🤖 Lawmaker pushes bill against AI deepfakes

BJP lawmaker Baijayant Panda has proposed a private member's bill to curb non-consensual AI replication of people's likenesses. This bill targets the misuse of deepfakes by mandating disclosure for AI-generated imitations. It introduces technological markers, similar to watermarks, to distinguish real from synthetic content. While voluntary AI avatars are okay, misuse without consent faces severe penalties. Knowingly distributing such content for fraud or deception could lead to up to three years imprisonment or a ₹10 lakh fine. 😠

⚖️ SC calls for NDPS Act reforms over drug crisis

The Supreme Court noted the concerning spread of drug abuse and trafficking across the nation on Monday. A bench comprising CJI Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice V Mohana issued a notice to the Centre and State governments. This action follows a petition filed by BJP lawyer Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay regarding the NDPS Act. Upadhyay argued that drug abuse impacts youth health and national security via terror financing links. The plea seeks mandatory FSL timelines, SOPs, and expert committees for new substances. ⚖️

🎬 Court orders takedown of derogatory content against Tabu

The Delhi High Court issued an interim order mandating the removal of obscene online content targeting actress Tabu. This directive was passed by Justice Jyoti Singh, naming intermediaries like Meta and Google. The order, issued on August 6, 2026, requires takedown within 36 hours and disclosure of user data within three weeks. Tabu sought removal of AI-generated content and misuse of her image for endorsements. The matter is scheduled for its next hearing on December 7.

📱 Vivo X300 FE price jumps by ₹3,000 in India

Vivo has increased the price of the X300 FE by ₹3,000 across both storage variants, effective August 10. This price hike affects the device in India, where it was previously available at ₹86,999 and ₹96,999. The 12GB+256GB model is now ₹89,999, and the 12GB+512GB version is ₹99,999. Vivo has not given an official reason, though rising memory chip costs are suspected as a factor. Customers must now pay these revised prices when purchasing the phone from retail channels. 💸

😥 Windows 11 weather app is a RAM hog

The built-in weather app in Windows 11 consumes over 1 GB of RAM just to show the forecast. This happens when the MSN Weather app is open on Windows 11, which defaults to ads. Even on 8 GB configurations, this single app uses about 15% of available RAM before other tasks start. In contrast, Apple's macOS weather app uses about five times fewer resources and is ad-free. Microsoft has pledged optimization, but users hope for less resource-intensive built-in apps.

😠 Patwardhan defends rapist Tejpal after conviction

Gang leader Anand Patwardhan defended Tarun Tejpal following his conviction for rape by the Bombay High Court. This case originated from a junior colleague's testimony about an assault during the ThinkFest event in Goa in November 2013. Patwardhan questioned the verdict, suggesting the High Court was influenced by the Modi government. He also cast doubt on the victim's account based on CCTV footage. This latest defense aligns Patwardhan with critics of the established narrative.

🚀 Elon Musk added huge cash to his fortune

Elon Musk increased his wealth by $320 billion, equating to $875 million daily, between July 2025 and July 2026. This calculation was done by BestBrokers using the Forbes real-time billionaire list data. During this period, Musk briefly became a trillionaire after SpaceX's public listing on June 12. The rapid growth in AI and tech fueled gains for entrepreneurs like Musk and Michael Dell. Next, this trend shows other tech figures also saw major increases in their net worth. 📈

⛈️ Typhoon Dolphin impacts China, affects India's monsoon

Typhoon Dolphin is causing heavy rainfall across China, while simultaneously affecting India's monsoon patterns. This weather system was tracked across the South China Sea before making landfall. Data indicates significant rainfall events occurred during the week of August 15th to August 22nd. Scientists are observing how the typhoon's atmospheric influence is altering typical monsoon trajectories. Experts are closely monitoring the situation to predict the monsoon's future course. 🌧️

⚛️ Watching electrons move in real-time at SLAC

US scientists successfully documented the ultrafast motion of electrons driving chemical bond changes. This groundbreaking experiment took place at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. The research captured events on attosecond timescales, yielding 10 timestamps within the first 10 femtoseconds. This offers a clearer view of how energy moves through matter after high-energy radiation. Future work aims to better predict and control chemical reactions based on these observations. ⚛️

📉 Jana Nayagan slows down on third Monday

Thalapathy Vijay’s action entertainer, ‘Jana Nayagan,’ is seeing a slowdown in collections on its third Monday. The film is currently running across 952 shows, recording an India net collection of Rs 0.15 crore as of Day 19. Overall, its India net collection stands at Rs 192.45 crore, with the total India gross reaching Rs 224.21 crore. This follows a strong third Sunday where it collected Rs 3.60 crore net from 2,148 shows. The film's momentum now relies on weekday footfalls as it nears the end of its theatrical run.

💪 Muscle mass is the new health standard, not just weight

Body weight and BMI are being replaced by muscle mass as the key health indicator. Researchers highlight that muscle mass significantly affects energy use and blood sugar regulation. Adults can lose 3 to 8 per cent of muscle per decade starting around age 30 without regular training. Building muscle in your 20s creates a vital reserve to support health later in life. Therefore, testing muscle mass reveals more about future longevity than simply knowing your weight.