BGMI Lite Is Coming: Krafton Confirms India Launch by 2026 End

NEW DELHI, India — Krafton India has officially confirmed that BGMI Lite will be launched in India by the end of 2026, bringing fresh hope to gamers using entry-level and older budget smartphones. The lighter version is expected to address performance problems faced by users who struggle to run the standard Battlegrounds Mobile India smoothly on less powerful devices.

Awarapan 2 Box Office: ₹110 Crore Worldwide in 3 Days

MUMBAI, India — Emraan Hashmi’s much-awaited Awarapan 2 has made a strong start at the box office, crossing the ₹110 crore mark in worldwide gross earnings within its first three days. Released on August 14 during the Independence Day weekend, the action-emotional drama recorded its biggest opening weekend of Emraan Hashmi’s career, according to the figures cited in trade reports.

Congress Vande Mataram Controversy: What Happened at AICC Headquarters?

NEW DELHI, India — A political row has erupted between the BJP and Congress over the singing of the national song Vande Mataram at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters in New Delhi on Independence Day. The dispute followed a video from the August 15 flag-hoisting ceremony that showed senior Congress leaders making gestures during the performance.

Uttarakhand Tunnel Accidents: What Went Wrong?

CHAMOLI, India — The tunnel accident at the under-construction Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydroelectric Project in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on August 13 has once again raised questions over safety standards, geological assessments and the pace of infrastructure development in the Himalayan region. A sudden surge of water and debris inside the project’s tunnel killed eight workers and injured more than 14 others, according to the supplied report.