🌟 Mohanlal's daughter's debut takes top spot

Vismaya Mohanlal's film Thudakkam achieved the highest opening for a female-led Malayalam film. It premiered last Friday, starring Vismaya, and was released in India and worldwide. Thudakkam collected ₹2.55 crore net in India on opening day, while Lokah brought in ₹2.70 crore net. Despite the initial win, Thudakkam faced lukewarm reviews, unlike Lokah which had favourable reviews. The film's weekend performance was lower compared to Lokah's strong domestic and worldwide haul. 🎬

📞 Dude drove 1700 miles to save a phone box

William Arnold traveled 1,700 miles to a remote phone box on the Isle of Lewis to save it from removal. He made 52 calls from the double-door BT kiosk in Einacleit, which cost him about £36. This action met Ofcom's criteria, legally protecting the phone box for at least another year. The regulator requires phone boxes to remain if they serve local needs or are isolated from mobile coverage. Arnold is now encouraging others to use local kiosks to help preserve these iconic structures. 📱

🧐 Vizag police stop anti-data center campaigns

The Andhra Pradesh government tried to restrict social media posts opposing massive data centers in Visakhapatnam. Police detained CPIM leaders while they were heading to visit displaced residents in Tarluwada. This action occurred on July 27, 2026. The curbs were placed on both left parties and various citizens’ groups campaigning on the ground. The government is moving to control the discourse surrounding these large-scale data center projects. 🧐

🚧 Cyberabad teams up for monsoon road fixes

Cyberabad agencies held a meeting to tackle monsoon flooding, potholes, and traffic bottlenecks. Officials from the Cyberabad Police Commissionerate met on August 10, 2026, to review road preparedness. Specific issues included damaged roads, waterlogging hotspots, and need for better signals across the area. The CMC Commissioner promised priority action on all identified shortcomings. All departments must coordinate closely to improve road capacity and safety for commuters. 🚗

💥 Ukraine drone strike kills child in Russian oil city

At least 13 people, including a child, were killed in a drone strike targeting an oil refinery in Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan. This deadly attack was carried out by Ukrainian forces in the central Russian region. The incident, which occurred on Monday, resulted in at least 75 injuries, with 21 hospitalized for treatment. Kyiv stated the strike hit the Taneko refinery as part of reducing Russian military potential. Further escalation in long-range attacks continues between Russia and Ukraine.

🙏 Speaker's anti-abortion stance sparks debate in TN

Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker JCD Prabhakar spoke at a Catholic event declaring that life begins at conception. He made these remarks at Stella Maris College in Chennai on August 9th, coinciding with the MTP Act's anniversary. Prabhakar stated the Christian community believes abortion should never happen, referencing a 2018 Lancet study on Indian abortions. This has raised questions about CM Joseph Vijay's stance and the impact on women seeking safe abortions. The issue demands clarification from the Chief Minister regarding the Speaker's strong anti-abortion views. 🤰

🚀 Intel raises $20 billion through share sale

Intel successfully raised $20 billion through an upsized share sale transaction. This massive funding move involved the company and its stakeholders. The deal was finalized on a specific date, though the article doesn't specify it. This capital infusion is intended to fuel Intel's ongoing technological advancements and future projects. The company will now utilize these funds to enhance its market position going forward. 🚀

🇮🇳 Vande Mataram to echo at Red Fort this Independence Day

Vande Mataram will be played at the Red Fort before PM Modi's speech for the first time ever. This momentous event is happening on August 15th at the Red Fort in New Delhi. The celebrations mark 80th Independence Day and the 150th anniversary of the song. This highlights the theme 'Yuva Shakti – Leading the Journey to Viksit Bharat'. The complete lyrics of Vande Mataram are also featured on the invitation cards. 🇮🇳

🛠️ RAKwireless turns Pi into pro industrial router

RAKwireless unveiled the WisGate Connect Router, designed for industrial automation and edge computing applications. This four-port industrial gateway utilizes the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 or Compute Module 5. It features three gigabit Ethernet ports plus one 2.5-gigabit-Ethernet port, alongside USB 3.0 and Type-C ports. The router supports LoRaWAN via a mini-PCIe slot and includes slots for WisBlock IO and sensor modules. It is available for order on the RAKwireless store for $535. 🛠️

💻 Modded RTX 2080 Ti with 22GB VRAM for $500

Modified RTX 2080 Ti graphics cards with 22GB of GDDR6 VRAM are now available online for $500. These modded cards, which originally had 11GB VRAM, are being created by modders to cater to AI developers. Current flagship Nvidia cards are significantly more expensive, making this an affordable option for inferencing rigs. The upgrade involves replacing the original 1GB GDDR6 chips with 2GB chips from newer cards. These units are noted as good for accelerating AI computing tasks and offer more VRAM than their original setup.

🏛️ Parliament deadlock continues until Shah addresses protests

Congress stated that the parliamentary deadlock will persist until Union Home Minister Amit Shah speaks on the police crackdown against youth protesters in Delhi. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju mentioned Shah was ready to speak if the Opposition stops disrupting proceedings. The Monsoon session, started on July 20, is set to wrap up on August 13, with repeated adjournments stalling bills. Congress has issued a whip for its MPs to attend House sessions on August 10, 11, and 12. Protests, which began on June 6, were intensified after police action on July 20. ✊