🤖 AI might make big firms job losers, says Nilekani

Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani suggested that AI could make large corporations net job losers, as they are highly structured and easy to automate. He stated that job creation in India's future will primarily come from millions of small businesses instead. This view was shared during an event organized by the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) on Thursday. Nilekani urged simpler regulations and the use of applied AI in areas like healthcare and education. He also called for portable social security benefits for workers across different employers. 🤖

🧠 AI explanations might actually mess up medical diagnoses

New MIT research warns that AI explanations can sometimes worsen medical diagnostic errors. The study looked at 623 public members and 153 primary care physicians across various skin-disease diagnosis tasks. Data from August 6, 2026, showed non-experts trusted wrong AI diagnoses more readily. LLM explanations were particularly convincing, even when inaccurate, leading to automation bias. Therefore, healthcare systems need tailored AI interfaces to support human judgment.

🚗 Son of Gangster Killed en route to meet jailed brother

Aban Ahmed, a son of the late gangster Atiq Ahmed, died in a road accident in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh on Thursday. He was traveling with four others to visit his brother, Ali Ahmed, who is in the Jhansi district jail. The crash happened while the group was traveling from Prayagraj to Jhansi. Ali Ahmed is imprisoned for an extortion case and is also accused in the 2023 killing of Umesh Pal. Investigators believe Ali took charge of the IS-227 syndicate after his father's death. 😥

🚗 Gangster's Son Dies in Accident Near Brother

Aban Ahmed, son of the late gangster Atiq Ahmed, died in a road accident in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh on Thursday. He was traveling with four others when the vehicle crashed into a highway divider. Aban and one other occupant died instantly at the scene. The group was heading from Prayagraj to Jhansi to visit Ali Ahmed, who is in the district jail. Ali Ahmed was transferred to this prison on October 1, 2025.

📱 Xiaomi drops Redmi Note 17 with Snapdragon chip

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 17 smartphone on Thursday, August 6, 2026, targeting mid-segment buyers in India. This new device features a 6.9 TrueColour AMOLED display and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i. It boasts an 8,000 mAh battery with a 45W charger and runs on the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 processor. The phone starts at ₹27,999 for the 6 GB/128 GB variant and includes 4 years of software support. It is available in Arctic Blue, Starlight Purple, and Dark Night colors. 📱

😠 Wangchuk claims govt broke promise on hunger strike photos

Sonam Wangchuk stated that the government broke a promise by releasing photos of him ending his hunger strike. This incident occurred after he undertook a 26-day fast in late June at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. The hunger strike was to push for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak row. Wangchuk claimed the photos were supposed to remain private until opposition and student leaders were informed. He rejected allegations of a midnight deal with the authorities. 😠

🥇 Olympic Gold Medalist Revokes Retirement

Eve Muirhead has decided to come back to competitive curling after previously retiring from the sport. She is returning from a refreshed and physically strong state, feeling ready to compete at the elite level again. Her teammate, Vicky Drummond, 32, is also returning to challenge her in the GB Curling mixed doubles program. Drummond felt her passion reignited while with the BBC Sport team in Cortina this February. Muirhead hopes her return inspires her daughter, Sophie, to chase her own ambitions.

🛍️ Tamil Nadu TASMAC brings online liquor booking

Tamil Nadu's TASMAC is launching an online platform for liquor purchases, allowing customers to check stock and pay digitally. This service will be available through the portal Tasmace2e.in starting on Thursday, August 6. The platform enables users aged 21 and above to book liquor and collect it in person using a QR Code. Crucially, there will be no home delivery facility, unlike in Odisha and West Bengal. This initiative aims to boost convenience and ensure price transparency at retail outlets. 📱

🔥 Tata Nexon Camo Edition drops in India

Tata Motors launched the Nexon Camo Edition in India, featuring cosmetic and tech upgrades. This limited-run version is available from Rs. 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom) to mark the Nexon's nine years. It boasts new colors like Munnar Mist and a dual-screen setup with an integrated dashcam. Safety remains high with six airbags and a five-star crash rating across all variants. Buyers can opt for petrol, diesel, or CNG powertrains with various transmission choices. 🚀

🎬 Dhurandhar being shown in schools now

The film Dhurandhar is currently being screened in various schools across the country. This initiative is being conducted by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with state boards. As of today, over 500 schools have participated in the screening program. The purpose of this drive is to promote themes of national integration and cultural values among students. Further phases of the screening are planned for the next quarter to reach more educational institutions.

🔬 Japan Cracks Tough 3D Printing Code for Tungsten Carbide

Researchers in Japan have successfully developed a new additive manufacturing process for tungsten carbide-cobalt parts. This technique uses a hot-wire laser deposition method with a Laserline LDF-6000 diode laser. The resulting WC-Co cemented carbide achieves a Vickers hardness of roughly 1,400 HV, matching conventional parts. A nickel-based alloy intermediate layer helped control decomposition and defects during the process. This innovation promises to reduce material waste in industrial manufacturing.