🏏 The Hundred Women's 2026 match predictions are here

Match 25 and 26 of The Hundred Women's 2026 are scheduled for August 8th at Kennington Oval and The Rose Bowl. MI London Women will face Trent Rockets Women, while Southern Brave Women takes on Manchester Super Giants Women. Trent Rockets Women are ranked 1st, whereas MI London Women are currently in 7th place. These matches follow intense league action where form and ground stats are key factors for the outcome. Fans are anticipating exciting cricket action from these highly ranked teams.

🏥 Income limit gone for govt hospital pay wards in Kerala

The income limit for accessing pay ward facilities in Kerala government hospitals has been removed. Health Minister K. Muraleedharan directed the Principal Secretary (Health) to implement this change for all patients. Previously, only those with an income above ₹1,600 could use these facilities managed by KHRWS. This decision simplifies access, removing complicated application processes for income correction. The move aims to make healthcare facilities more people-friendly and accessible to everyone.

🏥 Man recovers from Nipah infection in Kozhikode

A 43-year-old man from Feroke has been discharged after fully recovering from a Nipah virus infection. He was initially admitted to the isolation ICU at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital in critical condition on June 11. The infection was confirmed on June 10, and his condition stabilized after nearly a month and a half. Treatment involved international coordination, including an airlift of remdesivir from Bahrain. He was eventually moved to a standard room following recovery from ventilator support.

🔬 China builds Mars sample lab for 2031 return

China is developing a specialized planetary protection laboratory to handle Martian samples returning to Earth in 2031. This facility will be located in Hefei, Anhui Province, to manage extraterrestrial material safely. It features systems for sterilization and risk assessment, crucial for the Tianwen-3 Mars sample return mission. This mission is scheduled to launch in 2028, aiming to find evidence of past life on Mars. The lab follows international guidelines, showcasing advanced space science preparation. 🚀

🇮🇳 India says it doesn't support Hasina's comments

The Ministry of External Affairs stated that the Government of India does not endorse comments made at Sheikh Hasina's press conference. This press event took place on August 5, 2026, in Dhaka, and was organized by a private media entity. During the virtual address, Hasina claimed the BNP government was formed via a "staged election" and mentioned "fear has returned to Bangladesh." This followed her toppling from power after the July Revolution on August 5, 2024. Bangladesh's Foreign Ministry had previously called her interaction on Indian soil an affront to its sovereignty.

🇮🇳 India clarifies no endorsement of Hasina's presser

India's Ministry of External Affairs clarified that it had no involvement in former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's media interaction. This event was hosted independently by the Foreign Correspondents' Club (FCC) of South Asia in the national capital. The press conference took place on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, marking her first address since leaving Bangladesh in 2024. During the briefing, Hasina stated her intent to return to her country by December, despite risks. Dhaka criticized the event as an 'affront to the sovereignty of Bangladesh.' 🇮🇳

🏏 Free entry for India vs Sri Lanka Test series

Sri Lanka Cricket announced that entry to the upcoming two-match Test series against India will be free for all fans. The matches are scheduled to be played in Galle and Colombo for the ICC World Test Championship cycle. The series kicks off on August 15, with the first Test at Galle International Stadium and the second at SSC, Colombo from August 23 to 27. This move aims to boost attendance as Test cricket has struggled to draw large crowds in the region. A strong performance for India in this series will boost their World Test Championship chances. 🏏

🏏 Shakib Al Hasan ready to face trial if safe

Bangladeshi cricket star Shakib Al Hasan is willing to return home and face murder charges if the government guarantees his security. He has been in exile in the United States since ousted PM Sheikh Hasina was removed in August 2024. Shakib faces two active cases, one related to the 2024 uprising, and he wants to defend himself in court. The Rahman government insists that Bangladeshi law applies equally to everyone and has rejected special treatment. He hopes to play a farewell series at home and represent Bangladesh in the 2027 ODI World Cup.

🦅 World's first captive-bred vultures released in Assam

Ten captive-bred slender-billed vultures were released at Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve on August 7, 2026. This groundbreaking release involved the birds bred at the Bombay Natural History Society's centre near Guwahati. The release marks the world's first such event for the slender-billed vulture species. Gyps vulture populations in India have drastically dropped by 99% over the past two decades due to veterinary painkillers. Moving forward, conservation efforts aim to protect these birds from pesticide poisoning threats. 🦅

🌊 Assam floods hit 97 dead; CJP starts outreach

The flood situation in Assam remains critical, with the death toll rising to 97 after recent fatalities were reported. This disaster is impacting over 1.68 lakh people across 15 districts in Assam. The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) announced a nationwide grassroots campaign starting in September. Meanwhile, FIFA faced scrutiny over a withdrawn $20 billion World Cup commercialization plan. The RBI kept the repo rate at 5.25%, warning about El Niño risks.

🧶 Centre spent huge on Telangana cotton procurement

The Centre has spent over ₹69,860 crore procuring cotton from Telangana farmers via MSP, as stated by Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy. This announcement was made on National Handloom Day in Telangana. The government is also extending incentives worth about ₹9 lakh crore until 2030 to boost the sector. Various schemes like PLI and PM MITRA Parks support weavers with modern looms and marketing. Technology integration, including AI, is being used to make the handloom industry more competitive. 🧵