🐂 $200 film 'Niu Lai' dominates box office

A low-budget Chinese animated film, 'Niu Lai', became a massive surprise box office hit in China. This 86-minute film, made by a mother-and-son team in Dalian, overtook 'Obsession' to become the most profitable film ever. Despite starting with less than $1,000 in the first 10 days after its August 5 release, it hit over $4 million by August 20. Viral social media buzz, fueled by criticism of its animation, drove audiences to see it. Now, it competes with big hits like 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' and 'The Odyssey'.

🚗 Tata Motors hikes car prices by up to 25k

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles announced a price increase of up to Rs 25,000 across its car and SUV range starting September 1st. This move follows similar price hikes by Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai across their respective portfolios. The revision covers both Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) and Electric Vehicles (EV) to offset rising input and commodity costs. Tata Motors stated this adjustment partially passes on the impact of sustained inflationary pressures to customers. This marks the second price increase for Tata Motors within the current quarter. 🚗

💰 Crypto scam kingpin properties raided by ED

The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids in Mumbai and Thane related to the Money Trade Coin case. This investigation targets the cryptocurrency investment scam first exposed by India Today in February 2018. The ED seized about Rs 1 crore in cash and incriminating materials during the August 12 search. The fraud involved roughly Rs 113.10 crore between August 2017 and April 2018, with victim investments estimated at Rs 300 crore. Authorities are continuing the probe into the complex money-laundering network linked to MTC.

🎬 7 Dogs: Action-packed ride with Salman and Sanjay

The action film 7 Dogs is a non-stop, high-octane chase across international locations. The plot follows Interpol officer Khalid Al-Azzazi (Ahmed Ezz) who must hunt a global drug syndicate. The film features Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt in limited but impactful roles, including a fun auto-rickshaw sequence. It balances intense global action with some light comic relief throughout its runtime. Ultimately, the movie prioritizes relentless momentum over deep character development. 🎬

🤖 Humanoid robot breaks in half during training race

A bipedal humanoid robot experienced a catastrophic malfunction while training at the World Humanoid Robot Games. This event, dubbed the "Robot Olympics," starts this Saturday, August 22, in Beijing, China. During the trial, the robot crashed into a cushion wall, nearly snapping in half with sparks flying from its frame. The Games, which debuted in 2025, will feature an expanded schedule of 50 events. Expecting 666 teams, over 2,056 robots are set to compete in this unique competition.

🏗️ Crane collapse injures eight in Mumbai's Kurla

A large crane toppled onto houses in Qureshi Nagar, Kurla on Friday morning. This incident happened in Kurla East near Buntara Bhavan, Mhada Building, behind Galaxy Apartment, Indira Nagar. The accident occurred on August 21, 2026, while MHADA was setting up for an eviction and demolition operation. Six injured individuals were admitted to BMC’s Sion Hospital, and two were taken to Kurla Bhabha Hospital. All eight injured persons are reported to be in stable condition.

🗺️ India, Nepal use drones to map border land disputes

India and Nepal have decided to deploy drones to map encroachments along the 'Dasgaja' no-man's strip. This decision was made during the 13th meeting of the Survey Officials Committee in Lucknow last week. The exercise will create a joint technical record to aid negotiations regarding removal or compensation. The issue resurfaced after PM Balendra Shah mentioned Nepal's land encroachments in May. This mapping is crucial as nearly 42 percent of the 8,553 border pillars are still uninstalled. 🗺️

🔥 Microsoft Entra ID Flaw Exploited in Real World 🚨

A critical remote code execution flaw in Microsoft Entra ID has been actively exploited in the wild. This vulnerability affects users relying on Entra ID for authentication across Microsoft 365 and Azure. Disclosed on August 20, 2026, the flaw stems from untrusted data deserialization. Attackers can execute arbitrary code without needing any user login interaction. Microsoft has already rolled out the fix server-side, urging teams to review their sign-in logs.

🛰️ Musk re-approaches India with Starlink internet

Elon Musk is pushing for Starlink's launch in India to serve underserved communities. He stated this on X, highlighting the lack of proper 4G connectivity in many villages across the country. The company has reapplied to IN-SPACe for approval of its Gen 2 constellation, despite previous freezes by the Ministry of Home Affairs over security. Starlink uses low Earth orbit satellites for faster data transfer, which is ideal for remote areas. Further decisions hinge on security clearance and spectrum allocation from the Indian government. 📡

🌊 Kerala offers TN all water from new dam at cost

Kerala has offered Tamil Nadu all water from a new Mullaperiyar dam, agreeing to cover the entire construction cost. Chief Minister VD Satheesan made this assurance at the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting in Mahabalipuram on Thursday, August 20. The existing 130-year-old dam in Idukki requires replacement, and Kerala assured no impact on Tamil Nadu's water interests. The proposal comes amid long-standing disputes over the dam's safety and water usage between the two states. Moving forward, Satheesan also raised issues on mining, health scheme funding, and coastal erosion. 🌊

🚨 Lucknow CCTV captures wife shooting incident

A man was filmed shooting his wife outside an ICICI Bank branch in Lucknow. The incident occurred on Tuesday, May 14th. CCTV footage captured the moment the attack took place. This shocking event has sent a wave of fear through the local community. Police are currently investigating the matter and have started the case. 🚨