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Apple India is expanding its footprint in India by leasing a substantial office space in Bengaluru. The company has secured 2.7 lakh square feet of space, committing to a ten-year lease. This strategic move involves a monthly rent of ₹6.3 crore, according to Propstack, with total payments reaching approximately ₹1000 crore over the lease duration. Apple’s agreement with the Embassy Group includes provisions for parking facilities. The lease was finalized on April 3, 2025, and covers a 120-month period. Significant Security Deposit Reviewing the lease registration documents, Propstack estimates that Apple’s overall expenditure over the ten years will surpass ₹1000…

South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada will miss the upcoming ODI series against Australia due to an ankle injury. The injury occurred to his right ankle, preventing him from participating in the three-match series. Despite the injury, Rabada will remain in Australia for treatment, under the care of the South African medical staff. A scan on Monday confirmed the injury. The South African cricket board announced the news via social media. Kwena Maphaka has been brought into the squad to replace Rabada. Maphaka had an impressive performance in the T20 series against Australia, where he took nine wickets. The South African playing…

Swiggy, a leading food delivery service, has announced a partnership with electric mobility company Bounce. This collaboration will result in the inclusion of electric scooters within Swiggy’s delivery fleet. The initial phase of the rollout will see Bounce launching its electric scooters in Delhi-NCR and Bangalore within the next three months. The scooters will be accessible through both the Bounce mobile app and the Swiggy delivery partner app, with special pricing exclusively for Swiggy and Instamart delivery partners. The objective of this partnership is to make electric mobility more accessible and cost-effective for delivery partners, leading to lower operating expenses…

Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition, is at the forefront of addressing alleged ‘vote theft’ allegations, launching the ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ in Bihar ahead of the elections. The yatra, covering roughly 1300 kilometers, continues today, marking its third day, in Nawada. Gandhi is scheduled to address two public meetings, providing an opportunity to assess the political landscape of Nawada and evaluate the strength of the Mahagathbandhan alliance. Commencing on Sunday, the ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ saw the presence of former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav and other leaders from the ‘INDIA’ alliance. The Election Commission was subjected to considerable…

The summit between Trump and Zelenskyy saw a parallel exchange of letters that offered a different perspective on international relations. Melania Trump’s letter to Putin addressed the well-being of children. Olena Zelenska’s subsequent letter to Melania expressed gratitude for the message sent to Putin. This exchange underscores the importance of empathy even in the realm of global power dynamics. This shows how personal connections can influence the political landscape.

In a ceremony held in Jaipur on August 18, Manika Vishwakarma from Rajasthan was named Miss Universe India 2025. Rhea Singha, the previous titleholder, crowned Manika, officially sending her to the 74th Miss Universe competition in Thailand this November. Manika, a native of Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, currently resides in Delhi and is a final year student studying Political Science and Economics. Beyond her academic pursuits, Manika is a trained classical dancer and painter, with accolades from the Lalit Kala Academy and JJ School of Arts. She has also represented India at the BIMSTEC Sewocon, organized under the Ministry of External…

IIT Madras’s groundbreaking work in quantum innovation is set to revolutionize IT security in India. The institute has created India’s first Silicon Photonics-based high-speed Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG). The technology will be marketed by Indrarka Quantum Technologies Pvt. Ltd., the result of collaboration between IIT Madras’ scientists, students, and professors. This technology will significantly enhance IT security in the military and defense, financial transactions, blockchain, OTP generation, and gaming applications. The technology was developed at IIT Madras’s Centre for Programmable Photonic Integrated Circuit and Systems (CPPICS). A licensing agreement, worth Rs 1 crore, has been signed between IIT Madras…

The Buchi Babu Cricket Tournament saw a flurry of runs on its opening day, with Nitya Pandya and Sarfaraz Khan both achieving centuries for their respective teams. Kohli narrowly missed out on a half-century, falling just two runs short. Both Pandya and Kohli are playing together for Baroda in this tournament. In the Buchi Babu tournament, Nitya Pandya and Parth Kohli are teammates, representing Baroda. The Pandya being discussed is Nitya Pandya. Baroda faced Odisha in their first match. Nitya Pandya and Harsh Desai opened the innings, sharing a 73-run partnership. Desai was dismissed after scoring 31 runs. Pandya continued,…

The expansion of the Chhattisgarh cabinet is slated for tomorrow, with three new ministers poised to join the government. The swearing-in ceremony will occur at Raj Bhavan. The names of the MLAs who will be appointed to the cabinet are yet to be officially announced. Media outlets are actively discussing potential candidates, with Rajesh Agarwal, Khushwant Saheb, and Gajendra Yadav being prominent names. Discussions about the cabinet expansion occurred on Monday. Amar Agarwal met with the Governor, while several other MLAs met with the Chief Minister. The cabinet expansion might be delayed until the Chief Minister returns from his foreign…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a conversation with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who was part of the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station. Shukla shared his experiences, including the presentation of the Axiom-4 mission patch and the Indian flag taken to the ISS. He emphasized the widespread excitement for India’s Gaganyaan mission. The Prime Minister inquired about the challenges of space travel. Shukla described the environmental changes and the body’s adjustment process. He also spoke about the difficulties upon returning to Earth. He discussed the cultivation of fenugreek and moth beans on the ISS, highlighting the challenges of…