Sunny Deol got heated after Preity Zinta allegedly called Bobby Deol very late in the evening. The incident reportedly took place during a recent interaction involving the actors. The call was made around 11 pm, which Deol found highly inappropriate. This exchange sparked discussions about professional boundaries among Bollywood stars. Further statements regarding the matter are awaited from the involved parties. 😠
world President Donald Trump secretly swapped planes while flying out of Turkey last month due to a purported Iranian threat. He initially boarded the old Boeing VC-25A jet as announced while leaving the NATO summit in Turkey. Reports indicate he was secretly transferred to a smaller Boeing C-32A plane and later back to the older Air Force One jet in the U.K. David Axelrod criticized the White House for using the old plane as a decoy with journalists present. Trump later stated that the Qatar-gifted jet is set for further upgrades to 'max out' its security capabilities. ✈️
india Google informed the Delhi High Court that YouTuber Dhruv Rathee's video about Hindu deities has been withheld solely within India. This action stems from an appeal filed by lawyer Amita Sachdeva regarding the March 21 video, "Can Hindus eat BEEF? Kerala Story 2 Exposed." The Union Government's GAC ordered the video's removal by July 15, leading to the current partial compliance status. Google's counsel confirmed that the global injunction issue is still pending review before a division bench. The court ultimately adjourned the case to September 03 for further consideration. 🧐
science A low-pressure area is likely to form over the Northwest Bay of Bengal and move inland across Gangetic West Bengal and North Odisha on August 13. This system will then track over Odisha, Jharkhand, and North Chhattisgarh on August 14. Monsoon activity will be vigorous in Odisha, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh on August 13–14, extending to East Uttar Pradesh and East Madhya Pradesh on August 15. From August 16 onwards, a northward monsoon trough could bring break-in-monsoon conditions across large parts of India. Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is forecast for Himalayan foothills and northeastern regions between August 16 and 20.
business A cyberattack hit Ceva Logistics, compromising eight European warehouses and leaking customer delivery metadata. This breach occurred between late July and early August, affecting various consumer brands, financial institutions, and platforms. The incident has put data retention practices and third-party dependencies at major 3PLs under intense scrutiny. Initial reports focused on European buyers, including those using Valve Steam. This major security lapse signals wider industry concerns regarding data protection in logistics. 😟
india West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's helicopter made an emergency landing in Kolaghat due to bad weather. The landing occurred in Kolaghat, Purba Medinipur district, on Tuesday. The helicopter was traveling from Dumdum towards Keshpur, Paschim Medinipur district, for a program. This precautionary landing was decided by the pilot as weather conditions worsened during the flight. Adhikari later continued his journey to the Khudiram Bose program venue by road. 🚁
entertainment Spotify is currently testing a new 'Skip Ahead' button for premium members to bypass podcast intros and ads. This feature is being rolled out to users in New Delhi, India, allowing a single tap to skip 15-second ads. Many podcast companies are concerned because host-read ads are crucial for their revenue generation. Critics argue this could force creators to lose income and push listeners to other platforms. Spotify maintains the feature is only in testing and is not yet permanent. 🎧
world An Indian student named Dileep Kumar Bungatavula died in a severe head-on collision in Ohio. He hailed from Kadapa district in Andhra Pradesh and was studying at Kent State University. The accident occurred in the Macedonia area on August 7, involving his sedan and an oncoming pickup truck. The Consulate General of India confirmed his death and is aiding his family during this tough time. A fundraiser has been started for his family to support the arrangements for his repatriation to India. 😔
world The US Department of Homeland Security issued a new interim final rule starting August 11. This rule allows USCIS to make online filing mandatory for specific immigration forms after 60 days' public notice. USCIS can require e-filing for forms available for at least 180 days. The goal is to boost national security screening and detect fraud faster. Waivers are available for undue hardship cases, and public comments are accepted until October 13, 2026.
india A tense exchange occurred when BJP MP Mukesh Dalal questioned Priyanka Gandhi Vadra about her absence from the Jharkhand student protests. Dalal confronted her outside Parliament, asking why she did not visit the students protesting against exam irregularities. The confrontation took place on August 11, 2026, amid the ongoing student agitation in Jharkhand. Gandhi countered that Rahul Gandhi had already met the protesting students regarding the issues. She further commented on the ruling party's protests, demanding a statement from Amit Shah. 🧐
science Assam is actively pushing the central government to drastically reduce the Kaziranga Eco-Sensitive Zone. This move concerns the vast wildlife sanctuary located in Assam. The current zone is set at 10km, but Assam is advocating for a reduction down to just 1km. This proposal is being made amid ongoing discussions about conservation practices and local land use needs. Further negotiations are expected to determine the final boundaries of the zone.
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