Bengaluru has released a draft of new parking regulations for the city. These rules affect various vehicles across the metropolitan area. The proposed charges include up to Rs 80 per hour for on-street parking, and an annual fee of Rs 25,000 for SUVs. This move comes as the city grapples with increasing traffic congestion issues. Authorities plan to implement these changes after public feedback is incorporated.
The Union Ministry of Tourism is digitally promoting Indian destinations using the revamped Incredible India Digital Platform (IIDP). This platform was developed to be a complete digital resource for travelers and tourism stakeholders across India. As of August 13, 2026, the IIDP is available in multiple languages and offers real-time travel tools. It showcases diverse experiences like culture, adventure, and wellness, and facilitates bookings through various online partners. These initiatives aim to boost the digital visibility of destinations, including those in Andhra Pradesh.
tech Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured an order valued between Rs 10,000 and Rs 15,000 crore. This deal is for building the nation's largest single-cluster artificial intelligence infrastructure facility in Chennai. The project involves setting up an NVIDIA B300-based AI Factory at Vyoma.AI's Chennai data centre campus. This factory will power the AI-native cloud platform for the US-based Together AI, boosting India's AI ecosystem. L&T's Chairman stated this marks a major milestone in their Gigawatt AI Infrastructure Mission.
The TVK-led government in Tamil Nadu will revise the Coimbatore Metro Rail proposal and submit it to the Union government. Minister V. Sampathkumar announced this on Thursday, August 13, in Coimbatore. The Centre previously rejected the project last month, deeming it not viable for the city. The government has started discussions because Coimbatore needs a metro rail system. A detailed project report will be prepared and submitted to the Centre soon. 🚆
tech IISc's SPIRE Lab, with ARTPARK and Google's help, released SraVaani, a speech AI model covering 65 Indian languages and dialects. This model supports 20 scheduled and 45 regional languages, potentially reaching 25 crore people not served by current systems. The coverage spans many regions, including 19 from the Northeast and 16 from eastern India. SraVaani is freely available on Hugging Face under an MIT license for developers to use. This aims to build inclusive, sovereign AI capabilities across India's linguistic diversity.
business Nagaland Tourism and Higher Education Minister Temjen Imna Along shared a video showing a KYC eye scan repeatedly failing on a Naga man. This happened in a setting where biometric verification is often required across the region. The video was shared on August 13, 2026, showing the difficulty of iris scanning. This highlights the non-inclusive design in biometric technologies for diverse communities. The minister uses humour to point out this real problem in tech accessibility. 🧐
india The Karnataka High Court ruled that complainants in bribery cases can get their trap money back without waiting for the trial to finish. This applies to complainants who provided funds for trap operations against officials demanding bribes. The court stated that the prosecuting agency must return the equivalent amount from the State exchequer after the trap proceedings conclude. Delaying the return would be seen as penalizing the public spirit of the complainant. This decision aims to boost public trust in anti-corruption efforts. ⚖️
science NASA is exploring a new method to study the 'ignorosphere,' the tricky area between 30-100 kilometers in the atmosphere. Researchers, utilizing a technology from Rarefied Technologies, plan to deploy microscopic sensors that float using the photophoretic effect. These sensors will be launched by balloons to reach about 30 km, then autonomously rise to their stable altitude of 90-100 km. Instead of transmitting data, they will reflect LIDAR light, allowing orbiting satellites to track their ionospheric conditions. While nighttime drops are a hurdle, this could revolutionize upper atmosphere weather monitoring. 🛰️
sports Former spinner Ravichandran Ashwin suggested Rohit Sharma could take on a coaching role with Mumbai Indians after retiring. Ashwin noted that Virat Kohli might need a break before taking on any coaching responsibilities. He advised MI to immediately absorb Rohit, a tactical genius who won five titles. This is predicted as franchise cricket increasingly favors specialized roles like mentors. Ashwin believes players should not be let go post-retirement if opportunities exist.
health Early intervention and therapies significantly improve outcomes for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Experts highlighted that a comprehensive life-course approach is necessary for autistic individuals. About 90% of these children have at least one or two co-occurring medical or psychiatric conditions. This evolving needs require continuous, coordinated, and person-centred support into adulthood. The two-day national conclave addressed gaps in care continuity among various stakeholders.
T. Harish Rao, Deputy Floor Leader of BRS, urged CM A. Revanth Reddy to halt the proposed auction of 10.63 acres in Raidurg. This land, located in Raidurg Panmaktha village, was declared a heritage site via GO 4 on January 2, 2003. The Supreme Court had already instructed the State government on May 7, 2025, to resolve the issue without third-party interests. Rao stressed that the government must protect the heritage site despite its estimated ₹2,000 crore value. He requested a halt to all sales until legal ownership is determined. 🏛️
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