🚨 Sports ministry suspends TTFI over governance issues

The sports ministry suspended the recognition of the Table Tennis Federation of India due to governance problems within the national body. This action was taken against the TTFI in New Delhi following an unsatisfactory response to a show-cause notice. One key reason cited was the federation's failure to conduct elections within the mandated timeframe. The ministry instructed the Indian Olympic Association to form an ad-hoc committee to manage table tennis administration. The IOA will consult the ITTF while creating an interim regulatory system for the sport.

⚖️ Judges panel finds charges against Justice Varma proven

A three-member inquiry committee has confirmed all three charges against Justice Yashwant Varma. The case involved his possession of unexplained cash and interference with material evidence at his official residence. The findings were made on August 12, 2026. The panel clarified that while charges were proved, there was no direct evidence he personally removed the currency. The matter now moves forward following these significant judicial findings. ⚖️

🏏 Delhi Premier League 2026 matches on Aug 13

Match 25 (Outer Delhi Warriors vs West Delhi Lions) and Match 26 (North Delhi Strikers vs Purani Delhi 6) are scheduled for August 13th at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi. Outer Delhi Warriors are 4th with 3 wins, while North Delhi Strikers are 2nd with 3 wins and 1 loss. Predictions favor West Delhi Lions winning Match 25, with team scores expected near 185+ and 175+. The toss is predicted to go to West Delhi Lions for the first match. 🏏

🗑️ 3,100 kg gutkha smashed in Tirupattur

Over 3,100 kg of gutkha products were destroyed by Tirupattur police on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The operation took place in Kottapattu village near Vaniyambadi town under the order of Superintendent of Police Akshay Anil Wakhare. This destruction followed multiple confiscations across various police stations in the district. The police action is part of a continuous drive to curb smuggling and usage of these tobacco products. The disposal strictly adhered to all legal and environmental guidelines at the designated spot.

🛍️ Store charged Rs 30 for carry bags; huge fine issued

A Gurugram consumer commission found Red Tape guilty of unfair trade practices for charging a customer Rs 30 for three carry bags. The customer shopped at the Gurugram outlet on August 31, 2025, and claimed the charge was illegal. The commission ruled against the company, citing precedents that retailers should provide free bags. Red Tape was ordered to refund Rs 30 with 9% interest and pay Rs 26,000 in compensation. The company must comply with this order within 45 days. 🛍️

🤝 Modi, Kharge, Gandhi siblings meet at Delhi wedding

Political rivals PM Modi and Mallikarjun Kharge shared a light-hearted moment at a wedding reception in New Delhi. Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi were also present during this rare political interaction. The exchange happened on Monday, August 11, 2026, at the event held at Sharad Pawar’s 6, Janpath residence. Kharge joked to Modi that he had changed, sparking laughter among the leaders present. Despite this, political tensions remain due to ongoing Parliament disputes. 🧐

🤝 Kharge and Gandhi Siblings Meet PM Modi at Delhi Wedding

Kharge and the Gandhi siblings recently met with Prime Minister Modi during a wedding event in Delhi. The meeting took place at a high-profile social gathering in the capital city. Specific details regarding the date and exact attendance numbers were not released to the public. This interaction occurs amid ongoing political discussions and party dynamics in India. Further official statements regarding this meeting are anticipated in the coming days.

📸 Couple finds spy camera in Madrid Airbnb

A retired British couple discovered a hidden camera pointed at their bed during a trip to Madrid. Donna, 62, and Raymond Nunn, 87, found the device in their Lavapiés apartment on August 3. They noticed the camera on August 4 and were told by Airbnb to leave immediately. The couple relocated two hours south of Madrid on August 5 after their terrifying discovery. Airbnb issued a full refund and removed the property listing from their platform.

📡 CEO flags suspicious activity near damaged undersea cables

Two undersea communication cables owned by Subco reported faults close together off Perth, Australia. Bevan Slattery, the company's CEO, urged the Australian Federal Police to launch an urgent probe into the incident. The Indigo-West and Indigo-Central cables developed shunt faults on the night of the incident. Slattery noted suspicious activity from a vessel near the fault location at the same time. The AFP has confirmed receiving a report of crime and is currently assessing the information. 🚨

🏆 Babar Azam back in ICC Test top 10

Pakistan batter Babar Azam has returned to the ICC Men's Test Batting Rankings after two years. This happened following his team's eight-wicket win against the West Indies in Port of Spain. He scored 88 and 24 not out, advancing five places to 10th position on the date of the match. This comeback follows him dropping out of the top 10 in September 2024 after five continuous years. The drawn two-match World Test Championship series did not help either team's WTC standing.

🏋️‍♀️ Celina Jaitly defends gym sessions in divorce court

Celina Jaitly shared that she had to defend her weightlifting routine during her bizarre divorce proceedings. The actor, who filed for divorce from Peter Haag in November 2025, was questioned about spending 1.5 hours daily at the gym. This comes amidst several personal struggles, including loss of children and family crisis. She stated that discipline, instilled by her father, was what gave her strength through these tough times. She questioned if lifting weights was wrong, noting the barbell weight wasn't the heaviest she carried.