🇮🇳 Red Fort to host first 'Vande Mataram' on Aug 15

The national song 'Vande Mataram' will be performed at the Red Fort during the 80th Independence Day celebrations on August 15. This ceremony will highlight 'Yuva Shakti,' focusing on youth's role in reaching a developed nation status by 2047. The decision stems from 2026 marking 150 years of the national song's inspiring role. Nineteen Olympiad medalists and 5,000 guests, including Rahul Gandhi, are invited to the event in Delhi. An IAF helicopter will also fly over the venue to commemorate this milestone.

🏏 Delhi Premier League 2026 match predictions are out

Match 22 and Match 23 of the Delhi Premier League 2026 are scheduled for August 11 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Central Delhi Kings are predicted to win against New Delhi Tigers, while West Delhi Lions vs North Delhi Strikers is also featured. Central Delhi Kings are currently first with 5 wins, whereas New Delhi Tigers are in seventh place with 1 win. The Kings boast Yash Dhull as top scorer with 265 runs, setting up an interesting showdown. Both teams have strong stats and recent form to consider for the predictions. 🏏

🧠 VMware Explore 2026 is coming to Las Vegas 🚀

VMware Explore 2026 is set to take place from August 31 to September 3 at The Venetian Convention and Expo Center in Las Vegas. VMware, under Broadcom, is positioning it as the top event for IT pros focusing on private cloud and private AI platforms. The technical highlights will cover VMware Cloud Foundation 9 and deploying private AI services. Attendees should utilize Hands-on Labs and Quick Talk sessions for actionable knowledge. It is advised to plan the agenda early and wear comfortable shoes for the massive venue.

😠 Padayatra stops as police block entry to Bengaluru

Nikhil Kumaraswamy ended the Bidadi Padayatra midway at Kaniminike after police blocked its entry into Bengaluru on Monday. The yatra, which opposed the Bidadi Township Project, was led by Nikhil Kumaraswamy and involved H.D. Deve Gowda from Bidadi. This protest took place amid political friction between CM D.K. Shivakumar and the JD(S) in the Vokkaliga heartland. Kumaraswamy announced a rally at Freedom Park on August 18 to continue the fight against the project. The JD(S) accused the government of trying to suppress the farmers' agitation. 😠

🛡️ Windows 11 passkeys vulnerable to replay attacks

A new Pass-the-Passkey attack technique exposes flaws in WebAuthn implementation for Windows 11 and Microsoft Entra ID. SpecterOps found three core vulnerabilities impacting Windows 11, Entra ID, and web browsers. The main issue is Windows 11 logging complete WebAuthn assertion responses into Event Logs. Microsoft Entra ID worsened this by lacking essential anti-replay checks during server-side validation. Organizations must keep systems updated past July 14, 2026, to fix this security hole. 🔐

🕊️ Gaza plan rejected; Palestinians feel unsupported

Palestinians in Gaza reacted with frustration to Israel’s rejection of a 15-point peace plan. This plan, backed by the US, proposed Israeli withdrawal and Hamas disarmament in the Gaza Strip. Since October 2023, Israeli attacks have killed at least 73,386 people in the territory. Residents feel the proposal is just an old tactic and that they lack international protection. They fear the rejection will lead to harsher operations and further displacement in Gaza. 😔

🚑 Pellet injuries during Parliament march confirmed by hospitals

At least 10 people were injured by pellets during the march to Parliament on July 20, according to RTI responses. Lady Hardinge Medical College reported nine injuries, while Safdarjung Hospital confirmed one case. These figures were revealed after initial denials by Delhi Police regarding the use of pellet guns. The injured included artists and students, highlighting the use of force against protestors. More records are still awaited from AIIMS and RML hospital for a complete count. 🧐

🔭 Rubin Observatory spots over 500,000 galaxies 🌌

Astronomers have unveiled an image from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory revealing more than 500,000 galaxies and 50,000 stars. This image focuses on the Cosmos Field, which was captured on July 31, 2026. The observations, made with the 3.2-gigapixel LSST camera, allow spotting various galaxy types and early universe formations. Since this region has been studied since 2003, new data will help study mysterious phenomena like supernovae. Future studies of other cosmic regions promise fresh insights into the universe.

💻 Lenovo's super thin ThinkBook has a port hump

Leaked renders show Lenovo's unannounced ThinkBook Aeroblade, an ultra-slim laptop design. This machine requires a raised 'port hump' on its left side to accommodate its USB-C connectors. While no specs or launch date were provided, the design compromises typing comfort for extreme thinness. Industry watchers suggest the processor might be Snapdragon X2 or Intel Panther Lake. IFA 2026 is speculated as a possible reveal venue for this device. 🧐

🐕 Chennai might fine you big bucks for ditching your dog

The Greater Chennai Corporation is proposing a hefty ₹25,000 fine for residents who abandon their pet dogs in the city. This proposal comes as the stray dog population has allegedly increased due to pet abandonment across the zones. The GCC has registered 1,15,548 pets and plans a mass ARV and endecto parasiticidal camp starting Tuesday, August 11, 2026. This camp aims to cover 2 lakh dogs within 75 working days to prevent rabies. Residents can call the GCC helpline 1913 for any neighborhood civic issues regarding dogs. 🐕

😔 Man allegedly kills daughters, tries to end life in Bengaluru hotel

A 40-year-old cab company manager allegedly strangled his two minor daughters at a luxury hotel in Bengaluru on Monday evening. The victims were identified as Shaik Zehara, 5, and Shaik Zoya, 10. His father, S.G. Imran, was found critically injured and hospitalized after allegedly killing them. A note recovered at the scene cited marital disputes and suspicion about his wife's relationship. Police have registered a murder case and are continuing the investigation into the matter. 💔