🏏 Pretorius shines in SA's T20I win over Zimbabwe

South Africa secured a 43-run victory against Zimbabwe in the T20I tri-series on Tuesday, September 1, in Windhoek. Lhuan-dre Pretorius starred for the Proteas, smashing a career-best 94 to help them reach 185/7. Zimbabwe's chase struggled, finishing at 142/10 after 17.4 overs. The match highlighted Pretorius's aggressive batting and the subsequent collapse of the Zimbabwean batting lineup. The series continues with more T20Is to be played between the two nations. 🇿🇦

🚲 71 bikes gifted to girl students by NTPC

NTPC Ramagundam handed out 71 bicycles to Class IX girl students under its CSR initiative. This distribution happened at the NTPC township in Ramagundam on Tuesday. The effort aims to help students get to school more easily and support their education journey. Additionally, a 'Yoga & Self Defence Training' program was inaugurated for these students. Rakhi Samanta, president of Deepti Mahila Samiti, attended the event. 🚲

💎 Nagarjuna opens new Kalyan Jewellers spot

Actor Akkineni Nagarjuna inaugurated a new Kalyan Jewellers showroom on Tuesday in Rajamahendravaram. The new store is located in Mallina Nagar and showcases several jewellery lines. These collections include Muhurat, Mudhra, and Nimah, among others. Mr. Nagarjuna expressed confidence in the local support for Kalyan Jewellers in the city. The company aims to make this a complete shopping destination offering various designs.

😔 Whatfix Co-founder Khadim Batti Passes Away

Khadim Batti, the co-founder and CEO of Whatfix, has sadly passed away. He was a prominent figure in the tech industry based in his professional capacity. While specific dates and figures regarding his life and career are not detailed in this report, his contributions to the company were significant. Batti was instrumental in shaping the trajectory of Whatfix over the years. The industry will now feel the absence of his leadership and vision.

🐅 Tiger hunt in Gudalur extends to 13th day

The search for the tiger responsible for two deaths in Gudalur is entering its 13th day on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The Forest Department has expanded the search into O’ Valley, suspecting the tiger hid due to intensive operations. The tiger hasn't been seen on camera trap footage for over a week, although pug marks have been recorded. Awareness campaigns are running near Mudumalai Tiger Reserve to ensure public safety. Officials are increasing camera traps while residents ask for financial aid after 12 days of disruption.

🏏 Pretorius' massive score powers SA win vs Zim

South Africa defeated Zimbabwe by 43 runs in the tri-series match. The game took place in Cricket Namibia, featuring Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Jordan Hermann for South Africa. South Africa posted a total of 185 for 7, while Zimbabwe managed 142. Pretorius' 94 and an opening stand of 68 set the platform for a strong batting performance. Zimbabwe has one match left, but the win helps South Africa pull further ahead in the standings. 🏏

🏏 Pretorius' epic knock leads SA win over Zimbabwe

South Africa secured a 43-run victory against Zimbabwe in the tri-series. The match took place in Cricket Namibia where Lhuan-dre Pretorius starred for the Proteas. South Africa posted 185 for 7, while Zimbabwe managed only 142 runs on the 14th of the month. Pretorius' career-best 94 helped anchor the innings despite a patchy Zimbabwe performance. Both teams still have games left to play to influence the group standings. 🏏

✨ TTD rolling out smart luggage tracking for pilgrims

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) is planning a tech-enabled luggage tracking system to reduce waiting times for devotees. This system was reviewed by TTD Additional Executive Officer Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary at a meeting with GMR representatives on Tuesday. The setup is designed to manage about 12,000 bags daily, with a peak capacity of nearly 1,800 bags per hour. Luggage will be tagged at Alipiri and tracked via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 5.1 until collection at Tirumala. Devotees can request their bags via kiosks or a mobile app when near the Garuda Nagar Complex. 📱

🏥 SC leans toward canceling bail for Shiv Sena corporator

The Supreme Court indicated it was inclined to cancel the bail of Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Sukrya Mhatre. This hearing took place on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, in connection with his alleged assault on three municipal doctors in Thane. The incident happened on July 6, and the court noted the seriousness of attacking the medical fraternity. The SC will await a plea from the State government before making a final order on his bail challenge. This case relates to the Bombay High Court's prior decisions from July 18 and August 7. 🏥

🌊 700+ rescued as Mandakini hits 23-year high in Chitrakoot

Record floods hit Chitrakoot as the Mandakini River reached its highest level in 23 years. IAS Officer and DM Pulkit Garg led his team to warn communities and evacuate affected villages. Boats and helicopters were deployed during the rising floodwaters to rescue over 700 people. Relief supplies, including food and drinking water, were also successfully delivered to the affected families. Pulkit Garg stayed on the ground overseeing all the crucial rescue and relief efforts.

🧠 New migraine meds guidelines drop from AAN & AHS

The American Academy of Neurology and American Headache Society released an updated guideline on migraine prevention medications for adults. This update was published on August 31, 2026, in Neurology® and Headache, superseding the 2012 version. The guidelines include evidence-based recommendations for both chronic and episodic migraine sufferers. Preventive treatments are suggested for those with four or more migraine days monthly or who experience functional impairment. Clinicians should discuss evidence, side effects, and costs when choosing these varied options.