🎤 Pranit More drops 'Ghayal' after biryani row

Comedian Pranit More announced his return with a new stand-up special titled Ghayal. This announcement came after he faced backlash in June over a misogynistic remark made by an audience member in Mumbai. The controversy stemmed from an incident involving a ₹370 biryani expense. Pranit subsequently apologized for laughing along with the audience member's comments. He intends for Ghayal to tell the story of his journey through this experience. 🎭

🏥 Bihar greenlights 16 medical colleges under PPP model

The Bihar Cabinet approved running 16 Medical Colleges and Hospitals under a Private Public Partnership (PPP) model to boost healthcare. This decision was made by the Cabinet on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, for the state. The plan involves appointing PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) as the Transaction Advisor with a sanctioned amount of ₹8.27 crore. This initiative aims to strengthen modern healthcare and improve medical education across Bihar. Moving forward, this will help provide better medical services and education to the citizens. 🏥

🥊 India bags 7 CWG golds in boxing spree

India secured a historic campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, winning seven gold and three silver medals. This impressive performance saw the nation top the boxing table, beating established powers like England and Australia. The team's success is credited to years of investment in coaching and sports science, following good showings in 2025. However, experts say sustained success depends on the upcoming Asian Games to prove global standing. The next big hurdle is maintaining focus and performing well at the Asian Games. 🥊

🇹🇭 Myanmar leader visits Thailand after coup

Myanmar's military leader Min Aung Hlaing made his first official visit to Thailand since the 2021 coup. He arrived in Thailand, which shares a 2,400 km border with Myanmar. This visit comes as he has been an international pariah facing sanctions and accusations of crimes against humanity. Thailand is pursuing 'calibrated re-engagement' to address issues like transnational crime, ignoring ASEAN's concerns. The meeting focused on rebuilding economic ties, despite criticism that it lends the junta false legitimacy. 🇹🇭

🤖 Microsoft ditches Claude for GPT-5.6 default model

Microsoft has updated its internal memo, making OpenAI's GPT-5.6 the default AI model for its engineers. This shift replaces a previous setup that routed GitHub Copilot work to Anthropic's Claude. The change, directed by EVP Jay Parikh, aims to optimize impact per token rather than just token usage. Microsoft has been implementing AI token budget targets across divisions since July. Despite this, Claude models remain accessible through Copilot CLI for specific tasks.

💸 Trump Admin refunds $100bn in tariffs after Supreme Court ruling

The Trump administration has refunded approximately $100 billion in tariffs following a Supreme Court decision. This action occurred after the top court ruled against the use of emergency powers to impose duties on numerous trade partners. Before the February 6-3 ruling, the administration collected about $166 billion in tariffs from US importers. The Supreme Court found Trump exceeded his authority using the 1977 IEEPA for tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. Subsequently, the US Court of International Trade ordered refunds for companies affected by the invalidated tariffs. 💰

🤦 Meta executive apologizes for PM Modi post restriction

Meta's Chief Global Affairs Officer, Joel Kaplan, apologized to the Indian Centre for an operational error that restricted PM Narendra Modi's Facebook post. This happened during a meeting with IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on August 6, 2026. The government had summoned executives over the temporary removal of the post from July 23. Discussions also covered deepfakes, CSAM, and Meta's legal protections in India. The Centre is now examining platform accountability regarding algorithmic content curation.

📱 Tasmac online liquor booking goes live today

Tasmac has launched a new online booking portal, Tasmace2e.in, starting Thursday for its over 4,000 outlets across Tamil Nadu. This system allows customers to check live stock, pay online, and pick up orders, aiming to curb overcharging. Users must be 21 or older to use the site, which supports searching within a 25km radius. While the portal is live, the Madras High Court is simultaneously pushing for all outlets to maintain bill books. 🥃

📺 Judge tosses Paramount merger lawsuit by subscribers

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by consumers challenging the $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín ruled the plaintiffs lacked standing and failed to prove economic harm from the deal. The judge noted the complaint only made boilerplate claims about lower quality and decreased consumer choice. This ruling allows the plaintiffs to revise and refile their complaint for further consideration. Future antitrust cases involving state attorneys general are scheduled for trial on March 2, 2027. 📺

💰 Kerala Lottery: Karunya Plus KN-635 results out

The Karunya Plus KN-635 lottery draw is scheduled for Thursday, August 6, 2026. The draw will take place at 3 pm at Gorky Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The first prize amount is set at Rs 1 crore, with the second and third prizes being Rs 30 lakh and Rs 5 lakh. This event is being monitored by an independent panel of judges for full transparency. Winners must claim their prizes within 30 days by visiting the Kerala Lottery Office.

💧 Swimmer Delivers Aid to Assam's Flood Victims

Relief efforts found villages in Assam that were inaccessible by boat, so Produnaya and his team persevered. They traversed chest-deep water and swam to reach stranded families in flood-hit areas. Over 10 days, the team reached 16 remote villages, aiding over 1,000 families with essentials. Produnaya channels his personal hardship into donating earnings from content creation. His long-term vision is to help families rebuild their lives with dignity. 💧