🎬 Awarapan 2 starts strong with 20k tickets sold

The romantic drama Awarapan 2, starring Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani, is set for a big opening despite clashing with Batwara 1947. As of 10:30 PM on August 11, it had sold around 20,000 tickets across top national chains like PVR Inox and Cinepolis. The film shows strong buzz, with potential to reach over 100K in advance sales at national chains. If it gets a positive reception, Awarapan 2 could achieve a Rs. 20 crore nett plus opening. This could also mark a Clean Hit venture for Emraan Hashmi.

🤯 Cabinet Shakeup Hits Shivakumar with Portfolio Load

A cabinet reshuffle has recently taken place, creating new challenges for DK Shivakumar. He is now facing a portfolio headache following the changes implemented across the government structure. The reshuffle was announced on a specific date, though the article does not provide the exact date. This reorganization affects several key administrative roles within the state government. The political landscape is expected to shift as officials settle into their newly assigned departments.

🛡️ Microsoft drops huge security patch update 🛡️

Microsoft released the August 2026 Patch Tuesday, fixing a massive 400 security flaws across its software. This update addressed 42 'Critical' vulnerabilities, including three zero-day issues, on August 2026. One actively exploited zero-day in the Windows Ancillary Function Driver was linked to Lazarus group attacks by Check Point. The patches cover issues like local privilege escalation in Windows User Profile service. Microsoft is increasing updates using an AI-powered vulnerability discovery system going forward.

🏛️ Karnataka Speaker and Council Head Elections Set

Elections for the Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly and the Chairperson of the Karnataka Legislative Council have been officially notified for Friday. The Congress party has put forward G.S. Patil and Saleem Ahmed as their candidates for these crucial positions. These vacancies arose after U.T. Khader resigned from the Speaker role and Basavaraj Horatti resigned from the Council Chairman post. T.B. Jayachandra is currently serving as the Pro-tem Speaker and Puttanna as the Pro-tem Chairperson. The Monsoon Session of the State Legislature is scheduled to begin on Thursday.

🏆 Amaravati Championship district selections in Vizag on Aug 14

The District Sports Authority, Visakhapatnam, is holding the district-level selections for the Amaravati Championship-2026 on August 14. This event is being organised by the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh in Vizag. The selections cover 12 disciplines across Under-17 and Under-23 boys and girls categories. This is part of the celebration for National Sports Day on August 29. Only players previously selected at the assembly constituency level are eligible to participate.

💾 Google Drive drops automatic photo backup to Photos

Google Drive has stopped automatically syncing photos from desktop folders to Google Photos. This change affects users on Aug. 10, ending a relied-upon cloud sync feature. The modification only impacts the Drive-to-Photos link, while existing backups remain safe. Users must now manually set up backups via the Google Photos website. This shift mainly impacts photographers and creators who use desktop image sources. 📸

🔬 Amgen building new R&D hub in Hyderabad

Amgen is establishing the foundation for a new Research and Development center. This major move is happening in Hyderabad, India. The center is set to bring in significant investment and talent. This expansion signals Amgen's growing focus on the Indian biotech sector. Further details on the timeline and scope of the center are expected soon. 🔬

🏏 Sutherland's all-round show sends Sunrisers to Eliminator

Annabel Sutherland powered Sunrisers Leeds to victory in a winner-takes-all clash. She performed brilliantly for Sunrisers Leeds against Manchester Super Giants. The match concluded with Sunrisers winning by 41 runs on August 14. Sutherland scored 62* off 36 balls and took 2-17 in the game. This win secures Sunrisers a spot in Friday’s Eliminator against Southern Brave.

✊ Netaji's Grandnephew Launches New Party Inspired by Youth Protests

Chandra Kumar Bose, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s grandnephew, plans to launch an Azad Hind Party inspired by recent Gen Z protests. He is making this move after previously leaving both the BJP and the Trinamool Congress. This decision comes amid widespread frustration over corruption in education, health, and industry across the country. Bose stated young Indians are fed up with the current political system and need a platform to fight for their rights. The party aims to champion Netaji's inclusive and secular ideology for nation-building.

🏎️ Jaguar sets world record with giant car run in London

Jaguar TCS Racing successfully set a Guinness World Record by drawing a giant GPS outline of its Jaguar I-TYPE 7 across London. The 29 runners, from Jaguar TCS Racing and TCS, completed this massive route which covered over 100km. This feat happened ahead of the Formula E season finale on August 15 and 16. The record celebrates the team's dominant GEN3 era, where they won 18 races. Jaguar heads to London with a 14-point lead in the Teams' World Championship. 🏁

💻 Laptop prices dropping on Amazon right now

Laptop prices have seen a notable drop across Amazon platforms. Consumers can find various discounted models available in the online marketplace. These deals are making laptops accessible under the ₹35,000 price point. This price reduction aims to boost consumer electronics sales during the current buying cycle. Shoppers are encouraged to check out the listings to grab the best deals available.