Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was allegedly attacked during a public meeting. A man grabbed her hand and tried to pull her, causing commotion. The accused, Rajesh Bhai Khimji Bhai Sakriya, from Rajkot, was arrested. He is being interrogated by the police. Gupta was taken to the hospital for a check-up and is reportedly stable. Political leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal, condemned the incident. Police are investigating the matter.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt claimed President Trump ended the India-Pakistan conflict, preventing potential nuclear war. She stated Trump used trade as leverage. This claim has been repeated over 40 times by Trump. India maintains the ceasefire followed direct military talks. Leavitt also said Trump imposed sanctions on India to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

Indian cinema is booming in 2025. Rajinikanth's "Coolie" earned ₹216 crore in six days, surpassing "Mahavatar Narsimha" as the third-highest grosser. Vicky Kaushal's "Chhaava" leads with ₹601.57 crore. "Coolie's" Tamil version drove sales, while "Mahavatar Narsimha's" Hindi version excelled. "Mahavatar Narsimha," an animated film, grossed ₹215.49 crore, defying expectations. Both films highlight diverse audience tastes, though "Mahavatar" is more profitable.

Uttara Kannada district administration has begun controlled water releases from reservoirs nearing full capacity due to relentless rains. The Linganamakki reservoir has reached its maximum level and 15,000 cusecs of water were released. As a precaution, 101 residents were shifted to a care centre. Officials clarified that releasing up to 50,000 cusecs would not pose a threat.

Hamas has accepted a proposal for a ceasefire in its 22-month war with Israel, but Israel has not yet responded and remains committed to defeating the militant group. The proposed deal includes a 60-day truce, release of hostages, humanitarian aid, and talks on a lasting ceasefire. However, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to continue the war until Hamas is disarmed and all hostages are returned.

A five-Judge Constitution Bench is hearing a Presidential Reference seeking clarity on imposing fixed timelines on Governors and the President while dealing with bills passed by State legislatures. The Attorney General and Solicitor General argued against setting timelines, but the Supreme Court questioned their stance. The debate revolves around Article 200, which deals with the Governor's powers regarding bills passed by the Legislature.

HP has launched its Omen 16 gaming laptop in India. It features Intel or AMD processors and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU. The laptop includes an enhanced cooling system with fan cleaning technology. HP’s Omen Gaming Hub allows users to customize system settings. The 16-inch QHD panel has a 240 Hz refresh rate. It comes with a fast-charging 83Wh battery. The Omen 16 is available in Shadow Black at a starting price of ₹1,29,999.

A new poll shows 71% of Americans worry AI could permanently displace workers. Concerns extend to political manipulation, with 77% fearing AI's use in creating fake videos. Military AI use is also controversial. Over half are concerned about AI's energy consumption. Criticisms include AI's potential for harmful interactions with children and encouraging social isolation. Opinions are divided on AI's impact on education. The poll surveyed 4,446 U.S. adults.

A US study reveals that respiratory viruses like influenza and COVID-19 can trigger dormant cancer cells to reactivate. Inflammation caused by these viruses awakens disseminated cancer cells (DCCs). Mouse studies showed a rapid increase in DCCs after infection. An inflammatory molecule, IL-6, plays a key role. Human data indicates a higher cancer death risk post-COVID-19. Cancer survivors should prioritize vaccinations and hygiene to protect themselves.

Rumors circulated online suggesting Hrithik Roshan unfollowed Jr. NTR due to 'War 2's' poor box office performance. However, Hrithik Roshan never followed Jr. NTR on Instagram. 'War 2,' directed by Ayan Mukerji and released on August 14, underperformed despite promotions. Hrithik Roshan currently follows 422 people with 47.9 million followers. Jr. NTR has 8.1 million followers and follows no one. Yash Raj Films reports 'War 2' grossed Rs 300 Cr worldwide.