The Indian Test cricket team led by Shubman Gill will begin their tour of Sri Lanka today with a three-day practice match against a Sri Lanka XI in Colombo. This match serves as preparation for the first Test starting on September 15th in Galle. Despite a minor hand injury to captain Shubman Gill during training, he is expected to be fit. The series is significant as it's India's first Test tour to Sri Lanka since 2017. Mohammed Siraj will lead the pace attack in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, while youngsters like Akiv Nabi and Manav Suthar are included in the squad. https://mangalam.com/news/detail/860719-sports-news-news-details.html #creator program

The Indian Women's cricket team tour of South Africa in December has been revised to include a three-match T20I series alongside the previously scheduled Test and three ODIs. This expansion is aimed at helping both teams prepare for the upcoming Women's Champions Trophy in Sri Lanka. The tour kicks off with a one-off Test on December 9 in Gqeberha, followed by the ODI series from December 16-22 and the T20I series from December 26-30. Matches will be held across various venues including Paarl, Cape Town, and Potchefstroom. https://tv9kannada.com/sports/cricket-news/india-women-tour-south-africa-revised-fixtures-1222109.html #creator program

Minister Basavaraj Rayareddy stated in Koppal that there is pressure from Congress members for the Council Chairman post due to their increased majority. He mentioned that the CM and DCM have taken decisions based on high command instructions and defended the move to seek Basavaraj Horatti's resignation by citing past precedents from the BJP era. https://publicnext.com/news/district/koppal/news/kn/koppal-there-are-more-congress-members-they-want-me-to-become-the-speaker-says-basavaraj-rayareddy-1281855 #creator program

The Kerala Vigilance has registered an FIR against former Devaswom Board President P.S. Prashanth and former member A. Ajikumar regarding irregularities in supplying Milma ghee to Sabarimala. The case involves allegations of corruption in the procurement process which was initiated based on a report by the late Executive Officer Murari Babu. The investigation focuses on the contract signed in June 2025, suggesting the board's direct involvement in the malpractice. https://keralakaumudi.com/news/kerala/general/sabarimala-1788777 #creator program

The process for deciding on 410 pending industrial applications in the Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ) has accelerated following a Supreme Court order. The Central Empowered Committee (CEC) has appointed an expert, while a three-member local committee is set to submit its report by August 18. Only non-polluting units running on CNG or electricity will be considered under the strict supervision of NEERI and CEC experts. Approved registrations must be uploaded to the CEC website for public feedback before final clearance. https://www.inextlive.com/uttar-pradesh/agra/processing-of-410-pending-applications-accelerated-as-the-path-clears-for-industries-in-the-ttz-1786042647 #creator program

The family of 40-year-old Jigneshbhai Yadav in Bhuj demonstrated extraordinary humanity by donating his kidneys and liver after he was declared brain-dead at K.K. Patel Hospital. The organs were carefully transported to Bhuj airport to reach needy patients in time. Coordinated by the Angadan Charitable Trust, this selfless act in a moment of grief has provided a new lease on life for others and set an inspiring example for society. https://www.divyabhaskar.co.in/local/gujarat/kutch/news/bhuj-jignesh-yadav-organ-donation-kidney-liver-transplant-news-138652014.html #creator program

A major border crisis in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has resulted in at least 100 deaths among migrants from Morocco. Domestically, Telangana has been ranked first in controlling cybercrimes by the PMO. Microsoft has launched a new cloud region in Hyderabad to boost AI services. In international affairs, six nations condemned Israeli attacks on health services in Gaza, and the US is seeking the extradition of a Filipino church leader. Additionally, a businessman in Khammam lost 13 lakh rupees due to a fake currency scam. https://www.prime9news.com/international-news/ceuta-border-crisis-100-died #creator program

Under the leadership of CM Vishnu Deo Sai, Chhattisgarh has become the first state in India to receive a ₹50 crore incentive from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas for the CBG ecosystem. This grant, under the SASCI 2026-27 scheme, recognizes the state's efforts in clean energy and increasing farmers' income. The government notified the Chhattisgarh CBG Policy in June 2026 to convert agricultural waste into clean fuel and organic fertilizer. https://moomalartnews.com/news.php?id=major-achievement-for-chhattisgarh-under-the-leadership-of-chief-minister-vishnu-deo-sai-640794 #creator program

The CBI has filed a chargesheet against 11 individuals in the murder case of Chandranath Rath, an aide to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. The victim was shot dead at point-blank range on May 6 last year. Investigations reveal that the conspiracy began in December and involved hired assassins from Uttar Pradesh. Two BJP workers from UP allegedly funded and coordinated the hit. While six people have been arrested, the CBI is searching for one remaining absconder and investigating potential political motives behind the killing. https://www.sangbadpratidin.in/bengal/cbi-chargesheet-against-11-individuals-in-the-murder-of-suvendus-pa-chandranath-rath/pid/1277164/ #creator program

Kanakadurga Dantu writes an open letter to the youth, highlighting the failures of the central government and encouraging them to protest against anti-people policies. She criticizes the suppression of protests at Jantar Mantar and the plight of farmers and athletes. The letter suggests that instead of focusing only on Delhi, the youth should raise their voices in their respective states. She advocates for decentralization, state autonomy, and a federal structure, opposing 'One Nation One Election' ideology while urging the youth to seek guidance from experienced elders in their movements. https://www.ntnews.com/literature-more/another-letter-to-the-young-cockroaches-2475588 #creator program