🥩 Gadkari's son sues Caravan over beef trade allegations

The Delhi High Court has sought responses from The Caravan editor and a journalist in a ₹10 crore defamation case. This lawsuit was filed by Union minister Nitin Gadkari's son, Nikhil Nitin Gadkari, against the magazine. The case stems from a March 2026 article alleging financial links between CIAN Agro and a beef trade company. Gadkari disputes these claims, asserting the article falsely portrayed his company's association with beef. The matter is scheduled for further hearing on August 31. 🥩

📉 Dollar could dip on weaker US inflation news

The US dollar might experience a decline if the latest inflation data comes in lower than market predictions. This potential shift is being monitored closely by financial analysts across global markets. Key figures and the reporting date for the data are yet to be fully disclosed by economic bodies. This data release is crucial as it impacts central bank decisions regarding interest rates and monetary policy. Investors will react to the actual figures released in the coming days to adjust their portfolios.

🎬 Akshay Kumar as Rajesh Khanna in R D Burman Biopic

Akshay Kumar has signed on to play the character of Superstar Rajesh Khanna in the R D Burman biopic. This project features Farhan Akhtar in the titular role and is being directed by Neeraj Pandey. The film is scheduled to start shooting in October 2026, with Akshay allotting 10 days for his role. The makers want to recreate the special dynamic between Rajesh Khanna and R D Burman on screen. Akshay is reportedly a big fan of Rajesh Khanna, who is also his father-in-law.

🦠 Ebola outbreak in DRC possibly started in February

Genetic sequencing studies suggest the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo might have started as early as February. WHO Regional Director for Africa Mohamed Yakub Janabi made this announcement in Bunia, the epicenter of the situation. As of August 7, local authorities reported 4,209 confirmed cases, which included 1,916 deaths. The DRC officially declared the Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus on May 15. Authorities are now tracking the virus's spread based on these early indicators. 🦠

🚑 DSP and two PSOs injured after vehicle tyre burst

A Deputy Superintendent of Police and two Police Officers sustained minor injuries when a tyre on their bulletproof vehicle burst. This incident took place near Ziyarat Sharief Syed Hassan Mantaqi (RA) in Awantipora on Monday. Officials stated that the heavy weight of the vehicle might have caused the tyre burst. All three personnel received immediate medical attention after the tyre blew out while they were driving. Currently, none of the injured personnel are in danger.

🎬 Toxic trailer drops, serving up cinematic chaos

Yash unveiled the complex 'Toxic' trailer in Bengaluru alongside Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, and the crew. The event featured five language screenings—Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam—on Saturday. This launch emphasized the film's pan-Indian scope, aiming beyond regional boundaries. The trailer itself is deliberately ambiguous, mixing drama, action, and fantasy elements. Ultimately, the film is positioned as a bold, ambitious cinematic leap for both Yash and Director Geetu Mohandas. 🎬

😟 Motionless men spark 'zombie drug' scare in Rajasthan

A video of two men standing motionless near a roadside has gone viral in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan. These incidents follow similar strange behavior cases reported in Punjab, Karnataka, and Bihar across India. The term 'zombie drug' online often refers to xylazine, a sedative not approved for human use. Earlier this year, similar motionless videos surfaced from Chandigarh and Bengaluru. Authorities are monitoring the situation as public concern grows over drug abuse.

🚗 BMW X1 LWB pre-bookings are now live

BMW has started taking pre-bookings for the new X1 LWB before its official launch this month. The model is set to be locally produced at the company's Chennai facility for the Indian market. Pricing details are expected to be revealed on August 21st, coinciding with the launch. This extended wheelbase version will feature enhanced legroom while keeping other standard X1 features. The 2026 X1 LWB will likely run on either a 1.5L turbo-petrol or 2.0L diesel engine. 🚗

🎉 Farhan Akhtar marks 25 years of Dil Chahta Hai

Farhan Akhtar recently celebrated the silver jubilee milestone of the iconic movie, Dil Chahta Hai. The celebration was marked by a special social media post from the actor. The film, which premiered on July 19, 2001, has maintained its relevance over two and a half decades. It remains a cult favorite for its friendship themes and memorable soundtrack. Akhtar's continued connection to the film suggests future retrospectives might be in the pipeline.

🚀 Musk shares fake moon crash video, then clarifies

Elon Musk initially shared an AI-generated video showing a Falcon 9 rocket part hitting the Moon's surface. This happened on August 5 when a 4,000-kilogram booster struck the far side of the Moon at about 8,700 km/h. Space agencies like KARI and astronomers confirmed the impact using orbital data and ground observations. NASA administrator Jared Isaacman confirmed they plan to use reusable rockets for the future lunar base infrastructure. The agency noted that such impacts are not unique, as meteoroids strike the Moon hourly. 🚀

🔒 TCS denies data breach despite security threats

TCS has officially stated that there is no evidence of a data breach following recent threat alerts regarding employee data exposure. The company, located in various centers, confirmed the investigation was thorough. These alerts surfaced in early May 2024, prompting internal security reviews across the organization. The potential exposure concerned sensitive employee information, raising initial concerns across the industry. TCS plans to maintain enhanced security protocols moving forward to prevent future incidents.