📈 Tata sales dip and shine in July 2026

Tata Motors sold 62,611 units of cars in July 2026, showing 58.42% YoY growth from July 2025. The Punch remained the top seller with 21,313 units, while the Sierra crossed 50,000 cumulative units after a massive initial booking surge. Nexon took the second spot with 17,471 units, contributing to the overall strong monthly performance. Harrier and Safari also showed solid year-on-year growth during this period. The company will now monitor how the Sierra EV impacts its long-term sales trajectory. 🚀

🚗 Audi rolling out three new models in India

Audi is set to launch three new locally assembled models in the Indian market. These upcoming vehicles will be introduced by the company in India. The launch is planned for the near future, with specifics yet to be detailed. This move is part of Audi's strategy to expand its presence and appeal to more customers in the region. Further announcements regarding specifications and pricing are expected soon. 🚗

🔥 Kyiv hit as Ukraine targets Russian oil refineries 💥

A fire erupted at Russia’s Ilsky oil refinery in southern Krasnodar after Ukrainian drone debris struck it, injuring five people. This occurred amidst overnight exchanges where Russia launched a large missile barrage on Kyiv. Over the past period, Russian forces intercepted 397 drones on Saturday, while Kyiv reported fires across multiple districts. Ukraine is struggling with limited Patriot interceptors against incoming ballistic missiles. Both nations are escalating naval warfare in the Black Sea, impacting grain and oil shipping routes.

🚑 Haryana cop's son's Mercedes crash kills woman in Delhi

An elderly woman was killed in a serious road accident in Delhi on Saturday morning after a Mercedes-Benz collided head-on with a WagonR. The accident occurred at around 8 am near Himalayas Apartment in the Narela area, killing 70-year-old Urmila. The driver, Shubham, whose father is a Sub-Inspector in Haryana Police, was detained at the scene. Preliminary findings suggest the Mercedes was borrowed and the driver may have been intoxicated. The investigation is ongoing, and the body has been sent for post-mortem examination. 💔

😠 Pathak slams Akhilesh over Brahmin community claims

UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak criticized SP president Akhilesh Yadav for faking support for the Brahmin community. Pathak specifically mentioned an incident where Yadav allegedly asked a journalist about their caste. This happened days after Yadav addressed a Brahmin Sammelan on August 5, 2026. Pathak countered these actions by criticizing Yadav's dynastic politics and promoting equal opportunity. He asserted that ideas should counter baseless accusations instead of bitterness.

🎮 Take-Two CEO backs digital-only GTA 6 release

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick defended the digital-only release plan for Grand Theft Auto VI. He stated this during a Q&A following the company's quarterly financial release in Hyderabad. The game is set to launch on November 19, 2026, with pre-orders starting in June this year. Zelnick argued that since over 90 per cent of their business is digital, physical discs don't make sense for consumers. This decision aligns with industry shifts, even as Sony is also moving towards digital-only consoles. 🎮

🚨 CID summons JPSC members in exam leak probe

Students protested exam irregularities at Jaipal Singh Stadium, Ranchi, against the Jharkhand Government. The CID has summoned three serving JPSC members—Ajita Bhattacharya, Anima Hansda, and Jamal Ahmed—for questioning on August 10, 12, and 14. The probe focuses on why TDPL, a blacklisted company, conducted exams despite past allegations. Previously, 19 people were arrested, and former chairman L Khyiangte was questioned four times. The agency seeks details on the members' agreement to the result release process moving forward. 🧐

🚨 CID summons JPSC members in exam irregularity probe

Students protested against JPSC and JSSC exam leaks at Jaipal Singh Stadium, Ranchi, on Thursday, August 6, 2026. The Jharkhand CID has summoned three serving JPSC members—Ajita Bhattacharya, Anima Hansda, and Jamal Ahmed—on August 10, 12, and 14. The probe focuses on why TDPL, a previously blacklisted Lucknow company, conducted exams. CID has already questioned former chairman L Khyiangte four times and arrested 19 people. The agency now seeks details on the members' consent regarding the exam result release process.

🌕 SpaceX Falcon 9 stage hits Moon as planned 🚀

A spent Falcon 9 upper stage from a January 2025 SpaceX launch is set to strike the Moon exactly as predicted. This object was launched by SpaceX and is heading towards the lunar surface near the Einstein and Bell craters. The impact is scheduled for Wednesday, 5 August, and is expected to create a crater around 60 feet wide. Scientists will use this traceable impact to refine how they study other lunar impact events. This controlled impact aligns with NASA's broader commitment to space debris mitigation.

🎬 Weekend OTT drops: What's streaming this week?

Several new shows and movies are hitting OTT platforms between August 7, 2026, and August 9, 2026. Key releases include 'Operation Safed Sagar' on Netflix and the 'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' on Prime Video and JioHotstar. 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' and 'Vadhandhi: The Fable Velonie' are also launching on Netflix and Prime Video, respectively. These diverse titles range from war dramas to sci-fi thrillers and romantic sagas. Viewers can check out these new additions across various streaming services this weekend. 🎬

📈 Stocks under ₹200: Mehul Kothari's picks

Mehul Kothari from Anand Rathi recommends specific stocks to buy or sell based on market analysis. He highlighted ZEEL, GMR Airports, and NCC among the shares under ₹200 for investment. The broader market structure is viewed as strongly constructive despite recent volatility seen in the Nifty 50. Kothari suggests a sustained move above 24,750 could trigger the next rally towards 25,000. Investors should consider dips towards the 24,300–24,100 support zone as buying opportunities.