🧐 SA player slams Anaya Bangar's cricket inclusion

A South African all-rounder publicly questioned the selection of Anaya Bangar for the women's cricket squad. The player expressed strong reservations regarding the decision during recent discussions. Specific details about the selection panel or the exact date of the query were not provided in the report. This questioning has sparked debate within the cricket community about squad composition and strategy. The future impact of this controversy on the team selection process remains to be seen. 🧐

🦟 Mosquito alert at Frankfurt Airport after malaria deaths

Two workers at Frankfurt Airport passed away from malaria following a rare outbreak situation. The incident occurred at Frankfurt Airport, the busiest airport in the country. Six people working around the airport have been diagnosed with malaria tropica since July. Officials suspect mosquitoes arrived on an aircraft, leading to the 'airport malaria' phenomenon. Authorities are now installing mosquito traps and monitoring the situation closely. 🦟

💖 How Rakhi became a massive Rs 25k crore business

Rabindranath Tagore turned Raksha Bandhan into a public act of protest in 1905 against colonial division. Today, the festival is a huge retail event driven by India's e-commerce growth and gig economy. The rakhi trade is estimated to hit nearly Rs 25,000 crore this year, with Delhi alone accounting for about Rs 4,000 crore. Traditional crafts are still vital, alongside new trends like Viksit Bharat themed threads. Quick-commerce has sped up delivery, though platforms now avoid strict '10-minute' claims. 🛍️

🎬 Aamir Khan, Sidharth, Tiger in talks for Race reboot

Aamir Khan is reportedly in discussions with producer Ramesh Taurani for the reboot of the Race franchise. Sidharth Malhotra and Tiger Shroff have also seen the script and expressed interest in the project. The new-age Race Reboot is being planned as an action thriller that promises a completely fresh flavor. Producer Ramesh Taurani has already initiated the pre-production work on this upcoming film. Vijay Krishna Acharya is slated to direct the project, which is currently in a very nascent stage.

🇨🇳 Indians in China safe, but 320 still untracked amid Nepal floods

Over 400 Indian nationals stranded near the China border in Nepal are confirmed safe, according to the MEA. The Ministry of External Affairs is coordinating with local authorities in Beijing for the stranded group. As of Friday, 96 Indians reached Nepal, and 21 from Tamil Nadu have arrived in Delhi. The MEA is working on evacuation plans for those remaining in China amidst the crisis. This comes as Nepal faces devastating floods that have claimed over 538 lives. 😥

🎮 Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta drops today

The Open Beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is launching today, making it available to everyone, not just pre-orderers. Activision announced the kick-off time is 10 AM PT on August 28 for the start. The beta offers 6v6 multiplayer maps, Ground War: Combat Outpost, and the "Entrenched" campaign mission. This free trial will run for about four days, concluding on September 1. After the beta, the full game is scheduled to drop on October 23. 🎮

🏏 T20 Premier League match predictions for August 29th

Two T20 Premier League matches are scheduled for August 29th at Sportpark Westvliet, The Hague. Glasgow Cosmics are set to face Dublin Guardians, while Rotterdam Dockers will take on Belfast Wolves. For the first match, Dublin Guardians are predicted to win against the bottom-ranked Glasgow Cosmics. In the second fixture, Rotterdam Dockers are favoured to beat Belfast Wolves. 🏏

🏛️ Congress chief wants 543 Lok Sabha seats for 25 years

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge wrote to PM Narendra Modi demanding the Lok Sabha strength remain 543 seats for the next 25 years. He also asked for an all-party meeting regarding the BJP's delimitation proposal. The Lok Sabha rejected the 2026 Constitution 131st Amendment Bill in April with 298 votes for and 230 against. Kharge further insisted on one-third reservation for women starting from the 2029 elections. He reiterated his call for a discussion on July 16. 🏛️

📉 Rebel Leader Aga Ruhullah to Step Down as Srinagar MP

Rebel leader Aga Ruhullah has reportedly agreed to resign from his position as Srinagar MP. This development involves Aga Ruhullah, who represents the rebel faction in Srinagar. The resignation is expected to happen around this time, though a specific date wasn't mentioned. The move comes amid ongoing political tensions and internal factional dynamics within the region. Future political shifts in the area will be closely watched by observers.

🗳️ Rebel MP Ruhullah decides to quit National Conference

Rebel MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi has confirmed his decision to resign from his Lok Sabha seat and the National Conference party. He stated this move is due to a deepening ideological rift with his party regarding J&K's special status. Ruhullah plans to formally submit his resignation letter to the Lok Sabha Speaker and Farooq Abdullah on November 3rd. He blames the NC leadership for reneging on their election promise to fight for the restoration of J&K's special status. After resigning, he plans to contest the potential by-election as an independent candidate. 🗳️

🔬 New WHO TB Center Launched in China

A new WHO global collaboration center for tuberculosis research was established in China on Friday. This center is located at the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention in Beijing. In 2024, China’s TB incidence dropped to 49 per 100,000 population, showing moderate to low prevalence. The center aims to boost global innovation and technology exchange for TB control efforts. This move supports the international goal of ending the global TB epidemic by 2030.