sports Real Madrid has officially announced the squad for their upcoming preseason friendly match. The game is against Schalke 04 and marks the final fixture of this year's preseason stage. The match is scheduled for August 16, 2026, at 17:00 CET in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Manager Mourinho has all his top stars available for the game. However, most players have only trained for a couple of sessions and shouldn't expect heavy minutes.
business Indian-American entrepreneur Vishal Garg has been removed as CEO of Better Home & Finance. This happened in early August when Daniel Lewis took over as interim CEO. The company faced losses over $1.5 billion since 2022 and its stock dropped more than 90% under his leadership. Garg became infamous for firing 900 employees abruptly via Zoom in December 2021. He is now fighting his dismissal, offering to work for just $1 annually. 📉
india A row erupted after BJP chief Nainar Nagendran made a controversial remark about CM Vijay's mother. This happened in the legislative assembly in Chennai, following a prior slight by CM Vijay against DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin. The comments were made on Saturday, drawing immediate condemnation from the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. TVK strongly denounced the remark as derogatory and inappropriate for a leader's conduct. Annamalai also condemned the statement, calling it a crossing of political decency boundaries.
india AP Legislative Assembly Speaker Ch. Ayyanna Patrudu reaffirmed the government's commitment to all-round development during the 80th Independence Day celebrations on Saturday. He stressed the need for collective effort to tackle financial and administrative issues post-bifurcation in Andhra Pradesh. The Speaker highlighted that residential quarters for over 300 MLAs and MLCs in Amaravati are soon to be completed and allotted. He urged people to help make Amaravati a leading model capital city through their cooperation. This commitment aligns with broader efforts to resolve public grievances and ensure welfare for the state. 🇮🇳
sports Devdutt Padikkal scored his maiden ton while leading India's strong opening day in the first Test at Galle. The Indian team batted first, scoring 288/2 in 73 overs, with Padikkal remaining unbeaten on 131. This dominance occurred on a rain-hit day, giving India an early advantage in the series. KL Rahul also played a key role, retiring hurt on 77, alongside Padikkal's massive stand. The focus now shifts to how the Sri Lankan bowlers respond to India's solid start. 🏏
business Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh announced infrastructure works valued at ₹2,643 crore for the Godavari Pushkarams in 2027. This announcement was made during the 80th Independence Day celebrations in Rajamahendravaram. The Akhanda Godavari project has already seen ₹94.44 crore released by the Ministry of Tourism. These projects involve developing ghats and tourist amenities along the Godavari River banks. Further initiatives include guaranteeing livelihoods for 10,000 tribal people through bamboo processing. 🏞️
india A complaint was filed with the Kerala Police regarding the simultaneous singing of the national anthem and national song during Independence Day celebrations. The complaint was lodged by the Mahatma Gandhi National Foundation in Pala against the Kozhikode Corporation. This incident reportedly occurred on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The chairman alleged that this action undermined the significance of the occasion, turning national symbols into political confrontation. He has requested verification of video evidence and an impartial inquiry into the councillors involved.
india Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren addressed students during the 80th Independence Day celebrations in Ranchi on August 15, 2026. He assured students that their hard work would not be affected by mafia, corruption, or question paper leaks during the ongoing protest. This protest, now in its 22nd day, demands action against irregularities in JPSC and JSSC exams. Soren promised comprehensive reforms, including a time-bound calendar and tech-secured exams for the future. He vowed that the investigation would be impartial, ensuring justice for every student. 🤝
The Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID) Amaravati Centre held its investiture ceremony in Vijayawada on Friday. Ar. Komal Gilda took charge as chairperson, with Ar. Surendra as secretary at the event. This ceremony took place with IIID national president Ar. Jignesh Modi as the chief guest. Director Ramesh Srikonda spoke about the design education and practice interface. The new team plans to focus on sustainable design and student mentorship.
business BJP Tamil Nadu president Nainar Nagenthran triggered a political row on Saturday with a comment directed at CM C Joseph Vijay. Nagenthran made the remark at the BJP state headquarters in Kamalalayam. This came after CM Vijay used a 'kutti kathai' in the Assembly following the April 2026 election. Several parties, including DMK, had criticized Vijay's earlier references to 'father' in the House. Minister A Rajmohan and K Annamalai condemned the remarks as inappropriate and crossing civility limits. 😠
The 9th match of the Malawi Tri-Series 2026 is happening today at 9:00 AM local time. Aaftab Limdawala was dismissed by Muhammad Nadir, caught by Isae Niyomugabo. The match is part of the ongoing Tri-Series competition between Malawi and Rwanda. Ignace Ntirenganya has been noted with figures of 2-0-10-1. The teams continue their fixtures in this international cricket series. 🏏
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