🗣️ Omar tells Pakistan to stop interfering in J&K

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah addressed the media on August 7, 2026, regarding Pakistan's criticism of Article 370's abrogation. He firmly stated that Pakistan should cease interfering in India's internal matters completely. CM Abdullah countered Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's remarks by pointing to alleged human rights violations in PoK. He demanded Pakistan address the killings and improve conditions in the occupied territory. India will handle its internal disputes through its own democratic and constitutional framework. 🇮🇳

🚨 Scorpio seized after naka breach attempt in Ramban

A Scorpio vehicle was seized and one person was arrested after the driver allegedly tried to run over police personnel on NH-44. This incident took place at the Cut-off Naka, Kunfer, Chanderkote, in the early hours of Friday, August 7th. The vehicle, registration no. JK02AK-1743, was stopped for routine checking around 3:52 a.m. Constable Rasal Chand fired warning shots when the driver accelerated to attack the security team. Altaf Mohammad was apprehended during a massive manhunt involving multiple forces. Further investigation is ongoing to trace the remaining accused individuals. 🚨

🏏 WI batters are hitting big scores in Tests

West Indies batters have recently shown significant improvement in their first-innings batting performances over the last five Tests. Daren Sammy praised the team's progress against Sri Lanka and Pakistan across four matches in just over a month. These five Tests featured five centuries, with a best score of 233 from Amir Jangoo. Sammy noted their goal was to bat longer, increasing the first-innings average from around 60 to over 200. The team plans to build on this momentum by playing two matches in Bangladesh later this year. 🏏

🌿 Tamil Nadu adds cess on liquor sales for welfare

The Tamil Nadu government introduced a Bill on Friday, August 7, 2026, to amend the TN VAT Act, 2006. This move targets the sale of alcoholic liquor across the state. The cess aims to fund environmental and social welfare programs addressing alcohol's impact. It will support recycling, de-addiction, and aid for affected families. Furthermore, the revenue will help protect forests and run awareness campaigns. 🌿

🌮 American student turns India trip into big restaurant biz

An American student noticed a food market gap during a college trip to India. Bert Mueller and co-founders launched California Burrito, starting in Bengaluru in October 2012. The chain now boasts 128 outlets across five cities and reported Rs 338 crore in revenue in FY25. The business adapted its menu with more vegetarian options for Indian tastes. The company plans to open another 90 to 95 outlets over the next two years. 🌮

🌾 Maharashtra farmers get ₹5,000 crore loan waiver

Over ₹5,000 crore has been credited to 6.22 lakh farmers under the state's loan waiver scheme. This initiative was launched earlier this year by the government in Maharashtra. The funds cover short-term crop loans up to ₹2 lakh taken between 2019 and 2025. Fadnavis stated that all eligible farmers will receive benefits once their Aadhaar authentication is complete. The process is automated, requiring only the farmers to complete the necessary authentication. 💸

🔬 Vijay's wife Sangeetha's UK science degree revealed

Sangeetha Sornalingam, wife of actor Vijay, holds a Biomedical Sciences degree from the University of London. She was born on November 7, 1974, and was raised in London, UK before marrying Vijay in 1999. Her academic background is in life sciences, making her unique among celebrity spouses. Despite her connection to the film world, she has maintained a very private lifestyle. Reports suggest she focuses on family business interests rather than the entertainment industry. 🔬

📜 Telangana Minister pushes for Ambedkar portrait on currency

Telangana Minister for Welfare, Adluri Lakshman Kumar, called on the Union Government and RBI to print Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's portrait on Indian currency notes. He made this request during a press conference held at Telangana Bhavan in New Delhi on Friday, August 7, 2026. Lakshman Kumar stated he would discuss this with Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy and the State Cabinet for official support. This move aligns with the ongoing peaceful protest by the Currency Notes Ambedkar Photo Sadhana Samithi at Jantar Mantar. The Minister emphasized Ambedkar's role as the architect of India's democracy.

🎮 Take-Two confirms GTA VI November launch plans

Take-Two Interactive has reaffirmed its annual bookings outlook for the current fiscal year. The gaming company stated that it remains on track for the November launch of Grand Theft Auto VI. Specifically, the outlook was maintained despite market fluctuations observed recently. This confirmation signals continued confidence in their major upcoming titles. Investors will now watch closely for any shifts in this projection moving forward. 🎮

😥 Meta ordered to pay $567M more in child safety fine

A New Mexico Court judge ordered Meta to pay an additional $567 million in a case concerning social media harms and addiction. This ruling was issued to Meta in New Mexico, bringing the total fines to $942 million. The court also mandated platform changes, including removing Like counts and limiting push notifications for minors. This decision stems from significant harm caused by Meta's products, such as sexual exploitation risks and mental health issues. Meta stated it will appeal the judgment while facing other lawsuits nationwide. 😥

😠 Dipke throws PSI out, claims 'Hit Spray' targets him

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke confronted a Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) for being rude to his visitors at his residence in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The confrontation escalated when Dipke asserted that the police lacked the authority to restrict who he could meet on his private property. This incident occurred after Dipke led a 36-day youth protest demanding education reforms in Delhi. Dipke also alleged that individuals from a WhatsApp group called “Hit Spray” were targeting him. He subsequently filed a formal complaint and requested the PSI's removal from duty.