health A Bengaluru school temporarily closed due to widespread illness among students. Health officials clarified that only two teachers tested positive for the ailment. The closure was implemented following reports of around 500 students falling ill recently. This action was taken as a precaution by the local health department to manage the situation. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely and will announce reopening plans soon. 🏥
tech The upcoming Galaxy S26 FE has surfaced in a real-life hands-on video, revealing several key features and its design. The device was seen in Blue with the Ambient Island, and it is confirmed to run One UI 9 based on Android 17. Specs show a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, 3nm Exynos 2500 chip, and a 50MP primary camera. It is anticipated to launch around the first week of September, keeping a 4,900mAh battery. These leaks suggest Samsung is pushing advanced features into its Fan Edition lineup. 📱
entertainment Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" dominated the South Korean box office during the weekend of Aug. 14–16. The film earned $13.2 million from 1,691,744 admissions across 2,114 screens, capturing 59.07% of the market. This marks a nearly 28% jump in its sophomore session, pushing its total gross to $35.2 million since Aug. 5. "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" held second place, bringing in $5.6 million from 767,839 admissions. Next, local comedy "Ok! Madam: Bon Voyage" opened in fourth place, earning $827,800 over the weekend.
top The Supreme Court directed the Allahabad High Court to halt proceedings in the disproportionate assets case against Rahul Gandhi. The top court also told the CBI and ED not to file any probe reports with any authority. This case stems from an investigation previously ordered by the Allahabad High Court. During the hearing, the CBI noted that if allegations are proven, it constitutes a gross disproportionate assets case. The apex court asked the Allahabad HC to postpone its August 20 hearing until the Supreme Court hears the matter next.
entertainment Samsung has become the official partner for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, integrating HDR10+ Gaming into the upcoming shooter. This partnership means Modern Warfare 4 will launch with support for a 32:9 aspect ratio on Samsung Odyssey G9 displays. Early beta codes will be available through the Samsung Promotion app from August 21 through August 25. Furthermore, Gamescom visitors can play the game at Samsung’s booth from August 26 through August 30. The game itself is set to officially launch on October 23.
tech Google is developing a new 'Connectivity health' feature for Pixel devices to detect issues. This system will help users diagnose problems related to mobile data, calls, and Wi-Fi on their Pixel phones. The feature, spotted in the Pixel Troubleshooting app (v1.0.962958926), will appear in the 'Network & internet' settings when released. Mobile data diagnostics will check speed and suggest fixes, generating a report upon completion. Call and Wi-Fi diagnostics are also planned but are not fully ready for public use yet. 🛠️
top The Supreme Court has halted proceedings in the Allahabad High Court concerning a plea for CBI/ED probes against Rahul Gandhi. This action was taken after a petition filed by the Congress MP challenged the High Court's directions to the central agencies. The court also restricted the CBI and ED from submitting any report to the High Court, which was scheduled for August 20. Rahul Gandhi has also requested the transfer of the case to the Delhi High Court. The Supreme Court emphasized adhering to principles of natural justice before passing any order. ⚖️
business Uttar Pradesh has been named the most employable state in the India Skills Report 2026. This report, published by ETS and CII, analyzed over one lakh candidates and 1000 organizations. India's overall employability grew from 54.81% in 2025 to 56.35% in 2026. The report also noted that the gig workforce is projected to hit 23.5 million by 2030. Technology and BFSI continue to be major hiring drivers across the country.
india Assam Police Sub-Inspector Nabajit Das died after being hit by a car during a naka check at Laisong in Dima Hasao district on August 14. Investigators are now exploring a possible connection between his death and drug movement in the area. Salim Uddin, a suspected wholesale drug dealer from Juria, has been arrested in connection with the incident. His brother Mahidul Islam and others have also been detained for further questioning by the police. The investigation is ongoing to determine the exact motive and connection to narcotics. 🕵️♂️
health German researchers found that Western diets, high in fatty foods, can promote colorectal cancer development. The study, involving teams from Technical University of Munich and others, showed that gut bacteria produce secondary bile acid, which boosts tumor growth. This causality was proven using mouse models and confirmed by analyzing stool samples from over a thousand people. The findings, published in August 2026, highlight the gut microbiome's role in human health. Prevention through diet change remains the best strategy against this rising cancer risk. 😟
world The Supreme Court will examine cases where online posts misrepresent what judges actually say in court. This application was brought by Raja Choudhary, who argued about the difference between criticism and distortion. The petition mentioned the viral 'Cockroach Janta Party' following a May 15 comment by CJI Kant. The court had previously sought a response from central Ministries regarding this matter. The petitioner is asking the court to address this issue of digital misrepresentation moving forward. ⚖️
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