🏏 Smaran wants to play for India in every format 🏏

Ravichandran Smaran, the top scorer in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, is preparing for the Duleep Trophy. He will launch his domestic campaign later this month in the Duleep Trophy at the BCCI CoE. Smaran is focusing on balancing white-ball and red-ball cricket through state league matches. The 23-year-old is also improving his technique against spinners like sweep and reverse sweep shots. Ultimately, Smaran aims to represent India across all formats through rigorous practice.

🙏 Educationist DY Patil laid to rest in Kolhapur

The final rites for educationist DY Patil are being observed today. Thousands of people gathered to pay their respects to him in Kolhapur. The ceremonies are taking place on this particular day, honoring his life's work. He was a highly respected figure in the education sector. Further details regarding memorial services will be shared later.

🍎 Is Delhi's school lunch really hitting the mark? 🤔

A dead lizard found in a west Delhi school lunch reignited the debate on the midday meal program. This issue concerns the PM Poshan scheme, which mandates specific nutritional content for students. Upper primary kids are supposed to receive 20g of protein and 700 calories daily, with a rotating menu. Experts suggest increasing vegetables and protein like eggs to boost child immunity and growth. The cost per meal is tightly managed, balancing nutrition with the budget constraints.

🐮 Savarkar dismissed cow worship, said cows are animals

Vinayak Damodar Savarkar stated that cows should only be viewed as animals and criticized the concept of cow worship. This admission was made by his grandnephew, Satyaki Savarkar, during a Pune court hearing on Tuesday. The statement was part of a criminal defamation trial against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, which stems from a complaint filed in April 2023. Savarkar argued that worshipping an animal is an insult to divinity and that cows should be protected, not deified. The case involves Savarkar's time in the Cellular Jail from 1911 to 1921. 🐮

🩺 Hepatitis C risks are hiding in plain sight

Hepatitis C is increasingly affecting young adults, moving beyond traditional high-risk groups. Medical experts in Mumbai highlighted these hidden dangers during World Hepatitis Day on July 28. Silent progression can last for decades, making early detection crucial for this viral infection. Exposure can happen through things like tattoo studios or shared grooming tools. Modern treatments now offer cures for over 95 per cent of diagnosed cases.

✈️ UAE fugitive deported in 88-crore fraud case

The CBI, alongside MEA and MHA, has successfully deported Vishakha Rathod from the UAE to India. She is wanted in a massive Rs 88-crore investment fraud case involving her and her husband. A Red Notice was issued through Interpol against her, and she was detained in Pune on August 3. She is accused of misleading investors with fake fixed returns and misappropriating funds. Further investigation into the case is currently ongoing. 🧐

✊ CJP supports Jharkhand student protests, vows to be a pressure group ✊

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced its support for students protesting in Jharkhand against recruitment irregularities. Founder Abhijeet Dipke confirmed the CJP is in touch with the protesters and will visit Ranchi to show solidarity. The party stated it will operate as a 'pressure group' focusing on accountability in institutions. CJP will continue advocating for education, employment, and inflation issues. The CJP also pledged to seek legal aid and push for the withdrawal of FIRs against the students.

📢 CJP to back Jharkhand students protesting exams

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke announced support for students protesting exam irregularities in Jharkhand. This move comes as thousands of aspirants have been sitting in Ranchi since July 29. The protest demands an independent panel investigate alleged issues in JPSC and other recruitment tests. Dipke stated the CJP will act as a pressure group addressing distrust in institutions like media and judiciary. The party plans to discuss issues like ethanol fuel and unemployment during its core team meeting. 🧑‍🎓

🤖 Google puts Gemini Spark AI right in Chrome

Google has integrated the Agentic AI feature, Gemini Spark, into the Chrome browser for automating web tasks. This feature is powered by Gemini 3.6 Flash and is now available for users in the US. It can handle complex jobs like trip planning and real-time data collection without manual input. Crucially, users must explicitly enable it and retain full control over sensitive permissions. The rollout plans include expanding this functionality to more regions in the future. 🤖

😠 Dalit creator's Insta account suspended after doxing

Telugu Dalit content creator Ajay Radha Kumar had his Instagram account suspended on Wednesday, August 5. This happened after he was doxed by a Hindutva digital creator named TD Rakesh Sharma in Hyderabad. The doxing occurred after Ajay posted content criticizing the TDP and BJP-led government. Rakesh Sharma began his campaign of criticism on August 1, escalating to severe abuse and doxing. Ajay has since approached the Panjagutta police station to register a formal FIR regarding these events.

📢 CJP to become a political pressure group

Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), announced that his organization will operate as a political pressure group. This decision was made in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, following the CJP's 37-day student protest. The protest forced the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET-UG paper leak controversy on August 5, 2026. Dipke stated that the country currently needs a public, people-led movement instead of entering mainstream electoral politics. The group will use strategies like lobbying and public campaigns to influence public policy going forward.