business India Inc has congratulated NDTV on its recent transition to a new identity. This announcement came from various corporate entities across India. The change was officially noted around the date of the news release. This move signifies a refreshed brand image for the news organization. Further updates on NDTV's content strategy are expected soon. 📰
tech A recent Kindle software update has disabled a workaround used by readers to extend loan periods for Libby library books. This change affects users of Kindle Paperwhite 11th and 12th Gen, running software versions 5.19.2 to 5.19.5. Previously, putting the device in airplane mode bypassed the due date for offline reading. Now, devices prompt users to reconnect to Wi-Fi when reading past the deadline. Users are currently looking for alternative methods, though none are confirmed to work. 📚
New research suggests a connection between cannabis consumption and the earlier development of psychotic episodes. A study conducted by researchers at Medical Xpress found this correlation in specific demographics. The data analyzed involved hundreds of participants across various age groups. This finding highlights a significant public health concern regarding recreational drug use. Further longitudinal studies are planned to fully map out this risk factor. 🌿
tech OpenAI announced new security policies to manage risks while testing AI models. This update comes from OpenAI following the Hugging Face incident, which was disclosed on July 21. The company paused reinforcement learning for two weeks post-incident but is restarting some less risky models. New safeguards include stronger network isolation and intensive monitoring of model actions. OpenAI expects this monitoring to consume about 20% of the compute burden.
Three more patients passed away with measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours leading up to yesterday at 8:00 am. The Directorate General of Health Services classified these latest fatalities as suspected measles deaths. This brings the total combined confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 918 this year. A total of 1,002 new suspected cases were reported, pushing the nationwide suspected cases to 1,44,780. Health experts cited vaccination gaps and poor infection control as reasons for the ongoing outbreak.
sports Jayden Daniels continues to face intense criticism following his cease and desist action against his alma mater, LSU Tigers. Former NFL scout John Middlekauff weighed in, calling it a 'zero self-awareness' move on the Colin Cowherd show. The drama centers around the number '9' jersey Daniels wore while at LSU. Joe Burrow also commented on the situation after the Lions vs Bengals preseason game. Daniels has publicly stated his hope that the issues with LSU will be resolved privately. 🏈
tech ChatGPT has introduced a new interactive quiz feature to make self-testing more engaging for users. The feature was tested across five subjects: AI history, astronomy, 1990s pop culture, Shakespeare, and world geography. Initial tests showed the AI efficiently located knowledge gaps across different difficulty levels and topics. Users can dynamically adjust the difficulty and ask for detailed feedback after each answer. This tool helps supplement studying but requires independent fact-checking since AI can still hallucinate. 🧠
sports NBA 2K27 revealed several fresh features across Gameplay, MyCareer, The City, and MyPlayer Builder during its recent Game Reveal. The update details enhancements for MyTeam, MyNBA, and TheW & MyWNBA modes as well. The game is set for a global release on Friday, September 4th, with early access available on August 28th. Victor Wembanyama is the cover athlete for the Standard version, while Caitlin Clark is featured on the Deluxe edition. The title will be playable on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.
entertainment A massive Rs 4,000-crore mythological epic, Ramayana, is being made to target global audiences beyond the Indian diaspora. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, it features Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash. The film is set to be distributed worldwide by Sony Pictures, aiming for over 50,000 screens globally by a future date. This project seeks to establish Indian IP as a worldwide entertainment business, aligning with government encouragement for global reach. The team is actively developing multiple language versions, including an English one, to ensure a seamless international viewing experience.
District Collector M. Abhishikth Kishore directed officials to speed up the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) notice issuance and hearings. This directive was given to Electoral Registration Officers across Visakhapatnam on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. He noted dissatisfaction regarding the progress in Bhimili and demanded notice completion within one day. Officials in the East constituency were specifically asked to accelerate delivery and record updates immediately. Furthermore, he instructed North constituency officials to upload all completed hearing details onto the BLO app. 📋
india A Ferris wheel experienced a critical crash at the Lucknow Fair. The incident involved multiple people at the fairgrounds in Lucknow. Reports indicate two people sustained critical injuries, while several others were also injured. The accident occurred on a specific date, though the article did not provide it. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of this major amusement ride failure. 🎡
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