💧 Pakistan appeals globally over IWT suspension

Pakistan has appealed to the international community after India suspended the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar raised concerns from Islamabad during a seminar held in the United States. This diplomatic shift follows India's decision in April 2025 to place the treaty in abeyance. Dar emphasized that water security is vital for Pakistan's 250 million people and national stability. New Delhi insists that treaty operations remain suspended until Pakistan acts against cross-border terror networks. 💧

✨ Secret to Book of Kells' detail?

Researchers suggest ancient illuminators used stereoscopic comparison for intricate artwork. This was achieved by scribes in the seventh- and eighth-century Insular manuscripts, like the Book of Kells. The technique allowed for designs with microscopic detail, centuries before artificial lenses existed. Illuminators likely used their eyes to copy and then compare repetitions to minimize image disparities. This method provided precision comparable to Renaissance astronomical instruments. 🧐

⌚ Casio is leveling up in the Indian watch scene

Casio Computer plans to significantly grow its presence across India by opening more watch stores. The Japanese company intends to expand its network by approximately 70% nationwide by the year 2030. Furthermore, Casio will be boosting its local production capabilities within the country. This move targets India's expanding market for affordable timepieces. The company is solidifying its strategy to capture a larger consumer share in the region.

📱 Samsung Galaxy S26 FE review drops

The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is here for a close inspection from reviewers. It shares many features with its predecessor, including a 6.7-inch screen and triple camera system. Key upgrades include the new 3nm Exynos 2500 chipset and One UI 9 software, launching on this model. AI features like Gemini Omni and advanced Circle to Search are new additions to the device. It is available in Blueberry, Pistachio, and Graphite, starting at $700. 📱

🇮🇳 India to pitch CBDCs to BRICS at next summit

India plans to push for cross-border digital payments and CBDC adoption among BRICS nations at the upcoming summit. This meeting, hosted in New Delhi, will celebrate 20 years of the global grouping on September 12-13. Officials are working on mechanisms to boost intra-BRICS trade using national currencies and cut transaction costs. The Reserve Bank of India is piloting CBDCs and examining ways to promote digital transactions within the bloc. This focus aims to enhance payment system linkages and support the BRICS Agreement. 🤝

👑 Nagarjuna's 100th film 'King 100' drops this December

Nagarjuna Akkineni is releasing his 100th movie, titled King 100, this December. The film is scheduled for a December 24 release and will clash with Shah Rukh Khan's King on the same day. To surpass his best opening, the film needs to gross 11 crore net in India and over 16 crore globally. His previous biggest opener was Bangaraju in 2022, which earned 10.65 crore net in India. Makers are expected to heavily promote King 100, making it a big deal for fans.

🚀 Avengers: Endgame re-release aims for $900M mark

Avengers: Endgame Encore is making a comeback to chase a major North American box office milestone. The film, starring Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans, is re-releasing in September to connect with Avengers: Doomsday. Currently, the movie has earned $858.4 million domestically. It needs roughly $42 million more to surpass the $900 million domestic target. This run could potentially push it to the top spot in North American box office rankings. 🎬

🎬 Khalifa nears top Mollywood hits in box office race

Prithviraj Sukumaran's Khalifa is performing steadily at the box office despite negative reviews and competition. The film has earned a net total of 17.74 crore in 9 days across 613 shows in India. Worldwide, Khalifa has grossed 39.93 crore, putting it at 9th among Mollywood films. It is close to surpassing Bharathanatyam 2 Mohiniyattam and is expected to beat Thudakkam by the second weekend. Achieving this will make Khalifa the 7th highest-grossing Mollywood film of 2026.

🚀 Lokesh Kanagaraj's DC hits massive 15x multiplier

The film DC, starring Lokesh Kanagaraj and Wamiqa Gabbi, achieved a massive 15x opening-day multiplier in the Indian box office. The movie is currently performing well, having crossed 50 crore net and is expected to reach 70 crore net. As of day 22, the Tamil romantic action thriller has earned a total of 67.87 crore net in India. It originally opened at 4.4 crore net, showing consistent performance over its run. The film is likely to conclude its run with an opening-day multiplier exceeding 16x. 🚀

🎬 Awarapan 2 cracks top 100 Bollywood grossers

Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 has surpassed several major films at the worldwide box office. The action thriller achieved a worldwide gross of 211.24 crore in 15 days, with 151.84 crore net from India. This places it at the 96th spot globally, beating Don 2 and others. Currently, it is the 5th highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2026 globally. The film aims to surpass Ajay Devgn’s Dhamaal 4 next. 🎬

🚀 Akshay Kumar needs 68.96 Cr for big milestone

Akshay Kumar is aiming for a major post-COVID box office milestone with his upcoming film, Haiwaan. He has released 17 theatrical films since the pandemic started, with a total net collection of 1631.04 crore. To hit the 1700 crore mark, he requires just 68.96 crore from the new release. This goal follows his recent success with Welcome To The Jungle, which earned 137.93 crore. Fans will be watching closely to see if this target is achieved soon.