📈 Alumina Price Hike Pushes Aluminium Stocks Up

Shares of NALCO, Hindalco, and Vedanta Aluminium rose up to 8% on Wednesday, August 12th. This surge happened after Norsk Hydro's Alunorte refinery reduced its Alumina output due to a gas shortage. Global Alumina market surplus is projected at 1.6 MT in 2026 and 0.5 MT in 2027. Higher Alumina prices significantly benefit companies like NALCO, which saw this factor contribute 27% to its FY2026 EBIT. Antique maintains a 'buy' recommendation for NALCO, expecting further growth from aluminium prices. 📈

🌒 Eclipse weirdness: more than just the sky

A total solar eclipse is hitting Iceland, Greenland, and northern Spain on August 12th, marking the first time mainland Europe has seen totality since 1999. Observers might notice several strange ground-level phenomena during the event, including temperature drops and confused animal behavior. Specifically, temperatures can fall noticeably, while birds might suddenly start singing as if it were dawn. Furthermore, light passing through small gaps creates tiny crescent shadows on the ground. Subtle shadow bands and shifts in local wind patterns can also be spotted before and after totality. 🌒

🩺 NEET PG 2026: Fix images by Aug 15 or risk rejection ⚠️

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences opened a final correction window for NEET PG 2026 candidates. This window allows fixes for photos, signatures, or thumb impressions at the NBEMS. The final Selective Edit Window runs from August 12 at 1 PM to August 15 at 11:55 PM. Candidates who miss this chance risk having their applications rejected permanently. Candidates must check guidelines on pages 110 to 127 of the Information Bulletin.

🧐 Prakash Raj's name still on voters list, civic body confirms

The name of actor Prakash Raj was recently flagged regarding his electoral roll status. The Bengaluru civic body confirmed that his name has not been deleted from the official voter list. This issue surfaced in connection with recent electoral roll updates in the city. The clarification addresses concerns about the accuracy of voter databases in Bengaluru. Authorities are reviewing the matter to ensure all records are correct moving forward.

🪐 Jupiter is more than a gas giant, it's a cosmic architect 🪐

New data from NASA's Juno and James Webb Space Telescope reveal Jupiter is a violent cosmic architect, not a passive planet. Scientists now know its core is not solid but a sprawling, semi-liquid soup of rock and ice. This chaotic world actively sculpted the inner solar system billions of years ago during a massive protoplanet collision. Jupiter today shields Earth from comets and asteroids while driving its own intense magnetic fields. It hosts icy moons with vast, hidden oceans beneath their frozen surfaces.

🚨 NY woman pleads guilty to Indian smuggling plot

A New York woman pleaded guilty to an international smuggling conspiracy involving people from India. Stacey Taylor, 43, of Plattsburgh, New York, was linked to the operation near Churubusco, New York. On January 20, 2025, Border Patrol stopped her vehicle with four men, three from India and one from Canada. She received coordinates and picked them up after they crossed the US-Canadian border. Taylor faces a minimum of five years in prison, with sentencing set for December. 🚨

🕵️ SIA raids nine spots in old murder case

The State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir conducted searches at nine locations in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. These raids are linked to FIR No. 45/1990, which was initially registered at Police Station Dooru in Anantnag district. The case involves the double murder of Sarvanand Koul Premi (66) and his son, Verinder, on May 1, 1990. They were shot dead in Anantnag just one day after their abduction from their village. The SIA has now officially taken over the investigation into this serious matter. 🕵️

🎬 'Raaka' character details leak: Deepika, Janhvi, Rashmika roles revealed

Character details for Allu Arjun's film 'Raaka' have reportedly leaked online, creating buzz among fans. Deepika Padukone will play a pregnant woman struggling for survival in the Puranic Vedic era. Janhvi Kapoor is slated to portray a fierce tribal queen, and Rashmika Mandanna will act as a guide and protector. The ambitious film, directed by Atlee, is set for a December 2027 release. Deepika is reportedly completing her shoot this month before taking a maternity break.

🏏 Hazlewood keeps Boland out of first Test XI

Josh Hazlewood has decided to exclude Scott Boland from the opening Test against Bangladesh in Darwin. Pat Cummins confirmed the squad selection a day before the match, featuring the core attack together after a long break. The initial XI includes Nathan Lyon, returning after an injury, and Hazlewood, who missed the Ashes. Cummins noted that the quick selection was a tight call, despite Boland's class. The team structure places Cameron Green at number five and Alex Carey at number six.

🏏 Hazlewood sticks to pace plan for Bangladesh Test

Josh Hazlewood decided to keep Scott Boland out of the Australian XI for the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin. Pat Cummins confirmed the line-up ahead of the match, marking the first time the primary attack plays together since the West Indies tour. The Test returns to Darwin after 22 years, with the match scheduled for this time. Nathan Lyon is returning to the side, while Josh Inglis is another player from the initial squad left out. The team will feature Jake Weatherald and Travis Head opening the batting for the opening game. 🏏

😠 CJP Protesters Targeted by Right Wing & Media

Women protesting for CJP faced serious targeting by right-wing groups. This harassment occurred across various locations as protesters voiced their concerns. Specific numbers or dates regarding the incidents were not detailed in the report. The context involves activists being tracked and put on TV trials by influential anchors. Authorities are now facing scrutiny over the intense scrutiny these activists endured. 😠