🍿 The Odyssey holds strong despite Spider-Man's hype

The Odyssey is maintaining a solid box office presence even with the release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The film, starring in various languages, has grossed Rs. 166.89 crores in 24 days across all languages. Its IMAX format has been a huge driver, contributing Rs. 74.21 crores to its total collections. Despite dips, the film shows consistent demand, evidenced by strong Monday morning IMAX ticket sales. This performance suggests The Odyssey could reach a lifetime collection of Rs. 180 crores from its English version alone.

🚨 J&K drug plot uncovered via courier from Kanpur

Jammu and Kashmir Police busted an alleged plot to frame a man in a drug case using a courier from Kanpur. The scheme targeted a poultry farmer in Safapora, Ganderbal district, on Sunday, when police seized cocaine and charas. Investigators later arrested Tariq Ahmad Sofi of Srinagar, who confessed to orchestrating the fake drug consignment. His friend, Areeb, who fled to Saudi Arabia, is suspected to be the sender via a Saudi number. The case was cracked after examining call records of the jilted lover.

🔬 New genome benchmark captures both parent copies perfectly

Researchers developed a near-perfect, complete diploid human genome benchmark called T2T-HG002. This benchmark was created for the HG002 genome, using data from cultured lymphoblastoid cells. It incorporates 701.4 Mb of autosomal DNA and 216.8 Mb of sex chromosome sequences, achieving 99.4% error-free coverage. This T2T-HG002 allows direct comparison of maternal and paternal haplotypes, avoiding reference biases. This advancement aims to support more comprehensive interpretation of disease-associated genetic variation. 🧬

🎤 TWICE's Jeongyeon leaves JYP for VARO Entertainment

TWICE's Jeongyeon has officially confirmed her departure from JYP Entertainment via an Instagram post. This big move was announced on August 10th, with VARO Entertainment signing her exclusively the same day. The new agency expressed excitement about her potential, especially for her acting roles. She assured fans that TWICE will remain her top priority despite starting this new journey. Jeongyeon debuted with TWICE back in 2015.

🚧 Bengaluru's industrial road is in rough shape

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw highlighted the poor state of Bengaluru’s 7-km Bommasandra-Jigani Link Road. This vital industrial corridor, serving over 1,000 companies, is severely affected by neglect. The road features 350 potholes and lacks footpaths, with only about 2 km being motorable as of August 2026. This infrastructure failure has significantly increased commute times from 15-20 minutes to almost an hour. Industry reps are now demanding complete resurfacing instead of temporary fixes from the PWD. 😩

📈 Gold struggles as US dollar strengthens

Gold prices are currently facing pressure amid a strengthening US Dollar. This trend is being watched closely by traders globally. Key focus remains on upcoming Consumer Price Index (CPI) data releases. Investors are gauging the impact of inflation figures on precious metals. Market participants will use this data to decide on the next direction for gold prices. 📈

💎 Kangana Ranaut's luxury Parliament drip 💅

Kangana Ranaut made a statement at Parliament with a subtle yet high-end look on a rainy day in Delhi. She wore a soft blue Eri silk saree, which was elevated by her accessories. The ensemble featured a black Hermès Birkin bag valued at Rs 35 lakh and a Rolex watch worth Rs 21 lakh. Additionally, she carried a Good Earth umbrella priced around Rs 6,100 to complement her traditional outfit. This look perfectly blended classic Indian elegance with noticeable luxury branding.

📈 Indian DII Equity Inflows Hit 5 Trillion for 3rd Year

Domestic Institutional Investors' (DIIs') net investment in equities surpassed Rs 5 trillion for the third consecutive calendar year. This happened with DIIs in India, having invested Rs 5.13 trillion till August 7, 2026. Over the last 36 months since August 2023, DIIs poured in Rs 19.21 trillion, while FPIs sold Rs 10 trillion. Analysts credit this strong flow to the underlying strength of the Indian economy despite geopolitical issues. The market sentiment is expected to remain mostly positive as FII flows turn positive. 📈

🚨 Jharkhand security on high for student protest

Security has been significantly ramped up across Ranchi ahead of a planned student march against recruitment exam irregularities. Students, who have been protesting for 16 days, are set to march to the Jharkhand Vidhan Sabha starting between 10:30 and 11:00 am. A prohibitory order is in place within a 750-metre radius of the Assembly from August 6 to 12. Despite the state government accepting 98% of demands, protesters are moving forward peacefully. Authorities have also closed most schools in Ranchi as a precautionary measure.

🏠 Bihar man builds India's first floating house

Engineer-turned-artist Prashant Kumar constructed India's inaugural climate-resilient floating house along the Ganga river. This innovative structure is located in Bihar, designed to rise with rising floodwaters during monsoons. It was built using local and recycled materials at a cost of just Rs 6 lakh. The house features solar panels and is carbon negative, responding to climate challenges. Prashant now aims to reduce the cost to Rs 1.5 lakh and build a floating village. 🏠

✨ Kiran Abbavaram's new mythological film is 'Indraputra'

Kiran Abbavaram's mythological action-fantasy project has been titled 'Indraputra' and is set to start principal photography in October. The film is a pan-Indian release directed by Srikanth Puppala, focusing on the conflict between dharma and adharma. It is being produced by Zee Studios and Prerna Arora, aiming to be the opening chapter of a larger mythological universe. Abbavaram noted the role demands both emotional depth and physical changes for him. Further details about the supporting cast and release date will be announced soon. 🎬