South Africa beat Australia by 98 runs in Cairns after Keshav Maharaj took a career-best 5-33—his first ODI five-for. Australia slid from 60/0 to 198 all out as the left-arm spinner ripped through the top and middle order. The win gives South Africa a 1-0 lead and highlights the value of spin in conditions that usually reward pace.
Ahead of the August 24 premiere, Bigg Boss 19 has sparked a row with a fan vote between Shehbaz Badesha and YouTuber Mridul Tiwari for first entry. Shehnaaz Gill called the setup “unfair,” urging support for her brother while saying both should enter. Ex-rival Mahira Sharma publicly backed Shehbaz and told fans they could vote 99 times. The vote sits under the season’s democracy-driven theme, ‘Fans Ka Faisla.’
India beat Australia 3-2 in Paris, their first Olympic win over the Kookaburras since 1972. Harmanpreet Singh scored twice and Abhishek added one, while Tom Craig and Blake Govers struck for Australia. The result sealed second in Pool B and set up India's medal push—ending with bronze. It also broke a bruising stretch of losses to Australia and lifted a long-standing mental block.
Actor Kunickaa Sadanand’s son, Ayaan Lall, honored her on Father’s Day with a moving Instagram post dedicated to single mothers. He thanked her for raising him alone and said her example shaped his values. The post, set to a video of their moments together, struck a chord online and reopened a conversation about celebrating single moms who carry both roles.
IMD has issued heavy rain alerts across Madhya Pradesh as a low-pressure system fuels the monsoon. Twenty-two districts are likely to see heavy rain in the next 24 hours, with yellow alerts for several areas on August 26–27. The state has received 34.2 inches so far, nearing its seasonal quota. Residents are warned about waterlogging, local flooding, and reduced visibility.
Agra topped Uttar Pradesh at 47.5°C as a fierce heatwave gripped the city, with IMD warning the next three days will stay above 45°C. Hospitals reported a 30% rise in heat cases, schools moved online, and the city opened extra water kiosks. A brief evening thundershower is possible but relief may be short-lived. The city’s climate risk score is now rated “Very High.”
Hero MotoCorp shakes up the 125cc bike market with the launch of the Glamour X 125, priced from Rs 89,999. The motorcycle debuts cruise control in its segment, packs a smart LCD dashboard, ride-by-wire tech, three riding modes, and stands out with advanced safety and practical daily-use features.
Maruti Suzuki shares jumped 9% on August 18, 2025, hitting their biggest single-day rise in five years. The stock jump follows hopes for a GST rate cut from 28% to 18% on smaller cars, which could benefit the company heavily. Analysts predict this move could ignite up to 20% more auto sales, boosting the sector further.
Vikram Solar and Shreeji Shipping Global have opened their IPOs, kicking off a week packed with seven new listings. Vikram Solar targets expansion with a ₹2,079 crore offer, while Shreeji Shipping seeks fleet growth. Both IPOs run until August 21 and will list on August 26. Early response and financials show growing market interest.
Shaheen Afridi confessed to purposely provoking Matthew Breetzke in a tense moment during the Tri-Nation series in Karachi. After an on-field clash, Afridi faced an ICC fine but avoided a ban, while Pakistan’s dramatic chase booked them a spot in the final.