Geopolitics
Can PM Modi reconnect with India's Gen Z?
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Student protests exposed a growing disconnect between PM Narendra Modi's BJP and young Indians. Experts say Instagram reels alone won't close it.
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Geopolitics
2 Killed as Firefighting Helicopters Collide in Greece
The New York Times – World · US
The aircraft crashed while battling a wildfire northwest of Athens, as Greece fought more than 200 fires in the past week.
Startups
Taunted for driving, these six women now command Bihar’s Pink Buses
Your Story · India
Six young women defied taunts and hardship to become Bihar Pink Bus drivers, inspiring other young girls to boldly take the wheel.
Geopolitics
WestJet Strike Ends After Canadian Airline Reaches Deal With Flight Attendants
The New York Times – World · US
A tentative deal was reached early Monday morning after 4,400 flight attendants walked off the job a day earlier, forcing the cancellation of hundreds of fligh…
Tech & Startups
Samsung bans smart TV apps that share users’ internet connections with strangers
TechCrunch · US
New security research offers a rare view inside residential proxy networks, which rely on apps that share a person's internet connection with someone else.
AI / Deep Tech
The Download: reward hacking explained, and suspected Iranian cyberattacks
MIT Technology Review · Global
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Here’s wh…
Startups
EV maker Ather Energy Q1 losses narrow by 71% to Rs 51 Cr
Your Story · India
Ather said it is seeing strong tailwinds due to policy support and consumer demand. The company delivered 83,173 units during the quarter, up 80.5% YoY.
Geopolitics
Spain’s Leader Is Seen as Soft on Migrants, but He Acted Fast on Ceuta
The New York Times – World · US
After thousands poured into the Spanish territory in North Africa, the pro-immigration policies of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez were blamed. The reality is mor…
Startups
7 Books that make you realise you can't control everything
Your Story · India
Discover seven insightful books that explore uncertainty, acceptance, and the freedom that comes from letting go of control.
Engineering
Identifying the Root Cause of Electronics Failures With Simulation Apps
IEEE Spectrum · Global
This article is brought to you by COMSOL.In pursuit of improved range, greater reliability, and faster charging, electric vehicles are driving the demand for h…
Geopolitics
India to build over 1,000 affordable homes in Seychelles
Times of India – World · India
India will construct over one thousand affordable housing units in Seychelles. This project addresses the island nation's housing shortage and strengthens bila…
Geopolitics
Indian court acquits ex-wrestling chief of harassment
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
While the court ruled in lawmaker Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's favor, female athletes say their legal battle is not over. The case sparked months of protests by…
Startups
Startup news and updates: daily roundup (August 3, 2026)
Your Story · India
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Monday, August 3, 2026.
Geopolitics
Red Cross visits Aung San Suu Kyi after Myanmar military pushed to prove she is alive
The Guardian – World · Europe
Meeting follows years of questions over wellbeing of detained former leader, who was ousted by coup in 2021Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi ha…
Startups
5 Books that explore the cost of chasing perfection
Your Story · India
Discover five insightful books that reveal how perfectionism can undermine happiness, creativity, relationships, and personal growth.
Tech & Startups
People Are Ghosting Long-Term Partners. Some Don’t Regret It
Wired · Global
The communication-free form of breaking up has become ubiquitous. “I no longer had to bear her energy,” a man who ghosted his partner of four years tells WIRED.
Tech & Startups
Alienware 27 QD-OLED (AW2726DM) Review: A $350 Winner
Wired · Global
We’ve come a long way since exclusively $1,000+ OLED gaming monitors. Alienware’s latest display brings the price down to a shocking $350, though it comes with…
Startups
Operation Sindoor architect AK Bharti signs off after 39 years
Your Story · India
Air Marshal A.K. Bharti retires after 39 years, remembered for Operation Sindoor, fighter leadership and his long life of service.
Geopolitics
What happens next for Infantino and FIFA?
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is under pressure after the failure of his plan to create a commercial subsidiary for the World Cup. But will he be ousted? And…
Tech & Startups
The Best Audio Players for Kids: Yoto, Toniebox, and More
Wired · Global
Whether you want an audio player that’ll grow with your kid or one that your toddler can operate independently, I have a recommendation for you.
Geopolitics
JeM suspects's terror trail: A girlfriend for honey-trap, a gamer for surveillance
Times of India – World · India
In a significant development, the West Bengal STF is delving into a terror recruitment ring that is tied to Pakistan and is targeting youth via online channels…
Tech & Startups
The Delicate Art of Making a 1907 House Smarter
Wired · Global
I tested modern locks, lights, climate controls, and more in a historic home that I very much wanted to keep historic.
Geopolitics
‘Water bombers’ take to skies as Greece battles wildfires
The Hindu – World · India
More than 12,000 hectares of forest and agricultural land have burned over the past week, according to analyses from the European Union’s Copernicus Earth obse…
Geopolitics
Abandoned by the US: Palestinian Americans trapped in a surge of Israeli settler violence
The Guardian – World · Europe
After visits by US ambassador Mike Huckabee to the nearby Israeli settlement of Shilo, Palestinian Americans in Turmus Ayya have witnessed a terrifying rise in…
Tech & Startups
ICE Collected Nearly 1 Million People’s DNA Last Year—Including Young Children
Wired · Global
Internal documents show ICE's DNA collection has skyrocketed in the second Trump administration. Now hundreds of thousands of people never convicted of a crime…
Tech & Startups
AI Conquered Coding. Fast Food Is Next
Wired · Global
Your next drive-thru order might be taken by a bot. And you might not even notice.
Tech & Startups
A Marc Benioff-backed startup thinks AI can solve the AI deployment problem
TechCrunch · US
June emerged from stealth today with a $20 million pre-seed round to make AI adoption simpler.
Geopolitics
Nauru officially changes its name to Naoero
The Guardian – World · Europe
Pacific nation is latest country to signal a shift away from its colonial past with return to its traditional nameThe Pacific Island country of Nauru has chang…
Tech & Startups
The ‘Guardrail Guy’ Went Viral for Posting About Flock Cameras. Then Someone Destroyed Them
Wired · Global
Steve Eimers, also known as the “Guardrail Guy,” is done calling out license plate readers after two that appeared in his videos were vandalized.
Tech & Startups
Nothing Ear (3a) Wireless Earbuds Review: Style Meets Value
Wired · Global
The $100 earbuds look and sound better than earbuds nearly twice the price—as long as you can stomach just average noise canceling.
Geopolitics
For Iran, Trump’s Reversal on Escalation Shows Who Has the Upper Hand
The New York Times – World · US
By expanding the arena of fighting in the region, experts say, Tehran sent a warning about the dangers of a widening war.
Geopolitics
Yen hits three-month high after Trump helps prop up currency
The Guardian – World · Europe
US and Japanese governments confirm they carried out a rare joint intervention late last weekWhy has Trump stepped in to prop up Japan’s currency?Business live…
AI / Deep Tech
Here’s why AI agents lie and cheat to reach their goals
MIT Technology Review · Global
MIT Technology Review Explains: Let our writers untangle the complex, messy world of technology to help you understand what’s coming next. You can read more fr…
Geopolitics
Weather tracker: Austria breaks heat records as Japan braces for Typhoon Dolphin
The Guardian – World · Europe
Soaring temperatures continue to sweep parts of Europe, while Okinawa faces powerful winds and storm surgesEurope live – latest updatesUnbearable, record-break…
Geopolitics
Death toll in explosion during peace rally in NW Pakistan rises to 17
The Hindu – World · India
The explosion took place on Sunday (August 2, 2026) when the Swat Peace Rally was in progress right across the police station in Kabal town in Swat district
Geopolitics
Infantino opponents threaten 'non co-operation' with Fifa
BBC News – World · Europe
Opponents of Fifa president Gianni Infantino are threatening "non co-operation" with the governing body unless he steps down, according to senior Uefa sources.
Geopolitics
Most Indians ‘not happy’ with way Modi handled exam scandals that sparked protests: poll
South China Morning Post – World · China
Most Indians are unhappy with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government over its handling of exam scandals that touched off student protests across the country…
Geopolitics
Lauren Sanchez worked at waterpark; 40 years later, she takes luxurious ocean trips
Times of India – World · India
Lauren Sanchez's career evolved from a teenage waterpark job to ocean conservation leadership. She recently explored the Galápagos Islands, highlighting shark …
Geopolitics
High-altitude variant of China’s C919 airliner completes first test flight in Shanghai
South China Morning Post – World · China
China’s first high-altitude variant of the C919 narrowbody jet has completed its maiden test flight at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, marking a step fo…
Geopolitics
A Better Tomorrow at 40: how John Woo blockbuster changed Hong Kong cinema – SCMP archive
South China Morning Post – World · China
Forty years ago, John Woo’s A Better Tomorrow was released. The action film is considered to be a turning point in Hong Kong cinema with directors like Quentin…
Geopolitics
Singapore battles speed of youth radicalisation as concerns mount
South China Morning Post – World · China
Recent arrests in Singapore of young people who succumbed to extremist ideologies and planned attacks, including school stabbings, have sent a chill across the…
Geopolitics
AstraZeneca holds talks with Bristol Myers Squibb on $400bn merger
The Guardian – World · Europe
Tie-up would be one of the biggest pharmaceutical deals ever and create the world’s fourth-largest drugmaker Business live – latest updatesBritain’s biggest dr…
Geopolitics
Fact check: Russian disinformation targets German elections
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Ahead of four elections in Germany this fall, dozens of fake posts are circulating online aimed at discrediting candidates and portraying Germany as divided. A…
General
Trump says new Iran talks will start Monday after calling off attacks
NBC News – World · US
The United States and Iran will hold new talks Monday afternoon, President Donald Trump said, after announcing he called off intense new strikes to allow for a…
Geopolitics
Trump announces new talks with Iran after calling off massive attack
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
After saying over the weekend that he would halt planned new attacks on Iran, the US president said a fresh round of talks to end to the war would begin on Mon…
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