🤖 Meta AI now available on Apple Mac 💻

Meta has officially released a dedicated Meta AI app for macOS, broadening its AI assistant beyond mobile and web platforms. This new desktop app offers features like secure window sharing and system-wide dictation for users. It allows Meta AI to connect with Instagram, Facebook, and Google Workspace for various professional tasks. Creators can use it to check post performance, while it can also help draft documents using work data. The launch intensifies competition in the growing field of desktop AI helpers.

🏦 Goldman Sachs bullish on 6 private banks

Goldman Sachs expects bank loan growth to stay around 14-15% from FY26-FY29. They initiated coverage on 14 Indian banks, giving 'Buy' calls to 6 private lenders. For instance, they named ICICI Bank with a target of Rs 1,935, showing 36% upside potential. The firm views these picks as having strong potential for earnings recovery over the medium term. Investors can look into these stocks given the positive outlook on loan growth and efficiency improvements. 📈

📚 Oxford scholar Maya Tudor sparks debate

Oxford Professor Maya Tudor researches democracy, nationalism, and state-building across various countries. Telangana CM Revanth Reddy met Tudor during his foreign tour in the UK at the University of Oxford. Her work, including a 2023 article in the Journal of Democracy, has drawn criticism from BJP MP Arvind Dharmapuri. Dharmapuri labelled Tudor as 'anti-India' due to her critique of India's democracy under PM Modi. Tudor's research is actually part of a wider global study on political systems. 🌍

🎬 Josh actor reveals SRK cut his scenes

Puneet Vashisht discussed how his role in the 2000 film Josh was ultimately cut from the movie. He revealed that Shah Rukh Khan's team eliminated his scenes because his energy drew focus during shots. Vashisht mentioned that this rejection led him to experience depression and alcoholism. He also commented on the changing landscape of nepotism in Bollywood at that time. Now, he credits divine grace for helping him move past those difficult periods.

🛠️ School repairs start in Jodhawas, Rajasthan

Repair works have officially commenced at a local school in Jodhawas, Rajasthan. This initiative is being undertaken by the local education board for the community. The project scope includes refurbishing multiple classrooms and the main administrative block. These repairs are crucial to ensure a safer and better learning environment for students. Officials anticipate the renovation work will be completed before the next academic session begins. 🛠️

🔄 DMK overhauls structure with age limits and term caps

The DMK unveiled a major organizational overhaul after losing the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections in April. Party supremo MK Stalin led the executive committee meeting at Anna Arivalayam in Chennai to pass nine key resolutions. These changes include introducing age limits and a mandatory two-term cap for various posts, effective immediately. The party is also expanding its organizational districts from 78 to 110 to professionalize operations. New district executive committees must convene within 15 days once the boundary maps are released.

🧑‍🎓 HTET 2026 results out; check your scorecard now 🧑‍🎓

The Haryana Teaching Eligibility Test (HTET) Result 2026 has been officially declared by the Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH) in Bhiwani. Candidates who took the exam can now check their scorecards on the official result portal. The HTET 2026 exam was conducted on July 4 and July 5, 2026, with 1,92,220 total candidates appearing across three levels. The board also completed biometric verification for 31,847 qualified candidates on August 10, 11, and 12, 2026. Those who missed verification must wait for the board to announce a separate schedule.

🏛️ SC plea demands Manan Mishra's removal from BCI

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging Bar Council of India chairman Manan Mishra's long tenure. The plea was filed by advocate Yogamaya MG against Mishra in New Delhi. The challenge focuses on his tenure starting from 2012, despite rules suggesting a two-year term. The petitioner seeks his removal, fresh elections, and term limits for the BCI post. An independent committee is also requested to look into the BCI Trust finances. 🏛️

🏛️ NYC skips council hearing on second home tax rollout

The NYC Mayor's office declined to attend the City Council hearing regarding the pied-à-terre tax rollout on August 25. Finance Commissioner Richard Lee stated that ongoing litigation prevented his in-person appearance at the meeting. This levy, passed in May, applies a progressive surcharge on non-primary residences worth $5 million or more. Confusion arose in late July after the DOF sent letters to 17,000 addresses and published valuations for nearly 960,000 properties. Lee committed to testifying in person after the August 31 lawsuit is resolved. 🏛️

⚡ Mahindra's EV sales hit 4 lakh milestone

Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited has achieved a cumulative sales figure of four lakh electric vehicles. This was accomplished by the company in India, solidifying its lead as the largest electric commercial vehicle manufacturer for four consecutive years. The vehicles have collectively travelled over nine billion kilometres, helping avoid 1.85 lakh metric tonnes of CO2 emissions. Anand Mahindra views this as the initial step in India's larger EV transition narrative. The company is now aiming to put another six lakh EVs on the road to reach a target of 10 lakh by 2031. 🚀

🎮 PlayStation Blackout Starts Tomorrow, Are You In? 🎮

The 'PlayStation Blackout' social initiative is set to begin tomorrow, aiming to protest Sony’s shift to an all-digital future. This action calls on PlayStation fans everywhere to power down their consoles from August 23 to August 30. This seven-day economic and gameplay blackout is intended to show Sony seriousness about the issue. However, the campaign faces widespread criticism regarding the arbitrary timing and limited impact. Ultimately, the movement is predicted to occur in near silence, with little chance of changing Sony's plans.