AI summaryTVS Supply Chain Solutions has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding with Japan's Sankyu Inc. to collaborate on supply chain and engineering services, with Sankyu planning to acquire a 0.5% stake in the Indian firm. The partnership, initially focused on India, aims to combine strengths and expand into other markets. Shares of TVS Supply Chain Solutions rose following the announcement.
AI summaryKloudMate, a Bengaluru and Texas-based deeptech startup, has unveiled its Agentic Observability suite, an AI-native platform that autonomously detects, investigates, and resolves incidents. The platform claims to compress resolution times from hours to seconds and is now available in the AWS India Marketplace.
AI summaryLIV Golf's 2026 season concluded in Indianapolis, with Michael La Sasso winning his first title and Jon Rahm's Legion XIII taking the team championship. However, the league faces an uncertain future after Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund withdrew funding, leading to canceled events and questions about LIV 2.0.
AI summaryThe third Hindi installment of the Drishyam franchise has been officially titled 'Drishyam: The Conclusion,' with Ajay Devgn returning as Vijay Salgaonkar. The film is slated for a theatrical release on October 2, 2026, and the first poster featuring the tagline 'Mera Sach, Mera Sahi, Sirf Meri Family Hai' was unveiled on Monday.
AI summarySingapore's consumer prices rose 2.2% year-on-year in July, the highest in nearly two years, but the increase was below economists' expectations. Core inflation also accelerated to 2%, yet remained lower than forecast, with the central bank and ministry attributing the rise to higher electricity, services, and food costs.
AI summaryMalaysian anti-corruption authorities have extended the remand of a government agency chairman and a company director in connection with an alleged abuse of power in the sale of eight plots of land in Penang, with losses estimated at RM1.96 million. The two men, both holding the title Datuk, will remain in custody until Wednesday after a magistrate issued the order on Monday.
AI summaryDirector Kim Do-young and stars Han So-hee and Choi Min-sik discuss bringing the Hollywood hit 'The Intern' to Korean audiences, with a local release set for Sept. 16. Han emphasizes her original interpretation of the lead role, while Choi admits pressure but appreciates the Korean adaptation.
AI summaryA Counterpoint Research report predicts Samsung will overtake Apple as the top smartphone vendor in 2026, with Samsung shipments rising 0.8% while Apple's decline 2.1%. Samsung's strength is attributed to its broad portfolio and supply chain resilience, while Apple faces price hikes, launch schedule changes, and a modest debut for its first foldable iPhone.
AI summaryFinnish defense company Patria and Ukrainian drone manufacturer General Cherry have signed a letter of intent to jointly develop and produce drones in Finland. The partnership aims to combine General Cherry's small-drone expertise with Patria's unmanned technology, as part of broader European defense cooperation with Ukrainian drone makers.
AI summarySIDTM Pune has announced admissions for its flagship M.B.A. in Digital & Telecom Management for 2027-28 through SNAP 2026. The programme offers three specialisations and highlights industry collaborations and telecom sector growth, as reported by ANI and The Tribune.
AI summaryKim Min-seok, leader of South Korea's ruling Democratic Party, asked President Lee Jae Myung to reconsider appointing former opposition lawmaker Ihn Yohan as Korean Red Cross head. The request follows concerns over Ihn's absence from Yoon's impeachment vote. Kim and opposition leader Jang Dong-hyeok also met for the first time since Kim took office.
AI summaryCrompton Greaves Consumer Electricals outlined a growth strategy at an analyst meet, expanding its total addressable market to ₹1.6 trillion through new categories. Prabhudas Lilladher maintained a 'Buy' rating with a target price of ₹330, while Nomura Research flagged the need for higher promotions to support innovation-led growth.
AI summaryIndia accounted for over 70% of office leasing across 11 major Asia-Pacific markets in the first half of 2026, according to a Colliers report. The report also highlighted that India, along with Mainland China and Japan, drove more than 95% of regional uptake, while new supply declined sharply.
AI summaryActivision's Open Beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is live, with early access for pre-orders ending August 25. Retailers like Argos and Amazon offer pre-order deals, including a £46.42 price via TopCashback, ahead of the game's October 23 launch.
AI summaryLarsen & Toubro announced on Monday that its hydrocarbon onshore arm, LTEH Onshore, has signed an ultra-mega contract worth over ₹15,000 crore for a gas compression facilities project in the Middle East. The project, awarded via a letter of intent in FY26, includes EPC of gas compression plants and two 230 kV substations, with the client's identity undisclosed. This marks L&T's third ultra-mega order in August, reflecting continued momentum in its hydrocarbon and power transmission businesses.
AI summaryAn e-hailing driver pleaded not guilty on Aug 24 to attempting to murder a woman by setting her on fire in Kepong. The court granted bail of RM15,000 despite prosecution objections. The case returns for mention on Sept 25.
AI summaryHyundai Motor's union has resumed wage talks with management after staging its first full-day strike in ten years, with around 40,000 workers walking off the job. The negotiations, which resumed Monday, come amid union demands for higher pay and benefits, set against concerns over job security as AI transforms the industry.
AI summaryTamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced three free LPG cylinders annually for women heads of households and an expansion of free bus travel to deluxe and express services, alongside shelving the Parandur greenfield airport project.
AI summaryAustralia has become the first country to ban social media for under-16s, with penalties reaching A$49.5 million, prompting similar moves or proposals across Europe, Asia and beyond. Domestic lawmakers are advancing tougher enforcement powers amid investigations of major platforms, while political parties differ on the approach. Platforms already set a minimum age of 13, though advocates say many younger children still hold accounts.
AI summaryThree women were killed in a hit-and-run on the Jaipur-Bandikui Expressway, sparking a three-hour traffic jam and protests demanding compensation. The administration agreed to provide ₹17 lakh to each family, contractual jobs, and dairy booths, while the driver remains at large.