🛡️ Govt tells Meta: No safe haven if you break Indian law 🛡️

The Indian government has firmly informed Meta that safe-harbour protection will be revoked if the company violates Indian laws regarding online content. This message was conveyed during recent high-level discussions focusing on Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) and other harmful material. The government stressed the need for Meta to better understand India's linguistic and cultural diversity in its moderation systems. Additionally, officials demanded that AI-generated content, like deepfakes, must be clearly labelled for user awareness. These talks continue to pressure Meta to align its operations with specific Indian legal and social contexts.

🇮🇳 Bhatti's low-cost terror network spans two Punjabs and Brazil

Shehzad Bhatti, an alleged ISI operative, runs a low-cost terror network targeting security agencies across India. He is accused of orchestrating attacks from abroad, having been last tracked in Brazil. Security agencies have busted hundreds of modules run by him in states like Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi since recent months. The strategy involves using hundreds of youths lured by visas and small payments for acts of violence. Recently, over 200 operatives linked to his network were arrested on August 12th this year. 💣

🚀 Windows 11 File Explorer gets faster, custom right-click menu

Microsoft rolled out a redesigned File Explorer context menu for Windows 11 Insiders to boost speed and cut clutter. This update affects users in the Windows 11 Insider program globally. It addresses performance issues by making the right-click menu load quicker and more consistently. Users can now customize which built-in commands and third-party app extensions appear in the menu. Microsoft will continue refining these features based on feedback before a wider release.

📢 Bihar teacher recruitment notification expected today

The BPSC is reportedly set to release the TRE 4 notification today, according to internal sources. This recruitment drive is for 32,388 teacher vacancies across Bihar. The Chief Minister announced this requisition on July 29th, with allocations covering classes 1-5 through 11-12. Students are currently protesting in Patna, with leader Dilip planning a hunger strike starting August 18th. They demand the notification release and action on exam irregularities. 📚

📱 Jio Prime drops for ₹300, beats Airtel on price

Reliance Jio has relaunched its Jio Prime service with a one-time fee of ₹300. This membership offers cashback vouchers worth ₹600 for JioHome, Jio PC, and Jio SIM. Furthermore, it guarantees price protection from tariff hikes until September 5, 2027. This pricing makes Jio Prime subscribers ₹25 cheaper monthly than the entry-level Bharti Airtel plan. Analysts are watching to see if this move signals bigger market tariff increases soon.

🗣️ Congress trolls CEC after Trump praises India's voting system

Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera took a dig at Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar after US President Donald Trump mentioned India's election system. Khera posted on X suggesting Kumar should go to America and that India would send its EVMs too. Trump praised India's 2024 Lok Sabha election, noting over 646 million votes with valid IDs. This response comes amidst Congress's ongoing disputes with the Election Commission regarding electoral rolls. The conflict escalated after Rahul Gandhi alleged 'vote chori' in 2024 and questioned the Bihar SIR process.

⚠️ JPMorgan flags major food crisis risks for 2027

JPMorgan has warned of accelerating global food inflation in 2027 due to fertiliser shortages, geopolitical tension, and El Nino. This warning is significant for India, as the country already faces high fertiliser costs and monsoon dependence. Global food inflation is expected to hit around 5% in H1 2027, up from 2.8% in H1 2026. Prolonged disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz and a strong El Nino could severely impact supply chains and crop yields. India needs urgent policy action to build climate-resilient agriculture against these global shocks. 🌾

💥 600+ drones hit Moscow region, officials report

Over 620 drones targeted the Moscow area overnight, marking one of Ukraine's largest recent attacks on the capital. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin confirmed Russian defenses shot down 180 drones between Monday evening and 5am on Tuesday. The assault injured at least three people, including a 10-year-old girl, and damaged a Wildberries warehouse. Governor Andrey Vorobyov noted serious consequences in Pavlovsky Posad, where a house burned down. Due to frozen talks, both sides have increased long-distance strikes, raising civilian casualties. 💥

🔥 Oba Femi vs Bron Breakker in WWE Showdown

Oba Femi is set to face Bron Breakker in a big match at Sunday Night’s Main Event. This clash comes after they have met multiple times since Femi beat Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam. Paul Hayman intervened during an August 17 Raw segment to set up this rivalry. Femi is seen by many, including Lesnar, as the future of WWE. Breakker, however, is clearly annoyed by these kinds of predictions.

⚖️ SC upholds hanging as execution method; future review open

The Supreme Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation challenging hanging as the death penalty method in India. The bench, comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta, ruled that the Union Government can still review alternatives for minimum pain. The petition, filed by Rishi Malhotra, argued hanging was inhumane, suggesting methods like lethal injection. The court clarified that future constitutional scrutiny is possible if new medical evidence emerges. The Union Government is free to examine if alternatives meet constitutional dignity objectives. ⚖️

💖 Kim Hye Jun & Cha Woo Min's Date Vibes Revealed

New stills from tvN's "My Bias, My Boss" show a special outing between Nam Da Reum and her idol, Lee Chan. The photos capture them enjoying dates from a movie theater to a high-end restaurant. Lee Chan, who is a longtime bias, was seen wearing a hat and scarf during the outing. The CEO, Kang Ha Gi, unexpectedly appears at the restaurant, adding to the romantic tension. The next episode of "My Bias, My Boss" airs on August 18 at 8:45 p.m. KST.