🎉 Red Fort parade tickets for Aug 15, 2026 are live

People can now book entry passes online to attend the Independence Day ceremony at Delhi’s Red Fort. The booking must be done via the Ministry of Defence’s official Aamantran portal. Tickets are available in three categories: General for ₹20, Standard for ₹100, and Premium for ₹500, for the event on August 15, 2026. Security has been highly intensified across the capital with increased patrolling and drone surveillance for attendee safety. Attendees must download the confirmed entry pass and check all instructions before heading to the Red Fort. 🇮🇳

🏞️ Washington restoring 270 acres of tidal habitat

Washington has started a major project to restore 270 acres in the South Fork Skagit estuary. This restoration is happening in the Skagit Wildlife Area, between Conway and Stanwood. Construction started in June 2026 and is slated to run through fall 2028. The goal is to remove old barriers to help threatened Puget Sound Chinook salmon recover. This work will rebuild a functional estuary vital for juvenile fish and local wildlife. 🏞️

🎤 Gboard's Rambler might learn your slang from speech

Google's Rambler tool, part of Gemini Intelligence, offers polished voice dictation for compatible Android phones. An Android Authority teardown revealed options to switch between Standard and Rambler dictation modes. The feature also allows using an existing Gboard dictionary or utilizing a Rambler Dictionary that learns spoken words. Rambler supports both cloud-based and offline modes, though offline limits advanced editing. Usage limits are in place for Rambler, and Google has not yet clarified how these caps will function.

⚖️ Judge Varma indicted, but is he still on the High Court list?

The Lok Sabha Committee indicted Justice Yashwant Varma on all charges regarding unexplained currency found at his residence. This controversy began in March 2025 when burnt Rs. 500 notes were discovered during a fire at his Delhi residence. The in-house inquiry found him prima facie guilty, leading to a removal motion in Parliament. Justice Varma resigned in April 2026, which took immediate effect according to legal counsel. However, the Allahabad High Court website still lists him as a sitting judge, causing confusion.

⚖️ Is Yashwant Varma still a judge? The legal take

Lok Sabha indicted Justice Yashwant Varma over unexplained currency found at his Delhi residence. This controversy began in March 2025 after burnt Rs. 500 notes were found during a fire incident. Although Varma resigned in April 2026, the President had not formally notified the acceptance of his resignation. Legal experts state that immediate resignation takes effect regardless of Presidential notification. The Allahabad High Court website still lists him as a sitting judge, raising transparency concerns. 🧐

⛈️ Heavy Rain Alert Hits Odisha Tomorrow

The IMD has issued a heavy to very heavy rainfall alert for several parts of Odisha over the next 24 hours. This warning specifically targets Sundargarh and Keonjhar districts, with some areas expecting extremely heavy downpours. The forecast details this intense rain is expected until 8:30 AM on August 14. Other affected districts include Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, and Bargarh, bringing potential waterlogging risks. Residents are advised to stay cautious due to thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching 40 to 50 km/h. ⛈️

🚀 T-Hub launches deep tech founder fellowship

T-Hub has launched Blueprint, a 12-month fellowship program for deep tech startup founders aiming to scale their businesses. The program was unveiled on Thursday, August 13, 2026, with Secretary to the government of India’s Technology Development Board Rajesh Kumar Pathak attending. Fourteen startups, including Kritsnam and ArtusAI, were selected for this inaugural cohort. Blueprint offers customized support for growth, including help with fundraising and legal documentation. This initiative strengthens Hyderabad as a deep tech hub, aligning with the ₹1 lakh crore RDI Fund mentioned by Mr. Pathak.

🏡 Telangana asks Centre for 11.56 lakh houses under PMAY-G 2.0

Telangana's Housing and Revenue Minister, Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, has urged the Union Government to allocate 11,56,915 houses. This request was made to Union Minister for Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan in New Delhi on Thursday, August 13, 2026. A transparent door-to-door survey using the ‘Awaas Plus–2024’ application identified over 11.56 lakh rural poor families as eligible. While the eligibility checks were finalized a year ago, the Union Government's target announcement has been delayed. The minister also invited the Union Minister to visit the state.

🏏 Australia's batting stuck in a cycle again 🏏

Australia was bowled out for 198 on the opening day in Darwin against Bangladesh. Hasan Mahmud took 6 for 55, with Taskin Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain contributing two wickets each. This occurred on Thursday, marking one of the last four first-innings totals they posted after a break. The team struggled, failing to overcome reliance on Steven Smith and an aging attack. Changes in approach are needed to break this repeating pattern in the series.

🚀 Indian IT jobs are shifting, skills are key 🤖

The Indian IT job market is undergoing a major shift with hiring and increment trends rapidly changing. This flux is happening across the sector, driven by the rise of artificial intelligence and slower, more niche hiring. While 2021-22 saw 12-15% increments, 2023-24 saw them settle around 8-9% due to global spending cuts. Roles in AI/ML, cloud computing, and cybersecurity are commanding the highest premiums for specialized talent. Career growth is now heavily tied to deep tech expertise rather than just frequent job changes.

🎬 V. Shantaram biopic moves to 2027

The biopic of legendary filmmaker V. Shantaram, starring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Tamannaah Bhatia, has been officially pushed to 2027. The project, originally slated for an April 2026 shoot, was delayed due to scheduling issues and rain disruptions. Director Abhijeet Shirish Deshpande confirmed the film is still on track for a 2027 start. This film will cover Shantaram's journey from silent to sound cinema, featuring more big names. The team plans to shoot outdoor sequences first, followed by interior shoots during monsoon season. 🎬