india Amit Malviya has been replaced as the head of the BJP's IT cell by Deepak Mhaskey. This change comes under the new national president, Nitin Nabin, as part of a wider reshuffle. Malviya led the party's digital growth for 11 years, starting from 2015. His tenure saw the digital machine expand from a tool to a major communication network in India. The party is now shifting focus to new digital strategies ahead of upcoming assembly elections. 📱
sports Bangladesh secured their first-ever international win in Australia with a nine-wicket victory in the Test series opener. This historic win took place in Darwin, against Australia. The result came in the first Test of the series, which started last weekend. It reopened old pain for England, reminding them of past Ashes failures and shortcomings. The outcome sparks debate on the future balance and quality of Test cricket globally. 🏏
india An accused man killed his parents with an axe after a heated argument at their home. The incident occurred in Chhattisgarh’s Surguja district on Monday. The man repeatedly attacked his father, Hiradhar Yadav, 60, and mother, Gulabi, causing fatal injuries. After the murders, the accused packed the bodies into a sack before fleeing the scene. Police have registered a murder case and started searching for the accused. 😨
india AIIMS Delhi's medical board concluded that Twisha Sharma died by suicide, finding no signs of physical assault or struggle on her body. This 11-page opinion was submitted to the CBI on July 10 following the Madhya Pradesh High Court's directions. The CBI has charged her husband Samarth Singh and mother-in-law Giribala Singh with cruelty and abetment. Allegations include mental cruelty, an unplanned pregnancy in April 2026, and a Rs 20 lakh investment dispute. The probe into dowry death is ongoing, and further chargesheets may be filed. 😔
business A Delhi-based founder stated that two weeks in Bengaluru severely damaged her health. She is an investor with Hunch Ventures & Investments and found the city's startup talent exceptionally advanced. During her stay, she noted that every event and conversation impressed her, but the traffic caused extreme exhaustion. Even short commutes between Koramangala and HSR took a major toll on her well-being. Despite this, she still wants to remain close to Bengaluru's powerful startup ecosystem. 😥
entertainment Hayden Panettiere tragically passed away on Sunday, August 16th, just before her 37th birthday. Her father confirmed the demise after emergency responders were called to her home in Greenville, South Carolina. The investigation remains active, and at the time, no signs of trauma were found contributing to her death. Weeks prior, she discussed her struggles with alcohol, depression, and her brother's passing on a podcast. Panettiere shared feeling hopeful, stating, "I have a lot more life to live."
An Israeli minister has publicly called for the killing of between 30 to 40 people nightly in Gaza. This statement was made by the official in the context of ongoing conflicts in the region. The figures mentioned relate to the expected daily casualties during military operations. The minister's comments have sparked widespread international condemnation from various global bodies. Future actions from international organizations regarding this rhetoric remain uncertain. 😮
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated his intention to speak with US President Donald Trump soon. This meeting aims to prevent a new set of US tariffs being placed on various Canadian goods. Trump previously announced 50% additional tariffs in July, scheduled to take effect on August 19. These measures affect a range of Canadian imports like hockey sticks and wine into the United States. Carney expects this discussion to happen before the August 19th tariff deadline. 🇨🇦
business Berkshire Hathaway significantly increased its holding in Alphabet during its largest stock-buying quarter in years. Under CEO Greg Abel, the conglomerate boosted its shares by 83% to about 106 million, valued at $38 billion by the end of June. This included a $10 billion private placement and 19.6 million shares from the open market last quarter. This big tech bet is notable given Warren Buffett's past aversion to heavy tech investments. Alphabet is now Berkshire's third-largest US holding, following Apple and American Express. 📈
business The domestic stock market is anticipated to open lower on Tuesday, August 18th. Paytm's parent company, One 97 Communications, is under focus as a 4.98% stake sale is proposed. GMR Airports commenced commercial operations at Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport on Monday. Nelco also announced a $20 million investment in US-based Lunar Holdco, Inc. Meanwhile, Oberoi Realty's project received a green light from the Haryana DTCP. ✈️
india The Government of India has officially taken down content related to Kawad violence. This action specifically targeted posts circulating across various social media platforms. The removal process covered content dating up to the latest available reports. This move follows public and internal reviews regarding the spread of harmful narratives. Authorities are expected to continue monitoring online spaces for similar incidents. 🧐
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