📉 Market mood check: What moves the stock next?

The Indian stock market experienced losses for the seventh straight session on Wednesday. This slump occurred with Sensex falling around 326 points and Nifty 50 dropping nearly 77 points across the board. Analysts are cautious ahead of US FOMC minutes, noting oil prices are elevated due to geopolitical tensions. Corporate earnings have been strong, but future performance hinges on crude oil supply stability. Traders are watching support levels like 24,000 for a potential market recovery. 📉

🎭 Suresh Oberoi on his BJP past and politics

Actor Suresh Oberoi discussed his brief 2004 stint with the BJP, where he met leaders like L K Advani and Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He expressed continued respect for Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and Yogi Adityanath, while feeling disconnected from others. Oberoi later realized that politics often revolved around money, shifting his focus away from active engagement. He remains a fan of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, though he has never formally joined the organization. The actor now believes his contribution should primarily come through his acting profession. 🎭

😥 Wife and daughter missing after suicide bid in Godavari

Three days after Assistant Engineer K. Nooka Raju and his family entered the Godavari River, his wife and daughter remain missing. The incident occurred near Rajamahendravaram on August 16th, while the engineer's body and 10-year-old grandson were recovered. SDRF and Rajamahendravaram police are actively searching for the two women in the river. The search area is between the Road-cum-Rail bridge and Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage (SACB) at Dowleswaram. Meanwhile, SK. Sadhik Khan, the prime suspect, is currently absconding after an abetment case was filed.

🗳️ Collector orders polling station prep for local body polls

The Prakasam District Collector, P. Raja Babu, directed officials to prepare a list of polling stations for upcoming local body elections. This meeting took place at Prakasam Bhavan in Ongole on Tuesday with Village Panchayat and Municipal Corporation officials. There are 5,847 polling stations across 514 Panchayats, with changes noted in places like Kandukur and Darsi. The Collector also ordered a door-to-door survey covering SC, ST, and BC voters for accuracy. The final list of SC, ST, and BC voters is set to be released on September 7. 🗳️

🌟 Rhea vs Bianca: 2026 net worth showdown in WWE

Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair are two massive stars in WWE, building lucrative entertainment brands with their distinct personas. Estimates suggest Rhea Ripley's 2026 net worth could be between $4 million and $8 million in Las Vegas. Bianca Belair is projected to have a net worth of $3 million to $5 million in 2026. While WWE doesn't release full packages, both benefit heavily from merchandise and endorsements. Ultimately, Ripley shows a potential edge in net worth based on current estimates. 💰

📈 What to watch before Aug 20 market session

US stocks kicked off higher on Wednesday as Treasury yields dipped following a buyback increase announcement. Brent crude futures climbed to $91.20 a barrel, while US jobless claims data is due Thursday evening. India will release its July 2026 core sector growth data on the same day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's CCEA also approved four railway multitracking projects costing ₹9,450 crore. These projects aim to add about 410 km to the Indian Railways network by 2030-31.

📜 CM Zoramthanga gets degree after 60 years

Former Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga is set to finally receive his undergraduate degree certificate this Thursday. He took the final exam in 1966 from Dhanamanjuri College in Manipur, earning a second-class result. He couldn't collect it later because he went underground as part of the MNF's armed struggle. The Vice-Chancellor will hand over the certificate at a ceremony on August 20th. Zoramthanga is also set to give a lecture reflecting on his political journey.

😔 Israel admits firing on child symbol of Gaza's pain

The Israeli military has announced a criminal investigation into the killing of Hind Rajab, a five-year-old girl. This incident occurred in Gaza City on January 29, 2024, after Israeli forces allegedly fired over 300 bullets at her car. The military stated the investigation was due to alleged failures in coordinating the Palestine Red Crescent ambulance movement. Despite this admission, family members are demanding a full international probe to ensure accountability for all victims. People in Gaza remain skeptical about the outcome of the domestic military review.

🏏 Adams powers Hampshire to victory over Surrey

Georgia Adams led Hampshire to a four-wicket win against Surrey at Guildford. She played for Hampshire, while the match took place at Guildford. Adams scored 115 runs and took three wickets on the date of the game. This performance keeps Hampshire's hopes alive for an automatic spot in the final next month. Nancy Harman finished unbeaten to see Hampshire cross the finish line. 🏏

⚖️ Legal groups plan protest against BCI chief

'Legal cockroaches' are organizing a protest to demand the resignation of BCI chairman Manan Mishra. This agitation will take place at 10am on Thursday, August 20, in response to the NALSAR, Hyderabad row. The protest stems from the BCI's initial temporary freeze on NALSAR enrollments for 2026. The Bombay Bar Association had previously condemned Mishra's actions and called for his resignation. The BCI has since withdrawn the ban but will proceed with a factual inquiry into the controversy. ⚖️

😠 Protest over hotel license gets police action in Bengaluru

An FIR has been registered against seven individuals for allegedly disrupting traffic during a protest in Bengaluru. The protest occurred on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, outside the BNCC office in Byatarayanapura. The issue stems from the rejection of a hotel business license application by M.Y. Basappa. The initial application for R.P. Bar and Restaurant was rejected on November 14, 2025, due to residential zoning issues. Police registered the case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, following the disruption. 😠