entertainment Kit Harington is joining the Harry Potter franchise to play Gilderoy Lockhart in Season 2. He is taking over the role from Nicholas Hoult in this highly anticipated series. This casting news comes as Season 2, based on 'Chamber of Secrets,' starts shooting this fall. Harington previously voiced Lockhart in Audible's audiobooks late last year. The series also features John Lithgow as Dumbledore and Janet McTeer as McGonagall.
india Indian agencies executed a major operation against the Bambiha criminal network by deporting three key overseas operatives from Malaysia. These individuals included Jaspreet Singh, Ajay Singh, and Pawandeep Singh, who hailed from Faridkot and Sri Ganganagar district, Rajasthan. The deportation was announced by Union home minister Amit Shah on Monday. The gangsters are accused of extortion, arms and narco-trafficking, and a foiled grenade attack in Ludhiana. Indian agencies have reportedly facilitated the deportation of 51 hardened criminals in 2026 alone.
tech Lava has officially launched the all-new Virat V1 Pro 5G smartphone, promising a blend of premium experience and strong performance. The phone is available on Flipkart, with the launch starting on August 31st at 12 PM. It features a 6000mAh battery, Octa-Core Unisoc T8200, and a 50MP AI rear camera. This device is built to offer genuine value in the under INR 20,000 segment for discerning users. After the Flipkart launch, it will also be available through Lava's retail network from September 2026. 📱
world Sliman Mansour, a major figure in contemporary Palestinian art, has passed away at the age of 79. He was a prominent artist from Birzeit near Ramallah, known for works exploring land and identity. His iconic piece, 'Camel of Hardship,' powerfully depicts the weight of history and homeland. Mansour was a co-founder of the New Visions collective during the First Intifada. His passing marks the end of an artist who significantly shaped modern Palestinian visual culture. 😥
entertainment Take-Two Interactive is intensifying its hunt to unmask the anonymous leaker known as Cyberleek who is sharing GTA 6 leaks online. The company asked the U.S. District Court in the Southern District of New York to subpoena Google and X Corp for identity information. This action, filed on Aug. 21, 2026, targets the @cyberleek_ar_io account for copyright infringement regarding GTA VI. Take-Two is demanding extensive user data like IP logs and email addresses from these platforms. Cyberleek continues to post new footage despite the takedown efforts, making the investigation ongoing. 🕵️
tech CISA added an actively exploited bug in the Zimbra Collaboration Suite to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list. This vulnerability affects Zimbra users across various government agencies and institutions in Brazil, Argentina, and Europe. The bug, CVE-2026-73570, was patched by Zimbra on July 20th, and CISA gave federal agencies three days to apply the fix. Security experts warn that unauthenticated attackers can achieve remote code execution via a command injection weakness in the SNMP component. Organizations must patch immediately because these state-linked APT groups continue to target this platform. 🚨
A leaked hands-on video gave the clearest look at Samsung's unannounced Galaxy S26 FE, showing it in a 'Blueberry' shade next to its retail packaging. This leak surfaced days before Samsung's expected August 27 event, though the device's official launch is not confirmed. The video reveals a flat display, matte side rails, and a raised triple-camera island on the back. While specs like a 6.7-inch display and Exynos 2500 are rumored, camera details remain disputed across reports. The box contents show only the phone, paperwork, SIM tool, and USB-C cable.
india Simultaneous polls for Lok Sabha and State Assemblies are possible if the Constitution is amended and states agree to the move. P.P. Chaudhary stated this on Monday, August 24, 2026, after the joint parliamentary panel meeting. The initiative, based on bills from 2024, could start in 2029 if the amendment passes by 2028. States must decide to support the synchronous elections, as the Constitution allows for this. This move is believed to benefit the country's youth and reduce election-related school time.
entertainment Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are finally returning to the UK after living in California for six years. The couple's decision was reportedly sealed after confirming school placements for their children, Archie and Lilibet. The move could help Harry spend time with King Charles, who is undergoing cancer treatment. However, the rift between Harry and Prince William remains significant, with no immediate reconciliation expected. The Sussexes plan to remain private citizens and continue their own charitable work. 👑
tech The upcoming iPhone 18 series is confirmed to have a price increase due to rising memory chip costs. This hike will affect all iPhones in the 18 series, according to a recent report. The price increase will be exactly $100 compared to their predecessors. Apple is passing this cost to consumers because slim profit margins can no longer sustain the rising RAM and NAND chip prices. This adjustment is seen as conservative considering competitors like Samsung have already raised prices.
business Census 2027 will no longer record data specifically on begging, removing the 'beggars and vagrants' category from non-economic activities. This decision was made because the 2011 census showed a low return of only around 3.8 lakh for this group in India. Additionally, 'natural calamities' are now included as a valid reason for migration in the new survey. Previously, beggars were counted under 'non-economic activity', but now they will be classified under 'others'. These changes aim to address reliability issues and capture broader demographic insights for the country.
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