The POCO M8 has officially launched its sale in the Indian market. This new smartphone is being offered by POCO, available across India. It boasts an enormous 8,000mAh battery capacity. This huge battery size is designed to keep users powered throughout the day. Buyers can now check out the device's pricing and features online. 🔋
health Hepatitis B and C infections often go undetected for years, increasing risks of cirrhosis and cancer. Doctors in Mumbai stressed that timely screening and vaccination can prevent significant liver damage. These silent killers are rising rapidly, being leading causes of chronic liver disease globally. People without symptoms often only find out during routine check-ups or other illnesses. Early diagnosis and regular follow-ups are essential for protecting liver health.
india AIADMK and DMK decided to boycott the all-party meeting called by CM C. Joseph Vijay. The meeting was supposed to discuss the Centre's proposed constituency redrawing exercise in Tamil Nadu. This gathering was scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 3 PM. This move shows rising political divisions over the Delimitation Bill, which is tied to women's reservation. Only TVK allies like Congress and VCK are expected to attend the event. 🧐
tech xAI officially shipped Grok Imagine Image 2.0 on August 7, 2026, making it generally available on grok.com/imagine and in their apps. The model comes equipped with region-level editing tools and multi-image reference inputs. According to xAI, it secured the number-two spot on both major image arenas as of that date. This release heavily emphasizes editing as a core feature, not just an add-on. Next, API access for this powerful model is listed as coming soon with no specific date provided. 🤖
tech Microsoft's top AI executive mandated careful AI usage for internal engineers. Jay Parikh communicated this via an internal email to the CoreAI organization at Microsoft. Current Copilot guidelines reveal some engineers spend hundreds to thousands of dollars monthly on tokens. The move focuses on optimizing for more impact per token, not just reducing consumption. Future restrictions are possible as this spending is now actively monitored across divisions. 📊
sports Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has responded to Rishabh Pant’s public plea regarding land acquisition in his home state. Pant, who is currently in Sri Lanka with the Indian team, sought the CM's intervention on X after struggling for three years to buy land. He clarified he wishes to purchase the property at government rates, not receive it as a gift. CM Dhami praised Pant for bringing laurels to Uttarakhand and confirmed the matter has been referred to concerned officials. The CM assured that officials will contact Pant soon to ensure all possible cooperation according to rules.
sports Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has responded to Rishabh Pant's public plea regarding land acquisition in his home state. Pant, currently in Sri Lanka with the Indian team, sought help on X after struggling to buy land in Uttarakhand for almost three years. He expressed a desire to shift his base from Delhi to Uttarakhand to build his first home. CM Dhami praised Pant for bringing laurels and confirmed the matter has been referred to the concerned authorities. Officials will contact Pant soon to ensure all possible cooperation within the rules. 🤝
india Jammu and Kashmir Police counter-intelligence wing conducted raids across five districts in the valley on Saturday, August 8, 2026. The searches took place in Kupwara, Baramulla, Anantnag, Shopian, and Bandipora. These actions are linked to FIR number 03/2023 registered at Police Station CIK, Srinagar. The raids target suspected terror activities, online misuse, and radicalization networks. Electronic devices and incriminating materials were seized and are awaiting forensic examination.
sports Reports surfaced detailing chilling threats against Lionel Messi and other stars during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA. The police dossier indicated that Messi was the most targeted footballer amid various alleged bomb plots and stalking incidents. Specific incidents included a Dallas airport call mentioning homemade bombs, and an X user threat before the Atlanta match on date not specified. These threats were monitored by an FBI-coordinated network involving international security agencies. Authorities heightened security measures across the tournament due to these serious vulnerabilities.
business The Bengaluru Hotels Association voiced strong concerns regarding several operational issues on the Swiggy platform. The association addressed this in a letter to Swiggy CEO Rohit Kapoor concerning commissions and extra charges. Key demands included no promotions without written consent and service charges applying only to food, not GST. They also objected to unauthorized fees like long-distance and Pocket Hero charges. The body requested a dedicated helpdesk every Friday and monthly visits from a Swiggy POC.
tech Adobe has integrated Photoshop, Firefly, Acrobat, and Adobe Express directly into OpenAI’s ChatGPT platform. This integration allows users to access professional creative and document tools within conversational AI workflows. Users can now use natural language prompts inside ChatGPT to generate AI imagery with Firefly. They can also perform image edits using Photoshop or create marketing collateral via Express. Furthermore, Acrobat enables document analysis and editing without leaving the chat interface. 🎨
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