). He urged Minority Morcha cadres to spread the Union government’s welfare initiatives at local levels. 📢

🎾 Coco Gauff's Wimbledon win changed everything

Coco Gauff achieved a massive career turning point by defeating Venus Williams at Wimbledon in 2019. This match took place at the All England Club, where the 15-year-old faced the five-time Wimbledon champion. Gauff won in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4, marking a huge moment for the young player. This victory elevated her from a promising junior to a global name, setting the stage for her future success. Following this, her ranking soared, and she achieved major wins like becoming the youngest WTA singles champion in 15 years. 🎾

🛣️ Guntur Inner Ring Road phase-3 to finish soon

Union Minister Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar inspected the phase-3 works of the Guntur Inner Ring Road on Saturday. This 4.25-km project, running from Shilparamam to Pedapalakaluru, is being executed at a cost of ₹48 crore. Issues with occupants along the alignment were resolved after the coalition government took office, allowing construction to start. Additional work, like shifting high-tension wires, might cost an estimated ₹2-3 crore. A proposal to extend the road to Perecherla Junction is pending approval, which could cost ₹15 to ₹20 crore.