📈 Stock market moves: Gainers and losers on Aug 6

Indian benchmark indices, SENSEX and NIFTY50, closed in the green on Thursday, August 6, driven by buying in defence and PSU banking stocks. Reliance Industries and SBI were among the top gainers across the indices on this day. The SENSEX finished at 78,954.76, up 0.48%, while NIFTY50 reached 24,636. Contextually, investor sentiment improved following easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Traders will now monitor these movements for future market directions.

🎯 Indian training helps shooter win US title

American shooter Jeff Browning won the US national 10m air rifle title after two years of training in India. He trained at New Delhi's Topgun Shooting Academy, guided by Shimon Sharif, starting in the summer of 2023. Browning secured the coveted Leatherneck Trophy at the US National Championship in Camp Perry, Ohio. He credits the academy's guidance and support as instrumental in maintaining his competitive standards. This success highlights the academy's role in developing international shooters. 🎯

✈️ Modi's travel budget exploded fivefold since 2021

The spending on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's overseas travel has increased fivefold since 2021, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. This rise saw the annual cost jump from over Rs 36 crore in 2021 to more than Rs 180 crore in 2025. The cumulative expenditure across these visits has now surpassed Rs 550 crore since 2021. Officials noted that 316 MoUs were signed during these trips, covering sectors like AI and defense. Furthermore, India attracted $381.8 billion in FDI between April 2021 and December 2025.

😠 Agri students block campus over job recruitment norms

Agricultural students blocked the gate of KSNUAHS in Shivamogga on August 6, 2026. They protested against the Karnataka Examinations Authority notification allowing engineering graduates for Agriculture Officer posts. The agitation stems from the inclusion of B.E./B.Tech biotech graduates and private university B.Sc. candidates. Protesters argue that engineering graduates lack the necessary field training for agricultural roles. They demand the government reconsider this move, especially before the August 9 exam date. 😠

🌍 Teen from Uttarakhand heads to North Pole

Fifteen-year-old Lucky Rawat has been selected as India's sole student for the Icebreaker of Knowledge expedition. He hails from Chakrata in Uttarakhand, and the 10-day voyage is heading to the geographic North Pole. This year, 22 countries have participants aged 14 to 16, and the trip started from Murmansk, Russia. His selection involved clearing a tough three-stage international process, showing his determination. The expedition aims to introduce students to cutting-edge science and global collaboration. 🚀

🧶 Mystery Grandma's Knitted Toys Spreading Joy in Village

Children in Harford, Cheshire, were finding mysterious knitted toys left daily in the village. The gifts, signed by 'Granny H', were hidden across gardens and doorsteps for two years. Granny H is actually 90-year-old June Rose Hood, who knits the toys to manage her anxiety. Her grandson helps hide the handmade items to bring smiles to local kids. The community celebrated her 90th birthday, recognizing the positive impact of her hobby.

✊ Jharkhand student protest hits day 13 with fasts

The protest against alleged exam irregularities in Jharkhand has entered its 13th day with six demonstrators currently on a hunger strike. This agitation involves students and opposition MLAs protesting over issues in the 14th JPSC exam and JSSC-CGL test. The movement started on July 25 at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium, and 19 people have been arrested so far. Chief Minister Hemant Soren offered talks, calling the paper leak a national problem. Student unions plan to picket the Assembly on August 7 and 10, despite a recent prohibitory order. ✊

⚽ Thiago Almada nearing River Plate move from Atleti

Thiago Almada is reportedly close to making a transfer from Atletico Madrid to River Plate. Matteo Moretto confirmed a verbal agreement exists between the two clubs for the Argentine player. The potential transfer fee is estimated to be around $20 million. Almada initially joined Atletico Madrid last year after moving from Botafogo. This move would be a significant step for the 25-year-old player in South American football.

🏏 Pope back, Stokes replacement still TBD for England 🏏

Joe Root's squad for the first two Tests against Pakistan includes the return of Ollie Pope. He is joining the team in the context of a new era for the Test side. Pope returns after a strong County Championship campaign with 510 runs at an average of 56.66. Dan Lawrence is named as the all-rounder replacement for Ben Stokes, despite Sam Curran's strong form. Shoaib Bashir keeps his spot, leading to Rehan Ahmed's omission from the squad.

🔬 DNA is weirder than the double helix

Scientists discovered strange, non-canonical DNA structures existing beyond the familiar double helix pattern. The research analyzed T2T reference genomes for humans and six ape species. This study utilized data from 2022 and 2023 sequencing efforts to map these patterns. These structures, estimated at 13 percent of the human genome, impact processes like replication and transcription. Future research aims to understand how these novel shapes affect mammalian health. 🧬

🏛️ Tarun Tejpal's acquittal overturned by Bombay HC

The Bombay high court overturned Tarun Tejpal's 2021 acquittal in a 2013 sexual assault case. The decision was made by a division bench in Goa, convicting Tejpal under multiple IPC sections. He was sentenced to 10 years' rigorous imprisonment and ordered to pay Rs 10.1 lakh to the victim. The court heavily relied on the victim's 'sterling quality' testimony and his apology emails. Tejpal has maintained his innocence and plans to appeal the verdict to the Supreme Court. ⚖️