🇮🇳 28 states, 28 heroes making India better

Everyday Indians across the country are actively taking charge of their communities through actions like cleaning streets and reducing waste. The Better India is celebrating these extraordinary citizens who show patriotism through daily civic responsibility. These heroes' actions demonstrate the impact when citizens choose to care for their surroundings. Nominations for these Civic Sense Heroes will be celebrated on January 26, 2027. This campaign aims to recognize unsung heroes from all 28 states.

📈 Data Center Stocks Showing Strong Capex

Several data center stocks are exhibiting robust capital expenditure plans. Equitymaster highlighted these companies within the market. The analysis covers multiple stocks with significant spending projections for the upcoming quarters. This strong investment signals growth in digital infrastructure demands across the sector. Investors should monitor these companies for potential future returns. 📈

🥹 Bruce Willis makes emotional appearance at daughter's wedding

Bruce Willis attended the wedding of his daughter Tallulah Willis to musician Justin Acee on August 8th. The event took place at the family home in Hailey, Idaho, with the entire Willis family present. The couple officially exchanged vows on August 8, 2026, after starting their connection online. Despite his frontotemporal dementia diagnosis, the actor shared a touching moment with Tallulah. This heartwarming sighting garnered many emotional reactions from fans who admired the family bond. 💖

📜 Bangladesh revisits 1947, but forgets the displaced

Bangladesh is starting to acknowledge the 1947 Partition after the July uprising brought down Sheikh Hasina's government. This shift moves away from solely focusing on the 1971 Liberation War in the national narrative. The revival of 1947 is now seen as a way to assert Bengali Muslim political identity and create distance from India. However, this focus largely ignores the human cost, especially the 'long partition' experienced in Bengal. The country risks turning this history into mere political material, similar to past patterns.

😠 Chennai journalists fast over police attacks in 2001

Journalists observed a day-long fast in front of the State Guest House in Chennai on August 15, 2001. This protest was held by various journalists from multiple organizations in Chennai. The fast came after several journalists were savagely attacked by the police on August 12, 2001. They were protesting the attacks that happened while covering a DMK rally and other police excesses. Later, the Madras High Court ordered adequate compensation for the injured journalists in October 2002. 😠

🌡️ Weather and your period: what to know

Extreme weather, like heat or cold, can make managing periods tougher due to physical stress on the body. While weather doesn't directly control cycles, stress hormones can disrupt the HPO axis, potentially causing irregular periods. Heat can worsen cramps and symptoms by causing dehydration and fatigue. However, persistent changes in cycle length or bleeding require a medical check-up. Doctors advise seeking help if irregularities last for about three cycles or pain becomes severe. 🌡️

✈️ EWC's Paris move speeds up global expansion plans

The 2026 Esports World Cup was unexpectedly moved from Riyadh to Paris amidst regional security concerns. This shift has accelerated the Esports Foundation's goal to make EWC a traveling, global IP event. Faisal Bin Homran stated this proved the tournament can travel beyond its Riyadh home base. The Foundation aims to see EWC rotate internationally, with Riyadh remaining the default hub. They are actively researching ways to build a strong physical presence, including qualifiers, in markets like India. 🌍

🇮🇳 Modi launches 100-week drive for drug-free India

PM Narendra Modi called for a collective effort to achieve a drug-free India during his Independence Day address. He urged families to join a new 100-week awareness campaign across the nation. My Bharat volunteers, NGOs, and spiritual leaders organized this specific program. The initiative aims to prevent drug abuse and channel youth energy towards nation-building. This campaign will involve activities every Sunday for the next 100 weeks. 🇮🇳

🇮🇳 Modi warns against 'intellectual Naxals' on I-Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for the isolation of 'intellectual Naxals' during his Independence Day speech. He addressed the nation from the Red Fort, stating that armed Maoist violence is nearing its end in the country. For nearly four decades, Naxalism gripped large parts of India, costing over 3,500 lives of security personnel. The government made eliminating Naxalism a priority after taking power in 2014. Now, development initiatives are reaching these regions as the nation aims for a developed status by 2047.

🛡️ Modi warns Naxal violence losing power

Prime Minister Modi has declared that Naxal and Maoist violence no longer possess the strength to survive in the country. He made this statement while addressing the issue of extremist groups across India. The Prime Minister noted a significant reduction in their influence and activities recently. This declaration comes amidst ongoing security concerns regarding these insurgent groups. The government is expected to continue its robust security operations against these militants. 🛡️

👩‍⚖️ Modi urges support for 33% women's reservation

PM Narendra Modi called on all political parties to support 33% women's reservation in Lok Sabha and state assemblies. He made this appeal while addressing the nation from the Red Fort on India's 80th Independence Day. The reservation bill had been stalled in Parliament for the past 40 years, according to the Prime Minister. Modi suggested the opposition could take the credit but must grant women their due rights. Furthermore, he mentioned the target for 'Lakhpati Didis' has been revised to 6 crore women. 👩‍⚖️