🏛️ Rajasthan Cabinet pushes for Uniform Civil Code bill

The Rajasthan Cabinet approved a Uniform Civil Code bill on Thursday to ban polygamy and mandate relationship registration. This move, involving the state of Rajasthan, will be introduced in the Assembly starting August 20th. The bill sets requirements for marriage and divorce registration within 60 days. It also proposes equal property rights for sons and daughters across all religions. The UCC will not affect Scheduled Tribes whose customs are protected by the Constitution. ⚖️

📜 DU cuts Delhi Sultanate history paper

The University of Delhi has removed the specialized paper on the Delhi Sultanate from its new postgraduate History syllabus. This course, titled "The Delhi Sultanate: Structures of Authority in Medieval North India (13th-14th Centuries)," was taught in Semester III. The paper focused on political and cultural developments during the 13th and 14th centuries for decades. Additionally, another specialized course, "History of North India, c. 1400-1550," was also omitted from Semester III. These syllabus changes are part of the revised postgraduate programme based on PGCF 2024 under NEP 2020, effective from July 2026.

🚀 Shiprocket IPO: GMP, subscription & what to know

The Shiprocket IPO officially launched on August 12, 2026, with shares priced between ₹92 to ₹97 per equity. The public issue saw a strong subscription, reaching 3.16 times after day two bidding concluded. In the grey market, the shares are trading at a premium of ₹37, showing good listing interest. Analysts from Anand Rathi and Nirmal Bang have both given 'Subscribe' ratings to the offering. The IPO is set for listing on August 19, 2026, with the allotment expected around August 17, 2026. 🚀

⚽ Arab federations back Infantino against World Cup pushback

Six Arab football federations declared their full support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid growing opposition to his World Cup investment plan. The backing came from Morocco, Qatar, Egypt, Mauritania, Lebanon, and Sudan on Thursday. This support followed Infantino withdrawing a proposed USD 20 billion private investment plan after global backlash. This move highlights a divide, as the Asian Football Confederation opposes the proposal. Pressure mounts as other federations withdraw support for Infantino's re-election.

💸 Luxury Skoda 7-Seater Gets Big Price Drop

A significant price reduction has been announced for the top-tier Skoda 7-Seater model. This discount applies to the most luxurious variant of the car. The offer provides a direct saving of Rs 14 lakh on the purchase price. This move is part of the company's strategy to boost sales in the premium segment. Interested buyers should check the dealership details before the offer ends. 💸

🚗 Luxury Skoda 7-Seater Drops 14 Lakh Price Tag

A top-of-the-line, used Skoda Kodiaq 7-seater is available with a huge Rs 14 lakh discount. This impressive SUV is listed at just Rs 42 lakh, which is considerably less than a brand new Skoda Kodiaq. The vehicle has only 9,000 km on the odometer and boasts a luxurious leather interior. Features include a 12.9-inch touchscreen, ventilated seats, and a 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine. Buyers are advised to conduct a complete inspection before finalizing this seemingly great deal. 🤩

📈 Shiprocket vs Behari Lal: IPO Listing Showdown

Both Shiprocket and Behari Lal Engineering IPOs closed for subscription on Aug. 14. Shiprocket, based in India, showed a potential 38.14% listing gain, while Behari Lal Engineering indicated 28.77% premium. Shiprocket's IPO was a book build of Rs 1,617.48 crores, and Behari Lal Engineering's was Rs 301.62 crore. Both IPOs saw intense interest, being subscribed close to 100 times. Allotment for both is expected on Aug 17, with listing on Aug 19. 🚀

📱 iPhone 17 price drops on Flipkart

The Apple iPhone 17 has seen a price reduction on the Flipkart platform. This deal is available for customers in India. The discounted price is set at Rs 47,405. This drop comes with various additional offers available for purchase. Buyers are encouraged to check the specific details on Flipkart for more info.

✨ Vande Bharat Sleeper feels like a hotel, not a train

A traveller, Saina Saiwan, shared her honest review after riding the new overnight Vande Bharat Sleeper train. She travelled on this upgraded service operated by the North East Frontier Railway, noting its modern interiors and premium feel. The train features 16 coaches, including AC First and 3-Tier coaches, and runs at 160 kmph. This sleeper train was launched between Howrah and Guwahati in January 2026 to improve long-distance rail travel. Saiwan also stressed that passengers must help maintain the upgraded facilities. 🚆

🔭 India's Astronomy Leap: Subramaniam on Future Space Goals 🚀

Annapurni Subramaniam, Director of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, received the COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal for her space research contributions. This award, given earlier this month in Florence, Italy, recognizes her work on stellar populations and AstroSat's UVIT. India is set to receive larger telescopes over the next five years, boosting its capabilities significantly. Subramaniam believes India will take a front seat in global astronomy, partnering on major projects like SKA. The focus now is on building scientific capacity across the Global South using India's growing expertise.

📱 Samsung S25 Edge price drops on Flipkart

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has seen a significant price reduction on the Flipkart platform. This deal applies to the device available in India. The price drop is stated to be Rs 45,000, making it more accessible to buyers. This markdown is part of Flipkart's ongoing promotional sales strategy. Users should check the specific deal price and available offers immediately.