india The BJP accused the Congress of disrespecting Vande Mataram during an Independence Day event in Delhi. BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad made the charge while addressing the Congress's actions in Goa. This accusation came on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Prasad stated Congress compromised national symbols and freedom movement values. The BJP insists Vande Mataram was an inspiration during the freedom struggle. 🇮🇳
tech Apple released security updates addressing close to 20 vulnerabilities in the WebKit browser engine across its operating systems. These updates include versions for macOS Sonoma, macOS Sequoia, iOS, and iPad OS, all rolled out recently. Nine of the patched issues are attributed to a researcher utilizing OpenAI Codex Security for flaw detection. Unpatched flaws could lead to data leaks, memory corruption, or system crashes. US government agencies must remediate one specific flaw by Friday, August 21st.
entertainment Prime Video has finally announced the worldwide premiere date for the period drama series The Revolutionaries. This show, directed by Nikkhil Advani, features Bhuvan Bam, Rohit Saraf, Pratibha Ranta, and Gurfateh Pirzada. The series is set for release on September 11, 2026, based on Sanjeev Sanyal's book. It focuses on four lesser-known revolutionaries fighting the British Empire for 'justice, liberty and freedom'. The story will explore their courage, sacrifices, and the choices that shaped India's independence struggle. 🇮🇳
health A new study found that flight attendants and pilots face the highest risk of dying from radiation-related cancers. This risk was observed among occupations in the US, based on data from over 12 million death certificates. Flight attendants had 50% higher odds, while pilots had 36% higher odds of such cancers. The research suggests occupational radiation exposure is the main cause, not lifestyle factors. Experts advise annual skin checks for high-altitude flight personnel. ✈️
entertainment Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan will be the special guest at the State-level Onam Tourism Week celebrations. The event is organized by the Kerala Tourism department across 35 venues in the capital city. It runs from August 24 to August 30, featuring over 340 programs with 3,000+ artists initially. This year showcases Kerala’s cultural diversity, heritage, and tourism potential. The Onam procession on August 30 will see 62 government departments participating. 🥳
sports Pakistan faces a big hurdle as captain Babar Azam is ruled out of the first Test match against England. The injury happened while Babar was batting against the West Indies and worsened during a warm-up game in Beckenham. Coach Sarfaraz Ahmed confirmed Salman Agha will take over captaincy duties for this first Test. The team hopes Babar recovers in time for the second Test at Lord's, scheduled to start on August 27. Meanwhile, England is also shifting gears with Joe Root taking over captaincy from Ben Stokes. 🏏
Nirmala Sitharaman commented on the perception among the youth regarding public sector banks. She mentioned that many young people do not find these banks to be 'cool' or appealing. This observation was made during a recent economic discussion in New Delhi. The finance minister suggested that banks need to modernize their approach to better engage the younger generation. She offered advice on how these institutions can improve their relevance in today's market.
world A dangerous terror network was uncovered that utilized social media for recruitment purposes. This network was traced back to connections with Pakistan. The group has been active over a period spanning recent years, involving several key operations. The recruitment strategy leveraged online platforms to spread its ideology and attract members. Authorities are currently intensifying efforts to dismantle this entire organized structure.
india AISA national president Neha Bora urged unity against the politics of hate during a youth meeting in Vijayawada. She stated that solidarity among people fighting for decent wages is the strongest response to pro-corporate politics by the BJP and RSS. Bora demanded the immediate repeal of NEP-2020, arguing it turns education into a commodity, on August 18, 2026. She also criticized the Centre for NTA examination failures and lack of job opportunities for youth. Students presented a memorandum detailing their issues during the event, which was presided over by AISA State president Gauthami. ✊
sports Bangladesh achieved a historic win against Australia in the opening Test at Darwin, shifting their standing in cricket. The team, based in Darwin, gained worldwide attention after this major victory against the hosts. In 2018, Cricket Australia had refused to host them due to commercial viability concerns. Now, tickets for the second Test at Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay are sold out ahead of August 22. The team must perform well to maintain this momentum and negotiate future matches.
world Russia's Supreme Court rejected Yabloko's appeal, effectively barring the opposition party from the September parliamentary elections. This decision was made in the context of Lev Shlosberg's sentencing to over 11 years in prison following a court hearing on August 17 in Pskov. The elections, on September 18-20, are the first since the full-scale invasion began in February 2022. Yabloko advocates for a peace and freedom slogan amid a deepening political crisis in Russia. The party states it will appeal this ruling, highlighting the crackdown on dissent. 😔
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