✈️ Dia Mirza on Operation Safed Sagar's impact

Dia Mirza shared how the Netflix series Operation Safed Sagar took her back to the 1999 Kargil War. The show focuses on the Indian Air Force's role during India's first large-scale air campaign in a limited war scenario. The series explores the sacrifices and courage of those who fought in the skies, offering a rare glimpse into military families. Dia found the project a revelation, uncovering hidden dimensions of military life rarely seen on screen. The overwhelming love from military families reflected on screen continues to deeply move her.

📈 Big Funds See First Outflow in Three Years

Large-cap mutual funds experienced their first significant outflow in almost three years during the month of July. This trend involved a total withdrawal of Rs 1,322-crore from these investment schemes. The outflow figures are notable given the recent market stability observed in the sector. Analysts attribute this slight dip to varied investor sentiment across different market segments. Moving forward, the financial experts will closely monitor these trends for any major shifts. 📈

🙏 Netaji's daughter asks SC to bring his ashes home

Anita Cose Pfaff, daughter of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, filed a petition in the Supreme Court for the repatriation of his mortal remains. The case was brought before the court on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, in New Delhi. The petition seeks to bring back the remains from Renkō-Ji Temple in Tokyo, where they have been preserved for over 80 years. The court has asked the Union Ministries of External Affairs and Home to respond to this request. This action aims to allow Netaji’s daughter to perform final rites in India with dignity.

🏏 Pathan recalls heated spat with Sangakkara in 2005

Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan disclosed a major on-field argument with Sri Lankan star Kumar Sangakkara during a Test match. This incident occurred during the second Test in Delhi in 2005, stemming from discontent over a changed ball box. Pathan recounted that Sangakkara started sledging him after Pathan hit Muttiah Muralitharan for two sixes, accusing the Indians of cheating. Later, in 2008 with Kings XI Punjab, both players apologized and became friends. This showed how maturity can resolve intense professional disagreements. 🏏

😠 Sunny Deol confronts Preity Zinta over late-night call

Sunny Deol got heated after Preity Zinta allegedly called Bobby Deol very late in the evening. The incident reportedly took place during a recent interaction involving the actors. The call was made around 11 pm, which Deol found highly inappropriate. This exchange sparked discussions about professional boundaries among Bollywood stars. Further statements regarding the matter are awaited from the involved parties. 😠

✈️ Trump secretly swapped planes leaving Turkey over Iran threat

President Donald Trump secretly swapped planes while flying out of Turkey last month due to a purported Iranian threat. He initially boarded the old Boeing VC-25A jet as announced while leaving the NATO summit in Turkey. Reports indicate he was secretly transferred to a smaller Boeing C-32A plane and later back to the older Air Force One jet in the U.K. David Axelrod criticized the White House for using the old plane as a decoy with journalists present. Trump later stated that the Qatar-gifted jet is set for further upgrades to 'max out' its security capabilities. ✈️

🧐 Rathee's Hindu deity video withheld only in India, says Google

Google informed the Delhi High Court that YouTuber Dhruv Rathee's video about Hindu deities has been withheld solely within India. This action stems from an appeal filed by lawyer Amita Sachdeva regarding the March 21 video, "Can Hindus eat BEEF? Kerala Story 2 Exposed." The Union Government's GAC ordered the video's removal by July 15, leading to the current partial compliance status. Google's counsel confirmed that the global injunction issue is still pending review before a division bench. The court ultimately adjourned the case to September 03 for further consideration. 🧐

⛈️ Low-Pressure Area Brewing Over Bay, Heavy Rains Incoming ⛈️

A low-pressure area is likely to form over the Northwest Bay of Bengal and move inland across Gangetic West Bengal and North Odisha on August 13. This system will then track over Odisha, Jharkhand, and North Chhattisgarh on August 14. Monsoon activity will be vigorous in Odisha, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh on August 13–14, extending to East Uttar Pradesh and East Madhya Pradesh on August 15. From August 16 onwards, a northward monsoon trough could bring break-in-monsoon conditions across large parts of India. Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is forecast for Himalayan foothills and northeastern regions between August 16 and 20.

😟 Ceva Logistics IT Breach Exposes Multiple Warehouses

A cyberattack hit Ceva Logistics, compromising eight European warehouses and leaking customer delivery metadata. This breach occurred between late July and early August, affecting various consumer brands, financial institutions, and platforms. The incident has put data retention practices and third-party dependencies at major 3PLs under intense scrutiny. Initial reports focused on European buyers, including those using Valve Steam. This major security lapse signals wider industry concerns regarding data protection in logistics. 😟

🚁 Suvendu Adhikari's chopper lands in Kolaghat

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's helicopter made an emergency landing in Kolaghat due to bad weather. The landing occurred in Kolaghat, Purba Medinipur district, on Tuesday. The helicopter was traveling from Dumdum towards Keshpur, Paschim Medinipur district, for a program. This precautionary landing was decided by the pilot as weather conditions worsened during the flight. Adhikari later continued his journey to the Khudiram Bose program venue by road. 🚁

🤔 Spotify tests podcast ad skip feature

Spotify is currently testing a new 'Skip Ahead' button for premium members to bypass podcast intros and ads. This feature is being rolled out to users in New Delhi, India, allowing a single tap to skip 15-second ads. Many podcast companies are concerned because host-read ads are crucial for their revenue generation. Critics argue this could force creators to lose income and push listeners to other platforms. Spotify maintains the feature is only in testing and is not yet permanent. 🎧