📈 HSBC picks 10 stocks for potential $25B inflow

HSBC suggests India could see a $25 billion Foreign Institutional Investor inflow if global investors shift away from volatile AI markets. The brokerage selected ten stocks, including ICICI Bank and Titan Company, to capitalize on this trend. This potential inflow comes as fund managers seek diversification outside of crowded, AI-heavy Asian markets. HSBC believes these selected companies offer strong fundamentals and growth visibility for global money. Investors can watch these picks as global capital rebalances its portfolio in the coming period. 📈

🤖 Palantir CEO slams OpenAI, Anthropic on IP

Palantir CEO Alex Karp strongly criticized frontier AI labs like OpenAI and Anthropic for trying to control enterprises. He argued that these companies' vision makes businesses unprofitable and leaves them vulnerable to adversaries. Karp stressed that enterprises must keep control of their own data and models, working with infrastructure providers. His remarks followed Palantir's strong quarter, where revenue hit $1.94 billion, surpassing expectations. Moving forward, Karp sees the real value of LLMs in implementation, not just the models themselves. 🚀

✈️ Airport Security Overhaul After Pilot Arrest

The government has mandated an immediate overhaul of airport security protocols following the arrest of a pilot. This incident occurred at a major airport, though specific locations were not detailed in the initial report. The arrest took place on [Date, if available] involving the pilot. This action comes as authorities review current security vulnerabilities across the aviation sector. Further updates on the security changes are expected in the coming weeks. ✈️

🏛️ SC refuses to hear plea against SCBA resolution supporting Wangchuk

The Supreme Court declined to hear a writ petition challenging a resolution from the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA). This resolution expressed solidarity with Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike regarding student exam paper leaks in Delhi. The Court disposed of the petition, advising the petitioner to use democratic processes available under SCBA Rules. Justice Bagchi noted that interfering with the Bar Association's views sets a dangerous precedent for the judiciary. The petitioner can approach the Election Committee or call a General Body Meeting to express contrary views. ⚖️

🎬 Madhavan shines in biopic about Coimbatore inventor

The movie G.D.N. chronicles the life of G. D. Naidu, a self-taught Coimbatore inventor and industrialist who built the UMS bus empire. The film focuses on Naidu's journey in Coimbatore, spanning from the 1910s to the era of Indian independence. He successfully built a cooperative bus network, navigating hurdles from rival operators and colonial tax authorities. The narrative shows his resilience through personal losses and his experiences during wartime Germany. Madhavan delivers a compelling performance as the sharp and virtuous figure throughout these four decades.

⚖️ SC warns authorities: tread carefully with student protesters

The Supreme Court advised authorities to exercise restraint when dealing with student protesters across the nation. This observation was made by the Supreme Court in New Delhi on Wednesday. The court tagged this matter with other petitions concerning student protest violence in Delhi and other states on a specific date. The CJI stressed that violent responses only escalate situations, emphasizing the need for listening to the students' concerns. The court expressed confidence in law enforcement's judgment while hearing a plea against the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).

💡 Pixel 11 Pro's new glow feature gets mixed fan reactions

The upcoming Pixel 11 Pro is set to debut this month, featuring a mysterious swirling round LED light panel called Pixel Glow on the rear. A recent poll of just over 1,600 readers showed that 45% of fans are excited about how it looks. However, nearly 1 in 5 respondents feel the feature is uninteresting and lacks innovation. Many hope Google plans more than just basic messaging alerts for this new tech. The entire Pixel 11 series is scheduled to launch on August 12. 💡

🏥 Calcutta High Court rejects Banerjee's overseas eye treatment plea

The Calcutta High Court dismissed the plea of TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee to travel abroad for eye treatment on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The court, under Justice Saugata Bhattacharya, was disappointed that Banerjee refused to visit SSKM Hospital in Kolkata for an assessment. The bench stated that an independent medical opinion was needed since the court lacks medical expertise to deem the treatment indispensable. His lawyer argued he wanted specialized care at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the USA, citing past approvals. Given the 15 pending criminal cases, the court felt the travel was not medically unavoidable. 🏥

😠 Parliament demands apology from Meta CEO

A Parliamentary Standing Committee demanded an unconditional apology from Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg over the removal of PM Modi's speech from Facebook. The committee issued this warning to Meta in New Delhi after the video was down for five to six hours. The panel specified that Zuckerberg must apologize within three days, or Meta risks losing its safe-harbour immunity under the Information Technology Act. Furthermore, the committee called for stricter action against platforms hosting harmful content and urged action against Google India's head in a cyber fraud case. 😠

🥈 Neeraj Chopra's rough 10 months before CWG silver

Neeraj Chopra shared that he was unsure about competing this season after a tough 10-month injury battle. The Indian star achieved a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. He delivered his season-best throw of 85.63m on August 5, 2026. This period involved recovering from multiple injuries and rebuilding his fitness. Chopra is thankful for the support from his coaches and family moving forward.

🌡️ Telangana leads India in heatstroke cases

A total of 20 people died and over 4,853 suffered heatstrokes across India since March 1. Telangana recorded the highest cases with 915, followed by West Bengal with 733 in the Lok Sabha data. The Union government has now included heatwaves as a notified disaster for relief funding. Heatstroke is a severe medical emergency where the body fails to regulate temperature above 40°C. A policy framework is now in place for providing relief assistance through SDRF and NDRF.