🏏 Sri Lankan spinner sanctioned for conduct breach

Sri Lanka's spinner Prabath Jayasuriya was sanctioned for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the second World Test Championship match against India. He was found to have abused cricket equipment after being dismissed on Monday, August 24th. This resulted in an official reprimand and one demerit point being added to his record. Jayasuriya admitted the offense, which occurred when he struck boundary wedges with his bat near the pavilion. This marks the third player from the Colombo Test to face an ICC sanction. 🏏

⚖️ SC says no to reopening CBSE re-evaluation portal

The Supreme Court refused to order the reopening of the CBSE portal for Class 12 answer sheet re-evaluation. This decision was made regarding complaints against the On-Screen Marking (OSM) evaluation system used by CBSE. The court noted that the portal was open for all candidates during a specified period, mentioning the request for only one week's extension. CBSE's Solicitor General stated that 1.68 lakh students successfully applied within the notified window. The top court’s stance suggests that reopening the window could lead to new claims, as per the Chief Justice of India. 🧐

🧐 FSSAI cracks down on fake food claims

FSSAI has mandated several major food operators to correct misleading labels and claims after issuing official notices. Companies named include Amway India Enterprises, Juza Foods, Mondelez India Foods, and Sapiens Labs across India. Specific actions involve Amway removing 'Energy Drink' and '100%' claims, while Juza Foods is shutting down its online site. This crackdown is part of a wider enforcement drive against false advertising by the regulator. Future updates will show progressive rollout of revised packaging by affected companies. 🧐

🏛️ Bengal SIR: 80% tribunal appeals challenge voter inclusion

The Supreme Court was informed that nearly 80% of the 38 lakh appeals in West Bengal SIR tribunals challenge voter inclusion. Specifically, only 7 lakh appeals were filed by individuals excluded from the electoral rolls after the SIR exercise. Out of 83,000 decided appeals, over 75,000 were allowed, meaning almost 90% favored the voters. Senior Advocate Sankaranarayanan urged tribunals to prioritize the 7 lakh exclusion appeals. The Court then ordered the ECI to provide detailed affidavits on appeal statuses. ⚖️

🎉 Kerala CM wishes unity for Onam celebrations

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan sent Onam greetings to all Keralites this Tuesday. He stressed that Onam is a cherished tradition transcending caste and religion across Kerala. The message highlighted that people stand united despite attempts by vested interests to spread division. Satheesan noted that celebrations inspire resilience even after recent natural disasters. The government has made arrangements to ensure joyous Thiruvonam for everyone.

🍪 Scientists made edible cookies from plastic 🍪

Scientists have successfully transformed PET plastic into nutritious, edible cookies called "µBites". This innovation was presented by Sandhya Jayasekara at the American Chemical Society's Fall 2026 meeting in Carbondale. The process involved a 32-step method using programmed yeasts to convert plastic components into proteins, vitamins, and flavorings. This research aims to combat rising global food demand and pollution risks by 2050. Further development is ongoing, with a goal of making them a more consumer-friendly food source in a few years.

🚗 Mumbai drivers challenge Marathi language rule in HC

Auto and cab drivers have approached the Bombay High Court against a new Marathi language rule implemented by the Maharashtra government. Four drivers filed the petition, arguing the rule jeopardizes the livelihoods of lakhs of workers. The government notification was issued on August 12, and the case is set for mention before the Chief Justice on August 26. Drivers contend this requirement exceeds the powers under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and violates their fundamental rights. They are seeking an immediate stay on the notification to prevent widespread economic hardship. 🚗

✈️ AP Minister rejects Sri City airport idea for Chennai

Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh publicly rejected a social media proposal suggesting Sri City could be an alternate airport hub for Chennai. He made this statement in response to Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay scrapping the Parandur greenfield airport project. This rejection comes after Vijay dropped the Parandur plan on Monday, stating the government would find a less disruptive alternative site. Former CM M.K. Stalin called this decision an irreversible setback to Tamil Nadu's growth. The ongoing airport debate is now a major political talking point between the two neighboring states. ✈️

🌧️ Monsoon's Tale: East Rains, West/South Dry

The Indian monsoon is showing a split pattern across the country this week. Heavy rainfall is expected in the eastern parts of the nation. Meanwhile, the western and southern regions are experiencing a dry spell. This weather pattern is influencing agricultural activities across different states. Forecasters are monitoring the situation closely for the coming days.

🌧️ Monsoon split: East gets rain, West stays dry

States in East and Northern India are expected to receive heavy rainfall soon, while West and South regions will remain dry, according to IMD projections. The low-pressure area over Jharkhand is causing isolated heavy rain in East UP, East MP, and Chhattisgarh today. Isolated heavy rainfall is forecasted for Bihar and Uttar Pradesh over the next three days. Peninsular India is set to see subdued rainfall activity for the next week. The low-pressure area is expected to shift west-northwestwards by tomorrow morning.

📱 Galaxy S26 FE event set, sale date is still pending

Samsung confirmed a Galaxy Event on August 27 at 9 p.m. KST, which is 12 p.m. UTC, to likely unveil the Galaxy S26 FE. This event will stream live on Samsung.com and YouTube to showcase the newest addition to the Galaxy S26 family. While the reveal date is set, the actual sales launch date has not been disclosed by Samsung. The phone is expected to feature core Galaxy S26 experiences and AI capabilities. Buyers are watching to see if the FE maintains its budget-friendly price gap despite the S26's higher launch cost.