🔬 Microrobots gobble up microplastics in lab tests

Magnetic MXene microrobots successfully captured up to 94% of plastic particles in controlled lab environments. This tech was developed by researchers for cleaning soil and water samples using Ti3C2Tx@Ni hybrids. The performance was validated using 1 µm polystyrene and 1-150 µm PET microfragments. This method offers a promising alternative to current, costly microplastic removal techniques. Future focus will involve testing this system in real-world, challenging subsurface environments. 🔬

📈 Stock market update: BSE, Airtel, Nykaa earnings drop

Markets saw profit-taking on Tuesday after Monday's rally, as heavyweight stocks weakened and traders watched the new closing auction. BSE reported a 62% YoY rise in net profit for the June quarter, while Bharti Airtel posted a 37% YoY increase in profit for April-June FY27. Nykaa's consolidated net profit rose to 80 crore for the quarter ended June 2026. Additionally, the government is opening an offer for sale of LIC on Tuesday for non-retail investors. Investors will closely monitor the RBI MPC meeting scheduled for early Wednesday morning.

🌟 Jana Nayagan crosses 300 crore worldwide

Thalapathy Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' has crossed the Rs 300 crore mark globally after 13 days in cinemas. The film earned Rs 2.10 crore in India net on Day 13, which is a 45.5% drop from Day 12's Rs 3.85 crore. Worldwide gross collection now stands at Rs 303.74 crore, with Rs 181.55 crore earned in India net. The film was screened in 3,967 shows across India on its second Tuesday. This marks the final film before Vijay's full-time political journey. 🎬

⚠️ BJP ally warns of poll losses, PM meets Nitish

Yashodhara has issued a warning regarding potential losses in upcoming elections. This alert was sounded by her while meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The meeting took place in a context where political maneuvering is intensifying across the alliance. She expressed concerns about the current political landscape and voter sentiment. Further discussions are expected between the leaders to strategize for the future elections. 🇮🇳

🇮🇳 BJP pushes back on Kashmir comments amidst protests

The Bharatiya Janata Party has been actively targeting opposition members regarding their remarks on Kashmir. This political pushback occurred in New Delhi, where protests were organized at Jantar Mantar. Specific numbers or dates of the recent confrontations were not detailed in the report provided. The BJP leadership is reportedly emphasizing its stance on the region's political status. Further developments are anticipated as the political discourse around Kashmir continues to heat up. 🇮🇳

📈 GIFT Nifty signals a positive start for Indian markets 📈

Domestic markets saw profit booking after four straight gainers, with Nifty dropping 0.6% initially. GIFT Nifty traded higher by 128 points, or 0.52 per cent, suggesting a positive start for Dalal Street on Wednesday. Investors are closely watching US jobs data today and the RBI's monetary policy decision tomorrow. Global cues are supportive, backed by healthy domestic macro indicators and corporate earnings. The short-term trend is expected to stay sideways to positive if the index stays above 24,400.

🏗️ Adani's big capex is boosting smaller infra firms

The Adani Group's massive ₹1.53 trillion capex plan for FY26 is fueling growth for smaller listed EPC companies. Specifically, PSP Projects and Diamond Power Infrastructure secured major contracts worth ₹9,286.25 crore and ₹2,780 crore, respectively, from the conglomerate. These deals represent significant portions of the contractors' total orders. This increased spending could help these firms accelerate growth after a somewhat subdued FY26 for many. The group's sustained investment is expected to keep ordering for the next few years. 🏗️

📺 Prime Video brings HDR10+ ADVANCED to Samsung TVs

Samsung announced that Prime Video will debut HDR10+ ADVANCED globally starting in August 2026 on compatible titles. This feature will first be available on Samsung’s 2026 TV lineup worldwide. The next-gen HDR standard offers Enhanced Overall Brightness and Intelligent Motion Smoothing for immersive quality. This evolution builds on the successful HDR10+ launch from December 2017. The rollout shows Samsung's commitment to advancing premium display technology for consumers.

🎬 Jana Nayagan hits 305 crore worldwide

Thalapathy Vijay's film, Jana Nayagan, has crossed the 300-crore mark at the worldwide box office. The movie is currently in theaters in Kollywood, having grossed 306.24 crore over 13 days. On the 13th day, it added 3.23 crore, showing a slight drop from the previous day's earnings. The film needs just 8.77 crore more to surpass Suriya's Karuppu, which is currently at 315 crore. If it achieves this, Jana Nayagan will enter the top 10 highest-grossing Tamil films globally. 🎬

🇨🇦 Canada's Express Entry pool shrinks despite score bumps

The Express Entry pool contracted by over 2,400 profiles between July 19 and August 3, even with a surge of more than 1,500 candidates in the 501–600 CRS score range. This drop occurred across most lower CRS ranges, while growth was seen above that threshold, except for the highest band. Four selection rounds between July 19 and August 3 issued 7,515 invitations. The August 3 data snapshot does not include invitations from the August 4 and August 5 draws. 🇨🇦

🎬 Lokesh Kanagaraj's DC debut: safe zone targets

Lokesh Kanagaraj is making his acting debut in the crime-action thriller DC, which releases this Friday, August 7th. The film is set to star him alongside Sanjana Krishnamoorthy and Avinash Raghudevan. It was reportedly made on a controlled budget of 25 crore, with director Arun Matheshwaran and Anirudh reducing their fees. To enter the safe zone, DC needs to gross 25 crore net at the Indian box office. A clean hit status would require the movie to reach a net collection of 50 crore. 🎬