Indian-American Dilip Chauhan has been appointed as the Deputy Comptroller for Minority Affairs in Nassau County.

Anny Divya became the youngest female commander of a Boeing 777 in India and in the world.

Ma Huateng, Chairman of Chinese internet giant Tencent, became China's richest man after overtaking Alibaba's Founder Jack Ma.

10 August: world biofuel day. It is observed as World Bio-Fuel Day in a bid to create awareness about non-fossil-fuels (Green Fuels).

10 August : World Lion Day.

The Punjab CM Amarinder Singh released a book on the noted author and journalist Khushwant Singh titled 'Khushwant Singh: In Wisdom and in Jest'.

The Indian Army has developed a mobile app 'Humraaz' through which serving soldiers can track details like postings and promotions.

Bengaluru was ranked 40th on Dell's annual Women Entrepreneur (WE) Cities Index of the world's top 50 cities that foster the growth of women entrepreneurs. New York topped the list.

Walmart India has appointed Devendra Chawla as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

India's Ravindra Jadeja topped among all-rounders apart from maintaining the top position in the bowlers' chart in the latest ICC rankings.