⚖️ Ex-TISS student seeks bail in Khalid/Imam slogan case

A former student of TISS requested anticipatory bail from the Bombay High Court regarding alleged slogans supporting Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam. The case involves Kamakhya Das and Abhirup Paul, following an event in October when students honored GN Saibaba. The charges stem from an October incident, with Khalid and Imam facing over five years in jail for the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy. Das argues the allegations are untrue and that possessing the literature is not a crime. Justice Prafulla Khubalkar has scheduled the matter for a hearing on Saturday.

♟️ Pragg bounces back, takes a win in Sinquefield Cup

Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu defeated Jorden van Foreest to secure a win in the Sinquefield Cup. The match took place during Round 4, where Pragg emerged strongly after a complicated French Defence battle. Currently, Pragg is tied with Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Levon Aronian, all trailing the leader Wesley So by half a point. Van Foreest is struggling with a record of one draw and three losses in the event so far. The players will take a rest day before the upcoming fifth round of the competition. ♟️

📈 Zee shares surge after SAT approval

Zee shares saw a significant jump of 7% following the Securities Appellate Tribunal's decision. This ruling permitted the promoter to issue warrants worth ₹3,143 crore. The approval came after the company sought sanction for this specific financial action. This move is part of the ongoing capital restructuring efforts by the promoters. Investors are now watching closely to see how this impacts future company performance. 📈

📉 Tata Chairman's exit shakes up big bets on chips and Air India

Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran announced his resignation from the post on August 13, 2026. This decision raises questions about major investments like the semiconductor plant and Apple production in India. The group committed large capital amounts, including acquiring Air India in 2022 and starting iPhone manufacturing. Tensions exist between Tata Sons and Tata Trusts over funding loss-making ventures versus IT sector pressures. The board will likely discuss succession at the annual shareholder meet on August 18.

🚨 Bomb threat email hits Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court received a bomb threat via email on Friday, prompting immediate action from the Registrar General. The threat specifically targeted the High Court and district courts on August 15, along with the Red Fort, Delhi Metro, and Ambala trains. The menacing email also referenced Khalistan and the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Security has been significantly heightened across Delhi ahead of the Independence Day celebrations on August 15.

🕊️ Modi recalls courage of Partition victims

Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered the victims of the 1947 Partition on Friday, August 14, 2026. This observance is now known as 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day' and was started by the Modi government in 2021. He acknowledged that families were uprooted and immense suffering was endured during that historical moment. Despite the turmoil, people rebuilt their lives and contributed significantly to the nation's progress. The focus now is to deepen resolve for harmony and build a 'Viksit Bharat' before Independence Day on August 15, 2026.

🕰️ Why India's freedom started at midnight

Astrologers reportedly deemed August 15, 1947, an inauspicious day for India's birth, leading to a major discussion. Jawaharlal Nehru and leaders worked around this concern after Lord Mountbatten fixed the date. The decision was made to have the Constituent Assembly meet until midnight on August 14th. This compromise allowed the transfer of power at the zero hour, which astrologers found more favourable. Nehru then delivered his famous speech as India entered this new chapter of freedom. 🇮🇳

🎨 Designer Arun Gokul gives Malayalam books fresh looks

Arun Gokul is highlighting the low recognition for book cover designers in Kerala, where the standard cover size is 5.5 by 8.5 inches. He has designed close to 1,200 book covers for notable authors like M Mukundan and Anand. His journey began after getting noticed for designing a college magazine cover at Catholicate College. He started designing mock covers, leading to his first published work in 2005. Gokul emphasizes that a book cover is a form of art that invites readers into the author's world. 📚

✨ Xiaomi's HyperOS 4 is rolling out now

Xiaomi has started rolling out HyperOS 4, which is built on Android 17 and features a new glass-inspired design language. This initial rollout is currently limited to devices in the China region. The OS will debut in beta with Super AI Assistant 2.0, powered by Xiaomi’s MiMo LLM. Users can now rearrange elements like notifications and resize folders for better personalization. Furthermore, Xiaomi claims apps can open up to 18% faster after nine hours of phone use.

✈️ Tighter airport security for India's I-Day

Enhanced security measures are being implemented at Indian airports ahead of Independence Day celebrations on August 15. Air India and SpiceJet have advised passengers to arrive early, especially those traveling from the UAE. These advisories cover the peak travel period between August 10 and August 20. The increased screening is linked to heightened surveillance to prevent potential security threats. Passengers are urged to plan extra time for longer checks at both departure and arrival airports.

🇮🇳 PM Modi's Red Fort speech on 80th Independence Day

India is celebrating its 80th Independence Day on August 15th with PM Narendra Modi addressing the nation. The Prime Minister will address the country from the Red Fort, continuing a tradition since 1947. The live broadcast starts at 7:30 AM on August 15th across various official channels. Citizens were allowed to submit suggestions for the speech via the MyGov portal until August 12th. This day marks India's freedom from British rule in 1947. 🇮🇳