india The Deputy Consul General of Israel in Mumbai, Avishag Hefer, distributed Indian Tricolours at CSMT station. This event took place on August 15th as part of India's 80th Independence Day celebration. The distribution was done under the #HarGharTiranga campaign. Hefer shared heartfelt wishes celebrating freedom and India's spirit. She mentioned this was her second Independence Day in the city. 🇮🇳
tech A US District Judge ruled that Google's handling of rival app stores inside the Play Store created anticompetitive friction. This decision was made in a San Francisco courtroom on Thursday, following a 2023 jury finding regarding Google's Android app distribution monopoly. Judge Donato ordered Google to fix search results, remove a specific banner, and change the 'View' button to 'Install' within one week. These changes aim to make third-party apps easier for Android users to find and download. This development boosts chances for other stores like Epic Games and Microsoft's offerings. 📱
tech Users are experiencing a specific issue where they only see RW pages when accessing Reddit without being logged in. This problem is occurring across different instances when installing or simply opening the Reddit application. The specific issue involves the display of only RW content, which has been noticed by several users recently. This behavior suggests a potential quirk in Reddit's public-facing content delivery algorithm. Reddit developers are expected to address this user experience bug in a future update.
entertainment Emraan Hashmi teased the potential for an 'Awarapan 3' while visiting a theatre in Mumbai. He and Disha Patani attended the screening of 'Awarapan 2' there. The second film was released recently, following the original in 2007. Hashmi thanked fans for their support, calling it a film belonging to them. He added that hopefully, 'Awarapan 3' will arrive very soon.
Kia has confirmed that the Sorento Hybrid will be equipped with All-Wheel Drive (AWD) in its latest teaser released for the Indian market. This update pertains to the Sorento Hybrid model specifically targeting consumers in India. The reveal came via a recent teaser video shared by the automaker. This addition significantly boosts the SUV's performance and capability in diverse road conditions. More detailed launch information regarding the Sorento Hybrid is expected soon.
business Emraan Hashmi's 'Awarapan 2' is performing strong at the box office, aiming for the Rs 30 crore net milestone. The sequel, starring Emraan Hashmi, opened on August 14 in India. It grossed Rs 22 crore on Day 1 and Rs 4.74 crore on Day 2, bringing the total net to Rs 26.74 crore. This performance is being tracked closely against Sunny Deol's rival film. A strong Saturday is expected to push the film past Rs 30 crore.
entertainment Miss Earth Indonesia 2025, Putri Andriani Juficha, has sadly passed away at the age of 25. The news was shared by pageant organizers on August 14th, which was her 26th birthday. Putri was also a law student known for her environmental advocacy work. The organizations paid tribute to her grace, strength, and spirit across social media platforms. Further details regarding the cause of her death have not been made public yet. 💔
world Global leaders extended warm greetings to India as the nation celebrated its 80th Independence Day on Saturday. Leaders from Israel, the United States, Singapore, and Nepal sent messages highlighting strong bilateral ties with New Delhi. The US Secretary of State mentioned growing collaboration in defense, AI, and space, while Israel's President congratulated PM Modi. These greetings underscored the breadth of international cooperation and friendship with India. The coming days will see continued focus on strengthening these global partnerships. 🇮🇳
india PM Modi appealed to political parties to support 33% women's reservation in Parliament and state assemblies. This appeal was made by PM Modi at the Red Fort on August 15, 2026, while the bill was passed in September 2023. The opposition, led by Jairam Ramesh, called this a 'dishonest pitch' because it wasn't implemented for the 2024 elections. Akhilesh Yadav further challenged the government to implement the bill by 2027. The implementation is currently linked to a delimitation exercise following the relevant census. 🧐
tech Google has updated its tools to allow users to remove visible watermarks from generated content. This new setting is available in Gemini and Flow, with Google Search's AI Mode getting it soon. The removal applies to images from Nano Banana, as well as videos from Gemini Omni and songs from Lyria. However, watermarks are still required in certain countries by law. Invisible SynthID watermarks and C2PA metadata remain active for AI detection.
PM Narendra Modi stated that India's Maoist insurgency is concluding, but a new danger from 'dimagi Naxals' persists. This address was given on India's 79th Independence Day from the Red Fort in New Delhi. Modi credited his government's policies for cutting Maoist violence since 2014, which began in 1967. He also highlighted youth initiatives while aiming for a developed nation by 2047. Opposition leader Jairam Ramesh dismissed the term as political rhetoric. 🧐
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