🎬 Ajith’s sweet word to Jason Sanjay before 'Sigma'

Jason Sanjay revealed a special message from Ajith Kumar before his directorial debut with 'Sigma.' This conversation happened while Suresh Chandra handled the PR work for the film. Ajith immediately told Sanjay, “If you need any help in cinema, don't hesitate to ask. I will stand by you.” This gesture shows the evolving mutual respect between the families in Tamil cinema. The film, starring Sundeep Kishan, had a release date postponed after Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' came out.

✊ CJP joins Jharkhand students' protest in Ranchi

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has pledged complete solidarity with the protesting students in Jharkhand. A CJP delegation, led by Mukesh and Akshay Shinde, arrived in the state to offer all necessary support to the aspirants. The agitation continues after the Jharkhand government held talks on Saturday regarding alleged paper leaks. Key demands included the cancellation of the 14th Jharkhand PSC Civil Services Examination by the JCM. The protests will persist until all the students' demands are fully addressed by the government.

😲 LeBron's wife says Hermès fired saleswoman in Italy

Savannah James claimed a Hermès saleswoman was fired after allegedly turning her and friend April McDaniel away in Italy. The incident was discussed on Danielle Robay’s Question Everything podcast on August 7th. The friends recounted that the saleswoman refused service despite them having appointments for their European trip. After the confrontation, the saleswoman was reportedly fired, though they were later offered champagne and caviar. Savannah stressed the importance of staying grounded despite the public scrutiny of her high-profile marriage. 😲

🔋 India EV Sales Hit Record High in July 2026

Electric passenger vehicle retail sales hit a record 32,928 units in July 2026, showing massive growth. Tata Motors led the segment with 13,678 units sold in India during this period. The sales represented an 83.13% year-on-year jump compared to July 2025. This strong performance followed June's record of 33,524 units, though July saw a slight dip. The market continues to expand rapidly with major players like Mahindra and BYD contributing significantly. 🔋

🗣️ Gandhi and Rijiju clash over women's quota law

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi clashed on social media about linking the women’s reservation law to a new delimitation exercise. This exchange happened on Saturday, August 8, 2026, following Gandhi's post advocating for women's freedom. Rijiju stated that the 2023 Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam implementation depends on census figures, potentially delaying it until the 2034 General Election. Gandhi pushed for immediate implementation of the 2023 law without conditions. The argument occurred as the government pushes its delimitation package through the Lok Sabha.

🏥 Sena Corporator Ramesh Mhatre released on bail

Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre was released from jail this evening after securing bail from the Bombay High Court in a doctor assault case. He was released at 4:30 pm on Saturday, an hour early, with an Innova and workers waiting outside the jail gate. The court mandated a fast-tracked trial and granted bail to four other accused involved in the incident. Mhatre is required to stay outside Maharashtra until the chargesheet is filed in the case. This follows the July 6 incident where Mhatre and others assaulted doctors at Shastri Nagar Hospital. 🏥

⚖️ Sena Corporator Out on Bail After Doctors' Assault Case

Sena Corporator Ramesh Mhatre has been released from jail following the granting of bail. This incident took place in connection with an assault case involving doctors. The bail was granted after the matter was processed on a specific date. The case itself stems from allegations of assault against medical professionals. Authorities will now oversee the proceedings as Mhatre moves forward. ⚖️

🤖 Musk on jobs AI will kill vs keep 🤖

Elon Musk stated that AI and robotics could eventually make earning a living optional for people. He shared this view at the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum in Washington in January 2026. AI is more likely to replace tasks first, and digital, repetitive jobs like data-entry workers are vulnerable. Physical jobs, such as welding and farming, are predicted to survive AI's advance. Roles requiring physical presence, creativity, and human judgment will remain valuable.

😥 Thailand school shooting death toll hits nine

A 14-year-old schoolboy opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi province, leading to a mass shooting incident. The attack tragically killed nine people, including the teenage shooter and his two grandparents. This happened on Friday, with bodies collected by early Saturday afternoon. Officials noted the gun was legally registered to the boy's grandfather, amidst concerns over student stress. The Prime Minister pledged to introduce a new firearms control law following the tragedy. 😥

💰 Canada's pension fund eyeing India road sale

Canada's PSP Investments is considering selling its road assets in India. This Canadian pension fund is currently working with an adviser on the potential divestment of these assets. The potential sale valuation is reportedly set at $1.5 billion, including existing debt. These Indian assets are part of the Roadis platform, which was established in 2016. Preliminary interest has been shown by other firms, but no final decisions have been made yet. 💰

🛡️ Scorpio N gets major safety upgrades for 2026

Mahindra has rolled out the 2026 Scorpio N facelift, boosting its safety kit significantly with new tech. This update targets the top-spec Z8L variant, which now includes a Level-2 ADAS suite and a 540-degree camera. The ADAS features include forward collision warning and adaptive cruise control for automatic transmission models. Standard safety features, like ABS with EBD, remain across all variants, maintaining its 5-star GNCAP rating. However, lower variants still only have dual airbags, missing the industry trend towards six airbags. 🚗