🗣️ 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. 🚗

📈 How Rs 2 Crore Can Hit Rs 10 Crore in 10 Years

Financial advisor Kapil Jain explained that turning Rs 2 crore into Rs 10 crore in 10 years is achievable for certain investors. This example is based on a 45-year-old investor who needs to adjust their strategy as the wealth grows. Jain broke the journey into three phases, noting that bigger portfolios face larger losses. He advised investors must periodically review and rebalance their assets instead of just buying and holding. Ultimately, he stated that only a small percentage of people can successfully complete this journey. 💰

🪐 Mars Rover's Self-Drive Mission is a Huge Success

The first self-driving vehicle on Mars has proven to be a smashing success in Jezero Crater. This rover is studying ancient rocks on Mars, which are older than any rocks on Earth, dating back to about 4 billion years ago. Perseverance is exploring this terrain to understand past geological and environmental conditions, possibly when large lakes existed. The redesigned wheels show no appreciable wear and tear, unlike Curiosity's older model. Because it runs on RTG power, the vehicle could potentially keep driving itself across Mars for many years. 🚀

🤕 Lewis Hall update: Man Utd eyeing transfer

Newcastle United left-back Lewis Hall has been sent home from the La Manga pre-season camp due to a minor injury. The 21-year-old, who is a target for Manchester United this summer, has returned to Tyneside to recover. Newcastle has already lost players like Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali this window. Despite speculation, the club remains firm that Hall will not be sold this summer. He will not feature in the first match under new coach Matthias Jaissle against Valencia. 🤕

🎬 Odyssey nears ₹200 Cr milestone with strong Friday showing

Christopher Nolan's epic, The Odyssey, added ₹3 crore on its 4th Friday, showing a 20 per cent jump from the prior day. The film is starring Matt Damon and is currently playing in India. As of the 4th Friday, its running gross reached ₹191.75 crore, with over two-thirds coming from IMAX. The movie is expected to earn ₹13 crore in its fourth weekend to cross the ₹200 crore mark. Nolan's brand is driving this success despite the film's non-genre appeal.