🤖 OpenAI bringing ads to ChatGPT in India 🤖

OpenAI is rolling out advertisements to ChatGPT users in India after testing in the US market. The company is notifying users that ads will appear below responses for Free and Go plan users. These ads will be clearly labeled as sponsored content and will not alter the model's answers. OpenAI states advertisers won't get access to private chats, though broader activity might influence personalized ads. Users can manage these preferences via Settings, but controls are not yet available for Indian users.

🛵 Ather Konarc leaks: 200km range & 10k km service

Ather Konarc is set to launch as a mainstream electric scooter on August 29th. It will be available across six variants, including options with a new Bedrock battery. These battery packs will offer ranges from 100 km up to 200 km IDC. The scooter features a built-in 450W charger and a quiet drivetrain. Maintenance is expected to be easier, requiring service only every 10,000 km or one year. ⚡️

💖 Shekhar Kapur on Sridevi: 'She was a gift'

Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur paid tribute to the late Sridevi on her 63rd birth anniversary. He remembered the actor and director's best friend from when they worked together on Mr India. Kapur noted that Sridevi was sometimes in denial of her stardom while off-camera. In front of the camera, her energy was electric, making the set feel magical. He believes there will never be another Sridevi, calling her a true gift. 🌟

🚧 Delhi road closures near Red Fort on Aug 15

Several roads near the Red Fort will be closed to general traffic from 4 am to 10 am on August 15th. This restriction affects areas like Netaji Subhash Marg, Lothian Road, and Chandni Chowk Road in New Delhi. The closures are set up to manage the movement of guests and the public during the Independence Day celebrations. Commuters are advised to use alternate routes such as Aurobindo Marg or NH-24/NH-9 for smoother transit. Additionally, public transport services will be diverted from August 14 midnight until 11 am on August 15th.

💔 H-1B tech fired after going to India for dad

An Indian techie named Prayut Jain alleged he was fired shortly after returning to India to care for his critically ill father. He worked for a San Francisco-based startup while on an H-1B visa. Jain was informed of his termination on July 30, just weeks before his equity cliff, which was due in October. The firing happened while his father, who had severe pneumonia, was on a ventilator. This abrupt end jeopardizes his career in the US and his expected ownership stake. 😥

📱 Prajwal Revanna's phone reveals explicit content

Pornographic videos and women's photos were recovered from the mobile phone belonging to Prajwal Revanna. The discovery was made while investigating the political figure in his residence. Authorities found the content on the device, which was seized during the probe. This revelation adds another layer to the ongoing political scrutiny surrounding him. Further investigation is expected to shed more light on the matter.

🔪 Man allegedly kills father, injures aunt in Chittoor

A 22-year-old man is accused of murdering his father and seriously assaulting his aunt in Ksheerasagaram village near Chittoor. The deceased, Anand, 45, was married to Meena, 43, and they had two sons. The incident allegedly happened in the early hours of Friday, August 14, 2026, following a dispute over family property. Jyothesh reportedly attacked his sleeping father with a knife and then assaulted his aunt who tried to help. A special police team is now formed to trace and arrest the accused.

👶 Surrogacy battle heats up over Texas baby's health

A multi-state surrogacy dispute escalated after surrogate McKenna West gave birth in Texas to a baby with severe heart defect. The baby was born on August 12 in Dallas, Texas, to intended parents Nausheen Gilkar and Omar Ahmed. The child is currently in the intended parents’ custody, although West is challenging the arrangements. This case involves differing state laws, parental rights, and medical decisions concerning the child's complex care. The parties are expected back in court in Dallas later in August to resolve the custody battle. 😥

🚨 MLA attacked over RG Kar victim's cremation

Former TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh was attacked by a mob outside Khardah Police Station in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district on Friday. Ghosh was being escorted to a prison van after being arrested in the RG Kar victim's 'hurried' cremation case. This incident followed a fresh complaint filed by the victim’s father on Monday, which became an FIR. The allegations claim Ghosh used his influence with Mukherjee and Dey to rush the daughter's cremation against the family's will. Police have secured the area, and Ghosh was eventually taken to the Barrackpore sub-divisional court.

💉 FDA clears first mRNA flu shot for seniors

The FDA approved Moderna's first mRNA-based flu vaccine for older adults. This vaccine is targeted at people aged 50 and over in the US. It was given standard approval for ages 50-64 and accelerated approval for those 65 and older. The mRNA tech allows for faster strain matching compared to traditional manufacturing methods. The vaccine showed about 27% higher effectiveness than standard shots in a study of over 40,000 people. 💉

🧩 Wordle hints for August 15, 2026 are out

The New York Times has released today's Wordle hints for August 15, 2026. These daily puzzles are available for players across the platform. The game maintains its streak-based structure, challenging users every day. This particular date marks the continuation of the annual word puzzle tradition. Players can check out the official NYT site for the latest word to guess.