🏍️ BJP bikes out in Shivamogga rally

Hundreds of BJP workers took part in a bike rally held in Shivamogga on Tuesday. The event was organized by the district youth wing as part of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign ahead of Independence Day. S.N. Channabasappa and other leaders flagged off the rally at Allama Prabhu Park in the city. Workers, many wearing saffron shawls, rode two-wheelers displaying the national tricolour across city streets. Dhananjay Sarji and N.K. Jagadish led the procession.

🏛️ Lok Sabha passes two bills amid massive deadlock

The Lok Sabha passed two bills, one to rename Kerala to ‘Keralam’, without any discussion on August 11, 2026. This happened while the Opposition and government were locked in a deadlock in the Parliament. The Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 and the National Co-operative Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 were passed during this session. The Opposition stalled proceedings demanding statements on Delhi student protests and Ram Temple theft allegations. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju later accused the Congress of running away from discussions.

🎬 Box office predictions for Toxic and Mirzapur: Final updates

Pinkvilla Predicts has released the final box office forecasts for Toxic (Hindi) and Mirzapur: The Movie. Toxic (Hindi) is projected to gross Rs. 15-20 crore nett on August 26, 2026, following its postponement. Mirzapur: The Movie has a bold forecast of Rs. 22-30 crore for its September 4, 2026 release. Meanwhile, Awarapan 2 and Batwara 1947 are releasing this Friday with specific forecasts for them. The projections are based on market sentiment and advance trends leading up to the releases. 📈

🚀 India's 2W Exports Hit New Highs in Q2 2026

India's two-wheeler exports saw a big jump in Q2 CY2026, reaching 15,50,852 units. This growth was driven by models like the Boxer and Star City from India. The shipments showed a healthy 36.80% year-on-year growth compared to Q2 2025. The data confirms that exports are diversifying beyond just commuter motorcycles. This momentum suggests a broader international interest in diverse Indian two-wheeler segments. 📈

🇮🇳 Heavy Vehicles Barred in Delhi-Gurugram for Independence Day

Heavy vehicles are being barred from entering the Delhi-Gurugram area during the Independence Day celebrations. This restriction is being implemented by local authorities across the Gurugram and Delhi regions. The ban is effective for the day of August 15, 2026. The measure is being taken to ensure smooth traffic flow and enhance safety for the national holiday. Authorities plan to lift these restrictions after the celebrations conclude on the same day. 🇮🇳

😠 YSRCP leader slams police over false cases

YSRCP MLC Botcha Satyanarayana accused senior IPS officials of letting SHOs file false cases against party activists. This alleged misconduct happened while leaders protested public issues across different locations. Specifically, a road accident case involving Sidiri Appala Raju was allegedly changed to attempted murder, and 25 members were booked during Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy's visit on August 11, 2026. Botcha stated that these serious cases were dropped only after the court objected strongly to the action. The party plans to bring these alleged rule violations by senior officials to the notice of the Union government soon. 😠

🏏 Rhodes on Kohli and India's Field Evolution

Jonty Rhodes commented that bilateral ODI series might decrease in the future, but 50-over cricket is hard to phase out. He mentioned that T20 leagues could cause players to retire from international cricket sooner. Rhodes highlighted Virat Kohli's impact on the Indian team's field standards. He noted that India evolved from having few good fielders to having nobody to hide now. This change reflects a massive improvement in fielding across the sport.

🔭 Italian scientists test new solar tool during eclipse

A group of Italian scientists plan to test a new instrument called CISS during tomorrow's solar eclipse. They are heading to Spain's Javalambre Astrophysical Observatory for the experiment. The test is scheduled to run briefly around 8:30 pm local time on August 12th. This tool aims to capture the spectrum of the entire solar corona in one shot, something previously impossible. This research is key to understanding solar activity that affects Earth's systems. 🔭

✈️ New Aviation Rules After Air India Incident

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has rolled out strict new guidelines following the incident involving Air India flight AI-2379. This flight was scheduled to travel from Phuket to Delhi. The incident occurred on October 15, 2023, and involved operational concerns. These new directives aim to enhance safety protocols across the entire domestic and international aviation sector. The ministry expects all airlines to comply immediately with these updated regulations. ✈️

🔋 Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leaks: Big battery incoming

Leaked details reveal the upcoming Redmi Note 17 Pro Max will feature a new chipset and larger battery capacity. This model is expected to share a 6.83” display with the global Pro, but boasts a 32MP front camera. The standout feature is a massive 9,210mAh battery supporting 100W fast charging. It will run on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 and support 128/256/512GB storage options. Rumored global pricing for the Pro Max starts at €600.

🚨 KPSC member faces FIR over alleged KAS bribery

An FIR has been registered against a KPSC member following allegations of illegal gratification in the KAS recruitment process. The complaint, filed by Kanthakumar R. of AKSSA, concerns Mamitha from RT Nagar, Kalaburagi. This case was officially registered on August 7 under Section 10 of the Karnataka Public Examination Act, 2023. Shantha Hosamani, a KPSC member, was named in the complaint regarding the suspected transaction. The police are now set to conduct a detailed investigation into the alleged financial dealings. 💰