HDFC Bank's stock price climbed by 1% following the Reserve Bank of India's approval. This approval allowed the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) to increase its stake in the bank. The move was officially sanctioned on October 24, 2023. This development comes as LIC continues its strategic investment in major financial institutions. Investors are now watching to see how this impacts future bank valuations. 📈
world Eight fishermen from Andhra Pradesh went missing at sea after leaving on August 3 from Odalarevu. The missing crew, including members from Odalarevu and Kakinada, were last heard from on August 7 while heading towards the Odisha coast. Currently, the Coast Guard and Navy are conducting a massive search covering 300 nautical miles in the Bay of Bengal. Officials have deployed two Navy ships, two helicopters, and five Coast Guard ships for the operation. The government has instructed authorities to intensify the search until the vessel and fishermen are located.
tech Gboard is rolling out a new "Emoji size" setting to beta users for better customization. Users can find this new slider under Settings > Preferences > Appearance. The setting allows users to adjust the size and number of emojis displayed in a row, ranging from 5 to 9 by default. This feature helps users appreciate the detail in Google's updated emoji design, like the 3D emoji on Pixel 11. This update is visible in Gboard beta version 18.0.3.x.
Sugar stocks have surged by 4% even as the government is taking steps to control record-high prices. This rally is observed across the market, reflecting investor sentiment despite regulatory changes. The government's action aims to manage the soaring costs associated with sugar production and trade. These new stockholding limits are designed to stabilize the market and prevent further price volatility. Market watchers are now closely observing how these measures will impact future sugar price trends. 📈
health Hina Khan shares her disciplined morning routine, which includes drinking olive oil mixed with hot water. This habit is performed by the actor after her morning walk, as revealed in a conversation with Pinkvilla. The practice dates back to her grandmother and is complemented by navel oiling. Olive oil is known for healthy fats, but this ritual isn't a guaranteed detox or weight-loss hack. She emphasizes that consistent habits are more important than single wellness tricks.
india Two children, a nine-year-old girl and her two-and-a-half-year-old brother, were found dead in an irrigation canal in Yadgir district, Karnataka. The father, Shantappa, allegedly pushed them into the water after leaving home around 2:15-2:30 pm. The bodies were recovered on the same day, with the boy found around 3:30 pm and the girl between 5:30 pm and 6 pm. Shantappa later told police the children were closer to their mother, Renuka, and didn't get along with him. Police have taken the father into custody and are adding murder charges to the case. 💔
business HDFC Bank shares rose up to 1.09% on Thursday, reaching an intraday high of Rs 728 per share on BSE. This movement occurred after the RBI approved LIC's proposal to increase its stake in HDFC Bank to up to 9.99%. As of August 14, LIC held a 4.11% stake, allowing a potential increase of nearly 5.9 percentage points. The approval boosts sentiment but sustained performance relies on loan growth and earnings momentum. LIC's purchases remain subject to various applicable regulations and conditions.
tech Game Science has dropped a 15-minute gameplay trailer for Black Myth Zhong Kui, showcasing intense combat and visual scenes. The trailer was released on YouTube exactly one year after the game's reveal at Gamescom 2025. This second Black Myth entry is a single-player action RPG based on Chinese mythology, featuring the demon-hunting Zhong Kui. The footage, from a work-in-progress PC build, shows the protagonist battling demons and unlocking elemental blade powers. While no official release date is set, the game is planned for PC and major consoles.
New studies reveal a hidden regulatory hub controlling MYC-driven cancers. Researchers found this hub at the PVT1 locus on human chromosome 8q24. The findings were published in Genes & Development on August 19, 2026. This mechanism shows how MYC can be controlled without directly targeting it, opening new treatment paths. The team plans to study Firefox and Honeybadger in more cancer types next. 🔬
science Retracting a faulty research paper alone doesn't correct the overall scientific record, as subsequent work can still cite it. Experts analyzed data from 1981 to 2023, finding reasons like plagiarism and misconduct for retractions. A 2026 study revealed that 30% of citations occurred after a paper was retracted, showing a cascading effect. Awareness among early-career researchers is a key issue, and institutional attention to retractions is low. A stronger system needs to learn from every retraction, not just remove the paper. 🔬
entertainment Sunny Deol and Shabana Azmi reunited in 'Batwara 1947', sparking memories of past debates. In 2001, Shabana Azmi called Sunny's 'Gadar: Ek Prem Katha' provocative, claiming it framed Muslims as the 'Other'. Sunny strongly reacted to this criticism, questioning her education and reading level. He defended the film's success, stating its public acceptance countered negative noise. Now, they portray different dynamics in the Partition-set film.
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