business 'Vishwanath and Sons' reached a worldwide gross of Rs 185.08 crore by Day 13. This film, starring Suriya, is performing well across various international markets. As of Day 13, its India net collection totaled Rs 108.11 crore, with overseas gross being Rs 60 crore. Meanwhile, Lokesh Kanagaraj's 'DC' has crossed the Rs 100.86 crore worldwide mark. Both movies are currently showing steady collections as they move through their theatrical runs. 🍿
tech Apple is set to unveil its first foldable iPhone and new Pro models on September 9th. The event will be held at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California, starting at 10 am Pacific time. This launch coincides with the iPhone nearing its 20th anniversary and the start of John Ternus's CEO tenure. Analysts suggest high-end foldables will boost Apple's margins, with IDC forecasting over 17m shipments by 2027. Ternus, who was key to the foldable, will lead the event as Tim Cook steps back. 📱
science Researchers have developed a new family of platinum compounds called "aroma-platins" to improve cancer treatment. The team from IISER Berhampur, India, created these compounds by using $\beta$-diketonate ligands with varying aromatic rings. Ant-Platin, featuring the largest anthracene ring, was found to activate fastest inside cancer cells. This enhanced activation allowed better cellular uptake and stronger DNA binding compared to carboplatin. This work suggests a precise new strategy for engineering targeted platinum-based cancer therapies.
sports Debashish Mohanty took a massive 10 wickets in a Duleep Trophy innings against a team with Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman. He was a fast bowler from Orissa who debuted in Test cricket in August 1997 at the SSC in Colombo. His career saw him take 10 wickets in the 1999 World Cup, making him a symbol of the event. Despite his domestic success, he played only two Tests and 45 ODIs for India. Ultimately, his international career concluded shortly after his phenomenal 10-wicket haul in January 2001. 🏏
health India is launching a new system to proactively record near-misses in drug administration to boost patient safety. This initiative is being driven by the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission under the health ministry in New Delhi. The plan targets documenting errors like risky combinations and allergies before they reach patients, aiming for a nationwide rollout. This aligns with global standards set by bodies like the US FDA and WHO. The government will integrate this reporting with digital platforms and issue clinical alerts to hospital staff. 🏥
health Several fourth-year medical students were summoned by the State Health Department in connection with a blood smuggling scam in West Bengal. At least four students from National Medical College and Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College were questioned on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. These students allegedly disguised themselves as doctors to facilitate the racket, which involved monetary commissions. The scam, uncovered two weeks ago, led to six blood banks being scrutinized and the sale of blood being prohibited under the 2002 National Blood Policy. Authorities are now investigating a potential multi-state scam worth crores. 🧐
entertainment Emraan Hashmi's film 'Awarapan 2' is seeing a significant drop in collections amid competition. It is starring Disha Patani and has seen a worldwide collection of Rs 202.75 crore. As of Day 13, the film made Rs 0.90 crore, which is a 76 percent drop from the previous day's earnings. This downturn is largely attributed to Yash's 'Toxic', which crossed Rs 200 crore worldwide. Meanwhile, Sunny Deol's 'Batwara 1947' finished its run with an India net collection of Rs 37.65 crore.
entertainment The upcoming film Babita Singh Reporting shows a female cop struggling within a system controlled by patriarchy. The story features Nimisha Sajayan as Babita in the setting of Madhya Pradesh. The film is set to release on Prime Video on August 28. The production team aimed to show a lived reality rather than a typical superhero figure. Viewers are encouraged to connect with Babita's everyday struggle and quest for her voice.
tech Microsoft has officially rebranded the Microsoft 365 Roadmap to 'AI at Work' to centralize AI innovations across its suite. This change affects the website title, headers, and even webinars for all users. The company states this is to provide a single destination for updates across Microsoft 365, Copilot, and other AI experiences. While the change is live now, full integration of all AI updates is slated for September 2026. Moving forward, the AI at Work Roadmap will cover Dynamics 365 and Power Platform alongside productivity tools. 💻
business The Union petroleum ministry is discussing bringing back E10 formulation in premium Octane 95 fuels. This discussion involves state-run OMCs like Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum. Consumers are concerned about E20's effect on older engines, despite government assurances. Offering E10 through Octane 95 could bypass the need for new storage infrastructure. The decision remains in initial stages, with viability and acceptability being assessed.
business Indian equity markets were range-bound on Wednesday, with the NSE Nifty50 closing at 24,207.75, down 0.52%. Tata Power is appealing a court decision, while Jio Financial Services saw its assets under management cross ₹30,000 crore in Q1 FY27. Bharat Electronics secured additional orders worth ₹730 crore, and Hindustan Copper faced fines from BSE and NSE. Traders are watching key stocks like Tata Power and Jio Financial Services for Thursday's session. A drop below 24,130 could trigger a serious market correction. 📉
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