🏏 Rahane spills on Kohli's batting secrets

Ajinkya Rahane shared insights into his strong bond with Virat Kohli during the 'Stick to Cricket' podcast. The pair's Test partnership was successful due to their complementary natures and positive communication. They accumulated 3,661 runs in 67 innings, forming India's fifth-most productive Test duo. Rahane noted Kohli kept his white-ball chasing calculations private, even from teammates. He recently announced his retirement from international cricket, concluding a notable career. 🏏

🏛️ High Court flags UP panchayat poll delay

The Allahabad High Court questioned the ongoing delay in Uttar Pradesh panchayat elections during a PIL hearing. The court noted this issue while hearing a public interest litigation filed by Sanjay Kumar Sharma in Lucknow. The mandated five-year term requires elections to conclude before May 26, 2026, despite the process starting in May 2025. The court is scrutinizing the reasons for the delay to see if it was due to administrative failure or unavoidable circumstances. The matter is scheduled for further review on August 11 to determine constitutional compliance. 🧐

🎮 Lenovo Legion Tab 5 drops 25% for gamers

The Lenovo Legion Tab 5 compact gaming tablet is now available with a 25% discount on Lenovo's official online store. This powerful tablet features an 8.8-inch 3K IPS display and comes equipped with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of UFS 4.1 storage. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, it boasts significant performance upgrades over its predecessor. The tablet is currently priced at just $637.44 for a limited time using coupon EXTRASAVEAFF. Interested customers should act fast due to the time-sensitive nature of this Doorbuster deal.

🏛️ TN Budget 2026 brings big changes for Madurai

The Tamil Nadu government announced its Revised Budget highlights for 2026–27 on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Key allocations for Madurai include a new special government law college and river development projects. ₹25 crore is set for pollution control studies in the Cauvery, Vaigai, and Tamirabharani Rivers. Additionally, ₹53 crore is earmarked for river tourism across these basins. The state is also adding 10 Olympic training centers and 1,000 mobile geriatric care centers.

🏏 Buttler and Seifert smash win for Super Giants

Manchester Super Giants comfortably beat Welsh Fire with a 9-wicket win at Old Trafford on Wednesday. Tim Seifert and Jos Buttler anchored the chase for the Giants, who were chasing a target of 156. Buttler reached an unbeaten 51 off 20 balls, surpassing Kieron Pollard's previous T20 record. This victory ended the Super Giants' three-match losing streak from the previous games. The team secured the win in just 69 balls, with Welsh Fire being limited to 155 for 4.

😟 Congress scrambles to calm angry MLAs after cabinet shakeup

Karnataka Congress leaders met with legislators upset over the recent Cabinet expansion, which inducted 19 ministers. Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Randeep Surjewala made outreach efforts to appease the disgruntled members. Indi MLA Yashavantarayagouda V Patil withdrew his resignation after being persuaded by the CM and ministers. Despite these moves, some senior MLAs plan to meet soon to discuss their next steps in the party. The party is working to resolve the discontent while keeping the political situation stable. 😟

🏛️ Bihar Governor appoints Kushwaha's son as MLC

Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain nominated Deepak Prakash as an MLC to fill a vacancy. This happened in Bihar following the resignation of Devesh Kumar on July 31, 2026. Prakash, who is the son of Upendra Kushwaha, is 36 years old and has held the Panchayati Raj Minister role since November 20, 2025. This appointment comes after the Supreme Court questioned his ministerial status before the six-month mark. He is expected to continue strengthening Bihar's development with his dedication.

🛶 Assam floods worsen; death toll hits 95

The flood situation in Assam intensified on Wednesday, leading to a rise in casualties and affected population. The death toll now stands at 95, while over 1.6 lakh people are impacted across 14 districts. This sharp increase followed Tuesday's figures, with six more deaths reported in the last 24 hours. Sivasagar was the worst-hit district, affecting over 57,000 people. Authorities are currently managing 44,523 people across 105 relief camps. 🛶

🕉️ Akhilesh Yadav links Brahmins to PDA concept

Akhilesh Yadav asserted that the Samajwadi Party's PDA formulation explicitly includes Pandits during a gathering. He alleged the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh was actively targeting Brahmins, opposition workers, and religious leaders. This statement was made on Wednesday while addressing a Brahmin Sammelan at the SP state headquarters. Yadav claimed the state government denied permission for the event at Janeshwar Mishra Park, forcing the shift to party office premises. He further accused the ruling party of persecuting workers and insulted religious institutions. 🕉️

🚢 Iran's Oman Deal for Hormuz Shipping

A draft agreement between Iran and Oman to reopen temporary Hormuz shipping routes has been finalized by negotiators. This deal involves Oman and Iran, with the final approval pending from Iran's supreme leader. The agreement, finalized on Wednesday, is contingent on no interference from 'certain third parties.' Iran's officials stressed that this Oman-Iran pact alone won't secure safety due to the US naval blockade. Pakistan and Qatar are continuing de-escalation talks in the region. 🚢

🏥 Maharashtra doctors keep striking over homoeopaths' practice

Resident doctors in Maharashtra have continued their indefinite strike because talks with the government failed to provide concrete assurances. The protest involves doctors across 32 state-run hospitals and civic-run hospitals in Mumbai and Thane. The strike started on August 5, and doctors withdrew routine services, while emergency care continues. MARD is protesting the decision allowing homoeopaths to prescribe allopathic medicines. The strike will continue as the government hasn't met their key demands. 🧑‍⚕️