🎬 Kangana vs Dipke: English skills battle on IG reel

Kangana Ranaut shared an Instagram reel comparing her English speaking to Abhijeet Dipke's. The reel contrasted clips of both individuals speaking English, with Kangana captioning it as '12th pass Kangana Ranaut vs Boston University CJP Dipke.' This comparison followed Dipke addressing questions about his English skills on Instagram Stories on Sunday. Kangana previously criticized CJP protests and questioned Dipke's age and student claims. She has also spoken about her own career struggles and resilience in the public eye. 💅

📈 Stocks to watch on August 25: TCS, Meesho, Lenskart & more

The domestic equity market is expected to open lower on Tuesday, August 25, based on GIFT NIFTY futures. Tata Consultancy Services is acquiring a 100% stake in MHP for approx. ₹3,574 crore as part of a 5-year deal. Ceigall India secured a ₹704.70 crore contract for NH913 in Arunachal Pradesh. SoftBank trimmed its stake in Lenskart by nearly 2.6% worth ₹2,888 crore on Monday. Sugar prices are expected to fall after the government allows imports and imposes stock limits.

🤝 Hyundai and Union Strike Wage Deal

Hyundai Motor and the workers' union have successfully reached a wage agreement to conclude ongoing walkouts. This deal involves negotiations between Hyundai Motor and the union representatives at the company's facilities. The agreement was finalized around the dates mentioned in the respective reports. The settlement aims to resolve long-standing labor disputes and ensure better working conditions for the employees. Both parties are expected to adhere to the new terms moving forward. 🤝

🌳 New baobab species found in Madagascar 🌳

Researchers have identified a distinct new baobab species named Adansonia bozy. This unique tree was found exclusively in Madagascar, according to a study published in Taxon. Genetic analysis revealed that northern populations previously labeled as Adansonia za are actually separate from other northern Malagasy baobabs. This finding adds to the known biodiversity of the region. Further study will continue to understand this new species' ecology.

🏗️ BMC targets ₹250 Cr illegal construction in Mumbai high-rise

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation started a demolition drive against unauthorized construction at Rustomjee Crown in Prabhadevi, South Mumbai. Civic officials issued 138 notices across 128 luxury flats in Wings A and B due to building norm violations. The alleged encroachment, which involves merging common areas into private apartments, is claimed to be worth over ₹250 crore. This high-rise reportedly houses flats linked to politicians, bureaucrats, and prominent businessmen. Further demolition action is planned to continue against the illegally constructed units. 🏗️

✈️ Chennai airport adding fifth terminal between runways

The Airport Authority of India is planning a fifth terminal at Chennai International Airport, designed to handle 20 million passengers per annum. This expansion will increase the airport's total capacity to 55 MMPA, following the cancellation of the Parandur airport project by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. The new terminal will be situated in the 'V' space between the existing two runways to ease congestion. Currently, the project is in the early concept stage, with no technical or traffic studies commissioned yet. AAI is also supporting a proposed 5.2 km cargo corridor to ease GST Road congestion. ✈️

📉 Sensex drops, Nifty slides amid global jitters 📉

The Sensex and Nifty saw declines on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, influenced by negative global cues. Specifically, the Sensex fell 127.97 points to 77,241.14, while the Nifty settled at 24,147.55 as of 11:00 AM. Hindustan Copper shares also slumped 7% due to a government divestment offer for a 6% stake. Traders are currently awaiting earnings from Nvidia Corp and comments from US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh. This market dip reflects broader investor concerns regarding AI expansion outlook.

🏑 India's hockey reality check at World Cup 🏑

India's men's team faced a harsh reality after failing to make the World Cup semi-finals again. The team competed in the tournament at the World Cup against various international sides. Key results included a loss to Argentina and draws with China, Australia, and England, during the tournament. Critics questioned the approach, suggesting the team was prioritizing preparation over winning against top-tier opposition. The bigger question remains how India plans to bridge the gap with the world's elite teams.

🧐 RBA debated an August interest rate hike

The RBA minutes confirmed the recent interest rate hold was a serious discussion, not just a formality. The board specifically weighed a potential 25 basis point hike against current neutral rate estimates in Australia. Staff risk assessments show upside inflation risks remain, keeping a tightening bias active for future decisions. Upcoming data on the labor market and housing is expected to heavily influence the next move. Meanwhile, the Bank of Japan is likely to raise its benchmark rate next month, according to market speculation. 🧐

🦠 Bali swim leads to rare eye parasite scare

A 38-year-old man contracted a rare eye-eating parasite after swimming in Bali with contact lenses. Matt Flack from Colchester, Essex, developed symptoms after the trip in May, eventually being diagnosed on July 10 in the UK. The condition, Acanthamoeba keratitis, is caused by a microscopic organism often found in water sources like pools. The parasite burrows into the cornea, causing painful inflammation and tissue damage over time. Proper prevention is key for contact lens wearers to avoid this serious infection. 😵

📈 8 Stocks Cross 200 DMA, Signaling Uptrend

Eight stocks in the Nifty500 crossed above their 200 DMA on August 24, 2026, according to stockedge.com's scan data. Traders use this 200-day moving average as a key indicator for overall stock trends. Examples include ETMarkets.com at Rs 1127.7 vs 200 DMA of Rs 1114.34. Being above the 200-day SMA generally suggests an overall uptrend for the stock. Investors will monitor these movements to gauge future market direction.