india The Amarnath Yatra has been suspended from both routes starting August 9th, according to authorities. Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, issued advisories for the safety of all pilgrims. The 57-day Yatra began on July 3rd and saw over 4.8 lakh darshan visits. This suspension is due to recent rains needing track repairs by BRO and predicted adverse weather. The Chadi Mubarak will still happen via the Pahalgam route on August 28th.
health Delhi has surpassed its average monthly rainfall for August within the first eight days of the month. This milestone was recorded at the Safdarjung Observatory in the capital city. As of the count, the observatory recorded 230.1 mm of rain, exceeding the average of 226.8 mm. The city has been experiencing rain for the fourth consecutive day, leading to waterlogging issues. The IMD has predicted the possibility of light rainfall in Delhi on Sunday. 🌧️
business Delhi experienced its wettest August day in the last two years on Saturday, despite no major warnings for Sunday. The IMD predicts light rainfall in parts of the NCR during the early morning and evening hours today. The city has seen four straight days of heavy rain, causing traffic issues across the NCR. As of the first eight days, Safdarjung Observatory recorded 230.1 mm of rain, exceeding the monthly average. Residents in various states are advised to stay alert due to predicted heavy rainfall this week.
india The BRICS Culture Ministers adopted the 'Bhopal Declaration' on August 8, 2026, to boost cultural cooperation among member and partner nations. Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat addressed media in Bhopal regarding this significant development. The declaration emphasizes strengthening the institutional framework and focusing on cultural and creative industries. Key areas include AI-enabled tracing, fair remuneration for copyright use, and protecting creators' rights. India also announced a pilot Voluntary Artist Registry to help expand opportunities for artists. 🎨
world Iran stated on Saturday that a deal with Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz is nearing completion. This agreement focuses on the strategic waterway, which has been largely shut since the conflict began in late February. The IRGC insists reopening depends on the US fully accepting Tehran's conditions. Oman reported positive negotiations while condemning attacks on ships in the strait. Meanwhile, the US Pentagon asked defense firms to speed up key weapon production amidst the ongoing tension. 🚢
business The Trump administration is increasing pressure on Harry Sargeant III regarding his business in Venezuela. The Treasury department froze the assets of Sargeant’s offshore company involved in Venezuelan oil ventures on Friday. Additionally, a license was issued allowing him to unwind his interests in the firm. Sargeant previously acted as a key channel between Washington and Caracas during periods of high tension. The department can employ various tools to restrict financial dealings with entities violating US foreign policy.
world Bangladesh has accused India of 'playing the Hasina card' amidst discussions about Sheikh Hasina's December homecoming. Home minister Salahuddin Ahmed made this accusation at a function in Dhaka. The government suspects Hasina is conspiring against the current regime and making provocative remarks from Indian soil. Ahmed stated that India cannot simultaneously play this card while wanting friendly relations. These relationships must be based on mutual respect and sovereignty.
business Christopher Nolan’s epic film, The Odyssey, continued its strong run at the Indian box office. The movie, starring Anne Hathaway and Matt Damon, is currently in India. On Day 23, it added 4 crore, marking a 67% jump from the 2.40 crore collected on the previous Friday. The film's cumulative net total in India now stands at 161.41 crore. It is currently chasing The Jungle Book’s lifetime total of 188 crore to secure a top Hollywood spot.
business British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program issued nominations to 500 priority workers across five key sectors. These invitations were targeted at highly qualified individuals in fields like healthcare, construction, and childcare on August 6. This marked the 11th Skills Immigration draw of the year, aligning with the province's 'care and build' objectives. Future draws might change factors considered, such as educational level or work experience. Currently, over 4,236 invitations have been given out through this SI category. 👷
business Christopher Nolan's movie, The Odyssey, is hitting major milestones in China even before its full release. It pulled in $3.4 million from over 1896 limited previews on Saturday in China. This marks the biggest previews ever for Hollywood under 2k screenings, and it scored 9.7 stars on Maoyan. The film has already secured $8.4 million in funding from China prior to its premiere. It is anticipated to become one of the biggest non-franchise Hollywood releases there. 🤩
business Varun Tej's horror-comedy, Korean Kanakaraju, has achieved significant box office success across both domestic and international markets. The film, directed by Merlapaka Gandhi, grossed 12.85 crore worldwide within just 48 hours. In India, it earned a net collection of 8.35 crore, while overseas collections totaled 3 crore. This performance surpasses the entire lifetime gross of his previous film, Matka, by 166.6%. The film has managed to recover 21.97% of its 38 crore budget so far.
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