Google Drive Photo Backup Ends Today: What Users Must Change

NEW DELHI, India — Google is ending support for Google Photos backups through the Google Drive for desktop application on August 10, 2026, requiring users who depend on the feature to review their backup settings and shift the process to Google Photos. The change does not mean Google Photos is shutting down or that existing photos will automatically disappear.

Shubman Gill Ready for Sri Lanka Test? Coach Gives Major Fitness Update

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — India captain Shubman Gill is “very much ready” for the opening Test against Sri Lanka, spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule said after the skipper returned to action during the final day of India’s warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI. Gill had missed the opening two days after taking a blow to his finger during training but returned with a 44-run knock as India successfully chased 207.

Tabu’s Identity Misused Online: Delhi HC Orders Google, Meta, X to Act

NEW DELHI, India — The Delhi High Court has granted interim protection to Bollywood actress Tabu against the unauthorised use of her identity, name, image, voice and other personality attributes, including through artificial intelligence, deepfakes and face-morphing technologies. Justice Jyoti Singh also directed major digital platforms including Google, Meta, X and Reddit to remove or disable access to more than 150 identified URLs carrying content allegedly exploiting the actor’s personality rights.

NSE Launches New Defence Index With 19 Stocks: Returns Cross 31%

NEW DELHI, India — NSE Indices has launched the Nifty India Defence Equal Weight Index, a new sector-focused benchmark tracking 19 companies from India’s defence industry. The index follows an equal-weight methodology, giving constituents broadly similar representation instead of allowing larger companies to dominate based on market capitalisation.

Om Birla’s Emotional Appeal to Opposition: “Let the House Function”

NEW DELHI, India — Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla made an emotional appeal to political parties on Monday, August 10, urging floor leaders to cooperate in restoring the functioning of Parliament amid repeated disruptions during the Monsoon Session. Birla called for Question Hour, discussion on key Bills and meaningful debate on issues affecting the public.