🚨 Husband assaults wife on honeymoon over period

A woman in Gorakhpur alleged she was thrashed and choked by her husband during their honeymoon in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The man, Nikhil Mishra from Delhi, reportedly assaulted her after she started her period on July 4. The marriage took place on May 30, 2023, with dowry worth lakhs given by her father. The woman claimed her in-laws humiliated her post-marriage, leading to the trip incident. An FIR was finally registered on August 15 after police intervention. 😥

🐘 Kaziranga's eco-zone shrinking sparks big debate

The Assam government plans to push for shrinking Kaziranga's Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) down to 1 km from the default 10 km. This move is being proposed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve. The current default ESZ guideline is up to 10 km, established under the Environment (Protection) Act of 1986. The CM argues that a larger zone would negatively impact civic and urban growth in nearby towns. Activists and groups are worried this reduction could harm animal migration and ecological protection. 🐘

📈 Top stocks for August 17, 2026 week

Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk recommended Poonawalla Fincorp and Lenskart as top stocks to buy. The recommendations are for the week starting August 17, 2026. Poonawalla Fincorp is diversifying into retail lending with strong operational improvements. Lenskart showed strong 1QFY27 results, driven by premiumization and growing omnichannel presence. Analysts project significant CAGR for both companies over FY26-28E. Investors should check these picks for potential growth. 📈

📺 Rahul Kanwal on NDTV's Commercial Comeback

Rahul Kanwal discussed the strategy for rebuilding NDTV's commercial strength recently. He shared these insights while speaking to Exchange4Media regarding the media house's future direction. Key focus areas mentioned included increasing digital presence and optimizing ad revenue streams for the brand. This move is crucial for NDTV to stay competitive in the evolving media landscape. The network aims to boost its market share significantly in the coming financial quarters. 📈

🏠 DDA sells hundreds of flats under Karmajeevi scheme

The Delhi Development Authority's Karmajeevi Awaas Yojana 2026 saw a major response on its launch day. This housing scheme is offered by DDA for serving and retired government employees and eligible professionals in Narela. As of now, 661 out of 1,218 available flats have been booked, with all 1-BHK units selling out immediately. The flats, available in 1, 2, and 3-BHK sizes, come with a 25 percent discount and are ready to move into. This booking window remains open until October 30, 2026, or until inventory runs out. 🏠

🎬 Sunny Deol's Batwara 1947 Opens Strong But Not Quite

The film Batwara 1947 has clocked a box office collection of Rs 26 crore by its third day of release. This performance was registered by the film starring Sunny Deol across various theaters. The opening weekend collection is noted to be less than the first day's earnings of Border 2. This film is part of the ongoing cinematic landscape, aiming to connect with a wide audience. The future performance will depend on sustained audience interest in the coming weeks.

🕉️ Ujjain temple opens only once a year

The Nagchandreshwar Temple, situated above Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, opens for only 24 hours on Nag Panchami. This rare shrine houses an ancient 11th-century idol of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati seated on a coiled serpent. For 2026, the darshan window is set from midnight on August 16th into August 17th. This annual opening is huge because it coincides with the third Monday of Shravan and the third Mahakal Sawari. Authorities are prepping for an expected rush of 8–10 lakh devotees on that day. 🙏

📉 9 Nifty500 Stocks Drop Below 200 DMA

Nine stocks in the Nifty500 crossed below their 200 DMA on August 14, according to technical scan data from stockedge.com. This movement is a negative signal, showing the stock price is beneath its long-term trend line. Key examples include Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation and Nuvoco Vistas Corporation. Traders heavily rely on the 200 DMA to gauge a stock's overall market trend. Investors will watch these stocks closely for potential trend reversals.

🤯 BJP leader bizarrely links Trump to India's road issues

A BJP leader made a strange claim connecting US President Donald Trump's actions to issues in India. Specifically, Sujay Vikhe-Patil, a Maharashtra BJP vice-president, alleged Trump's shifting stance on wars caused road project delays. He also bizarrely suggested this confusion led to increased alcohol consumption among certain people in India. This was tied to the Ahilyanagar-Manmad Road construction delay in Maharashtra. The leader pointed to disruptions in crude oil supply affecting bitumen availability.

🏁 Mahindra Racing bags best ever Formula E finish

Mahindra Racing wrapped up the 2025/26 FIA Formula E World Championship by securing third place in the Teams’ Championship. This achievement was reached with the Indian team competing in London, where they achieved a double podium finish. The team earned a total of 252 points across 17 rounds, surpassing their previous season's tally. This strong performance saw Mahindra move up from fourth place to the top three spots. Now, Mahindra Racing is focusing its efforts on the upcoming Formula E GEN4 era. 🚀

🤖 AI hire gets zero work at MNC, Reddit advises caution 😬

A newly hired AI developer at a multinational company reports receiving no meaningful assignments since joining. The developer shared this on Reddit after his manager told him to wait for work. He had already shared his resume and attended all team calls as of a recent date. Online, users advised him not to wait but to proactively seek out projects. He responded that while learning, he felt it was good until it wasn't.