Vishal contradicts rumors that he is marrying actress Lakshmi Menon

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Vishal denies rumors that he will wed Lakshmi Menon

Rumors regarding the marriage of Tamil actor Vishal have been circulating over the past few months. Recently, unverified reports emerged suggesting that he might be getting married to the young Tamil actress Lakshmi Menon, known for her roles in movies like “Jigarthanda” and “Vedalam.”

Vishal contradicts rumors that he is marrying actress Lakshmi Menon
I want to clearly state that this is completely untrue

In response, He took to the social media platform X earlier today and expressed, “Normally, I don’t react to false news or rumors about me as I find it pointless. However, given the current rumor about my marriage with Lakshmi Menon, I want to clearly state that this is completely untrue and lacks any foundation.”

KTR wants that Bandi Sanjay to be punished

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KTR demands Bandi Sanjay be punished for criticizing KCR

K.T. Rama Rao(KTR), the working president of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and a minister in Telangana, addressed Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday, inquiring about the measures he intended to take against BJP MP Bandi Sanjay for his use of offensive language in the Lok Sabha against Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao.

KTR wants that Bandi Sanjay to be punished
Rama Rao strongly objected to specific comments made by Bandi Sanjay

Rama Rao strongly objected to specific comments made by Bandi Sanjay during his speech in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, which was related to a no-confidence motion presented by opposition parties.

In a tweet, KTR referred to the disqualification of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and contrasted it with the derogatory language used by the BJP MP from Telangana against the popularly elected Chief Minister KCR. KTR questioned what actions should be taken now and tagged Om Birla in his tweet.

During his speech, Bandi Sanjay alleged that KCR and his family members were involved in the embezzlement of Telangana’s resources. He also claimed a significant increase in their income and assets.

Additionally, Bandi Sanjay referred to KCR as ‘Kasim Chandrasekhar Razvi’, drawing a comparison to Kasim Razvi, the founder of the Razakar militia during the time of the Hyderabad State. The Chair, however, advised Sanjay against mentioning specific names.

Bandi Sanjay, who humorously referred to BRS as ‘Bharashtachar Rakshas Samithi’, also made comments about KCR’s involvement in consuming alcohol.

Don’t Involve My Children in Politics: Renu Desai

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Never Drag My Children Into Politics: Renu Desai

Actress Renu Desai, who is also the former wife of Pawan Kalyan, took to Instagram to share a sincere plea addressed to Pawan’s political adversaries. In a video she posted after recovering from a viral illness, Renu acknowledged that Pawan Kalyan’s actions during their marriage were entirely inappropriate, and she didn’t deny this fact.

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Renu proceeded to request that the creators of an upcoming biopic

Renu proceeded to request that the creators of an upcoming biopic about Pawan Kalyan‘s three marriages refrain from producing any content that could tarnish or disrupt their personal lives. Speaking from her perspective as a mother, she urged those who hold differing opinions about her ex-husband to consider her appeal. She emphasized that her aim was to set aside her personal pain and focus on the greater welfare of society and marginalized communities.

In her Instagram post, Renu expressed her awareness that not everyone might comprehend her stance, but she hoped that people could look beyond the personal turmoil and concentrate on broader societal concerns.

Railways plan to reduce consumption of 200k liters of diesel

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Indian railways intend to use 200 thousand fewer liters of fuel.

The Indian Railways is taking significant steps to enhance its sustainability by electrifying all pit lines within its network, leading to an anticipated daily reduction of around 200,000 liters of diesel consumption.

Railways plan to reduce consumption of 200k liters of diesel

The railroads have embarked on a plan to replace conventional fossil fuels with grid-based electrification for all 411 maintenance pits. This transformation is scheduled to be accomplished by December 2023. Notably, the electrification of 302 pits has already been successfully carried out.

In the past, due to the absence of electric lines at pit locations, coaches necessitated the use of diesel generators to remain operational while addressing electrical issues.

In a bid to curtail diesel usage, the Indian Railways has authorized the implementation of a 750 V power supply via grids across all Linke-Hofmann-Busch (LHB) maintenance pits. This strategic move aims to significantly decrease the reliance on diesel-based energy sources.

YouTube introduces new linking policies to reduce spam

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New Linking Rules Are Implemented By YouTube To Reduce Spam

YouTube has unveiled fresh policies designed to combat spam and fraudulent activities within its platform. Starting from August 31, 2023, hyperlinks featured in comments and descriptions of YouTube Shorts will gradually lose their clickable functionality. The intention behind this alteration is to significantly reduce instances of spam and deceptive practices.

YouTube introduces new linking policies to reduce spam
The intention behind this alteration is to significantly reduce instances of spam

The company plans to introduce a novel method through which content creators can share important links on their channel pages. Creators will be able to initiate the setup of these new profile links from August 10, and viewers will begin seeing them on August 23.

Furthermore, They intend to roll out content links for short videos in late September. These links will enable creators to establish connections between their Short videos and other Shorts content. This approach encourages collaborative promotion among creators and assists viewers in discovering related content.

The underlying objective appears to be the reinforcement of the YouTube Shorts ecosystem, fostering greater interconnectedness and coherence.

Indian athletes placed 17th at the Commonwealth Youth Games

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Athletes from India finished 17th at the Commonwealth Youth Games

Indian athletes ended the Commonwealth Youth Games here on a positive note, winning a silver and two bronze medals in athletics on the final day, finishing 17th in the medal table of the eight-day event.

Indian athletes placed 17th at the Commonwealth Youth Games
Asha Kiran Barla won silver in girls’ 800m


On the final day of the competition, Asha Kiran Barla won silver in girls’ 800m, while the bronze medals were bagged by Pooja in girls’ high jump, while Arjun finished third in boys’ javelin throw.

Earlier, swimmer Shoan Ganguly won silver in the boys’ 400m individual medley while Sasi Anupriya claimed bronze in the girls’ shot put, both medals coming on August 7 as the contingent comprising 12 boys and 12 girls finished with five medals in all.

As Typhoon Khanun approaches, North Korea is on high alert

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warning of Typhoon Khanun and urging action

North Korea was notably vigilant on Friday, broadcasting uncommon overnight weather forecasts for Typhoon Khanun as it moved northward following its arrival on the Korean Peninsula the day before. Khanun relentlessly battered South Korea for a continuous 16-hour period on Thursday, eventually dissipating after reaching the vicinity of Pyongyang around 6 a.m. on Friday, as indicated by reports from Seoul’s weather agency.

As Typhoon Khanun approaches, North Korea is on high alert
North Korea experienced relatively minor damage from Typhoon Khanun

In a rare occurrence, North Korea’s official broadcaster, Korean Central TV, aired news alerts late into the night. This was reminiscent of a similar nighttime weather program aired during the impact of Typhoon Bavi in 2020, according to details provided by Yonhap News Agency. It appears that North Korea experienced relatively minor damage from Typhoon Khanun, primarily limited to broken tree branches, according to reports from the state media. The North Korean authorities had urged extensive efforts to mitigate potential damage from Khanun, emphasizing that a lack of preparation could have detrimental effects on the country’s economy.

Border Security Force in Punjab shoots a Pakistani intruder

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An intruder from Pakistan was killed in Punjab by the Border Security Force

In the early hours of Friday morning, members of the Border Security Force killed a Pakistani invader and thwarted an attempt to cross into India from Pakistan. This was done at Tarn Taran, Punjab.

Border Security Force in Punjab shoots a Pakistani intruder


The BSF reported that some unusual movements were spotted close to the border protection fence on the international frontier. The security forces opened fire on the invaders as they continued to approach the border fence.

India defeated 4-0 in the 2023 Asian Champions Trophy

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4-0 victory over Pakistan in the 2023 Asian Champions Trophy for India

India secured a decisive victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in their last round-robin league match of the Asian Champions Trophy 2023 Hockey Tournament, winning 4-0 to advance to the semifinals. Harmanpreet Singh, the skipper, showcased his prowess by scoring two goals from penalty corners in the 15th and 23rd minutes. Jugraj Singh added to the lead with a goal from a set piece in the 36th minute. Akashdeep Singh contributed a field goal in the 55th minute to seal the victory.

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League match of the Asian Champions Trophy 2023 Hockey Tournament

This triumph allowed India to top the standings in the tournament, amassing 13 points from four wins and one draw. The commanding win against Pakistan marked a significant achievement.

Samsung India records a record 1 lakh pre-orders for upcoming foldables

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1 lakh pre-orders for new foldables are made by Samsung India, a record

Samsung has announced that its fifth-generation foldable devices have achieved record pre-bookings in India, with over 100,000 consumers pre-booking the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5 within the initial 28 hours. This marks a significant increase of 1.7 times in pre-bookings compared to the fourth-generation foldable devices.

Samsung India records a record 1 lakh pre-orders for upcoming foldables
Foldable devices have achieved record pre-bookings in India

Pre-bookings for these devices opened in India on July 27, and they are scheduled to be available for sale starting on August 18. The success of these new foldable devices demonstrates Samsung’s commitment to providing innovative technology solutions that cater to customer needs.

JB Park, President and CEO of Samsung Southwest Asia, expressed confidence that these new devices will contribute to making foldable smartphones more mainstream and further solidify Samsung’s leadership position in the Indian market. The company aims to achieve a market share of over 50% in the super-premium segment (devices priced at $1,000 and above) with these new foldables.

The Galaxy Z Flip5 starts at Rs 99,999 for the 8GB/256GB variant, while the Galaxy Z Fold5 is priced at Rs 154,999 for the 12GB/256GB variant. Customers pre-booking these devices will receive benefits worth Rs 20,000 for the Galaxy Z Flip5 and benefits worth Rs 23,000 for the Galaxy Z Fold5.

Pre-bookings for the devices are available through various online and offline retail outlets.

SRK releases the trailer for Dulquer Salmaan’s “King of Kotha”

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Dulquer Salmaan’s “King of Kotha” trailer is unveiled by SRK, praises it as amazing.

On Thursday, Bollywood’s prominent figure Shah Rukh Khan introduced the trailer of the action-thriller film ‘King of Kotha’, featuring Dulquer Salmaan, expressing his anticipation for the movie and praising its impressive content.

SRK releases the trailer for Dulquer Salmaan's "King of Kotha"

Shah Rukh utilized platform X, formerly known as Twitter, to share the trailer link and convey his thoughts: “Congratulations on the impressive #KOKTrailer, @dulQuer! Eagerly awaiting the film. Sending a warm embrace to you and extending my best wishes to the entire team for a resounding success!”

In addition to Shah Rukh, the trailer launch was graced by Southern cinema legends such as Suriya, Mohanlal, and Nagarjuna.

Directed by Abhilash Joshiy, ‘King of Kotha’ is an action-packed thriller that marks Joshiy’s directorial debut. The movie also features Shabeer Kallarakkal, Prasanna, Gokul Suresh, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Nyla Usha, Chemban Vinod Jose, Shammi Thilakan, Saran, and Anikha Surendran.

Dulquer, who has also showcased his talents as a singer and producer, has established a distinct presence in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema.

Typhoon Khanum caused 450 flights to be canceled in South Korea

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due to Typhoon Khanum, 450 flights were canceled in South Korea

The impact of the potent typhoon Khanun, which made landfall on the nation’s southern coast in the morning, resulted in the rescheduling of almost 450 flights throughout South Korea on Thursday.

Typhoon Khanum caused 450 flights to be canceled in South Korea

As reported by the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA), Typhoon Khanum, which touched down at 9.20 a.m., is now expected to travel the entire length of the peninsula during the day while dumping a lot of rain and having high winds.

As of 8.30 a.m., 452 of the 2,138 flights scheduled for the day, confirmed by airport authorities, had been canceled, the Yonhap News Agency writes.

Out of the 1,048 flights that were planned to depart from Incheon International Airport in Incheon, 27 kilometers west of Seoul, 145 were canceled or delayed.

Lenders must inform borrowers when their loan’s EMI is reset

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Borrowers must be informed when loan EMIs are reset by lenders.

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has opted to enhance transparency in the process of adjusting interest rates for equated monthly installments (EMIs) on loans with floating interest rates.

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ensure effective communication of crucial information to borrowers

Governor Shaktikanta Das disclosed this development on Thursday while announcing the MPC’s resolutions. He stated, “A transparent framework is being proposed to regulate the adjustment of interest rates on loans with floating interest rates.

This framework will mandate Regulated Entities to (i) clearly inform borrowers about changes in tenor and/or EMI adjustments; (ii) offer choices for transitioning to fixed-rate loans or early loan closure; (iii) disclose any associated charges linked to these options; and (iv) ensure effective communication of crucial information to borrowers.”

Canadian Open: Carlos Alcaraz defeats Ben Shelton in the first round

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Ben Shelton is defeated by Carlos Alcaraz in the opening round of the Canadian Open

Carlos Alcaraz, who holds the top ranking, secured his first victory following his Wimbledon triumph by defeating Ben Shelton with a score of 6-3, 7-6 (3) at the National Bank Open on Wednesday evening.

Canadian Open: Carlos Alcaraz defeats Ben Shelton in the first round
I thoroughly enjoyed my inaugural match here in Toronto

As he gears up for his U.S. Open title defense, the 20-year-old Alcaraz extended his winning streak to 13 matches, which includes his victory at the Queen’s tournament. This talented Spanish player has clinched six titles throughout the year. Shelton, on the other hand, made a notable impression with his powerful serve consistently reaching speeds above 230 kph, and he showcased impressive agility for a player of his size.

Reflecting on his debut experience in Toronto, Alcaraz remarked, “I had a really great time. Honestly, I thoroughly enjoyed my inaugural match here in Toronto. It feels as though I’ve been competing here for many years.”

The ‘Arts & Culture app for Android has been rebuilt

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A redesigned “Arts & Culture” app for Android is released

Google has introduced a revamped version of its ‘Arts & Culture’ app for Android, with an iOS version set to be released soon.

The updated app aims to provide a platform for a wide range of diverse cultural content contributed by over 3,000 partners worldwide. This allows individuals to engage with and explore various cultural expressions from a cultural perspective, according to a blog post by the tech giant on Wednesday.

The 'Arts & Culture app for Android has been rebuilt
The updates introduce novel ways to discover and interact with cultural content

In order to enhance the accessibility and user experience of these partner contributions, Google has implemented changes to the mobile app. The updates introduce novel ways to discover and interact with cultural content. Users now have the option to choose between exploring artifacts, cultural narratives, partner collections, and more. Furthermore, they can refine their exploration based on various dimensions, including location, topic, and creator.

Vijay Deverakonda speaks out against “Liger’s” failure

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Regarding the failure of “Liger,” Vijay Deverakonda speaks up

Vijay Deverakonda, the acclaimed actor, has garnered positive feedback for the trailer of his upcoming multilingual film ‘Kushi’. He recently spoke about the box-office disappointment of his Bollywood debut ‘Liger’.

Vijay Deverakonda speaks out against "Liger's" failure
My aspiration is always directed towards creative pursuits

During the trailer launch of ‘Kushi’, Vijay shared that ‘Liger’ isn’t his first encounter with failure; he has faced several setbacks in his career, just as he has enjoyed numerous successes.

Vijay expressed to the media, “It’s undeniable that it’s disheartening when a movie doesn’t perform well. I’ve encountered failures before, ‘Liger‘ being just one among them. However, I’ve also tasted success on multiple occasions. In the end, our goal is to convey narratives.”

He emphasized his commitment to storytelling as a creative individual and acknowledged the inherent risks involved in the process. Regardless of these risks, he intends to persistently tell stories and give his utmost effort.

Vijay stated, “My aspiration is always directed towards creative pursuits, and my lifestyle revolves around dedicating myself entirely to them.”

A man who threatened was killed during an FBI conduct

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Biden was threatened by a man who was shot dead

Media reports indicate that an individual who allegedly issued threats against US President Joe Biden before his visit to Utah was fatally shot during an FBI raid. The incident took place in Provo, situated approximately 65 km south of the state capital, Salt Lake City, on Wednesday.

A man who threatened was killed during an FBI conduct
The raid occurred just hours prior to the President’s scheduled visit

FBI agents were executing an arrest warrant for the accused individual, Craig Robertson, at his residence. The raid occurred just hours prior to the President’s scheduled visit to the area.

According to a law enforcement source, the agents were in the process of issuing commands to the individual when he aimed a firearm at them. The FBI has refrained from providing additional details concerning the event.

PM Modi will respond to the no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha today

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PM Modi will address the no-confidence motion.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to respond to the no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, with his speech expected in the late afternoon. The Defense Minister, Rajnath Singh, conveyed to the House on Wednesday that the Prime Minister would address the motion on August 10.

The deliberations on the motion, which commenced on August 8 following its initiation by Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, have featured impassioned speeches from notable figures such as Rahul Gandhi from the Congress, Union Minister Smriti Irani, and Home Minister Amit Shah.

PM Modi will respond to the no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha today
Prime Minister would address the motion

During a speech lasting over two hours on Wednesday evening, Amit Shah acknowledged the “shameful” incidents in Manipur and mentioned that both he and the Prime Minister had worked into the late hours to resolve the situation.

Simultaneously, as outlined in the day’s agenda, the government plans to seek the passage of the Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2023, in the Lok Sabha. Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will present the bill for consideration. The bill aims to make revisions to the Advocates Act of 1961 and has already been approved by the Rajya Sabha.

Asian Champions Trophy: Pakistan vs. India

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Asian Champions Trophy between Pakistan and India

India is set to face off against traditional rival Pakistan in the Asian Champions Trophy scheduled for Wednesday.

Asian Champions Trophy: Pakistan vs. India
India is set to face off against traditional rivals Pakistan

The head coach, Craig Fulton,has confidently stated that his team is well-prepared to tackle the challenge posed by Pakistan, especially after securing a spot in the semi-finals. In a match on Monday, Pakistan defeated China with a score of 2-1, and their head coach, Muhammad Saqlain, had cautioned that they were well aware of India’s vulnerabilities.

In response to this, Fulton offered a strong and assertive reply, saying, “We will observe the situation on Wednesday night…” Notably, it should be highlighted that India has struggled to deliver dominant performances in back-to-back matches that have been scheduled on consecutive days.

WhatsApp launches a screen-sharing function

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Screen-sharing is now available on WhatsApp

WhatsApp has introduced a new feature called screen sharing, aiming to enhance the video calling experience on its platform. This move puts WhatsApp in direct competition with established video conferencing apps like Microsoft Meet, Google Meet, Zoom, and Apple’s FaceTime.

WhatsApp launches a screen-sharing function
Zuckerberg announced this new feature in a Facebook post

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced this new feature in a Facebook post and on his Instagram channel. With screen sharing, WhatsApp users can now share documents, photos, and even their online shopping carts with their contacts during video calls.

To access screen sharing on WhatsApp, users need to tap or click the “Share” icon during a video call. They can then opt to share a specific app or their entire screen. This functionality mirrors the screen-sharing capabilities of common video-conferencing platforms like Google Meet and Zoom.