Former Jharkhand Minister K.N. Tripathi held a meeting with the Garhwa District Congress Committee to plan the Panchayat Paramarsh Yatra. Following instructions from state-in-charge K. Raju, the yatra will commence on August 18, 2026, from Ketar block and reach Kharaundhi block on August 19. The initiative aims to establish direct communication with citizens at the panchayat level to understand local issues and implement effective solutions. The meeting was chaired by District President Obaidullah Haque Ansari and attended by various party officials. https://www.news11bharat.com/jharkhand/former-minister-kn-tripathi-arrived-in-garhwa-and-said-congress-will-conduct/235664 #creator program

A Malaysia Airlines flight (MH 184) carrying 159 passengers faced landing difficulties at Kolkata airport due to a laser light distraction. As the plane approached for landing, a bright laser light from the Madhyamgram area was pointed at the cockpit, causing the pilot to abort the landing and circle the sky. The flight eventually landed safely at 11:25 PM after receiving clearance. Airport authorities have filed a police complaint, as using laser lights near the airport is a prohibited activity that endangers flight safety. https://tamil.oneindia.com/news/delhi/malaysia-airlines-flight-falters-before-landing-in-kolkata-passengers-alarmed-as-plane-circles-over-822529.html #creator program

South Indian superstar Nayanthara recently explained her rare appearance at the trailer launch of the movie 'Toxic' starring Yash. Known for skipping promotional events, she stated that Yash's personal invitation and the visionary approach of the team motivated her to attend. She portrays a character named Ganga in the film, which is directed by Geethu Mohandas. Nayanthara highlighted her long-standing professional relationship with Geethu Mohandas, dating back 20 years to the film 'Rappakal'. https://www.doolnews.com/nayanthara-about-not-attending-promotion-events-64-144.html #creator program

Khagaria police arrested Manish Kumar Gupta for impersonating an IAS officer and a secret agent of NSA Ajit Doval. During a 7-hour raid at his luxury residence, police seized alcohol, suspicious ID cards, and two luxury cars labeled 'Government of India'. The suspect, who built a multi-crore mansion post-COVID, failed to provide any credentials. Police are now investigating his financial network and fraudulent activities. https://www.khabarchhe.com/national/in-khagadia-an-officer-who-identified-himself-as-dovals-secret/article-179247 #creator program

Apple is planning to launch its digital payment service, Apple Pay, in India by October 2024. The service will initially focus on global credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard. For UPI integration, Apple needs approval from NPCI and a partner bank. Currently, Apple is negotiating with banks for a 15-20 basis point interchange fee per transaction. The service will allow iPhone users to make contactless payments at POS terminals using NFC technology, helping Apple expand its reach in India's premium credit card segment. https://hindi.business-standard.com/companies/apple-pay-could-arrive-in-india-by-october-focus-on-credit-card-payments-id-543266/ #creator program

Ramakrishnan, a 48-year-old pig farm owner from Keelakaruvelangulam near Kalakadu, Tirunelveli, was found dead on the Kalakadu-Cheranmahadevi main road with head injuries. Police discovered traces indicating the body was dragged from a nearby house. A woman residing in that house is currently being interrogated under suspicion of murder. The police are investigating whether he was beaten to death or if there were other causes behind his demise. https://www.seithipunal.com/tamilnadu/pig-farm-owner-beaten-to-death-near-kalakadu #creator program

A 54-year-old laborer named Mohanan died in Alakode, Kannur, after a log fell on his head while cutting trees in a private individual's land. The incident occurred on Sunday morning. Police shifted the body to Pariyaram Medical College for post-mortem, and the funeral is scheduled for Monday. https://mangalam.com/news/detail/861301-latest-news-worker-tragically-dies-after-tree-trunk-falls-on-head-while-cutting-wood.html #creator program

Due to a continuous rise in the water level of the Ganga river in Varanasi, the world-famous daily Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat was shifted to an alternative location for the second consecutive day. Ganga Seva Nidhi moved the ceremony to a higher platform to ensure the safety of devotees as the lower steps of the ghat are submerged. Despite the change in venue, a large number of domestic and international tourists attended the ritual with great devotion. The organizers are monitoring the water levels and will decide on returning to the original spot once the situation normalizes. https://jantaserishta.com/national/ganga-water-level-rises-aarti-venue-changed-at-dashashwamedh-ghat-4823514 #creator program

Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka announced the goal of making Telangana a global clean energy hub during his visit to the India Energy and Climate Center (IECC) at the University of California. He discussed grid modernization, emission reduction, and energy storage systems. Highlighting the state's Green Power Policy, he emphasized opportunities for investment in solar energy and the inclusion of women's groups in solar projects to make Telangana a model state in the renewable energy sector. https://kalamdaily.com/bhatti-vikramarka-says-telangana-aims-to-become-global-clean-energy-hub #creator program

Icon Star Allu Arjun officially launched the AAA Multiplex in Visakhapatnam, a joint venture with Asian Cinemas. The 8-screen facility in Inorbit Mall saw a massive crowd of fans. Following the success of Mahesh Babu's AMB Cinemas, several stars like Vijay Deverakonda and Ravi Teja have ventured into the multiplex business. Upcoming projects include Hyderabad IMAX featuring Mahesh Babu, Venkatesh, and Rana Daggubati as partners. This trend marks a shift in celebrity investments from traditional real estate to cinema-related business models. https://telugu.gulte.com/movie-news/151767/multiplexes-becomes-primary-choice-for-tollywood-stars #creator program