😠 Schmidt's beef with Brin over California cash 💸

Google's former CEO Eric Schmidt is reportedly frustrated with Sergey Brin regarding the use of over $100 million in political contributions. This disagreement centers on efforts to defeat California's proposed Proposition 40 wealth tax. The funds, donated to Building a Better California, are reportedly being used against other ballot measures besides the tax. Schmidt contributed over $3 million, while Brin has given more than $100 million to the opposition group. The fight against the 5% tax on net worth above $1 billion continues with these spending concerns.

😥 12-year-old found dead in Baramati

The 12-year-old daughter of Rohit Pawar's personal assistant was discovered deceased in Baramati on Sunday. The incident occurred in Baramati, Maharashtra, after she went missing on Saturday. The girl was reported missing around 4 pm on Saturday, and her body was found at 8:30 am on Sunday. She allegedly left home following an argument with her mother that Saturday afternoon. Police are currently investigating all possible angles and have sent the body for post-mortem examination. 😥

✅ CGHS confirms wellness centres won't close for NEET PG 2026

CGHS has officially clarified that its wellness centres will continue operating as usual. This update addresses a false notice that suggested closures from August 27 to 31 due to NEET PG 2026 duties. The Directorate General stated the circulated notice was never issued or approved by the organisation. All CGHS Wellness Centres will remain functional during the specified period, providing services normally. Beneficiaries are advised to ignore the false notice and check official channels for updates.

🚨 Four injured in Hyderabad film event speaker stand crash

Four people, including a student, were injured after a speaker stand collapsed during the Toxic film pre-release event. This incident happened at Malla Reddy University in Medchal, Hyderabad on Saturday night. One student suffered a leg fracture, while three others sustained minor injuries. A case has been registered against the venue management and the event manager by Cyberabad Police. The actor Yash paused the event to check on the injured fans after the mishap. 🤕

😠 BJP-JD(S) plan siege to oust Minister Nagendra

The BJP and its ally JD(S) plan to lay siege to the Vidhana Soudha on August 24th. R Ashoka announced this move to demand the removal of Planning and Statistics Minister B Nagendra from the cabinet. The protest stems from allegations linking Nagendra to the Rs 89-crore Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation scam. Ashoka stated there are over 34 cases against him, all related to looting and misuse of funds. This siege is the latest action in the opposition's push against the Congress government. 😠

📈 10 stocks with rising promoter share pledging in Q1

Several stocks saw an increase in promoter share pledging during the June 2026 quarter. This trend was seen across companies like Afcons Infrastructure and Nazara Technologies in various sectors. For example, Afcons Infrastructure pledged 39.87% of shares, while Nazara Technologies pledged 33.67% in that quarter. This metric is key because increased pledging signifies higher borrowing risk against promoter shares. Investors must now monitor these companies closely for potential risks. 📈

🤖 Texas teen builds super cheap robot sensor

Eighteen-year-old Frank Lucci created SubArc, a high-resolution robot sensor, for his Regeneron Science Talent Search project. He developed this innovative device in San Antonio, Texas, to make precision robotics budget-friendly. The resulting open-source sensor costs under $25, which is nearly 20 times cheaper than existing options. This breakthrough was achieved by redesigning the sensor and simplifying its signal processing. Lucci hopes this accessible tech encourages more people to build and innovate in robotics. 🤖

🦁 Couple turns farms into huge wildlife haven

Sarah and Mark Tompkins transformed 11 former livestock farms into a 67,000-acre reserve in South Africa. This effort restored the Great Karoo, which had lost much of its wildlife due to farming and hunting. Cheetahs were first reintroduced in 2004, marking a 130-year absence from the area. Later additions included black rhinos in 2013 and lions in 2019. The reserve now aims to create an ecological corridor connecting three national parks. 🦁

🏏 Titans vs Tigers: Match 7 preview for Kerala Cricket League 2026

Match 7 of the Kerala Cricket League 2026 pits the Thrissur Titans against the Kochi Blue Tigers on August 23rd. The game is scheduled at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. Thrissur Titans sit 3rd with 1 win and 1 loss, while Kochi Blue Tigers are 2nd with an identical record. Titans' top scorer is Nikhil Thottath, but Blue Tigers' Suresh Sachin leads the scoring chart. Kochi Blue Tigers are predicted to be the winners in this upcoming clash.

🏏 Langer calls quick Test finishes 'unacceptable'

Former Australian opener Justin Langer criticized the increasing trend of short-lived Test matches. He stated this during a broadcast while Australia defeated Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs. The victory, led by Mitchell Starc's 10-wicket haul, allowed Australia to draw the two-match series 1-1. Langer argued that these fast finishes are bad for crowds and economically damaging for Cricket Australia. He suggested the issue stems from declining fundamental batting techniques, not just pitch conditions.

🏠 India's top 8 cities see 6% drop in home sales

Housing sales across India's top eight residential markets fell 6.1% year-on-year to 91,729 units in the April-June quarter of 2026. This decline was reported by PropTiger.com's Real Insight Report Q2 2026, covering the top eight cities. Sales also dropped 4.4% from the prior quarter, which saw 95,973 units sold. The market is showing a shift towards value, with the sales-weighted average price rising 1% sequentially. PropTiger expects festive-season demand to support the housing market in the third quarter. 📈