R Ashwin explained the long silence with Sanjay Manjrekar after years of not speaking. This situation involved the renowned cricketer and commentator in recent discussions. The estrangement occurred over a period spanning several years, with no specific date mentioned. Ashwin stated that the incident fundamentally changed his life perspective. Moving forward, he hopes for a resolution between both personalities.
india Corporate offices in Gurugram have been advised to encourage employees to work from home on August 8. This advisory was issued by the DDMA for corporate offices in Gurugram, Haryana. The decision follows 60 mm of rainfall recorded in the city between 8 am and 5 pm on August 7. The goal is to ease traffic pressure and allow agencies to conduct drainage and restoration work more efficiently. Residents are also urged to avoid unnecessary travel to stay safe.
sports Enes Kanter Freedom announced on Friday that he is entering the 2027 WNBA Draft after reviewing eligibility rules. The former Boston Celtics center, who is 6-foot-10 and weighs 250 pounds, made this declaration amid controversy. This move follows comments by Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham regarding transgender athletes. Freedom stated his goal is equal application of the league's established rules for everyone. His announcement quickly gained traction online, sparking further discussion about inclusion. 🏀
top Shashi Tharoor stated that the issues raised by the Cockroach Janta Party at Jantar Mantar were already covered by Congress's 'Chhatron ki Goonj' outreach program. He noted that his party's campaign didn't gain the same traction as the CJP's protest regarding the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. The CJP protested starting June 20, with Sonam Wangchuk supporting the demands, while Congress held its campaign starting June 17. Tharoor emphasized the need for self-reflection within Congress about why their efforts did not resonate with Gen Z. The opposition alleged police used harsh measures during the July 20 protest against the leak. 😥
sports Bangladesh was rolled for just 54 in a warm-up match against the Cricket Australia XI. The match took place in Darwin, where Campbell Thompson delivered a massive performance. The innings ended on the third morning with Thompson taking 8 wickets for 25 runs. This heavy loss sets the tone ahead of the first Test next week against top Australian bowlers. Bangladesh now has four days to prepare for the series against Starc, Cummins, and Hazlewood.
sports Real Madrid was snubbed by midfielder Rodri, who chose Barcelona instead of joining the club. The decision came after initial verbal agreements and due to club hesitation regarding his fitness. Rodri had faced serious concerns over past ACL, hamstring, and back injuries. With new signings seemingly off the table, the focus shifts internally to players like Arda Güler and Bernardo Silva. This suggests the club might lean on existing talent for their midfield needs.
sports FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing a fresh controversy after a British newspaper reported on a payment from Uefa. The payment was allegedly made to a woman involved with him during his time as Uefa's general secretary between 2009 and 2016. Uefa confirmed a 'departure payment' was made, stating it covered her MBA tuition fees. FIFA strongly denies the allegations, calling them categorically untrue and defamatory. Infantino continues to resist calls to resign despite intense scrutiny from various football bodies.
tech Samsung states that the foldable phone experiment phase has officially concluded after eight years of learning. The company confirmed this with the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Z Flip 8 in North America. These new foldables achieved 1.44 million Korean pre-orders, surpassing the Galaxy Note 10's 2019 record. The strategy is now focused on brand trust and ecosystem engagement, not just unit sales. Samsung plans to roll these devices out across 106 countries worldwide. 📱
science The Supreme Court released a new report on August 3, 2026, recommending changes to enhance gender sensitivity in judicial proceedings. This report, prepared by Justice Aniruddha Bose, replaces patriarchal language with survivor-centric terminology across the judiciary. It examines 125 trial court judgments nationwide to suggest practical reforms in courtroom management and victim protection. The change follows criticism of a 2026 ruling that appeared insensitive to sexual offence allegations. Moving forward, the courts are urged to adopt compassionate practices to prevent victim re-traumatisation. ⚖️
world Iran's Revolutionary Guard stated on Saturday, August 8, 2026, that reopening the Strait of Hormuz depends on the US accepting Iranian conditions. This declaration comes as US officials reported progress between Iran and Oman regarding the strait's future management. Earlier reports indicated that Houthi attacks in Yemen killed at least five people in response to recent strikes. The UAE also condemned an alleged hostile Iranian attack on an ADNOC tanker in the strait. Iraq, meanwhile, is discussing oil export arrangements with Iran, though the mechanism is not yet active.
world A U.S. official reported progress between Iran and Oman concerning the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. This development is happening near Bandar Abbas, Iran, amid ongoing regional tensions. The potential deal is crucial for restoring oil exports disrupted by the five-month-old U.S. war with Iran. Iran's control over the waterway gives it leverage, even if US approval is needed. This strategic waterway carries a fifth of the world's traded oil and gas.
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