tech 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. 📱
business 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. 🤝
entertainment 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.
entertainment 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. 🎬
business 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.
business 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. 🚀
entertainment 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. 🎬
business 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.
Indian bank stocks have recently displayed the widest exchange price gap in several decades. This significant fluctuation was observed across various major financial institutions operating within India. The specific data points detail the extreme price swings recorded during the recent trading sessions. This massive gap reflects broader shifts in investor sentiment and market dynamics within the banking sector. Analysts are now closely watching these trends to predict the future trajectory of the sector. 📉
entertainment Suriya's movie, Vishwanath And Sons, is performing strongly despite competition from films like Toxic. On the third Saturday, August 29, the film showed a massive 69% jump in ticket sales within just 4 hours. In total, the drama has already registered 2.76 million tickets on BMS across 14 days. This indicates strong word-of-mouth pulling in good footfalls for the movie. Suriya has surpassed 8 million ticket sales across his three major releases in 2026. 📈
health Atorvastatin reduced the risk of major cardiovascular events by 30% compared to placebo in adults aged 70 or older. The large STAREE trial was conducted in general practices across Australia, involving 9971 independently living adults. After a median follow-up of 5.9 years, the benefit was seen, though disability-free survival did not significantly improve. This research addresses the evidence gap for primary prevention in older adults, with results published in The New England Journal of Medicine. Further research is needed to understand this disconnect between event reduction and overall survival outcomes.
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