🛰️ Musk re-approaches India with Starlink internet

Elon Musk is pushing for Starlink's launch in India to serve underserved communities. He stated this on X, highlighting the lack of proper 4G connectivity in many villages across the country. The company has reapplied to IN-SPACe for approval of its Gen 2 constellation, despite previous freezes by the Ministry of Home Affairs over security. Starlink uses low Earth orbit satellites for faster data transfer, which is ideal for remote areas. Further decisions hinge on security clearance and spectrum allocation from the Indian government. 📡

🌊 Kerala offers TN all water from new dam at cost

Kerala has offered Tamil Nadu all water from a new Mullaperiyar dam, agreeing to cover the entire construction cost. Chief Minister VD Satheesan made this assurance at the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting in Mahabalipuram on Thursday, August 20. The existing 130-year-old dam in Idukki requires replacement, and Kerala assured no impact on Tamil Nadu's water interests. The proposal comes amid long-standing disputes over the dam's safety and water usage between the two states. Moving forward, Satheesan also raised issues on mining, health scheme funding, and coastal erosion. 🌊

🚨 Lucknow CCTV captures wife shooting incident

A man was filmed shooting his wife outside an ICICI Bank branch in Lucknow. The incident occurred on Tuesday, May 14th. CCTV footage captured the moment the attack took place. This shocking event has sent a wave of fear through the local community. Police are currently investigating the matter and have started the case. 🚨

🗓️ UP Board 2027 Exam Centre Selection Schedule Drops

The UP Board has officially released the schedule for selecting exam centres for the 2027 exams. This process involves both Class 10 and Class 12 students across Uttar Pradesh. The selection timeline runs from August 24 to October 29, 2026, with various online checks happening. Principals must submit facility details by August 24, leading to the final list release on October 29. This year, the selection heavily relies on online verification, allowing for objections before finalization.

🏏 SA Great's Wild Tendulkar-Kohli Comparison

A South African cricket great recently drew attention for making a surprising comparison. This comparison involved legendary players Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. The statement was made during a recent sporting event, though specific dates were not provided. The comment sparked a lot of discussion among cricket fans across the globe. It is now being analyzed by cricket commentators and experts. 🏏

💰 FIIs flip script, loading up on Indian finance stocks

Foreign institutional investors abruptly reversed their stance on Indian financial stocks by buying a net ₹6,535 crore. This buying spree occurred in the first half of August, with FIIs operating across the Indian market. During this period, total net sectoral inflows reached ₹16,618 crore, showing a big shift in investor focus. The preference is heavily leaning towards financials, automobiles, and consumer services as defensive bets. This rotation suggests investors are moving away from riskier sectors like telecom and capital goods. 📈

📈 Top stocks to watch for Aug 21, 2026

Hitesh Rathi of Angel One recommended DLF, PG Electroplast Ltd, and Sansera Engineering as top buys for August 20, 2026. DLF is showing a multi-brick breakout after a 35% rally over four months, with targets up to Rs 740. PG Electroplast Ltd suggests a trend reversal with a W-pattern breakout, offering entry around Rs 603-600. Sansera Engineering is noted for its strong primary uptrend, triggering a fresh Double top buy pattern. These signals across various charts point to potential upward movement for these stocks. 📈

💔 Govinda's alleged plan to marry Komal Rani

Sunita Ahuja withdrew her divorce petition after claiming Govinda and Komal Rani Swarnkar were planning to marry. This revelation surfaced during a phone call with Rakhi Sawant in Mumbai. The petition, which had been filed about two years ago, was officially withdrawn on August 19 at Bandra Family Court. Sunita's withdrawal followed public spotting of the couple, leading to intense media scrutiny. Rakhi advised Sunita to secure ₹200 crore to protect her financial future. 💖

🚢 Six Indians on cargo ship hijacked off Somalia coast

Six Indian crew members were aboard a Cameroon-flagged cargo ship hijacked by pirates near Somalia's Puntland coast. The M/V LUTUF, carrying Turkish weapons, was seized on Monday, August 17, 2026, and taken towards the Nugaal coast. The ship, owned by Polar Movement Shipping, had a 10-member crew including one Turkish national and two security guards. Later, an airstrike occurred after a small boat delivered khat, resulting in four men killed and two wounded. The current status of the vessel, its crew, and the cargo remains unclear as of August 20, 2026. 🚢

📉 Rupee hits ₹95 against dollar, what's next?

The Indian Rupee has touched the ₹95 mark against the US dollar, causing noticeable financial pressure for travelers and students. This shift means a $5,000 expense is now nearly ₹4.75 lakh instead of ₹4.15 lakh when the rate was ₹83. Experts suggest the rupee may stay pressured due to high crude oil prices and strong dollar demand. The RBI is intervening by selling dollars to manage the depreciation orderly. However, some see this as a warning rather than a permanent shift in the currency's value. 😟

🎬 7 Dogs: Action Over Routine Plot

The 125-minute action film 7 Dogs features intense, VFX-aided set pieces driven by chaotic action. The movie, directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, is a Hollywood pastiche with Bollywood flavor, dubbed into Hindi for Indian cinemas. It centers on an Interpol officer and a fugitive who must team up to bust the '7 Dogs' syndicate involved with the Pink Lady drug. The narrative, based on a Saudi Arabian official's story, includes cameos from Sanjay Dutt and Salman Khan. The film mixes Mumbai masala with Hollywood style, making it an over-the-top watch. 🎬