🏗️ 4,000 homes coming soon in Amaravati

Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha announced that nearly 4,000 homes in Amaravati will be handed over to the government by December. This statement was made on Wednesday, August 5, while inspecting capital city projects with ministers P Narayana and Kondapalli Srinivas. The infrastructure works are progressing rapidly under Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's leadership. Anitha stressed that Amaravati symbolizes the aspirations of the people and is emerging as the state's future symbol. She also criticized the YSR Congress Party for allegedly trying to find faults with the ongoing capital development.

📈 Britannia and Shipping Corp post major Q1 results

Q1 earnings updates are live today, August 6, 2026, covering the April-June quarter. Britannia reported a revenue of Rs 5,000 Crore, while Shipping Corp saw a 75% profit surge. Over 160 companies are scheduled to report their results on Thursday. Market participants are closely observing big names like LIC, Trent, and Hero MotoCorp. Companies will host earnings calls afterward to discuss their performance and future strategy. 📈

🎉 Farah Khan throws epic bash for Lock Upp 2 winner

Shreya Kalra, the winner of Lock Upp 2, was the focus of a grand success party hosted by Farah Khan. The celebration took place at Farah Khan's home and saw the presence of Ektaa Kapoor, Riteish Deshmukh, and many guests. Shreya Kalra won the show after 35 days inside, securing a Rs 1 crore prize. The event showed contestants reuniting happily, including Shreya and Shivangi Joshi dancing together. Kushal Tandon commented on the reunion, prompting a light-hearted exchange with Ektaa Kapoor.

💪 Cena pays tribute as Lesnar, Styles retire

John Cena shared an emotional photo tribute to Brock Lesnar and AJ Styles on Instagram this week. This recognition came after Lesnar officially announced his retirement on the Pat McAfee Show. Their shared history dates back to their time developing in OVW. This follows a pattern of Cena, Styles, and Lesnar stepping away from competition within eight months. WWE now watches to see if Oba Femi carries the torch Lesnar passed on. 🤝

🍎 Ludhiana teachers funding their own lunches

Teachers in Ludhiana have not received any mid-day ration since the middle of May. This situation is affecting educators across the city, specifically in Ludhiana, Punjab. The government has failed to release the cooking costs required for the meals. This lack of support is forcing the teachers to personally fund these essential meals. Authorities need to resolve this payment delay soon to ensure students are fed. 🍎

🚨 ₹15 Lakh Reward Hunt for Terrorist in Kulgam

Security agencies have ramped up the search for terrorist Mohamed Latif Bhatt, offering a ₹15 lakh reward for his capture. Posters are now up across Kashmir to help track the suspect down. Officials state Bhatt is allegedly connected to the recent killing of two migrant labourers in Kulgam. This intensified effort happens amid ongoing anti-terror operations in the Valley. Authorities have promised to keep all informants' identities confidential.

🔬 Stress hormones might mess with risk choices in guys

A recent study suggests that stress-related cortisol can disrupt the body's signals guiding risky choices, specifically affecting men. The research was conducted by scientists using a controlled experiment involving young adults at an unspecified location. The study involved 109 young adults, with 54 women and 55 men, tested with the Trier Social Stress Test. This research explores how cortisol reactivity moderates somatic markers in decision-making under stress. Future investigation will likely focus on the borderline sex differences observed in the relationship between cortisol and risk-taking patterns. 🧠

🧑‍⚖️ Judges are not govt servants, SC rules

The Supreme Court observed that judicial officers form a distinct class, separate from general government servants. This ruling came while addressing state objections to raising District Judges' retirement age from 60 to 62 years. The Court rejected arguments citing employee parity and financial burdens, finding them untenable. States were asked to independently revisit the proposal for the age increase, irrespective of other employee rules. This decision reinforces the principle of different superannuation ages for professionals. 🧑‍⚖️

😔 Daughters skip dad's funeral, care home staff lead rites

Daughters reportedly skipped their father's funeral ceremony. The last rites were performed by staff members at the care home in Haryana. This incident occurred recently, involving the family and the facility staff. The situation highlights a difficult moment for the family amidst personal grief. Further details regarding the family's reasons for absence are still under investigation.

🕵️‍♂️ Delhi man faked suicide like a TV show

A 53-year-old Delhi man allegedly murdered his wife over a property dispute and tried to stage it as suicide. The incident occurred on the night of July 30 at their Gagan Vihar home in Shahdara. Police recovered a sword and Rs 12.75 lakh in cash after a multi-state manhunt. He claimed he learned the tactic from the Hollywood series 'The Staircase' to evade arrest. The accused was eventually arrested near Mathura Railway Station, and further investigation is ongoing. 🕵️‍♂️

🎭 Usha Nadkarni's tough life journey revealed

Veteran actor Usha Nadkarni shared her personal struggles, including growing up in a violent household. She has been living alone in Mumbai since 1987, with her son residing abroad. Over nearly 70 years in the industry, she overcame family opposition to pursue acting. Her son sometimes says she only gave birth to him, highlighting family complexity. She continues to act at 80, showing incredible resilience.