Mahindra is offering significant discounts on its SUV lineup for the month of August 2026. These deals are available across various models at dealerships nationwide. Customers can avail discounts up to Rs. 1.25 Lakh on their purchases. This promotional drive aims to boost sales ahead of the festive season. Interested buyers are advised to visit their nearest Mahindra showroom for details.
india A six-year-old child tragically died at a school in Visakhapatnam. A three-member panel has been formed to probe the incident thoroughly. The initial reports suggest the child was struck with a stick by a teacher. This serious incident has sparked community concern regarding school safety standards. The investigation is set to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the child's passing. 😟
india Rahul Gandhi staged a dharna outside the Parliament Street Police Station with injured protester Sahil Lochab. This incident occurred during the July 20 anti-NEET paper leak agitation in Delhi. The AIIMS report indicated over 200 pellets in his body and 3 in his eye. Gandhi used the recovered pellets as evidence, questioning the Delhi Police's denial of using pellet guns. Senior Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Jairam Ramesh later joined the protest demanding an FIR. 🚨
tech Visitors to Black Hat and DEF CON were targeted by cyber criminals posing as a crypto media executive. The attack, initiated via a direct message to a Huntress researcher, involved deceptive Google Docs and Dropbox DocSend shares. These lures delivered malware like infostealers and remote access Trojans to various users. Threat actors leveraged familiar platforms to build credibility and keep targets engaged post-conference. Attendees are advised to isolate systems and reset credentials immediately if they interact with such lures.
tech Google released Chrome version 151 to the Stable channel, fixing seven critical security vulnerabilities across the browser. This update applies to Windows, macOS (version 151.0.7922.173/.174), and Linux (version 151.0.7922.173). The fixes address issues like a use-after-free flaw in Chromoting and a privilege escalation bug in the Import component. These flaws could potentially lead to remote code execution or sandbox escapes if exploited. Users are urged to prioritize deploying this update across all endpoints immediately. 🛡️
sports Sri Lanka has made changes for the second Test against India, bringing in Kamil Mishara and Sahan Arachchige. These players join the squad for the series in Sri Lanka. Mishara has strong white-ball form, while Arachchige is a batting allrounder with bowling skills. The changes aim to counter India's left-arm spin threat after Chandimal's exit. The team will look to build momentum for the rest of the series. 🏏
The Central government has issued new directives to telecom companies regarding SIM card connections. This move targets all telecom service providers across the nation. The rules mandate that connections should be blocked after the ninth connection limit. This regulation aims to curb misuse and control the proliferation of SIM cards in the market. Further details on implementation will be announced by the Ministry of Communications soon.
science Europe’s Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission captured a huge ice loss from Petermann Glacier in northwest Greenland. A 76 sq km section of the glacier’s floating ice tongue broke away on August 4, 2026, which is the largest since 2012. This tabular iceberg is estimated to be up to 150 metres thick and covers an area similar to Manhattan. Researchers are studying this rapid change to better understand sea-level rise and polar dynamics. The team will continue monitoring the glacier and the new iceberg for further insights.
health A 12-year-old schoolgirl passed away while receiving medical treatment for pregnancy termination in Kishtwar. The victim, from the Chatroo area, was reportedly sexually assaulted by her school headmaster, Khalid Hussain, and his brother, Tariq Hussain. This tragedy occurred after the girl complained of fever ten days ago and was taken to medical facilities. Her condition worsened while traveling from Kishtwar to Doda and eventually to Jammu, leading to her death at Batote. Police have arrested both accused and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the pregnancy and death.
business Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani's Awarapan 2 saw an 8.3% drop in Day 8 collections. The film is currently performing in India with a net collection of Rs 119.00 crore as of Day 8. This missed the immediate domestic target of Rs 120 crore by a margin of Rs 1.00 crore. The sequel, directed by Nitin Kakkar, continues to compete with Sunny Deol's Batwara 1947. It is expected to push towards the Rs 175 crore worldwide milestone next. 🎬
entertainment The film 'Awarapan 2', starring Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani, is maintaining a strong box office performance across the board. It has already crossed the Rs 150 crore worldwide mark and is aiming for a Rs 110 crore India net. After Week 1 at Rs 113.50 crore net in India, Day 8 saw a net collection of Rs 0.93 crore. The movie continues to compete with Sunny Deol's 'Batwara 1947' in the theatrical run. Future success depends on a strong second weekend to push the domestic collection higher.
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