Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume has warned that the German automaker is facing a “more than critical” situation as it battles weak demand, overcapacity and growing competition from Chinese manufacturers. The company is considering major cost-cutting measures and job reductions, while plant closures remain under discussion.

Sprite and IRCTC have launched the Sprite Tejas Express on the Lucknow–New Delhi–Lucknow route, marking Sprite’s first branded train partnership in India. The six-month campaign will feature branded coaches, onboard Sprite offerings and sustainability-focused initiatives.

Zomato is reportedly piloting food vending machines at corporate offices in Gurugram under a new initiative called Zomato Now, giving employees quick access to ready-to-eat food from selected restaurants and food brands.

Apple has confirmed job cuts across teams working on Siri, Vision Pro and related software, with more than 200 positions reportedly affected. The changes come as Apple rebuilds Siri around a new AI architecture while shifting its focus toward future smart glasses.

Awarapan 2 has delivered a strong opening after releasing on August 14. The film has crossed ₹100 crore worldwide in its first three days, against an estimated ₹25 crore landing cost.

A food safety inspection in Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh, took an unexpected turn when a sweet shop owner reportedly refused to taste the sweets being sold at his own shop. The incident occurred during a raid following complaints of alleged adulterated sweets, and the video has since gone viral on social media.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has backed FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe’s strict action against alleged food adulteration, saying enforcement will continue across the state.

Kerala has opposed the Railway Board’s decision to shift the Mangaluru region from the Palakkad railway division to the Mysuru division, with political leaders warning that the move could significantly reduce Palakkad’s revenue and affect Kerala’s railway development.

A large crowd gathered in Delhi for the ‘Reservation Hatao Andolan’, with Rapid Action Force and Delhi Police deployed as protesters remained at Jantar Mantar beyond the permitted time. Several protesters were reportedly detained.

Sugar Price Hike: Sugar prices in India have jumped ahead of the festive season, with retail prices rising sharply over the past month.

An elderly school teacher was found dead at her home in Delhi's Nizamuddin area after a suspected robbery. Police have launched an investigation after her daughter discovered her body.

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has accused the Union government of failing to honour commitments made after its Jantar Mantar protest ended in July. The group said its National Working Committee will meet on August 24 to decide its next course of action and hinted at a possible fresh protest.

Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda has clarified remarks he made following the death of former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, saying his comments were misrepresented and that words he never used were inserted into his statement. Hooda also apologised if his remarks caused hurt.

India has strongly criticised the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) after it called for sanctions against the RSS, with the Ministry of External Affairs accusing the organisation of being biased and lacking credibility.

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