Gemini, founded by the Winklevoss twins, reported a $282.5 million loss on $68.6 million revenue for the first half of 2025. This compares to a $41.4 million loss on $74.3 million revenue the year before. The crypto exchange is seeking to go public on the Nasdaq under "GEMI." Proceeds will be used for general purposes and debt repayment. Gemini supports over 70 cryptocurrencies and operates in 60 countries. Goldman Sachs and Citigroup are lead bookrunners.

Traffic will be diverted near ISKCON Noida for Janmashtami 2025. Loops connecting the elevated road near ISKCON Temple and NTPC office will be closed. Commuters from Gijhore to Sector 18 will be redirected via Hoshiyarpur village. Those from Sector 18 to Gijhore should use Spice Mall, Adobe Crossing, and sectors 22, 23, and 54. ISKCON visitors should park at the Adobe building lot or Sector 21 Noida Stadium if Adobe parking is full.

PixxelSpace India consortium won a contract to launch 12 Earth observation satellites. The consortium, including Piersight Space, Satsure Analytics, and Dhruva Space, will design, build, and operate the constellation. PixxelSpace bid zero for government funding, surprising the industry. IN-SPACe, the regulator, didn't disclose the bid amount. Pixxel CEO Awais Ahmed said the consortium has funding and the PPP formalizes existing satellite plans.

A man from Pakistan, Fahad, was arrested for luring a Hindu woman, Kirti, into marriage and forcing her to convert to Islam. He kept his Pakistani origins secret and produced forged papers to obtain employment in Hyderabad. The police are investigating allegations of forced conversion and deceitful marriages. Authorities are verifying if he abused identity documents and if other women were approached.

Yograj Singh urged Rohit Sharma to play international cricket for five more years, dismissing critics questioning his fitness. He cited Sharma's match-winning performance in the 2025 Champions Trophy final as proof of his potential. Yograj advised the BCCI to prioritize Sharma's fitness, even suggesting rigorous training. He also encouraged Sharma to play domestic cricket.

Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrated on August 15 and 16 in 2025 due to the overlap of Ashtami Tithi and Rohini Nakshatra. Devotees will observe fasts, perform midnight prayers, and enjoy Dahi Handi festivities, marking Lord Krishna's 5252nd birth anniversary with devotion and joy. The two-day observance stems from the difference in following either the Ashtami Tithi or the Rohini Nakshatra, under which Lord Krishna was born.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Murmu paid floral tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his seventh death anniversary, August 16, 2025. Modi stated that Vajpayee continues to inspire the nation in its pursuit of a developed and self-reliant India. The Prime Minister emphasized Vajpayee's lasting impact and influence on India's growth and development.

Accenture will acquire CyberCX, an Australian cybersecurity firm, in its largest cybersecurity deal to date. The Australian Financial Review values the deal at over A$1 billion ($650 million). CyberCX was formed in 2019 and employs 1,400 people across Australia, New Zealand, London, and New York. The acquisition highlights the rising demand for digital security following cyberattacks in Australia, including breaches at Optus and Medibank.

Voicing AI, founded by Abhi Kumar in 2024, brings human-like voice capability across over 20 languages. LTIMindtree invested $6 million in the company. Kumar's experience with emerging technologies and his time at Microsoft shaped Voicing AI. He aims to help startups overcome initial resistance to new tech. Despite India being a key market, startups still struggle here, Kumar notes.

Shubman Gill's potential inclusion in India's Asia Cup 2025 squad may jeopardize Rinku Singh's place. Rinku, known for his IPL heroics, has faced inconsistent form, missing the T20 World Cup squad. An anonymous selector suggests fitting Gill could mean dropping Rinku, as top-order positions are settled. The BCCI is also monitoring Suryakumar Yadav's recovery. India will face UAE, Pakistan, and Oman in Group A.