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Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav stated PDA's 'PD' signifies Pandits, expanding the party's core voter base. He asserted Brahmins faced pain under the BJP government, citing specific incidents. Yadav recalled the alleged torture and murder of a doctor in Sultanpur. He also mentioned the Vikas Dubey encounter and restrictions on Swami Avimukteshwaranand. The party leader highlighted socialist thinker Janeshwar Mishra's legacy and SP's embrace of Brahmin leaders.

Microsoft has told engineers that "tokenmaxxing is not what we are optimizing for" in a new internal memo from EVP Jay Parikh. The memo makes OpenAI's GPT-5.6 the default internal model, replacing an auto-router that had been sending GitHub Copilot workloads to Anthropic's Claude. Every Microsoft division now carries an AI token budget target, months after Claude Code licences were cancelled.

Coco Gauff’s rise to Grand Slam success is also the story of her family’s belief. Her parents changed their lives to support her dream, stayed by her side through pressure and celebrated every milestone with her. From Wimbledon at 15 to the 2023 US Open title, Gauff’s journey shows how faith, sacrifice and family can shape a champion.

After enduring twenty-two long years of wrongful imprisonment, a man was finally acquitted by the Supreme Court. The injustice stemmed from the trial court's flawed evidence analysis, compounded by the High Court's refusal to entertain his delayed appeal. The Supreme Court emphasized how marginalized communities often find access to justice frustratingly elusive, shedding light on the pressing issues within the judicial system that disproportionately affect the underprivileged.

Congress general secretary in-charge of Karnataka Randeep Singh Surjewala arrived in Bengaluru and met senior disgruntled leaders on Wednesday

The regulations classify private AYUSH facilties into seven categories based on bed strength and services, ranging from single-doctor clinics to hospitals with over 200 beds; mandatory registration proposed

The region will be developed with a focus on balanced growth, infrastructure expansion, industrial development, tourism, and employment generation, says Chandrababu Naidu

Indian telecom consumers may soon see network slicing come to life, as the telecom authority has released draft protocols for this groundbreaking technology. These anticipated regulations will enable different internet speeds tailored to various user segments, allowing telecom operators to set unique prices for services like 4G and 5G. This development follows appeals from prominent telecom service providers.

Rahane also pointed to the rapid transition in the Indian Test side. Within six months, India lost Ravichandran Ashwin, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from the Test setup. Without naming anyone directly, he said a Test team needs more experienced players alongside youngsters.

The Supreme Court urged states to decide on raising trial court judges' retirement age. This move aims to align their superannuation age with that of High Court judges. States were asked to make this decision by September 2, dismissing financial constraint arguments. The court stated that retaining experienced judges offers financial benefits to the government. High Courts were also requested to support this age enhancement initiative.

Air India has appointed Tewolde Gebremariam as its new CEO and MD. He previously led Ethiopian Airlines for over 36 years, achieving significant growth. Gebremariam will succeed Campbell Wilson, who stabilized the airline initially. The Tata Group aims for profitable expansion and operational excellence under his leadership. Gebremariam expressed excitement about building a world-class global airline for India.

The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders will debut a historic update to their iconic uniform during the 2026 NFL season through an expanded partnership with Kendra Scott. The collaboration introduces the first standardized game-day jewelry as part of the squad's look and includes a fan collection inspired by Texas pride. The launch also highlights the growing influence of the cheerleaders beyond football, blending fashion, tradition and modern team branding.

Iran and Oman have agreed on a proposed shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. This agreement is a potential step toward reopening the critical waterway for energy supplies. A joint statement from Tehran and Muscat is currently in the final drafting stage. Sources indicate Iran would gain control over ships entering the Gulf via the strait. Talks continue, but finalization depends on third-party non-obstruction and detailed definitions.

The ban includes the manufacture, processing, storage, transport, distribution and sale of analogue/non-dairy paneer

A hefty four-tonne piece from a SpaceX rocket has made its way to the moon, crashing after an eighteen-month journey in the cosmos. This second stage of the rocket hit the western limb at Einstein crater with considerable force. Currently, lunar satellites are on standby to document the impact and examine the debris. Meanwhile, conversations are underway between NASA and SpaceX to address the risk of future impacts.

In a post on X, Mr. Das claimed that around 15 to 20 people had gathered outside his residence on Wednesday (August 5) morning, with some camping there since the previous night