⚡ Telangana pushes energy boost for $3T economy goal

Deputy Chief Minister M. Bhatti Vikramarka stressed strengthening Telangana's energy sector to meet the $3 trillion economy target. He made this statement during the inauguration of Power Exhibition–2026 in Hyderabad by TGSPDCL. Long-term plans are being set to boost power generation via thermal, solar, and battery storage capacities. The state government aims to provide essential infrastructure without power or water shortages for investors. Industries are invited to invest in Telangana's manufacturing and services sectors for future growth. ⚡

🏏 Gloucestershire fights back against Worcestershire

Gloucestershire managed a strong comeback on day three of the Rothesay County Championship match against Worcestershire. Miles Hammond and Ollie Price scored half-centuries while batting at Cheltenham. They managed to reach a score of 248 for 3, improving their lead to 131 runs. Worcestershire's innings saw Brett D'Oliveira score 83 runs in the first innings. Gloucestershire will now have to navigate the final day with spin expected to be helpful. 🏏

😠 Canada claims US started trade war

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that negotiations with the US broke down on Friday over a bad trade deal. Carney stated that US President Donald Trump launched a trade 'war' after proposing unfair terms. This breakdown allows new 50-per cent US tariffs, affecting $20 billion in goods, to take effect. Carney vowed to retaliate dollar for dollar to protect Canadian workers and businesses. These new Canadian tariffs, targeting US steel and dairy, will begin on September 8.

🇮🇳 Kharge jabs Shah over Vande Mataram debate

Mallikarjun Kharge strongly defended the Congress's singing of the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram. He made these comments in Kalaburagi, countering Union Home Minister Amit Shah's 'anti-national' accusation. This two-stanza version was reportedly agreed upon in 1937 by leaders like Gandhi and Nehru. Kharge questioned the current political polarization surrounding this long-standing practice. He further criticized the Centre for blocking CM A Revanth Reddy's US visit. 🇮🇳

🔬 Can blood test show your organ age?

A new study published in Nature Medicine developed 'tissue clocks' using deep learning on 25,712 histopathology slides from nearly 1,000 people. Researchers found these clocks predict biological age based on organ structure, showing links to telomere shortening and diseases. This method integrates tissue imaging with gene expression data to predict age gaps from blood samples. The technique was tested on patients with Alzheimer’s, stroke, and Crohn’s disease, detecting decline early. This paves the way for personalized medicine to slow organ damage before chronic illness appears.

🏦 GIFT City: India's Financial Hub Buzz

HSBC's Sandeep Batra highlighted GIFT City's growing status as India's premier International Financial Centre. He spoke to NDTV regarding the city's rapid development and its global appeal. Key figures mentioned include the increasing volume of international transactions processed there. This positioning is crucial for attracting foreign investment into India's financial sector. Moving forward, GIFT City aims to further solidify its role in the global financial landscape. 🏦

🚢 ICG ramps up search after cargo ship sinks in Bay of Bengal

The Indian Coast Guard intensified search and rescue operations after a Panama-flagged bulk carrier sank in the Bay of Bengal. The vessel, M.V. Ocean Winner, was en route to Singapore and had 24 crew members onboard. The incident was reported on August 22, 2026, with initial rescues occurring around 2000 hours. Three ships were deployed to aid in finding the remaining crew members. The search continues for the missing crew members of the 28-year-old carrier. 🚢

🏏 Woakes seals dramatic one-wicket win for Warwickshire

Warwickshire edged out Sussex in a thrilling one-wicket contest at Edgbaston. The match featured Warwickshire versus Sussex at the Edgbaston ground. The scores showed Warwickshire made 161 and 202/9, while Sussex scored 156 and 207. The win significantly boosts Warwickshire's Rothesay County Championship title bid amid a tight race. Next week, the Bears face reigning champions Nottinghamshire in another big clash. 🏏

🔪 Gangster Goldy Brar allegedly claims to have killed Nijjar

Canadian gangster Goldy Brar allegedly admitted in a leaked audio clip that he killed Hardeep Singh Nijjar. This incident involved Brar, who is wanted in India for several murders, and occurred in Canada. Nijjar was shot dead in British Columbia in 2023, sparking a major diplomatic crisis between India and Canada. Brar claimed the killing was because Nijjar supported drug abuse promotion by young people. Relations started normalizing only after Trudeau was replaced in Canadian politics. 😥

🚨 NIA raids across J&K in terror conspiracy probe

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches at 10 locations across five districts in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday. The operations took place in Srinagar, Kupwara, Anantnag, Pulwama, and Budgam districts. This action followed an arrest on March 31st, 2026, where a hand grenade and ammo were found. The probe targets a cross-border terror conspiracy linked to Pakistan-based handlers and local support networks. NIA continues investigating to identify all involved parties and may take further legal action.

🚨 Meghalaya police form team to probe Shillong violence

The Meghalaya Police formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to look into the violence, arson, and assaults that occurred on August 19. This incident took place in Shillong following a Khasi Students' Union's rally and black flag march. The SIT has been tasked with identifying and apprehending all involved, including masked participants. The five-member team will analyze CCTV footage and review all registered cases to ensure fair law application. They will also examine the role of rally organizers regarding permission violations. 🚨