BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra accused Opposition leaders of seeking "complete chaos" in India. He claimed they want the country to resemble unrest seen in Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. Patra defended Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, saying he made a point-by-point rebuttal to Opposition charges. The Opposition had hit out at Kumar, alleging he attacked them instead of responding to their questions.

Rajya Sabha faces disruptions due to the SIR issue, stalling proceedings. Opposition parties, including Congress, TMC, and AAP, request a discussion on electoral process strengthening. The government plans to move forward with the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill and the IIM Amendment Bill. Leader of the House JP Nadda reports 69 hours lost due to protests as the monsoon session nears its end.

India's squad for the Women's ODI World Cup and preceding Australia series will likely be announced Tuesday. The same squad is expected for both, with minimal changes. Selectors will also pick an India A team for a World Cup warm-up against South Africa. Mullanpur hosts the first two ODIs against Australia on September 14 and 17, with New Delhi hosting the final game on September 20. The meeting will discuss player availability and workload management.

Selectors face a tough decision regarding the upcoming continental tournament. Despite recent success, a prominent Test captain may not fit the T20 squad. Six top-order batsmen compete for three spots. Suryakumar Yadav's T20 team boasts an 85% win rate. Including Shubman Gill could mean dropping a batter or Rinku Singh. Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, and Arshdeep Singh are likely pacers. Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav are spin options.

Monsoon season increases the risk of dengue, malaria, and chikungunya, spread by mosquitoes breeding in stagnant water. The WHO warns of significant risk in South East Asia. Prevention is crucial due to similar symptoms delaying diagnosis. Key measures include eliminating stagnant water, wearing protective clothing, using repellents, and seeking prompt medical advice for fever or body aches. Stay vigilant to keep your family safe and healthy this monsoon.

RJD leader Yadav accused the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of working under the influence of PM Modi and Amit Shah. He demanded the CEC pledge against accepting post-retirement benefits from the BJP. Eight opposition parties, including Congress and TMC, echoed these concerns, alleging the CEC failed to address voter list irregularities. They accused the Election Commission of neglecting its duty to ensure fair elections and considered impeachment.

Arunachal Pradesh's Kabak Yano summited Mt. Elbrus, Europe's highest peak, on August 16, 2025. This feat is part of her Seven Summits Challenge. Officials, including Governor K.T. Parnaik, celebrated her achievement as an inspiration. Yano previously scaled Mt. Everest and Mt. Kilimanjaro. Her success highlights the growing prominence of Indian women in mountaineering. Yano is the first Nyishi woman to summit Everest.

On August 18, Airtel users reported widespread network outages. Soon after, Jio and Vodafone Idea users also faced disruptions. Users in Delhi, Mumbai, and other cities reported call and data issues. Downdetector showed many outage reports for Jio and Vi. Jio stated its network was normal except for calls to the 'impacted network'. Vi users reported mobile internet and call issues, while Jio users reported internet and JioFiber problems.

Test your knowledge about gods associated with medicine through a daily quiz. The quiz highlights Dhanvantri, the physician of the gods in Ayurveda, and the Ashvini Kumaras mentioned in the Rig Veda. The first question focuses on Ascelpius, son of Apollo, revered in Ancient Greece for his healing powers. The quiz asks if you knew Ascelpius's identity, after whom the rod with the snake is named.

This daily quiz explores the gods associated with medicine. It highlights Dhanvantri, the physician of the gods and god of Ayurveda, and the Ashvini Kumaras, twins mentioned in the Rig Veda. The quiz includes a question about Ascelpius, son of Apollo, revered in Ancient Greece for his healing powers. His staff, with a snake, remains a symbol in medicine today. The quiz allows users to check their answers.