Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has launched his Street Burger outlet at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. The launch, in collaboration with Travel Food Services, aims to elevate airport dining for Indian flyers. This marks the beginning of a larger rollout strategy, with more outlets planned for major Indian airports. The partnership is expected to set a new benchmark for travel dining in India.

Flutist Jayaprada Ramamurthy, disciple of N. Ramani, performed at Mudhra’s Venuganam series. She presented Dikshitar’s ‘Balagopala’ in Bhairavi, showcasing improvisation and bhakti. Violinist Chidambaram Badrinath and percussionists Melakaveri K. Balaji and Adambakkam K. Sankar accompanied her. Ramamurthy also performed Pantuvarali, featuring Oothukkaadu’s ‘Ati nirupama sundarakara’.

Sensex and Nifty rose for the fourth day, closing higher due to gains in Reliance Industries and Tata Motors. Sensex climbed 370.64 points to 81,644.39, while Nifty gained 103.70 points to 24,980.65. Market optimism stemmed from anticipated GST reforms and easing geopolitical tensions. Tata Motors and Adani Ports led gains. BSE midcap and smallcap indices also increased. FIIs bought equities worth ₹550.85 crore. Most Asian markets closed lower.

Apple's iPhone exports from India jumped 63% to $7.5 billion between April and July. Overall smartphone exports hit $10 billion, a 52% increase. Apple exported $6 billion worth of iPhones in Q1 FY26, up 82%. Foxconn now produces iPhone 17 in Bengaluru. Apple aims to produce 60 million iPhones in India this year. Most iPhones sold in the US in June 2025 were made in India. India's electronics production has significantly increased in the last decade.

British retailer Next launched its first Indian store in Pune, partnering with Myntra for expansion. Myntra secured exclusive rights, planning 8-10 flagship stores in major cities over two years. Next aims for an omni-channel approach, leveraging Myntra's digital reach. Next's global success, with pre-tax profits exceeding £1 billion, supports international growth. Myntra will also introduce Next's portfolio brands to India.

After losing his seat, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre won a by-election in Battle River—Crowfoot. Polls show Mark Carney's Liberals leading, with Carney favored for prime minister. Critics cite Conservative discontent over election losses and Poilievre's leadership. Despite this, Poilievre aims to regain prominence, leveraging his communication skills and past success in attracting diverse voters.

Shubman Gill returns to India's T20 team as vice-captain for the Asia Cup, signaling leadership potential across formats. Selectors view Gill as a future leader after his Test performance in England. Suryakumar Yadav noted Gill's absence due to Test commitments and the Champions Trophy. Jitesh Sharma joins Sanju Samson as the second wicketkeeper. Harshit Rana is likely to be a reserve bowler. India aims to use the Asia Cup to prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

WhatsApp's latest update allows artificial intelligence tools to access group chats, raising privacy concerns. Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma advised users to disable this feature. WhatsApp clarified that its Meta AI feature is optional and only reads messages shared by users, maintaining end-to-end encryption for personal messages. New features include scheduled group calls and interactive tools.

Many adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Level 1 face barriers to diagnosis due to lack of awareness and resources. Experts say that most psychiatrists do not pay attention to ASD Level 1, which can lead to misdiagnosis or dismissal. Adults with ASD Level 1 often learn to mask their behavior to fit in, making it harder to diagnose. Early intervention and awareness are key to helping individuals navigate school or work lives better.

OpenAI's ChatGPT head, Nick Turley, advises caution despite GPT-5's advancements. He highlights a 10% 'hallucination' rate where the AI generates incorrect information. Turley suggests using ChatGPT as a 'second opinion,' not a primary source. OpenAI is working to improve reliability. The company is also exploring developing its own web browser and CEO Sam Altman hinted at potentially acquiring Google Chrome if antitrust actions force its sale.