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South Africa all-rounder Marizanne Kapp has criticised Cricket Australia’s decision to clear transgender cricketer Anaya Bangar for community cricket. Bangar can compete in Premier Cricket until March 2027 and could pursue elite cricket subject to additional eligibility requirements

Naga Babu took charge as Chairman of the AP Green Executive Committee and set a target of increasing Andhra Pradesh’s green cover to 50 per cent by 2047. He called for coordinated efforts involving government departments and public participation.

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences will conduct an additional FMGE by October 2026 following protests by foreign medical graduates over the June exam. NBEMS also announced reforms covering question difficulty, fees and transparency in results.

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge backed the suspension of two government school teachers in Yadgir for allegedly participating in an RSS route march. He said the Education Department was within its rights to initiate disciplinary action under applicable service rules

Political leaders across party lines expressed concern over devastating floods in Nepal and urged intensified rescue and relief operations. Several leaders called on the Centre to assist stranded Indians, while seeking large-scale humanitarian support for affected people in Nepal.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reviewed India’s relief and rescue efforts in flood-hit Nepal with MEA officials and missions in Kathmandu and Beijing. India has sent 47.5 tonnes of emergency supplies and is mobilising Bailey bridges to support rescue operations

Hyderabad’s historic Char Kaman, comprising four Qutb Shahi-era gateways near the Charminar, is set for comprehensive structural restoration and conservation. The project will include heritage-compatible repairs, structural strengthening and specialised night illumination while retaining the structures’ original architectural character.

West Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari attacked Left student groups at Jadavpur University over ‘Azadi’ slogans and references to slain Maoist leader Kishenji. Speaking at a Raksha Bandhan event, he urged people to oppose forces he accused of weakening India

Forest Minister Konda Surekha tied a Rakhi to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy at his Hyderabad residence amid demands from Congress MLAs for her removal from the State Cabinet following allegations made by her daughter Konda Sushmitha.

Mumbai-born Indian youth international Yohaan Benjamin has joined Portuguese club Guarda FC on a two-year deal, subject to clearance and visa formalities. The midfielder previously represented NK Bravo U19 in Slovenia and featured in the UEFA Youth League.

Sri Lanka head coach Gary Kirsten hailed Sonal Dinusha’s unbeaten 133 against India as one of the country’s great Test saves. He praised the young batter’s temperament and urged Sri Lanka to develop balanced pitches and stronger pace-bowling support.

Devdutt Padikkal said he was delighted to prove his ability to score big runs in Test cricket after a stellar Sri Lanka series. The India batter scored 328 runs, including two centuries, and credited his first-class experience for his consistency

Neeraj Chopra has qualified for the Diamond League Finals in Brussels after securing 12 points from two second-place finishes in Doha and Lausanne. He is also in contention for the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest next month

Veteran actress Zeenat Aman expressed concern for people affected by devastating floods in Nepal, recalling how her 1971 film Hare Rama Hare Krishna was shot largely in the country. She also celebrated the film’s iconic sibling-bond song, Phoolon Ka Taron Ka.

Tamil film producers have indefinitely postponed their planned September 1 strike following an assurance from Tamil Nadu Minister Rajmohan that the Chief Minister would be apprised of their concerns and tripartite talks would be facilitated after the ongoing Assembly session

India captain Shubman Gill praised young players Devdutt Padikkal and Manav Suthar after India’s 1-0 Test series win over Sri Lanka. Padikkal scored 328 runs, while Suthar took 16 wickets as Gill reflected on the team’s positives.

Nepali authorities issued a fresh flood warning on Friday after reports of a lake outburst in Tibet and renewed water flow mixed with debris and mud along the Bhote Koshi River. Rescue teams and residents in high-risk areas were urged to move to safety.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Raksha Bandhan with schoolchildren at his 7 Lok Kalyan Marg residence, sharing smiles, high-fives and warm interactions. He also extended festive greetings, wishing for lasting bonds of love, affection and mutual trust among people

Security forces recovered two hand grenades from a man during a joint checking operation in Baramulla and foiled a suspected Pakistani drone intrusion in Rajouri. Three drones crossed the LoC but were forced to retreat after counter-drone systems were activated

Digital payments to merchants in India rose 19.6 per cent year-on-year to Rs 11.73 lakh crore in July 2026, driven by UPI-P2M and credit card spending. UPI accounted for 77.3 per cent of total digital merchant payments.

Maharashtra’s autorickshaw and taxi unions welcomed the government’s decision to give non-Marathi drivers another year to acquire working knowledge of Marathi. The extension eases immediate livelihood concerns, while unions plan additional classes to help drivers meet the language requirement

Digital payments to merchants in India rose 19.6 per cent year-on-year to Rs 11.73 lakh crore in July 2026, driven by UPI and credit card spending. UPI-P2M accounted for 77.3 per cent of total merchant payments during the month

The Trinamool Congress approached the Calcutta High Court over the removal of an alleged illegal billboard from Abhishek Banerjee’s Camac Street office. Tensions erupted during the removal, with clashes involving police and party workers, prompting the party to seek urgent judicial intervention

Seven fishermen from Andhra Pradesh, missing since August 3 after their boat developed an engine snag during deep-sea fishing, safely returned home after 25 days. They were found near West Bengal’s Shankarpur harbour following a coordinated Coast Guard and Navy search operation