🚗 Auto unions rally in Visakhapatnam over demands

Two trade unions held separate rallies in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday to pressure state and central governments. The CITU-affiliated Visakha Auto Rickshaw Workers' Union protested unfulfilled promises like welfare boards and subsidies, alleging government inaction. Meanwhile, the AITUC organized a rally demanding the withdrawal of four labour codes and a minimum wage of ₹26,000. These demonstrations highlight deep worker dissatisfaction with current government policies. Both unions threatened intensified protests if their core demands are not met soon. 🚗

🌟 Yash's 'Toxic' Set for Massive 12,000-Screen Global Debut

Yash's new film, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, is gearing up for a huge global rollout. The movie is scheduled for release on August 26th, with advance bookings starting on August 21st. This launch is planned across approximately 12,000 screens worldwide, marking a major scale-up for Yash's post-KGF project. The gangster drama features Kiara Advani and Nayanthara among other big names. The film will hit screens in five languages, including a separate English version. 🎬

🏀 NBA 2K27 MyNBA gets massive glow-up

NBA 2K27 is rolling out a significant overhaul for its MyNBA mode. This update introduces a new GM Trust feature and a 100-Year MyNBA Legacy Mode. The patch also includes over 20 community-requested fixes to improve gameplay. This major update aims to deepen player immersion and long-term engagement within the simulation. Fans can expect to dive into these enhanced features starting soon. 🏀

🏛️ SC Daily Update: August 18, 2026 Briefing

The Supreme Court conducted its daily proceedings on August 18, 2026. Key legal matters were heard across various benches in New Delhi. Specific case numbers and arguments were processed during the day's sessions. These proceedings follow the regular judicial schedule set by the court. Updates on these ongoing cases will be released in subsequent reports.

📢 Bhopal Gen Alpha students protest school merger

Regional School students in Bhopal protested the proposed merger with Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan. The demonstration took place outside the Demonstration Multipurpose School (DMS) against the administrative change. These experimental schools have been operating under NCERT since December 1965 in four cities. Students fear the merger could dilute their innovative educational identity and original purpose. They warned of a phased agitation if their demands to withdraw the decision are ignored.

📰 India Inc backs NDTV's fresh look

India Inc has congratulated NDTV on its recent transition to a new identity. This announcement came from various corporate entities across India. The change was officially noted around the date of the news release. This move signifies a refreshed brand image for the news organization. Further updates on NDTV's content strategy are expected soon. 📰

🛑 Kindle update kills Libby book loan hack

A recent Kindle software update has disabled a workaround used by readers to extend loan periods for Libby library books. This change affects users of Kindle Paperwhite 11th and 12th Gen, running software versions 5.19.2 to 5.19.5. Previously, putting the device in airplane mode bypassed the due date for offline reading. Now, devices prompt users to reconnect to Wi-Fi when reading past the deadline. Users are currently looking for alternative methods, though none are confirmed to work. 📚

🌿 Cannabis Use Linked to Early Psychosis Onset

New research suggests a connection between cannabis consumption and the earlier development of psychotic episodes. A study conducted by researchers at Medical Xpress found this correlation in specific demographics. The data analyzed involved hundreds of participants across various age groups. This finding highlights a significant public health concern regarding recreational drug use. Further longitudinal studies are planned to fully map out this risk factor. 🌿

🛡️ OpenAI ramps up security after Hugging Face glitch 🔒

OpenAI announced new security policies to manage risks while testing AI models. This update comes from OpenAI following the Hugging Face incident, which was disclosed on July 21. The company paused reinforcement learning for two weeks post-incident but is restarting some less risky models. New safeguards include stronger network isolation and intensive monitoring of model actions. OpenAI expects this monitoring to consume about 20% of the compute burden.

🦠 More deaths linked to measles-like symptoms

Three more patients passed away with measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours leading up to yesterday at 8:00 am. The Directorate General of Health Services classified these latest fatalities as suspected measles deaths. This brings the total combined confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 918 this year. A total of 1,002 new suspected cases were reported, pushing the nationwide suspected cases to 1,44,780. Health experts cited vaccination gaps and poor infection control as reasons for the ongoing outbreak.

🔥 Jayden Daniels faces heat over LSU drama

Jayden Daniels continues to face intense criticism following his cease and desist action against his alma mater, LSU Tigers. Former NFL scout John Middlekauff weighed in, calling it a 'zero self-awareness' move on the Colin Cowherd show. The drama centers around the number '9' jersey Daniels wore while at LSU. Joe Burrow also commented on the situation after the Lions vs Bengals preseason game. Daniels has publicly stated his hope that the issues with LSU will be resolved privately. 🏈