✊ CJP supports Jharkhand student protests, vows to be a pressure group ✊

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced its support for students protesting in Jharkhand against recruitment irregularities. Founder Abhijeet Dipke confirmed the CJP is in touch with the protesters and will visit Ranchi to show solidarity. The party stated it will operate as a 'pressure group' focusing on accountability in institutions. CJP will continue advocating for education, employment, and inflation issues. The CJP also pledged to seek legal aid and push for the withdrawal of FIRs against the students.

📢 CJP to back Jharkhand students protesting exams

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke announced support for students protesting exam irregularities in Jharkhand. This move comes as thousands of aspirants have been sitting in Ranchi since July 29. The protest demands an independent panel investigate alleged issues in JPSC and other recruitment tests. Dipke stated the CJP will act as a pressure group addressing distrust in institutions like media and judiciary. The party plans to discuss issues like ethanol fuel and unemployment during its core team meeting. 🧑‍🎓

🤖 Google puts Gemini Spark AI right in Chrome

Google has integrated the Agentic AI feature, Gemini Spark, into the Chrome browser for automating web tasks. This feature is powered by Gemini 3.6 Flash and is now available for users in the US. It can handle complex jobs like trip planning and real-time data collection without manual input. Crucially, users must explicitly enable it and retain full control over sensitive permissions. The rollout plans include expanding this functionality to more regions in the future. 🤖

😠 Dalit creator's Insta account suspended after doxing

Telugu Dalit content creator Ajay Radha Kumar had his Instagram account suspended on Wednesday, August 5. This happened after he was doxed by a Hindutva digital creator named TD Rakesh Sharma in Hyderabad. The doxing occurred after Ajay posted content criticizing the TDP and BJP-led government. Rakesh Sharma began his campaign of criticism on August 1, escalating to severe abuse and doxing. Ajay has since approached the Panjagutta police station to register a formal FIR regarding these events.

📢 CJP to become a political pressure group

Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), announced that his organization will operate as a political pressure group. This decision was made in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, following the CJP's 37-day student protest. The protest forced the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET-UG paper leak controversy on August 5, 2026. Dipke stated that the country currently needs a public, people-led movement instead of entering mainstream electoral politics. The group will use strategies like lobbying and public campaigns to influence public policy going forward.

💰 Ashish Kacholia bags big chunk in Ardee Industries IPO

Ace investor Ashish Kacholia has reportedly purchased a significant portion of the anchor book for Ardee Industries' upcoming IPO. This major investment was made ahead of the issue's official launch. The details of the purchase are related to the anchor subscription process. This move signals strong confidence from a key industry player in the company's future prospects. Investors are now watching this development closely before the listing date.

🧐 Siddhivinayak trust flags old appointments in donation row

The Siddhivinayak Trust has flagged appointments made during the Uddhav Thackeray era amid donation irregularities. Trustees questioned the Justice Department regarding lower collections in earlier years compared to the current period. Collections increased from Rs 106 crore in 2022-23 to Rs 182 crore in 2025-26. The trust alleges some staff from the previous government were involved in the supposed theft of funds. A probe has been ordered by the Maharashtra Deputy CM into these financial discrepancies. 🧐

✊ Student protester takes water after Wangchuk's appeal

Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto resumed consuming water on Wednesday after receiving an appeal from climate activist Sonam Wangchuk. Mahto started his indefinite hunger strike on August 2nd at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi protesting JPSC/JSSC recruitment issues. The wider satyagraha began on July 25th, and students demand cancellation of the 14th JPSC exam and a CBI probe. Mahto continues the fast without food until the Jharkhand government addresses the students' demands. Chief Minister Hemant Soren stated his government is committed to investigating and ensuring justice soon.

🚨 Dubai Tycoon Satish Sanpal in UAE Asset Freeze Buzz

Satish Sanpal, a prominent Dubai-based tycoon featured on Netflix, is currently under scrutiny regarding an asset freeze in the UAE. Reports indicate that authorities have taken action against him in relation to his financial holdings. This situation has garnered significant attention from international media outlets. Sanpal's business dealings and connections have previously been highlighted in global profiles. Further updates on this matter are expected as the investigation progresses.

🪐 Europa's life support: two theories clash 🧊

A 2026 study modeling Europa’s interior suggests its seafloor may be too quiet for hydrothermal vents like on Earth. Meanwhile, a separate paper from the same month proposes nutrients could still reach the ocean via sinking, salty ice pockets. The first study, led by Paul Byrne at Washington University in St Louis, found insufficient tidal heating for major venting. The second research, by Austin Green and Catherine Cooper, suggests an external source of necessary chemistry. NASA's Europa Clipper, launched in October 2024, will provide data to settle this debate.

⚖️ SC tells police to counsel, not crush, NEET protests

The Supreme Court of India advised law enforcement to use reasoning over force during NEET-UG protests. This ruling came on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, while hearing a petition regarding the July 20 national capital violence. The court emphasized that counseling young people is the most powerful resource for pacifying them. Chief Justice Surya Kant stressed that restraint is better than aggression to avoid escalating the situation. The court scheduled related petitions to be heard on August 18.