HP has launched a new budget laptop featuring an OLED display and Snapdragon X processor. This device is available for $499, targeting a wide range of users. The announcement details the hardware specs and pricing structure for the new model. This entry into the market aims to compete with more expensive high-end options. The availability date for this laptop has not yet been specified by the company.
The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) organized a one-day sensitisation programme for nominated teachers in Khammam. Principal District and Sessions Judge M. Nagaraju and Collector Divakara T.S. attended the event on Saturday, August 22. The session covered child rights, POCSO Act reporting, and cyber safety awareness. Schools are highlighted as crucial in early identification of abused or neglected children. The aim is to equip teachers for timely intervention and legal support.
business Hero MotoCorp recorded 4,99,943 domestic units in July 2026, showing 21.56% YoY growth despite a slight MoM dip. Splendor dominated sales with 3,35,246 units, making up 67.06% of Hero’s total volume. Vida secured third place with 22,707 units, marking a massive 102.29% YoY increase. Xtreme 125R sales dropped significantly to 9,696 units, showing weakening momentum in the sporty segment. The Xoom range also gained traction with its 125 model hitting 9,375 units.
india A 31-year-old MSc Physics student died on Saturday morning after jumping from the sixth floor of a lecture hall at IIT Delhi. The Kishangarh police were informed at 8:33 am, and the student was rushed to the campus hospital where he was pronounced dead. Initial police checks confirmed he entered the campus around 8 am and reached the sixth floor via the elevator. Authorities have recovered his mobile phone but no suicide note, and they are reviewing his counselling records. The Delhi Police are actively investigating this tragic incident. 😔
india Transporters blocked the Assam-Meghalaya border following violence during a Khasi Students’ Union rally in Shillong. Meghalaya Deputy CM Sniawbhalang Dhar met Assam Minister Atul Bora on August 22, 2026, to resolve the issue. Five masked persons involved in attacks on Assam vehicles on August 19 were identified, and 15 FIRs were registered. Both states agreed to set up a coordination mechanism and a joint committee for transport safety. More than 3,770 Assam-registered vehicles were safely moved out, and further transfers are expected within 48 hours.
entertainment Spider-Man: Brand New Day has secured its fourth consecutive #1 weekend at the box office. The movie, which features Tom Holland, debuted on July 31st in the US. It became the highest-grossing non-Avengers MCU film, ranking fourth globally. This massive success follows its record-breaking domestic debut in 2026. The franchise continues to dominate the box office charts. 🤩
india Rahul Gandhi quoted Manusmriti passages highlighting female subordination to fathers, husbands, and sons. The discussion took place with Advocate Rama Prasad Zhavre and Gyaneshwari, both law and media graduates respectively. Zhavre shared workplace bias, while Gyaneshwari mentioned family pressure over property. The conversation tackled systemic male dominance and patriarchal control in Indian institutions. It underscored the ongoing fight for equal rights and dignity among educated women.
The Excise department is intensifying patrols and checks along Wayanad's borders ahead of the Onam festival. This heightened vigilance targets areas bordering Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to stop smuggling of illegal liquor and narcotics. Over the past month, 5,157 raids were conducted, leading to 623 Abkari and 397 narcotics cases being registered. The crackdown included seizing 109 liters of illicit liquor and 19.65 kg of ganja. Future efforts will involve strengthening public awareness programs and taking strict action on public complaints. 👮
india The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation removed 243 encroachments across 16.55 km of public areas. This action was part of the weekly ‘Walk Free’ drive conducted across the corporation’s three zones on Saturday, August 22. The Quthbullapur Zone saw the most removals, clearing 122 encroachments across seven km. Serilingampally Zone cleared 108 encroachments over 5.75 km, while the Kukatpally Zone addressed 13 encroachments. Drives in other identified stretches were postponed due to a lack of police personnel.
science Anwarulla Shariff, chairman of Ansumi Space Corporation (Australia), stated that growing space technology will create numerous job openings for young people. He made these comments during a seminar titled ‘Classrooms to Cosmos’ at Maharaja Degree College in Vizianagaram on Saturday. The expert noted that private space companies are popular globally and hopes India adopts a similar approach. Furthermore, his company has signed an MoU with the Andhra Pradesh government to build a space manufacturing unit near Bhogapuram international airport. This outlook comes ahead of National Space Day celebrations on Sunday.
tech HoverAir, part of China's Zero Zero Robotics, tried to bypass the FCC's foreign drone ban with its Versa camera system. The company claimed the Versa had FCC approval for sale in the USA, debuting on Tuesday. However, the FCC deemed the piecemeal design illegal and revoked the certification. The agency stated that importing or selling the device in the US violates US law and is prohibited. The FCC is now considering further action against HoverAir for willfully violating the Covered List rules. 🚫
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