Palestinians in Gaza running out of places to hide from Israeli troops
Amid escalating violence in Gaza, Israel called for the evacuation of residents in the northern part of the enclave. The UN-run schools, which were already housing over 270,000 Palestinians seeking shelter, became even more crowded as people sought safety. The Israeli military warned residents to relocate to the south, but the UN deemed the task impossible. Key Points
Economic TimesTop 9 new movies to stream this week
Exciting new movies to stream this week (Aug. 8-15)! "Across the Spider-Verse" swings into homes. Wes Anderson's film on Peacock, romances on Prime and Hulu. | Hollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesBrain teaser: Can you solve this mind-bending riddle in 10 seconds?
This puzzle was shared on Instagram. Many people shared their answers in the comments section of the post. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesNo arrest, Arvind Kejriwal may get 4th summon in liquor policy case, say top ED sources
Kejriwal termed the summons as "motivated", saying it was not clear if he was being called as a witness or a suspect in the case. His party called it a 'ploy' to stop him from campaigning in the national election due later this year. Key Points
Business TodayBrazil calls UN Security Council meeting on Israel-Hamas war
Brazil, as the current president of the UN Security Council, has called a meeting to discuss the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The Brazilian Foreign Affairs Minister, Mauro Vieira, has interrupted his Asia trip to attend the meeting in New York. Brazil had previously called an emergency meeting after Hamas attacked Israel, resulting in the deaths of many civilians. Key Points
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Kamala pushes for Gaza ceasefire
US Vice-President Kamala Harris has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for at least the next six weeks, as she called on the Israeli government... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaNational symbols must always work as unifiers
India’s new Parliament building to be inaugurated this Sunday has seen a political battle erupt. Dissonance has arisen over Indian symbols. No matter what, the truth must prevail Key Points
mintEmotional Smriti Irani wishes Sushant Singh Rajput talked to her before he died, recalls concerning phone call with Amit Sadh immediately after SSR’s death
Smriti Irani cried inconsolably as she remembered Sushant Singh Rajput. She also shared that after hearing about Sushant's death, she immediately called actor Amit Sadh, whom she feared would do something 'stupid'. Key Points
The Indian ExpressManoj Bajpayee: 'Covid-19 was like a Tsunami that could've wiped out human species completely'
History TV18 has launched a documentary called The Vial: India’s Vaccine Story that will stream on the channel on March 24 at 8 pm. It’s nearly an hour long and narrated by Manoj Bajpayee. Key Points
FirstpostTaarak Mehta’s Dilip Joshi says news of life threat is ‘fake’: ‘But I found out how much people love me…’
As news of threat over Dilip Joshi's life made headlines, the Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah actor called it 'shocking and surprising'. However, he said the news gave him a chance to catch up with old friends and family. Key Points
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iOS 17 announced, so will your iPhone get it? Check the list of supported iPhones and release date here
iOS 17 also has new things like Siri prompts, offline maps, Stickers, and a new app called Journal. The Journal app shows you what you did on your phone each day and gives you ideas for writing about your experiences. Key Points
India TodayK-dramas on Netflix: Here are all the Korean shows arriving on streaming giant in September 2023
Prepare for a captivating and thrilling month as Netflix unveils its mesmerizing lineup of K-dramas arriving in September 2023. This action-packed month brings highly anticipated titles like A Time called You and Song of the Bandits, set to enthrall viewers with mystery, time travel, and romance. Key Points
Economic TimesRishi Sunak plans bill to exonerate post office scandal victims
Ministers are trying to draw a line under a long-running saga that left thousands of people out of pocket, with many wrongfully imprisoned, and which even led to the suicides of some victims. The scandal was triggered by faults in a Fujitsu computer system called Horizon that was used by UK post offices and inaccurately reported shortfalls in their accounts, resulting in private prosecutions of innocent branch managers for theft. Key Points
Economic TimesCountries must clear "tactical blockages" to reach climate deal at COP28
DUBAI (Reuters) - U.N. climate chief Simon Stiell called on countries on Monday to clear "tactical blockages" to reach a deal on tackling climate change at the COP28 summit, saying there had been a Key Points
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India, USA to coordinate with key West Asian partners to prevent conflict from spreading
The 2 + 2 Ministerial committed to continue coordinating with partners in the region on humanitarian assistance to meet the urgent needs of Palestinian civilians in Gaza. They expressed support for humanitarian pauses and committed to continue close diplomatic coordination, including with key partners in the region, to prevent the conflict from spreading, preserve stability in the Middle East, and work toward a political solution and durable peace. Key Points
Economic TimesAmid buzz over cabinet reshuffle, Finance Minister Sitharaman calls on President Murmu
Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday called on President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here. The meeting comes amid a buzz over a possible reshuffle of the Union council of ministers. Key Points
Economic TimesSouth African fossils reveal ancient beast’s epic journey to oblivion
Inostrancevia, a tiger-sized saber-toothed mammal forerunner, trekked 7,000 miles in a desperate bid to survive the worst mass extinction on record. Despite its perseverance, it eventually disappeared along with 90% of species. Key Points
The Indian ExpressAI could help determine who gets laid off
ChatGPT can already write a generic layoffs memo, and Microsoft Corp. is planning to roll out its 365 Copilot to Excel, which could serve as an aid in financial planning. Now a French startup called Pigment SAS is testing a generative AI tool expressly for chief financial officers. Key Points
Economic TimesTwitter reacts as Jimmy Kimmel calls RRR a 'Bollywood movie' at Oscars
Jimmy Kimmel called RRR a 'Bollywood movie' at the Oscars. Here's how the internet has reacted. Watch Key Points
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Turkish football fans in anti-government chants in quake anger
"Government, resign!" was the chant as Besiktas fans called on the Turkish government to resign. Opponents of the Turkish government have criticised what they feel is an inadequate response from the ruling authorities to the natural disaster. Key Points
India TodayBeyoncé's mom criticizes haters at 'racist' skin lightening comments
Several neitizens criticized Beyoncé for her new look, saying she looks so white”, on social media. Tina Knowles defended her daughter and called the comments racist in a lengthy Instagram post. Key Points
Economic TimesCheck out the latest movies hitting streaming this week
This week, there are new movies to watch on streaming. There's a new one from Wes Anderson, two horror films, and an action movie with Gal Gadot. | Hollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesIn Frames | Songs for the soul
The Karbi people make up one of the major tribes of Assam, with most of them living in Karbi Anglong district. They are expert weavers and practise jhum (slash and burn) cultivation in the hills. But their most distinctive practice is an elaborate death ceremony, called Chomangkan. Key Points
The HinduWoman shot at by neighbour for objecting to loud music by DJ dies
The incident took place in Outer Delhi’s Samaypur Badli last week Sunday. Two men, Harish and Devendra have been arrested. It was Harish’s son’s Kuwan Pujan when the DJ was called and the family played music, said police. Key Points
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Priyanka Chopra calls RRR a Tamil film on podcast, Twitter reacts to her gaffe
Priyanka Chopra recently called SS Rajamouli's film RRR a Tamil film. The film is originally made in Telugu. Key Points
Hindustan TimesIslamic State inspired groups urge 'lone wolves' to carry out attacks, intelligence agencies on alert
Intelligence agencies are closely monitoring IS-inspired groups after IS-Central urged lone wolves to carry out attacks to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the Caliphate declaration by ISIS in 2014. IS spokesman Abu Hudhayfah al-Ansari called on foreign fighters to join, citing the Caliphate's historical significance and global expansion. Ansari praised the Moscow terror attack and urged Muslims to migrate to IS affiliates worldwide. Agencies are increasing vigilance around Jewish establishments in Delhi and Mumbai following Ansari's suggestions of violent methods against infidels. Key Points
Economic TimesBharat Bandh today: Noida police warns of intensive checking on Delhi routes, imposes Section 144
Bharatiya Kisan Union called Bharat Bandh today to press demands. Gautam Buddh Nagar Police imposed Section 144, banned unauthorized assemblies, and warned of traffic diversions in Noida. Commuters cautioned of intensive checking, traffic diversions, and restricted goods vehicles. Metro rail service advised. Schools and banks open in Delhi NCR. Key Points
Economic TimesNew French immigration law promulgated by Macron: Official Journal
France's Constitutional Council had previously censured certain contentious additions to the bill made under insistence from the right, including measures restricting access to social benefits and the introduction of immigration quotas. Macron had called on Interior Minister Gerard Darmanin after that ruling to do everything in his power to implement the immigration law as quickly as possible , a member of the president's team said. Key Points
Economic TimesWho is Ayesha Siddiqui? Meet the 1st wife of Sania Mirza’s ex-husband Shoaib Malik with whom he had a ‘tel
Malik married Siddiqui in 2002, when he was just 20 years old. When quizzed on his first wife, he claimed he had never met her in person, only exchanged photographs, which turned out to be fake. Key Points
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India, UK expected to find FTA landing point, says Jaishankar
We are focusing on what is officially called an enhanced trade partnership. In common sense, it's called FTA and that is today very much the focus of what the Indian and British systems are negotiating and where we hope that we will find a landing point which will work for both of us, Jaishankar said at an event in London on Monday. Key Points
Economic TimesIsrael to begin four-hour ‘humanitarian’ pauses daily in northern Gaza: White House
‘Pauses would allow people to get out of harm’s way and for deliveries of humanitarian aid and could be used as a way to get hostages out’. Israel will begin four-hour pauses in northern Gaza starting on Thursday to allow people to flee hostilities, the White House said in what it called a step in the right direction. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaOpposition MPs question 'haste' in adopting draft reports on bills to replace IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act
Opposition MPs in the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs have raised concerns about the speed at which draft reports on three bills are being adopted. The committee, which is examining the bills to replace the IPC, CrPC, and the Evidence Act, has called a meeting to adopt the reports on October 27. Opposition MPs have complained that they were given insufficient time to review the reports and have requested a postponement. They have also criticized the lack of consultation with stakeholders and the short notice for the meeting. Key Points
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