YouTube is tightening its Partner Programme requirements, raising the bar to 8,000 watch hours and 20 million Shorts views. Find out how these new 2026 monetization rules impact new channels and your revenue potential.

A US court permanently dismisses the Adani Group indictment, with no findings of liability. Explore the ruling, background, and potential impact on cross-border corporate prosecutions.

Mahindra has released the first official teaser for the BE 6 Sporteq, confirming a major update for its electric SUV ahead of a reveal on August 15. The teaser shows a full-width triple-screen dashboard, validating earlier reports of the change.

President Donald Trump reportedly used an elaborate ruse to leave the NATO summit in Turkey, amid a credible assassination threat. Meanwhile, oil prices rose as hopes for a deal on the Strait of Hormuz fade. DW has more.

US federal court in New York permanently dismisses charges of securities fraud and bribery against Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani, and Vneet Jaain, ending nearly two years of proceedings.

Hindustan Zinc’s Vedanta Zinc City Half Marathon on 6 September 2026 has 5,500+ registrations in Udaipur across 21.097K, 10K and 5K races.

German luxury carmaker BMW has opened pre-launch bookings for the new X1 LWB, its long-wheelbase entry-level compact SUV for the Indian market. The BMW X1 LWB can be booked at dealerships or via the BMW India website, ahead of its launch on 21 August.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is reportedly arriving with upgraded specs like the Exynos 2500, but a leaked 799 euro price point might hurt its value. Find out if the latest Fan Edition smartphone is worth the hype or if you should wait for better deals.

Cyril Shroff and IIMA launch the GC Leadership Academy to equip in-house general counsels with leadership, risk, geopolitics, and ethics skills for enterprise roles.

Chennai Falcons retained the GEPL Season 3 crown with a 2-1 best-of-three win over Mumbai Grizzlies. Jetha Ram and Nadeem led awards.

Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati has launched the Monster and Monster+ V2 at a starting price of Rs 13.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The new Ducati Monster V2 motorcycle now uses a new 890cc engine and costs Rs 15,000 more than the outgoing model. The Monster V2 is positioned to rival motorcycles like the Triumph Street Triple RS, and is open for booking on Ducati India's website.

Discover Preckon, the AI-native construction platform launched in Dubai by India's Consul General. This innovative tech, developed by Canadian & Indian entrepreneurs, optimizes planning, cost, and project intelligence, transforming the Middle East's construction industry.

The suspected shooter is reportedly a former lawmaker who fired several shots at a senior official at a government office. The incident came just days after Thailand's deadliest shooting in nearly four years.

Discover the champions of IHE Expo 2026! India's finest pastry chefs, master bakers, and home cooks battled it out in three national culinary competitions. See who won Valrhona Pastry Queen, Kolb Master Bakers, and AgroPure Culinary League.

Jump into the BGMI x CarryMinati crossover event this August 2026! Unlock the limited-time playable character, master the new WOW mode map, and collect exclusive frost-themed gear in this massive game update.

India's two-wheeler retail sales touched 18,18,289 units in July 2026, marking the segment's best-ever July performance and its first time crossing the 18 lakh mark. FADA data shows this is a 28.25% YoY jump from 14,17,767 units retailed in July 2025.

Vande Bharatam selects its first cohort from over 26,000 applications, uniting diverse innovators to build enterprise-led solutions for India.

Maruti Suzuki's journey towards its next million sales milestone is moving significantly faster than anticipated, Managing Director and CEO Hisashi Takeuchi said in the company's FY26 annual report, filed with stock exchanges on August 8.

Lamborghini has unveiled the Revuelto Miura 60 Homage, a limited-run edition of its flagship plug-in hybrid supercar built to mark 60 years of the Miura, widely regarded as the car that created the supercar formula. The Lamborghini Revuelto Miura 60 Homage has been developed by Italian marque's 's Ad Personam personalisation division in collaboration with the Centro Stile design team.

Electric car retail sales in India crossed 32,928 units in July 2026, up 83.13% year-on-year from 17,981 units in July 2025. It was the strongest July on record for the segment and the second straight month with sales above the 30,000-unit mark, though volumes eased 1.78% from June's record 33,524 units.

India's electric two-wheeler sales crossed the 2 lakh unit mark for the first time in July 2026, with retail registrations touching 2,04,362 units. This marked an 88.32% year-on-year jump over the 1,08,516 units sold in July 2025, as per data released by FADA.

Overview of India's Kisan Credit Card scheme, its broadened coverage to allied sectors, eligibility for farmers, and digital updates under Digital India initiatives.

Honda has entrusted Tata Technologies with the development of an all-new vehicle platform according to a report by Nikkei Asia. This sees the Japanese marque departing from its usual approach of engineering platforms, chassis and powertrains in-house.

In 2022, Classic Legends revived the iconic British marque BSA and introduced the Gold Star 650 to the world. The BSA Gold Star 650 proved to be quite a popular ride for riders looking for the charm of a classic single-cylinder motorcycle without the hassle that comes with bikes of the era it imitates.Three years later in 2025, the Gold Star 650 spawned a sibling in the form of the new BSA Scrambler 650. As before, we in India had to wait a bit before BSA brought the single-cylinder Scrambler to our shores. We recently got our hands on the BSA Scrambler 650 here in Bangalore and rode it around town and on the highways. Here are our thoughts after a long weekend in the saddle...

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