🌊 Zubeen Garg's wife joins flood relief in Assam 🌊

The Assam film fraternity continued its flood relief fundraising drive on Monday, with artists actively seeking public support. Actor Garima Saikia Garg, wife of Zubeen Garg, joined the campaign across Jalukbari to Maligaon. The drive began on Sunday in Beltola-Jayanagar and is set for another phase from August 8 to 11. This effort aims to help affected families rebuild homes and resume normal life after the recent floods. The initiative draws inspiration from the humanitarian legacy of Zubeen Garg.

🔥 Iran Ultimatum to President Amid US Tensions

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly issued a 'final ultimatum' to President Masoud Pezeshkian. This move occurred amid heightened regional conflict tensions involving the US in West Asia. On August 4, 2026, Khamenei backed IRGC Commander Ahmad Vahidi on conflict decisions. Meanwhile, senior adviser Mohsen Rezaee stated Tehran will reject any unauthorized shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz. These escalating moves continue amidst US pressure for diplomatic talks. 🚢

🔥 US-Iran tension rises over Hormuz Strait route

Mohsen Rezaee stated on Monday that Tehran will only allow designated shipping routes through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. This came after US President Donald Trump commented on reopening the strait, which Rezaee rejected. Trump had previously announced talks on Monday, but the Islamic Republic denied any negotiations with Washington. Furthermore, a cargo vessel was reported hit by an unknown projectile near Oman. 🚢

📉 Visa India lays off 2600 roles amid AI shift

Visa announced a layoff of about 7% of its workforce, totaling roughly 2,600 roles. The cuts impacted employees across India, with notifications sent between 4 am and 5 am on 29 July. CEO Ryan McInerney stated the reductions aimed to drive efficiency in the age of agentic AI. The elimination mostly targeted technology and product teams, with some teams losing large portions of their staff. Moving forward, the company aims to leverage autonomous AI agents to expand its market reach. 😟

🟡 Prashant Kishor adds yellow to Bihar politics

Prashant Kishor achieved his electoral debut by winning the Bankipur bypoll, signaling a potential shift in Bihar's political landscape. This happened in Bankipur, with Kishor's Jan Suraaj party breaking the BJP's saffron and RJD's green dominance. The victory came barely eight months after launching Jan Suraaj Party on Oct 2, 2024. Kishor stated his goal was to message the BJP regarding employment, education, and migration issues. This win fuels debate on whether Bihar's politics can accommodate a third major force.

📈 Market starts muted despite positive outlook

The market is expected to maintain a positive bias due to good Q1 earnings and falling crude oil prices. GIFT Nifty, traded on NSE IX, signaled a muted start, dropping 20.5 points by 0.08 percent at 24,644.50 on Tuesday. Investors are watching the RBI's monetary policy meeting and developments in the US-Iran conflict for further cues. Tech View noted the index rallied up to its 200-day moving average, a key resistance level. The Indian rupee ended little changed on Monday, despite the oil price dip.

✨ August 2026 love horoscope: Eclipses shake things up

August 2026 features two major eclipses that promise big relationship shifts across the zodiac signs. Venus moves to Libra on August 6th, bringing happier vibes in partnerships. A total solar eclipse hits Leo on August 12th, demanding authentic self-expression in love. The Pisces lunar eclipse follows on August 27th, potentially starting a new hopeful chapter. Overall, this month calls for emotional reflection and reassessing current connections. 💖

🎬 Akshay Kumar misses 3 big box office goals in 2026

Akshay Kumar's recent films, Bhooth Bangla and Welcome To The Jungle, narrowly missed several major box office milestones in 2026. Bhooth Bangla made 199.23 crore net in India, falling short of the 200 crore target by 77 lakh. Globally, it grossed 292.64 crore, missing the 300 crore mark by 7.36 crore. Welcome To The Jungle earned 137.87 crore net in India and almost hit 196.1 crore gross worldwide, missing 200 crore by 3.9 crore. He has two more films, Haiwaan and an untitled movie, which could help him hit milestones next. 🎬

🇨🇦 Ontario opens new pathway for permanent residence

Ontario has officially launched its new pathway to permanent residence through the Ontario Workforce Priority Stream (OWPS). Eligible foreign nationals can now be considered for provincial nomination via the OINP starting August 4, 2026, in Ontario. This new stream, launched June 26, 2026, has three paths: high-skilled, low-skilled, and self-employed physicians. Candidates are ranked using a points-based system published on July 20, 2026, and EOIs are valid for 12 months. The province plans to introduce three more streams in a second phase soon. 🇨🇦

🎬 Dhamaal 4's box office update after 25 days

Dhamaal 4, starring Ajay Devgn, has seen its collection dip below one crore on its fourth Monday. The film, directed by Indra Kumar, grossed a cumulative 171.25 crore net in India as of Day 25. Its reported budget was 150 crore, resulting in a total return on investment of 21.25 crore. This performance gives the film a 14% ROI in the Indian box office. The movie is now expected to gradually finish its theatrical run.

📉 Srinivasa Mangapuram's box office slump continues

Srinivasa Mangapuram is facing a major box office slump after its initial run. The film, starring Jai Krishna Ghattamaneni and Rasha Thadani, has seen a steep decline over five days in India. On Day 5, the Telugu romantic action drama earned only 31 lakh, which is a 75.2% drop from the opening day's 1.25 crore. Overall, it has grossed 4.83 crore, significantly falling short of its 20 crore budget. The film is likely to end its run sooner than expected due to mixed reviews. 😥