💰 India's disinvestment strategy has seriously changed

The Union government completed its Offer for Sale (OFS) of LIC last week, aiming for its FY27 disinvestment target of ₹80,000 crore. This move involved selling a base 2.5 per cent stake in LIC, which is located in India. Since 1991 liberalization, the strategy shifted from strategic privatization to gradual stock market stake dilution. Previously, before 1991, the public sector held dominant control in many key industries. Moving forward, the government continues OFS sales while major deals like BPCL privatization are pending. 📈

🗺️ Genshin Impact 7.0 drops soon, here's the deets 🚀

Genshin Impact 7.0 is set to release, bringing the massive new Snezhnaya region to the game. The update goes live on August 11, 2026, at 08:00 PM PST for NA servers and August 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST for others. This huge patch introduces new characters Odette and Alyosha, alongside new bosses and events. Players will also receive a compensation of 300 Primogems for Adventure Rank 5 and above. The maintenance for this update begins on August 11, 2026, at 3 PM PST for NA servers.

🔬 AI fixes crystal structures, finds missing atoms

Researchers have developed an AI model that can reconstruct missing atoms in crystal structures with a 97 per cent success rate. This method was developed by a team of researchers focusing on filling gaps in experimentally known structures. The model achieves this by intelligently adding atoms to incomplete positions within the materials. Completing these structures allows for new materials to be simulated or existing models to be significantly improved. This advancement strongly supports the search for properties needed to create new superconductors. 🔬

🤢 Blinkit's food license suspended over hygiene issues

Blinkit Commerce Pvt Ltd's food license was suspended by the Maharashtra FDA following an inspection at its Malad (West) facility. Food safety officers found severe violations, including a large cockroach infestation and improperly stored, expired products. These issues were discovered during the recent inspection conducted by the FDA. Separately, the Bombay High Court directed Amazon Retail India to surrender all perished goods from its Bhiwandi facility to the FDA. Amazon must bear the cost of the scientific disposal of these expired items.

🏛️ Parliament session heats up amid protests

Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha saw repeated disruptions on Monday, August 10, 2026, over police action in Delhi. Opposition MPs demanded a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who promised to respond in the House. Despite the ongoing deadlock since July 20, the Lok Sabha passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, without discussion. Meanwhile, the Rajya Sabha returned the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026. Both houses were adjourned briefly amidst the proceedings. 🏛️

🏗️ Nahar Industrial Enterprises expands into real estate

Nahar Industrial Enterprises Limited has entered the real estate sector by utilizing land held for many decades. Emerge Legal handled the entire expansion process for the listed Ludhiana company. The initiative focuses on plotted industrial development, warehousing, and organized commercial spaces. Their flagship project is the Industrial Park at Ludhiana, an integrated master-planned estate. This project aims to offer organized industrial space alongside residential and commercial infrastructure. 🏗️

🩺 NEET PG 2026 City Slip Drops Today, Check How to Download

The city slips for NEET PG 2026 are scheduled to be released today. Candidates who applied for the examination can now check their respective city allocations. The release is expected to happen on this specific date, allowing aspirants to know their test centers. This announcement is a crucial step for all participants preparing for the post-graduate medical entrance exam. Candidates must follow the official notification process to successfully download their slips.

📉 Immigration policies don't guarantee better jobs for native workers

Moody’s economist Mark Zandi stated that strict immigration policies do not automatically lead to better job opportunities for native-born workers. He noted that both native-born and foreign-born worker rates are trending higher, contradicting claims about wage boosts. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed native-born unemployment rising above foreign-born levels in 2026. Furthermore, firms losing immigrant workers are cutting capacity rather than raising wages. This situation is leading to a stagflationary supply shock with higher prices and weaker output. 📉

🌟 4 zodiac signs leveling up this summer 💫

Much-deserved success is coming for four specific zodiac signs during the summer 2026 eclipse season. Astrologer May notes that Leo, Aquarius, Taurus, and Scorpio are set to become main characters in their lives. For Leo, the August 12 New Moon and Solar Eclipse in their sign signals a major identity upgrade. Taurus can expect career recognition, while Scorpio will experience spiritual healing alongside career growth. These transformative periods suggest major life changes across careers and relationships.

💸 Can the government tax UPI transactions?

The government has introduced a proposal to tax certain UPI transactions via the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026. This change would implement a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) of 0.25–0.5% on UPI transactions exceeding ₹2,000. Although officials claim this affects only five percent of transaction volume, it covers about 65% of the total transaction value. Critics argue this reverses a decade-long policy commitment to promote a cashless economy. Ultimately, this move risks degrading service and undermining financial inclusion efforts built up since 2016.

🗿 Examining Meera Mukherjee’s artistic labor

A new book closely examines the artistic labor embedded in sculptor Meera Mukherjee's work. The study focuses on her piece 'Akash,' which was first exhibited in Kolkata in 1993. This work, along with others, showcases her evolution over three decades, contrasting with earlier pieces like 'Ashoka' from 1972. The sculpture highlights her use of multisectional casting and wax patterning techniques. Ultimately, the book explores her recurring theme of a yearning to see and reach for the sky.