📉 GCPL stock drops 10% after CEO quits unexpectedly

Godrej Consumer shares fell 10% on Wednesday, August 12th, following the sudden resignation of MD & CEO Sudhir Sitapati. HSBC downgraded GCPL to 'Hold' citing execution concerns over this abrupt leadership change. The company appointed Aasif Malbari as the new MD & CEO for a five-year term. While some analysts are bearish, others maintain the existing strategic direction remains intact. Management is now focusing on improving execution and increasing implementation speed moving forward. 📉

📈 5 stocks to watch for long-term gains in 2026

Brokerages are bullish on several stocks, issuing Buy ratings for companies like Star Cement and Godrej Consumer Products. Elara Securities gave an Accumulate rating to Gland Pharma, while Motilal Oswal recommended Poonawalla Fincorp and Hexaware Technologies. The reports cover recommendations as of August 12, 2026, highlighting potential returns up to 41% for Star Cement. Investors should note these expert views while considering their own investment strategies moving forward. 📈

🔬 Tool turns soft cancer cells into immune targets

Researchers engineered a genetic tool to tackle soft cancer tumors, a major roadblock in immunotherapy. This work was done by teams at USC Viterbi and Keck School of Medicine. The study revealed that soft environments allow evasive, stem-like cells to resist CAR T-cell therapy. They used a 'Mechano-Recorder' to tag these soft cells, then reprogrammed them to show a 'kill me' signal. This successfully enhanced T-cell infiltration and killing efficacy in models.

🏆 DU 2026 Seat Allocations Out: Sports, ECA, ITEP Ready

Delhi University has released seat allocations for UG admissions under Sports and Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA) quotas. Candidates allocated these seats must accept them by 4:59 PM on Thursday, August 13, 2026. Additionally, the first round of seat allocations for the Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) 2026-27 has been released. ITEP candidates need to confirm their spots by 4:59 PM on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Completing the acceptance process by these deadlines is crucial to secure the allocated seats.

🔥 Kangana Ranaut hits back at Naseeruddin Shah

Kangana Ranaut strongly responded to comments made by actor Naseeruddin Shah. This exchange happened recently between the two prominent figures in the Indian film industry. There were no specific dates or numbers mentioned regarding the incident. Ranaut accused Shah of making remarks implying support for a neighboring country's actions. She asserted that her actions are for her own community's benefit moving forward.

🏏 Saif Ali Khan bowls in London, fans notice lineage

A new video of Saif Ali Khan showcasing his bowling skills on a London cricket field has gone viral on social media. The actor, dressed in cricket whites, was seen bowling and stopping a quick run during the clip. At 55, he displayed ease while playing, given his father and grandfather were famous cricketers. Saif shared his family's cricketing history with his son, Taimur Ali Khan, at Lord's Cricket Ground. He will next be seen in the thriller 'Haiwaan' set for September 11. 🏏

🎤 Atif Aslam on India ban: 'I miss you guys'

Pakistani singer Atif Aslam addressed his nearly ten-year absence from the Indian music scene in a recent YouTube chat. The ban stemmed from heightened tensions after the Uri terror attack in 2016, leading IMPPA to restrict hiring Pakistani artistes. During this time, Atif noted that his fans kept supporting him via VPN, even if pirating music. He expressed that while he doesn't miss working there, he misses his Indian fans and thanks those who banned him for his independent growth.

📸 Football stars at Ronaldo's wedding? It's fake news.

Fake photos have been circulating online claiming Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, and Harry Kane attended Cristiano Ronaldo's wedding. The images are actually AI-generated or digitally manipulated, as confirmed by fact-checkers. Ronaldo publicly confirmed his marriage to Georgina Rodriguez on Tuesday by sharing a picture of their wedding bands. The couple kept their ceremony very private, reportedly in Cascais, Portugal, attended by their five children. Social media users need to be careful and not treat these viral pictures as authentic proof of any guest's presence. 📸

🧪 Your everyday products hide undisclosed chemicals

A new study revealed that nearly all personal care and cleaning products contain undisclosed chemicals not listed on their labels. Researchers tested 113 items across 12 categories, finding 98% had at least one unlabeled chemical. On average, each product held 51 detected chemicals, far exceeding the 16 ingredients usually listed. This includes chemicals linked to serious health issues like infertility and cancer. The study urges moving beyond ingredient lists to test finished products for safety.

🔪 Woman killed by lover after eloping from husband

A 20-year-old woman from Bihar's Nawada district was murdered by her lover after she left her husband for him. The crime happened in Dadra and Nagar Haveli, where the accused stuffed her body in a trolley suitcase. Rishabh Kumar Singh was arrested in Varanasi nearly two months later, on August 3, after the body was discovered. The couple had frequent disputes, leading to a heated argument on June 9. The police arrested him after receiving a tip-off about his location in Varanasi.

📈 Stocks to watch: Manappuram, L&T, Tata Motors focus

The domestic stock market is set for a flat opening with a positive bias on Wednesday, August 12. Several companies like Tata Motors, HAL, and IRCTC are reporting their June quarter earnings today across the BSE. Oil-linked stocks are in focus due to rising crude oil prices amid Middle East supply concerns. L&T is transferring its data centre business for ₹1,400 crore, while SBI has M&A deals in the pipeline. Higher aluminium prices are also expected to benefit domestic producers like Hindalco and NALCO.