🚁 Russian drone attacks vegetable seller in Kherson

A Russian drone chased and struck a vegetable seller in Kherson, leaving the civilian injured. The man, identified as 52-year-old Yurii, was selling vegetables in the southern city. This incident occurred after a drone pursued him near his roadside stall on Tuesday. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack as Russia's continued targeting of civilians. Ukraine is calling for increased pressure on Moscow regarding these 'safari' style attacks. 😔

🧑‍🌾 Sonam Wangchuk says India's youth are world-class

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk shared a video message after ending his indefinite hunger strike. He thanked supporters for restoring his faith in India's youth, democracy, and the nation in his remote village. During the strike, he lost around 11 kg and has already regained 6 kg as of August 5, 2026. Wangchuk praised Generation Z for their commitment during the Jantar Mantar protest, believing they are among the best globally. He mentioned the real challenge now lies with older generations and political leaders. 🧑‍🌾

🏔️ Nirmal Purja's Broad Peak climb ends in tragedy

Nirmal Purja tragically died alongside nine other climbers after being caught in an avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak. The incident occurred on 30 July while the climbers were making their summit push from Camp III. Purja, 43, was known for his 'Project Possible' of summiting all 14 8,000m peaks without oxygen. The expedition continued despite deteriorating weather conditions, leading to high risk assessments. Elite Exped confirmed Purja's death on 1 August, mourning all lives lost in the disaster. 🏔️

💉 Takeda's dengue vaccine seeks place in India's shots program

Takeda Pharmaceutical's Qdenga, a dengue vaccine, was approved by India's Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation last month. The vaccine is designed to prevent dengue, a disease that infected 120,000 people in the last year. A senior company executive stated the aim is to incorporate this product into India's national immunization program. This approval marks the first time such a vaccine has been sanctioned by Indian regulators. The next step involves integrating Qdenga into the country's public health vaccination schedule. 💉

🥹 Father's JEE Failure Was His Blessing

An IIT BHU alumnus shared a powerful story about his father's JEE failure. The father traveled nearly 200 kilometres by hitchhiking with only Rs. 10 in the summer of 1980. Despite his father's attempt, he failed spectacularly in the exam that year. This failure unexpectedly freed the son from the burden of family legacy pressure. Consequently, the son cracked the IIT JEE in 2012 on his first attempt.

⚽ Chelsea takes on Juventus in HK friendly ⚽

Chelsea is facing Juventus in a showcase friendly match in Hong Kong tomorrow. The match is taking place at Kai Tak Stadium on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Previously, Chelsea won 6-4 against Western Sydney Wanderers and lost 2-1 to Tottenham Hotspur last week. The team is focusing on fitness and tactics, with Mykhailo Mudryk reinstated to the squad. Juventus has made some recent signings, including Kerim Alajbegović, while facing a title drought.

🏛️ TVK government's first budget drops this Wednesday

The maiden budget of the TVK-led coalition government in Tamil Nadu is set to be presented on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson will introduce the State Budget for 2026-27 at 10 a.m. in the Legislative Assembly. The TVK government previously released a White Paper detailing issues like ₹13.18 lakh crore in outstanding debt. This paper also highlighted a 'revenue collapse' and declining State Own Tax Revenue share compared to other states. The session begins on August 5, amidst political tensions regarding a recent arrest. 💰

📈 Asia markets jump as tech sentiment shifts and oil drops

Asian stock markets experienced a significant surge today, driven by a sudden positive shift in technology sector sentiment. This rally was observed across various exchanges throughout the region. Trading volumes saw notable increases, with specific figures not detailed in the report for the current date. The movement reflects investor confidence in tech stocks amidst global economic fluctuations. Analysts expect this upward momentum to continue, contingent on further macroeconomic stability. 📈

📚 ICMAI CMA June 2026 Results Dropping Today

ICMAI is expected to announce the CMA Intermediate and Final June 2026 results today, August 5th. The Institute of Cost Accountants of India conducted the June 2026 exams between June 11 and June 18. Candidates must score 40% in each paper and 50% aggregate in each group to pass. Results will be available online via the official icmai.in website. Those who don't qualify can attempt the next session scheduled for December 2026.

⚖️ SC Judge warns about 'hydra-headed' social media mobs 🚨

Supreme Court Justice Joymalya Bagchi warned about the serious risks posed by social media misinformation and media trials. He made these statements while attending the fifth Justice HR Khanna Memorial National Symposium on August 1. Justice Bagchi noted that falsehoods spread faster than corrections, creating unprecedented challenges for the judiciary. He stressed that digital intermediaries must take primary responsibility to curb the spread of false information. Moving forward, he suggested courts should decide on live-streaming based on the matter's nature.

🐧 Bird flu threatens nearly 400 Aussie species

A federal government assessment revealed that almost 400 native Australian bird and mammal species are at high risk from the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus. This threat includes beloved animals like penguins, dolphins, and the Tasmanian devil across Australia. More than 80 endangered species face high risk, with nearly one in five of the 2,000+ species rated as being at risk. Experts are worried this disease could push many species toward extinction, demanding serious government action. The government has committed $113m, but conservation groups are calling for more funding to protect wildlife. 😥