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The Daily Edition

Saturday, 15 August 2026

400 stories across 8 sections

The Takeaway

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that one crore youth in India will receive AI training in the next year, as part of a new initiative to expand access to learning opportunities. This announcement was made during his Independence Day address from the Red Fort, where he also reiterated his commitment to making India self-reliant.

Meanwhile, in the tech industry, Elon Musk admitted to underestimating the growth of AI startup Anthropic, and investors are weighing the pros and cons of investing in technology stocks such as Arista Networks and International Business Machines.

In other news, Marvel unveiled its new cast for the upcoming X-Men reboot, featuring Adam Driver as Mr. Sinister and Inde Navarrette as Rogue. Spain has increased security measures in Ceuta following online calls for another mass border breach, after at least 96 people died attempting to cross the border on July 30. These stories represent the major developments in the world of technology, business, and general news, with India's Independence Day celebrations and announcements taking center stage.

Written by urgent.news from the day's reporting.

AI

Independence Day 2026: PM Modi Announces Free Online Coaching For Youth; 1 Crore To Get AI Training In One Year

AI

Independence Day 2026: PM Modi Announces Free Online Coaching For Youth; 1 Crore To Get AI Training In One Year

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced free online coaching for young people as part of his Independence Day address from the Red Fort, with the government also set to launch an artificial intelligence training scheme targeting one crore youth in a year. Addressing the nation on India’s 80th Independence Day, PM Modi placed a strong focus on the role of young people in the country’s…

·freepressjournal.in·5 outlets

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced free online coaching for young people and an AI training scheme targeting one crore youth in a year during his Independence Day address from the Red Fort. The initiative aims to expand access to learning opportunities and help youth prepare for their academic and career goals. The announcements come as digital learning and emerging technologies become increasingly important in education and employment.

The Prime Minister also emphasized the need for India to become self-reliant, known as 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', highlighting initiatives such as 'Make in India', 'Swadeshi', and 'Local for Local'.

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Google Just Made Private AI Practical — Homomorphic Encryption Could Change Everything

Google Just Made Private AI Practical — Homomorphic Encryption Could Change Everything Google announced a breakthrough in homomorphic encryption (HE) that could make private AI inference practical at…

  • Google achieves practical homomorphic encryption for AI inference
  • Homomorphic encryption enables computations on encrypted data
  • Breakthrough could transform privacy in healthcare, finance, personal AI

·dev.to

AI stocks keep selling off. Here’s what is making investors nervous

AI stocks keep selling off. Here’s what is making investors nervous

Dubai: Investors have grown used to sudden bouts of selling in AI-linked stocks, but analysts say the recurring swings are less about discovering new risks and more about fresh evidence forcing markets to reconsider how much companies are spending and how long it will take for those investments to pay off. The concerns themselves are…

·gulfnews.com

Tech

Semiconductor plants, energy security: PM Modi renews push for 'aatmanirbhar Bharat'

Tech

Semiconductor plants, energy security: PM Modi renews push for 'aatmanirbhar Bharat'

PM Modi hailed India's semiconductor programme as a key measure towards achieving self-reliance.

·hindustantimes.com·3 outlets

On India's 80th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated his commitment to making the nation self-reliant, or aatmanirbhar. Speaking from the Red Fort, the prime minister emphasized the importance of three pillars - Make in India, Swadeshi, and Vocal for Local - in achieving this goal. He highlighted the country's semiconductor program as a key measure towards self-reliance, noting that India has entered the field of semiconductor manufacturing relatively recently.

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Chipmaking equipment supplier Lam Research to spend $3B+ on new labs

Chipmaking equipment supplier Lam Research to spend $3B+ on new labs

Lam Research Corp., a major supplier of chipmaker equipment, plans to spend more than $3 billion over the next five years to enhance its engineering capabilities. The company detailed the initiative on Thursday. Nasdaq-listed Lam sells machines that chipmakers use to produce memory chips, advanced packaging and other products.

·siliconangle.com·2 outlets

What Building Typing Games Taught Me About Designing Better Web Interactions

I am a digital marketer rather than a professional developer, so I didn't expect a project about children's typing practice to teach me much about frontend interaction. But while building GamesMom , I spent a surprising amount of time thinking about what happens between a user pressing a key and the browser responding to it.

  • Keyboard input is primary in typing games, unlike typical websites where clicks are primary.
  • Prompt feedback is crucial in typing games, especially for children learning to type.

·dev.to

MCP cacheScope: Stop Private Results Leaking Across Users

MCP cacheScope addresses a subtle problem: a response can be fresh and still be unsafe for another user. The stable 2026-07-28 MCP specification defines caching hints for reusable results. A server can mark a result public or private , while ttlMs says how long it may remain fresh.

  • MCP cacheScope prevents private results from leaking across users.
  • Private results restricted to same authorization context.
  • Separate cache partitions required for multiple principals.

·dev.to

Business

KPC celebrates Independence Day: Sindh govt highlights importance of economic prosperity

Business

KPC celebrates Independence Day: Sindh govt highlights importance of economic prosperity

KARACHI: Sindh government spokesperson Sukhdev Hemnani has said that economic prosperity is essential to make Pakistan stronger and more stable. Addressing as chief guest at the Independence Day ceremony held at Karachi Press Club, he stressed the need to promote economic growth, create employment opportunities and strengthen national unity to ensure sustainable development. A dignified ceremony…

·brecorder.com·2 outlets

Karachi: Sindh government spokesperson Sukhdev Hemnani stressed the significance of economic prosperity during Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day celebration held at the Karachi Press Club (KPC). Addressing as the chief guest, Hemnani highlighted the necessity of promoting economic growth, generating employment opportunities, and fortifying national unity to ensure lasting development. The ceremony witnessed a flag-hoisting ritual, cake cutting, and the singing of the national anthem.

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SBP highlights progress towards economic stability

SBP highlights progress towards economic stability

KARACHI: Jameel Ahmad, Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), on Friday said that Pakistan’s economy made important progress towards stability during the past year, supported by prudent fiscal and monetary policies, and greater economic discipline.

·brecorder.com

Dollar falls on surprise drop in US retail sales

In July, US retail sales surprisingly took a dip, leading to a decline in the dollar's value. This drop enabled the euro and sterling to soar to their highest levels in months against the greenback.

  • U.S. dollar declines 0.25% to 99.67 amid weak retail sales data
  • July retail sales drop 0.6%, below expected 0.1% increase
  • Market anticipates only 31% chance of September interest rate hike

·economictimes.indiatimes.com

Finance & Markets

China’s viral latiao ‘spicy strips’ take a bite of global snack market

Finance & Markets

China’s viral latiao ‘spicy strips’ take a bite of global snack market

At a gleaming new factory in China’s central hinterland, masked workers in white uniform season and sift through mounds of latiao, a longtime popular snack that has found hungry fans overseas. Spicy, sweet and curiously chewy, Chinese latiao — literally “spicy strips” — are made by cooking wheat flour dough at a high temperature and […]

·hongkongfp.com·2 outlets

In a gleaming new factory in China’s central countryside, masked workers in white uniforms are preparing to package spicy strips known as latiao. This picture, taken on June 17, 2026, shows workers in the Mala Wangzi factory in Pingjiang County, Hunan Province, getting ready for the packaging process. Spicy, sweet, and chewy, latiao are made by cooking wheat flour dough at high temperature and pressure.

Originally developed as emergency supplies after devastating floods destroyed the local soybean crop, the snacks have evolved into an industry worth over 60 billion yuan ($8.9 billion).

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Insider Sheds $2.9 Million Worth of Stock Following Option Exercise

Karl Jorgenrud liquidated 7,886 shares via cashless exercise of options granted nearly a decade ago, reducing his direct holdings by 40% while retaining over 13,000 shares.

  • Karl J. Jorgenrud sold 7,886 shares of Sherwin-Williams stock.
  • Transaction value was $2.9 million based on $368.30 per share.
  • Post-transaction market value was $369.73 per share.

·fool.com·2 outlets

Pakistan-Kashmir bond rooted in shared history, culture: AJK president

Pakistan-Kashmir bond rooted in shared history, culture: AJK president

MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Chaudhry Latif Akbar on Friday highlighted the “centuries-old” bonds between Kashmir and Pakistan, saying the relationship was rooted in shared history, culture, religion, traditions and aspirations and had found political expression in the Kashmiri leadership’s July 19, 1947…

·dawn.com

Weekly inflation rises 9.11pc

Weekly inflation rises 9.11pc

ISLAMABAD: Short-term inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Index (SPI), rose by 9.11 per cent year-on-year for the week ending Aug 13, mainly due to rising prices of non-perishable food products, according to official data released on Friday.

·dawn.com

World

Independence Day 2026 LIVE: PM Modi extends wishes, remembers freedom fighters on I-Day, to address nation from Red Fort

World

Independence Day 2026 LIVE: PM Modi extends wishes, remembers freedom fighters on I-Day, to address nation from Red Fort

Independence Day 2026 LIVE: Celebrations will feature ceremonial proceedings, with this year’s programme also putting the spotlight on 150 years of Vande Mataram. PM Narendra Modi will deliver the Independence Day speech from Red Fort today.

·hindustantimes.com·5 outlets

India is commemorating its 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the nation from the Red Fort. The festivities will include traditional ceremonies, a parade, and a special performance of Vande Mataram, which will be sung from the Red Fort for the first time. Around 27,000 attendees, including youth innovators, interns, entrepreneurs, and students, are expected to participate in the 80th Independence Day celebrations.

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Mohamad Hasan calls for tighter Tabung Haji governance after RCI findings

TABUNG Haji (TH) must strengthen its governance and ensure its leadership has the expertise needed to manage a major financial institution, following weaknesses highlighted in the recently declassified Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report. Foreig...

  • Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan demands stronger Tabung Haji governance.
  • RCI report reveals TH weaknesses needing immediate attention.
  • Propose separating religious, haj functions from financial operations.

·thevibes.com·4 outlets

President Tharman congratulates India on its 80th Independence Day

He shared his hopes for the lasting prosperity for the people of India.

  • President Tharman Shanmugaratnam congratulates India on 80th Independence Day.
  • Strong Comprehensive Strategic Partnership highlighted between Singapore and India.
  • Cooperation spans skills development, digitalisation, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing.

·straitstimes.com·4 outlets

Science

Tsunami warning for Indonesia as powerful earthquake strikes

Science

Tsunami warning for Indonesia as powerful earthquake strikes

A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early on Saturday, triggering an early tsunami warning by the country’s geophysics agency.

·smh.com.au·2 outlets

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 struck off the coast of Indonesia early on Saturday. According to The Korea Times, the quake hit Indonesia's Flores region with a depth of 10 kilometers at 5:58 a.m. Indonesia time, 68 kms north-northwest of the city of Ende in East Nusa Tenggara province.

The quake triggered a tsunami warning from Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency, which urged residents to stay away from beaches and riverbanks. The agency located the shallow undersea quake near Flores island.

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Deadly earthquake strikes Indonesia and triggers mass evacuations

Deadly earthquake strikes Indonesia and triggers mass evacuations

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia’s eastern Flores island early Saturday, leaving at least 20 people dead and several others trapped beneath collapsed buildings. Emergency crews are racing to reach affected communities as landslides blocked roads and residents fled to higher ground amid fears of a tsunami.

·france24.com

Health & Medicine

Health & Medicine

In a post-pandemic world, job candidates feel caught between suits and hoodies

NEW YORK (AP) — The matching blazer and pants Dani McEwen wore to a job interview at an insurance company felt like a smart choice, until she noticed most of the employees had on T-shirts and jeans. “The first thing that went through my mind was that I probably looked like I was trying way too hard and maybe seemed too uptight,” McEwen, a…

·apnews.com

In recent years, the expectations surrounding interview attire have shifted significantly, leaving many job seekers uncertain about what to wear during their encounters with potential employers. Dani McEwen, a student at Baldwin Wallace University in Ohio, recounted her confusion after dressing in a matching blazer and pants for an insurance company interview only to find that most of the employees were dressed in casual attire, such as T-shirts and jeans.

She confessed that the stark contrast made her feel as though she appeared overly formal and possibly too serious.

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Culture

Culture

Marvel’s New ‘X-Men’ Cast Revealed: Adam Driver as Mr. Sinister, Inde Navarrette as Rogue and More

Maya Boyd joins as Storm and Christopher Abbott will portray Professor X in the May 2027 film The post Marvel’s New ‘X-Men’ Cast Revealed: Adam Driver as Mr. Sinister, Inde Navarrette as Rogue and More appeared first on TheWrap .

·thewrap.com·6 outlets

Marvel has unveiled the cast for their upcoming "X-Men" reboot, announced at D23 on Friday. Adam Driver will portray the villain Mr. Sinister, while Inde Navarrette takes on the role of Rogue. Maya Boyd will play Storm, and Christopher Abbott will be Professor X. Joining these actors is Sadie Sink, who made her debut as Jean Grey in "Spider-Man: Brand New Day." Feige hinted that the film will focus on Jean Grey's story and will be released in theaters on May 5, 2027.

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Disney’s Animated ‘Hexed’ Adds Jodie Foster and Walton Goggins

The witch-filled fantasy from Fawn Veerasunthorn and Jason Hand arrives this Thanksgiving The post Disney’s Animated ‘Hexed’ Adds Jodie Foster and Walton Goggins appeared first on TheWrap .

  • "Hexed" animated film premieres on November 25, 2026
  • Walton Goggins voices Beef Roger Crummchuk, a three-eyed cat
  • Jodie Foster voices Queen Celeste, the film's antagonist

·thewrap.com·3 outlets

‘Zootopia 3’ in the Works at Disney

‘Zootopia 3’ in the Works at Disney

Judy and Nick will return after "Zootopia 2" became the highest grossing animated film in Hollywood history The post ‘Zootopia 3’ in the Works at Disney appeared first on TheWrap .

·thewrap.com·3 outlets

Mark Rydell, the Oscar-nominated director of ‘On Golden Pond,’ dies at 97

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mark Rydell, the Oscar-nominated director of the sentimental blockbuster “On Golden Pond” who worked with…

  • Mark Rydell, Oscar-nominated director, dies at 97
  • Daughter Amy Rydell confirms his death due to natural causes
  • On Golden Pond, featuring Henry Fonda and Katharine Hepburn, was his most acclaimed work

·apnews.com·2 outlets

‘Blue Bloods’ Showrunner Refuses to Condemn ‘Boston Blue’ After Bill O’Reilly Calls It a ‘Woke’ Replacement

"'Boston Blue' is woke. I mean, they got every ethnicity in the world coming in there," O'Reilly declares after bemoaning the cancellation of "Blue Bloods" The post ‘Blue Bloods’ Showrunner Refuses to Condemn ‘Boston Blue’ After Bill O’Reilly Calls It a ‘Woke’ Replacement appeared first on TheWrap .

  • Showrunner Kevin Wade did not condemn Boston Blue after Bill O'Reilly questioned its woke nature.
  • Wade praised Boston Blue for providing employment opportunities for actors and crew members.

·thewrap.com·2 outlets