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Amid widespread speculation over TikTok’s re-entry into India, the central government clarified that no official orders have been issued to lift the ban. It confirmed that the ban on the popular short video app remains in effect and dismissed the reports of its return as false and misleading information circulating on social media.
Apple sued Oppo, accusing the Chinese smartphone maker of poaching Apple Watch engineer Chen Shi and encouraging him to steal trade secrets. Shi allegedly downloaded 63 confidential documents on health-sensing technology before joining Oppo. Oppo denies wrongdoing, saying it respects trade secrets and will cooperate with the legal process to clarify the facts.
★Day of the National Flag in Ukraine, ★International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, ★1872: Birth of Tanguturi Prakasam Panthulu, Freedom Fighter, and Former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, ★1923: Birth anniversary of former Madhya Pradesh Governor Balram Jakhar, ★1918: Birth of top Indian physicist Anna Mani, ★1969: Birthday of […]
If you haven’t linked your PAN with Aadhaar card yet, do it now by paying a ₹1,000 fine, or your PAN will become inoperative from January 1, 2026. The Central government has made PAN-Aadhaar linking mandatory, and failure to comply will lead to strict restrictions on financial transactions and services tied to your PAN card.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced plans to visit India next month, coinciding with the launch of OpenAI’s first India office in New Delhi. Highlighting India’s AI potential, Altman emphasized building a local team and making AI accessible. The move aligns with the IndiaAI Mission, with Minister Ashwini welcoming OpenAI’s partnership in advancing inclusive AI.
TikTok’s website became accessible to some users in India, though the government has not lifted the 2020 ban. The app remains unavailable, and ISPs continue blocking it, preventing logins or uploads. The development sparked speculation amid improving Indo-China ties, but officials confirmed no decision to unblock. TikTok also faces restrictions in the US.
World Folklore Day, observed on August 22, celebrates the rich cultural heritage, and customs passed down through generations. Established by UNESCO, it highlights the importance of preserving folklore as a reflection of community identity. The day promotes awareness of storytelling, music, dance, and rituals across diverse cultures worldwide.
Marut Drones’ surveillance drone, Skyswift 56, has received DGCA type certification. Designed for law enforcement and covert operations, it features thermal imaging, mapping, and FPV capabilities. Portable and durable, it supports rapid deployment. Marut aims to boost skilled pilot training, addressing India’s UAV talent gap and contributing to a growing ₹6,000 crore drone economy.
Kochadai Technologies, incubated at IIT Madras Research Park, unveiled MakeGPT, an AI tool enabling users to build prototypes through simple natural language prompts. Launched at the ‘ZeroToOne, GenAI Product Day’ event, it was officially introduced by Tamil Nadu IT Minister Dr. Palanivel Thiagarajan, marking a new leap in tech innovation.
★World Folklore Day, ★1922: The Manyam Revolution begins, led by Alluri Sitarama Raju, ★1955: Birthday of Tollywood megastar and Padma Vibhushan Chiranjeevi, ★1989: Birthday of singer Rahul Simpligunj, ★1986: Death of Padma Shri recipient Shobha Singh, and ★2014: Death anniversary of Jnanpith awardee U. R. Ananthamurthy.
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced an increase in ex-gratia for subscribers who die while in service, raising the amount from ₹8.8 lakh to ₹15 lakh. This new rule came into effect on April 1 this year. Also, from April 1, 2026, the ex-gratia amount will increase by 5% annually.
Amazon slashes the Motorola Edge 50 Pro’s price to just ₹15,389 with bank offers and exchange deals. The premium mid-range phone features a 6.7‑inch 1.5K pOLED 144 Hz display, Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chip, 4,500 mAh battery with 125 W fast charging, and powerful 50 MP triple rear cameras with telephoto zoom and 50 MP front shooter.
The Pixel 10, priced at ₹79,999, upgrades to Tensor G5, Android 16, and a brighter 3,000-nit display. It features a bigger 4,970mAh battery with faster wired and Qi2 wireless charging. Camera adds a 5x telephoto lens, replacing Pixel 9’s higher-megapixel sensors. Both offer 12GB RAM, 256GB storage, and seven years of updates.
ISRO will launch its first Gaganyaan test mission this December, ahead of India’s first human spaceflight in 2025. Astronauts Shubhanshu Shukla and Prashant B. Nair shared insights, drawing cultural parallels and reflecting on space training. ISRO also highlighted future missions, while Union Minister Jitendra Singh emphasized space tech’s role in national security and Operation Sin...
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has already teased key features of GPT-6 as users explore the newly launched GPT-5. GPT-6 will prioritise enhanced memory and deeper personalisation and allow users to align the chatbot’s tone with their ideological preferences. Altman emphasised a balanced, customisable experience tailored to individual user needs.