🔥 Reliance stock in the spotlight this Monday

Reliance Industries shares are drawing investor attention due to major recent developments and announcements. The company partnered with Rolls-Royce to build a fighter jet engine for the AMCA programme in India. The government also gave RIL the largest LPG production quota, setting targets for 21 refineries on August 13. Furthermore, the windfall tax on petrol, diesel, and ATF exports was reduced starting August 15. These combined factors are keeping RIL stock highly visible for investors. 🚀

🦠 TB tests missing key resistance mutations

Drug-resistant tuberculosis presents a growing health challenge due to missed bacterial mutations. Researchers from IIT Guwahati and IIT Madras found limitations in standard WHO-approved tests for rifampicin resistance. These tests only examine the 81 base pair RRDR region, missing mutations elsewhere. If undetected, ineffective treatment could continue, allowing resistant TB to spread in the community. Further research is needed to address these testing gaps, citing 30% of cases in Eswatini with such mutations. 🦠

🔥 7 dead in hotel fire near Tarapith temple

A fire broke out at the Bidishini hotel near Tarapith temple in Bengal's Birbhum on Monday morning. Seven people tragically died, and several others sustained injuries from the blaze. The incident occurred on the ground floor of the hotel, close to the Tarapith Police Station. Preliminary assessments suggest the fire may have been caused by an electrical short circuit. Injured individuals were rushed to Rampurhat Government Medical College and Hospital for treatment.

📚 80 years later, 'GOAT' revisits Calcutta's forgotten fight

A new book titled "GOAT" examines Gopal Patha's role during the 1946 Great Calcutta Killings. The book was authored by Abhijit Majumdar and Debadatta Bhattacharya and focuses on his actions around August 16, 1946. Patha, a meat-shop owner, was 33 when the violence erupted, organizing resistance amidst the communal clashes. Supporters credit him with protecting Hindu neighbourhoods in Kolkata during the intense violence. The authors aim to bring this overlooked chapter of history into public discussion. 🧐

💰 Kerala Lottery: Bhagyathara BT-67 results are out

The Kerala State Lottery Department announced the Bhagyathara BT-67 lottery results on Monday, August 17, 2026. The first prize, worth ₹1 crore, was won by ticket number BC 657325 from Irinjalakkuda. The second prize of ₹30 lakh went to ticket BK 721339, while the third prize of ₹5 lakh was won by BC 695907. These draws took place at Gorky Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram. All participants should verify the full ticket number for confirmation. 🍀

💖 He saw her beauty, not her vitiligo

People commented that he was brave for marrying Prathna due to her vitiligo. They met on Facebook, bonding over memes and dogs before their friendship turned into love. After marriage, people praised him for 'accepting' her condition. Prathna overcame bullying by sharing her journey online and building a YouTube community. Their love is defined by seeing the person, not just their appearance. 💖

🩺 Kidney transplant led to motherhood for young woman

A young woman in Hiriyur, Karnataka, was diagnosed with severe kidney disease at age fifteen. She underwent a kidney transplant from her mother at sixteen to save her life. Despite the transplant, her medical team ensured she could pursue education and eventually start a family. Pregnancy required careful monitoring of her health and the transplanted kidney function. Now, both mother and child are healthy, and she is starting her professional career. 💖

🏛️ 300 guards jump to test Ujjain temple bridge

Over 300 security guards performed an unusual load test on a new foot overbridge at the Mahakaleshwar temple complex in Ujjain. This 91ft-long bridge is meant to carry thousands of devotees to the Nagchandreshwar temple during Monday's Nag Panchami. The test, conducted on August 7, involved guards walking and then jumping rhythmically to check for structural integrity. Engineers inspected bolts, joints, and corrosion before declaring the structure fit for use. Authorities recommend that no more than 300 devotees use the bridge at one time. 🏛️

🤔 Is India facing an AI bubble risk?

The valuation of seven American tech giants heavily influences Indian households' finances and investments. These stocks surged nearly 80% over five years, largely driven by AI-related spending in the US. Goldman Sachs projects AI infrastructure spending will hit $1.6 trillion by 2031, while McKinsey noted generative AI use doubled since 2023. A bubble burst could cause foreign investors to pull capital from Indian equities and impact global tech hub hiring. Conversely, a slowdown might ease pressure on Indian IT firms by proving AI deployment is complex. 📉

⚛️ Physics breakthrough: evidence for 'glueball' found

Physicists have found the strongest evidence yet for an exotic 'glueball' particle. This discovery comes from a collaboration working at a collider in Beijing. The team analyzed data from the X(2370) particle, discovered in 2011 by the BES III Collaboration. This finding rigorously tests quantum chromodynamics, which describes the strong interaction. More experiments are required to fully confirm this unprecedented form of matter. 🔬

🏏 NZ domestic cricket kicks off with Ford Trophy

The men's Ford Trophy season for 2026-27 starts on October 28, with Central Districts hosting Northern Districts at Saxton Oval. The women's Hallyburton Johnstone Shield begins on November 14 when Northern Districts faces Central Hinds at Fitzherbert Park. This ten-round men's competition will run through October and November before a break for other tournaments. Fourteen venues across Aotearoa will host matches for both men and women this summer. The Plunket Shield schedule is due on September 2, followed by the Super Smash dates later in September.