Remembers

• Manu Bhaker will lead the Indian contingent as the flagbearer during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games. • The shooter noted that her former coach, Jaspal Rana, previously set strict conditions stating she could only attend such honors if she were the flagbearer. • This appointment marks a professional milestone for Bhaker, transitioning from a student under strict discipline to a representative leader of the national team.

• On August 28, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences to Norway following the passing of King Harald V. • PM Modi specifically highlighted the "warmth" of the late monarch, reflecting on the positive relationship between the two leaders. • This diplomatic gesture underscores the importance of India's bilateral ties and mutual respect with Norway.

• Meta's $2 billion acquisition of Manus, a Singapore-based developer of general-purpose AI agents, has collapsed after being blocked by Chinese officials. • The deal faced scrutiny in both China and the U.S., with Chinese regulators investigating potential violations of foreign-investment rules and the unauthorized transfer of domestic technology. • As a result of the separation, Manus will delete certain user data, prompting a need for developers to secure and save their information.