ChatGPT Can Now Create Custom Sticker Packs for WhatsApp and iMessage
OpenAI has introduced a new ChatGPT sticker maker that lets users create personalised sticker packs from their ideas, photos and inside jokes. The feature allows users to generate custom stickers and share them directly in conversations on WhatsApp and iMessage. Available
International community must work collectively to safeguard critical sea lanes: India tells UNSC
Food insecurity remains one of the gravest humanitarian consequences of armed conflict. Todays conflicts increasingly generate ripple effects far beyond the immediate theatre of hostilities, says Indias Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador
WhatsApp Users Are Getting New Protection Against Hackers and Scammers
WhatsApp has introduced new security features designed to protect users from account takeovers, spam calls and other digital threats. The latest update brings cross-platform passkeys, stronger two-step verification and additional caller information for unknown numbers. These changes are aimed at making
BMW India CEO on younger luxury-car buyers, petrol cars and rising competition
Cashless Nation: The UPI Success Story Behind India's FinTech Revolution
India's UPI system revolutionised digital payments, driving financial inclusion and reshaping commerce nationwide.
There is far more to cyber-defence than black-and-white debates about closed AI models versus open-weight models, according toShaneHuntley, CTO and Senior Director at the Google Threat Intelligence Group
India has announced its senior mens and womens rugby sevens squads for the opening round of the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series 2026, which will be held in Suzhou, China, on August 29 and 30. The two-round continental competition features 24 leading mens and womens national teams from across Asia. After the opening round in [] The post India Names Senior Mens And Womens Rugby Teams For Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series 2026 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Why embracing change is the only way to understand it
Change can feel frightening, but embracing it can reveal new possibilities, lessons, and strength that resistance often keeps hidden.
Beyond Football: How Bayern Munich Plan To Conquer The Indian Market
FC Bayern Munich prioritises India as a key growth market, aiming to build strategic cultural and economic ties beyond football.
India, US Deepen Strategic Dialogue on Indian Ocean
The MEA spokesperson noted that the deliberations encompassed sectors where New Delhi and Washington could collaborate, while keeping in view the priorities of partner nations in the Indian Ocean region.
Reusable stencils create clean carbon nanotube patterns in single-stage process
Researchers from Skoltech and their colleagues from Harbin Institute of Technology in China and ITMO University in Russia have devised a way to deposit elaborate geometric patterns of carbon nanotubes without wasting material. Such patterns are used in advanced optical devices and mechanical strain sensors for structural integrity monitoring.
Four India-based companies engulfed in Trump's economic offensive against Iran
The United States has sanctioned four Indian companies and three individuals for facilitating Iran trade. These actions place Indian businesses dealing with Tehran under increased scrutiny. Washington aims to sever economic lifelines sustaining the Iranian regime through Operation Economic Outcast. India maintains limited but strategically important economic ties with Iran, including Chabahar port access.
Zelensky Thanks Indian President Murmu on Ukraines 35th Independence Anniversary
New Delhi, August 26: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude to Indias President Droupadi Murmu for her congratulatory message on Ukraines 35th Independence Anniversary. He emphasized Ukraines commitment to strengthening cooperation with India. Zelensky took to the social media platform X to share his appreciation, stating, I am pleased that President Droupadi Murmu sent best ... Read more Zelensky Thanks Indian President Murmu on Ukraines 35th Independence Anniversary
India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score Updates, 2nd Test Day 4: India look to take control of the game with Sri Lanka in risk of facing follow-on during Day 4 of the second Test match in Colombo.
India's electronics components push: What is made locally, what is imported
India is expanding local electronics manufacturing, but it still relies heavily on imported chips and components. The new ECMS aims to boost domestic production and reduce this dependence
US Halts Immigrant Visa Interviews Worldwide, Leaving Applicants in India and Elsewhere in Limbo
The Trump administration has temporarily paused immigrant visa appointments at US embassies and consulates worldwide, according to the Financial Times, leaving many applicants facing cancelled or postponed interviews and uncertainty over when their cases will move forward. Applicants in several regions,
UNSC should act immediately to mitigate humanitarian fallout of conflicts: India
United Nations, Aug 26 (IANS) With conflicts creating one of the gravest threats to food security, India has said that the Security Councils immediate priority should be to act to mitigate the humanitarian fallout of conflicts. Todays conflicts increasingly generate ripple effects far beyond the immediate theatre of hostilities, Indias Permanent Representative P Harish said []
Which Indian manufacturing sectors are actually becoming self-reliant?
India is moving beyond assembly in several industries, yet gaps in critical components and upstream manufacturing continue to limit domestic value addition
India and US discuss Indian Ocean Strategic Venture, deepen bilateral dialogue on vast region
In a strategic dialogue, India and the US focused on strengthening their partnership in the Indian Ocean, highlighting the importance of maritime security and infrastructure initiatives. Central to their talks was the India-US Indian Ocean Strategic Venture, designed to enhance connectivity and safeguard the region, revealing both nations' commitment to foster greater integration and mutual support.
India urges global cooperation to safeguard sea lanes for food, fuel at UNSC
India called for global cooperation to safeguard critical sea lanes for essential goods. Secure maritime routes are indispensable for uninterrupted movement of food and fuel. Conflicts increasingly generate ripple effects far beyond immediate areas of hostilities. The UN Secretary-General noted record armed conflicts and high levels of global hunger. India stressed mitigating humanitarian consequences of conflict as an immediate priority.
CA Bhavani Devi: Indias First Olympic Fencer Wins Two Gold Medals at Commonwealth Championship
New Delhi, August 26: Fencing is a traditional art form. In ancient times, the skill of fencing was acquired to achieve victory over enemies in battle. Warfare has evolved, and today, battles are fought not with swords but with chemical weapons. In modern times, fencing has transformed into a competitive sport, and CA Bhavani Devi ... Read more CA Bhavani Devi: Indias First Olympic Fencer Wins Two Gold Medals at Commonwealth Championship
Will Yash's Rs 500-Crore Toxic Be Bigger Hit Than KGF 2 That Made Him Pan-India Star?
Toxic is releasing in theatres today
Beyond assembly: Can ECMS build India's missing electronics supplier base?
The next phase of India's manufacturing push is moving beyond assembly to components, materials and equipment. Can policy support create a globally competitive ecosystem?
French woman stunned to find UPI QR codes everywhere in India, even for Rs 20 snacks
India calls on international community to safeguard critical sea lanes
India has called on the international community to work collectively to safeguard critical sea lanes, emphasising that secure and predictable maritime trade routes are indispensable for uninterrupted movement of food, fertilisers and fuel. Food insecurity remains one of the gravest humanitarian consequences of armed conflict. Today's conflicts increasingly generate ripple effects far beyond the immediate theatre of hostilities, India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni said. Addressing the UN Security Council High-Level Open Debate titled 'Food Under Fire: The Security Council's Role in Mitigating Global and Local Food Crises' on Tuesday, Parvathaneni said disruptions to energy markets, fertiliser supplies, maritime transport, humanitarian logistics and agricultural trade have demonstrated how regional conflicts can threaten food security across the world, with the greatest burden falling on developing countries that are highly import-dependent. Ind
H-1B visa fee hike: Nasscom says Indian IT firms have cut reliance on visas
Indian technology firms have strengthened their US workforce and STEM initiatives as policymakers reassess the role of skilled foreign workers
Indian Leaders Extend Warm Wishes for Onam Festival
New Delhi, August 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several Chief Ministers have extended their best wishes for Onam, Keralas most celebrated and culturally significant festival. In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi stated, Warm wishes to everyone on Onam. This is a magnificent festival celebrated with great enthusiasm worldwide. May this festival strengthen ... Read more Indian Leaders Extend Warm Wishes for Onam Festival
From nuisance to new resource: Prickly pear could support fuels, foods and rural growers
Texans often view prickly pear cactus as a nuisance, but researchers with Texas A
Volkswagen $1.4 billion India tax dispute to be reheard by Bombay HC
The fresh hearing extends a long-running dispute that has created uncertainty for the German automaker and its India business plans
Indian stocks set for strong opening as crude oil falls, global cues improve
Falling oil prices and softer global yields have improved the backdrop for domestic equities, while derivatives positioning points to measured gains
US Sanctions 4 India-Based Firms, 3 Indians To Punish Iran
In an effort to hobble Iran's economy, the United States earlier this week threatened to punish countries that continue to do business with Iran but said it would not impose penalties immediately.
US sanctions four India-linked companies over Iran oil trade in Trump's bid to isolate Tehran
The United States has sanctioned four India-based companies for importing petroleum and petrochemical products from Iran, according to a US State Department press release.
Ten years of UPI: The infrastructure that quietly rewrote how India lives
Ten years after its launch, UPI has become far more than a payment system. It has transformed everyday transactions, enabled commerce during the pandemic and taken Indias digital public infrastructure to the world.
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Unacceptable, Unnecessary: India Legend Brutally Slams Yashasvi Jaiswal For 'Headbutt' Incident
India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando came under severe criticism after the two were involved in an ugly on-field brawl on Day 1 of the second Test in Colombo.
Unacceptable: India Legend Brutally Slams Jaiswal For 'Headbutt' Incident
India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando came under severe criticism after the two were involved in an ugly on-field brawl on Day 1 of the second Test in Colombo.
How AssessPrep is turning test scores into data schools can use
AssessPrep uses AI to create, grade, and analyse tests, helping schools see where students are struggling not just what they scored.
AI is changing both sides of the job hunt. Applying more wont fix it
A few months ago, a candidate wrote to me on LinkedIn. Eleven years of experience, a genuinely strong resume, over 200 applications sent in four months, three interviews to show for it. She asked me what she was doing wrong. I get some version of this message every week, and my honest answer is usu
4 Indian Entities Face US Sanctions
Bessent described it as an unprecedented campaign to sever Iran's financial lifelines. It broadens the risk of secondary sanctions for entities - which can be countries, businesses or organisations - continuing to do business with Tehran.
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Finns may live to 80 or 85, but productive healthy years average 43 to 46
For the first time in Finland, population-level norm values have been established for estimating life expectancy adjusted for health-related functional capacity and productivity. The new study provides Finnish norm values for both everyday functioning and work ability, as well as for a newly developed measure, productivity-adjusted life expectancy.
India vs SL 2nd Test Day 4 Weather Update: Rain Threat For Gill And Co?
India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Day 4 Weather Update: Rain poses a significant threat to the fourth day of the Sri Lanka vs India 2nd Test as Colombo is expected to witness periods of rain on Wednesday.
India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Day 4 Weather Update: Rain Threat For Shubman Gill And Co?
India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Day 4 Weather Update: Rain poses a significant threat to the fourth day of the Sri Lanka vs India 2nd Test as Colombo is expected to witness periods of rain on Wednesday.
Robotics startup Generalist reaches $3B valuation, sources say
The $200 million extension comes just months after the physical AI startup reached a $2 billion valuation.
Indian ITs mid-caps are gaining ground in the bank battle
Indias mid-sized IT firms are outpacing larger rivals in BFSI revenue growth, benefiting from challenger banks, new clients and greater flexibility as large firms face insourcing and vendor consolidation.
OpenAI loses a top data center exec, as stream of high-profile departures continues
Before Malone left, OpenAI had already reshuffled its infrastructure org, shifting his reporting line away from President Greg Brockman and putting Vice President Sachin Katti in charge of the group.
Bright people know more about wine: How higher intelligence is reflected in deep domain knowledge
Intelligent people tend to perform better at school and at work, as numerous studies have shown. But what happens in domains where incentives such as good grades or financial rewards don
Animation boosts willingness to adopt airborne disease precautions, study finds
Even as the scientific community has reached a broad consensus that infectious pathogens, such as viruses, can spread through virus-laden aerosols, one fundamental challenge remains: How can scientific evidence be transformed into public understanding
Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi Celebrated With Religious Fervour Across India
From Juloos and mosque gatherings to charity drives and traditional delicacies, Milad-un-Nabi is observed with faith, reflection and community spirit
Businesses concerned over India, Japan trade deal: Ficci president Anant Goenka
A 30-year conservation effort has helped the critically endangered Gal
Porpoise entanglement recorded in real time, revealing calls and escape attempts
Researchers at the University of St Andrews have gained unprecedented insight into marine mammal behavior when they become tangled in fishing nets. In a paper published Aug. 26 in Royal Society Open Science, researchers from the Sea Mammal Research Unit and Scottish Oceans Institute at St Andrews discovered that their passive acoustic monitoring (PAM) systems, deployed on a gill net, had unintentionally recorded a bycatch event. This is thought to be the first time this kind of recording has taken place in such detail.
In a new study in Environmental Research: Ecology, I analyzed how fires were able to burn into communities and how fire-resistant land uses could be combined with fuel treatments to reduce fires burning into communities. If government support could be quickly redirected to community protection, communities could have time to fix much of this problem in roughly a decade.
Here are three sick Gibson guitar controllers made for Stage Tour's Dec. 10 release
CRKD is mining nostalgia for its latest guitar trio.
Climate change is reshaping global livestock production systems and leading to increased research on the topic. However, science still faces the challenge of translating advances in knowledge into practical solutions for the field and public policy. This is one of the main conclusions of a study published in the journal Tropical Animal Health and Production by researchers from the Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture at the University of S
With the invasive emerald ash borer beetle decimating black ash across North America, according to the U.S. Forest Service, a team led by researchers at Penn State conducted an expansive study of genetic diversity in black ash seeds collected across the tree
India vs Sri Lanka: Bowling Coach Morkel Optimistic About Pants Return on Day Four
Colombo, August 26: Indias bowling coach, Morne Morkel, is hopeful that wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant will recover from his shoulder injury in time for the fourth day of the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka. Currently, the Sri Lankan team is trailing by 39 runs, with only two wickets remaining to avoid the follow-on. While the ... Read more India vs Sri Lanka: Bowling Coach Morkel Optimistic About Pants Return on Day Four
Lego Skylines is a cozy city builder from the studio that's repairing Cities: Skylines II
Iceflake Studios is preparing a cozy new city builder centered on the famous bricks.
Workplace social media reduces staff turnover, study finds
Social media used inside organizations may help engage employees and increase staff retention, according to a paper in the International Journal of Applied Systemic Studies that examined this phenomenon in China. Employee engagement refers to a worker
Hydroclimate whiplash damages California
Tall trees are generally associated with high-biomass forests. This is particularly true for forests dominated by Sequoia sempervirens (hereafter redwood), the world
3D atomic imaging reveals a new pathway to crystal formation
The most common scientific approach for thinking about how condensation, freezing and other phase transitions begin is based in classical nucleation theory, which was developed about a century ago. Thousands of experiments have supported a key equation describing how initial ordered seeds, called nuclei, form within disordered matter.
Closing the gap between wildfire modeling and real-world response
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Darth Vader Wants You to Know He Definitely Supports Flock Surveillance
Anthony Ralphs was frustrated by the San Diego City Council's support for Flock. He decided it would take something more than reasoned argument to get their attention.
JWST reveals a race against time for forming planets
Planets form from disks of gas and dust around young stars, but the gas needed for growth does not last forever. New observations from NASA
Akhilesh Yadav Should Lead the India Alliance in UP: Ravidas Mehrotra
Lucknow, August 26: Senior leader of the Samajwadi Party, Ravidas Mehrotra, has stated that to oust the BJP from power in Uttar Pradesh, the leadership of the India Alliance must be taken up by SP chief Akhilesh Yadav. In an interview in Lucknow, Mehrotra emphasized that the only viable alternative to the BJP in Uttar ... Read more Akhilesh Yadav Should Lead the India Alliance in UP: Ravidas Mehrotra
Instagram adds feature that automatically trims clips for Reels
First Draft takes care of the busywork of video editing.
Celtic throw away four-goal aggregate lead to crash out of Champions League against Lask
Microcline reveals how a common mineral surface triggers ice formation in clouds
Pure water freezes only at around -38
The Best Early Labor Day Kitchen Deals to Ease You Back Into Fall (2026)
With school and sports starting again, these discounts on Instant Pots, cookware, and coffee gear arrive right on time.
A remastered The Witcher 3 will be released September 29
Current owners of the popular RPG will get the upgrade for free.
Pomegranate emerges as a promising natural phytobiotic for veterinary medicine
Researchers have identified a broad range of biological properties of pomegranate with potential medical applications, including antimicrobial, antiparasitic, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, liver-supporting and wound-healing effects.
Free accounts can now access ChatGPT's upgraded task scheduling tool
Meanwhile, paid accounts can configure prompts to trigger when things happen in Gmail, Slack or GitHub.
Over at Amazon you can find the Greenworks 60V 21-inch 4-in-1 Self-Propelled Cordless Electric Lawn Mower with 2x 4.0Ah batteries discounted to $439.99 shipped, matching the price were seeing direct from the brands website . Down from a $700 full price, discounts this year have mostly kept the costs above $499, though there were drops to $460 and $430 back during Prime Day in June. The deal here gives you the next-best deal behind that Prime Day pricing, with $260 savings, or you can check out the brands other tool deals in the official Amazon storefront here.
India to Face Panama in Friendly Match on September 26
New Delhi, August 25: The senior mens football team of India is set to host a friendly match against Panama during the FIFA mens international match window. This encounter is scheduled for September 26, although the venue has not yet been confirmed. This will be the first match between the two nations, marking the ninth ... Read more India to Face Panama in Friendly Match on September 26
Apple Maps Ads Are Here, and There
Ads in Apple Maps are live in the United States and Canada, which means iPhone and iPad users will see them when searching for locations and when viewing Suggested Places. Apple announced plans to bring ads to the Maps app in March, and said the feature would roll out starting in late summer. Apple confirmed to 9to5Mac that ads began showing up for users over the last few days, with ad placement to ramp up in the coming weeks. Ads are shown in Suggested Places when initiating a search and after searching if a company has bought an ad for a keyword you're looking for. Ads are shown at the top of search results, with one ad per set of search results. There is no option to turn off ads in the Maps app, but ads are clearly labeled with a blue Ad tag. Apple says ads you interact with in the Maps app are not associated with your Apple Account, and data is not shared with third parties. Apple has been preparing to launch ads all summer, with signs of ads showing up in iOS 26 updates. Apple started allowing businesses to purchase ad slots in August, offering a 15 percent credit toward future ad spend as an incentive. Ads for home services, bail bonds, and cryptocurrency ATMs are not allowed in the Maps app per Apple's Advertising Services policy . Ads that promote or reference medical services may be allowed, and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Maps ads also have to adhere to Apple's other advertising rules. Tags: Apple Ads , Apple Maps This article, Apple Maps Ads Are Here, and There's No Way to Turn Them Off first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Sound waves do double duty, carrying and protecting quantum information
Researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have demonstrated a promising new way to protect fragile quantum information using nothing but mechanical vibrations
Check out this cool Cyberpunk 2077-edition Commodore 64
The revived Commodore has teamed up with CD Projekt Red to create this 2K77-themed Commodore 77.
World humanoid robot games show runners breaking records, bursting into flames
Record-breaking robot races are less substantial than household chore challenges.
Students Urged To Make India Developed Economy
The institution honoured five distinguished alumni with the Distinguished Alumni Awards 2026 for their outstanding professional achievements.
X sends cease-and-desist to open source project Nitter over alleged scraping
X has sent cease-and-desist letters to Nitter, the open source project behind privacy-friendly X front ends, demanding its instances and code repository be taken down over alleged scraping.
Developing a genetic toolkit for manipulating abundant intestinal microbes
Weill Cornell Medicine investigators have developed a set of molecular tools to regulate the activity of specific genes in one of the most common classes of intestinal bacteria. The ability to genetically manipulate these microbes could lead to a better understanding of the role they play in human physiology and disease.
How to win shares and influence fast-food market: Warm and fuzzy can
New research from QUT challenges a common assumption in social media marketing: For fast-food brands, social media posts that signal expertise and competence are shared more often than those focused on warmth and friendliness.
Over at Amazon, you can currently grab the Bluetti Elite 30 V2 Portable Power Station down at $219 shipped in its light sand grey colorway, while the other colorways are sitting a bit higher in price. This deal beats out Bluettis direct website , where it is keeping to its $449 MSRP, though at Amazon its been available at $299 at most in 2026, while discounts have mostly kept it down at $219 or $239, with a one-time drop this year to $199 back during Prime Day in June. Youre getting the second-lowest price of the year here while the deal lasts, saving you $80 off the going rate and $230 over buying it at its MSRP directly.
BenQ's first dual-monitor desk lamp will give your screens a glow up
BenQ's first dual-monitor desk lamp is excellent, but it'll cost you.
Erasable semiconductor is programmed with light
Researchers at Princeton Engineering have created a semiconductor with unique properties: It is just a few molecules thick and can repeatedly change its properties in response to light. This is a step toward building more energy-efficient sensors, optoelectronic devices and computing technologies.
Even biodiversity-friendly policies may not halt declines in Europe
As part of its efforts to map out Europe
Machine learning method uncovers hidden patterns in DNA methylation
In a study recently published in Nature Communications, researchers from Berlin, Potsdam, and Jena present a new method for analyzing the epigenome. The machine-learning method identifies differentially methylated DNA regions without sample labels
