A Pitampura-based restaurant in Delhi faced backlash online for barring a couple from entering their premises allegedly over their Indian attire. The duo got the entire act of Tubata restaurant staff not allowing them in, recorded on camera. The woman, dressed in a salwar kameez, and the man in a t-shirt and jeans, accused the staff of discrimination and humiliation.

Delhi Police has rejected claims of a communal angle in the murder of actress Huma Qureshi's cousin, Asif Qureshi, in Delhi. "Last night around 10:30 pm, one accused Ujjwal...parked his scooty in front of...victim's house, to which the victim objected, after which they got into an altercation," said police. "It is...an issue between two neighbours," the police stated.

Indian actor-director Parambrata Chattopadhyay and social activist Piya Chakraborty welcomed their first child on June 1 and shared his first photos on Instagram. The pictures show Parambrata kissing and feeding the baby, and Piya holding him close. The couple, who married in November 2023 and announced pregnancy in February 2025, received warm wishes from fans.

Slain RG Kar junior doctor's parents are organising a “Nabanna March” (a march to the state secretariat) in Kolkata on August 9 to demand justice for their daughter who was raped and murdered. They've reached out to various political parties for support. Victim's father said they've invited all political parties except ruling Trinamool Congress, whom he stated they “just hate.”

Oil prices are set for a 5% weekly drop, with Brent at $65.99 and WTI at $63.72, as Trump's new tariffs raise demand concerns. Weak US jobs data and OPEC's planned September output hike add pressure. Analysts warn supply could outpace demand by year-end despite summer strength. Retail sentiment on USO stays neutral.

Parents of slain junior doctor are disappointed with CBI's handling of their daughter's rape-murder case after one year of the incident. Following a meeting with CBI Director Praveen Sood in Delhi, victim's father said, "We had sought answers to questions including identity of perpetrators, location of crime and motive behind rape-murder. CBI has no answers to any of our questions."

Nifty fell below 24,500 Friday, eyeing a sixth straight weekly loss amid US-India tariff tensions, weak Q1 earnings, and ₹5,000 crore FII outflows. MSCI's India weight cut may trigger $20-25 billion exits. SEBI-registered analyst Ashish Kyal sees 24,400 as key support, 24,540 as hurdle, advising caution and avoiding positional trades in the current volatile market.

India faces an export-weighted tariff of 33%, impacting sectors like textiles, gems, and leather, with pharma and electronics spared for now. The additional 25% tariff may make Indian goods uncompetitive, leading to knock-on effects including currency depreciation, reduced foreign investment, and potential job losses, with policymakers likely to intervene.

The oviposition cycle in hens lacks endometrial shedding, distinguishing it from mammalian menstruation. Eggs, fertilised or not, form through ovulation and shell formation. Most commercial eggs are unfertilised and biologically distinct from menstrual processes. The claim that farm eggs are menstrual waste is anatomically inaccurate and scientifically unfounded.

Bluestone’s ₹1,540.65 crore IPO opens on 11 August with a price band of ₹492-517 per share, comprising a fresh issue of ₹820 crore and an OFS of ₹720.65 crore. The jeweller, operating 275 stores across 117 cities, saw revenue rise 40% to ₹1,770 crore in FY25 but reported a net loss of ₹221.84 crore.

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan rejected reports of a boardroom clash and loss of support after media claims he was blocked from raising capital and buying an AI firm. Facing political pressure from Trump over China ties, Tan vowed commitment to US security, saying the board fully supports his turnaround plan. Intel shares are down 2% in 2025.

The Kochi Metro Rail Limited offers a tender for Phase 2 of the Kochi Metro project for the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of the Third Rail Traction Electrification System. This project involves the construction of the Pink Line, spanning 11.2 km and connecting JLN Stadium to Infopark II through 11 stations, and was taken on by Afcons Infrastructure.

An ECI official reacted as no political party has approached the Election Commission for inclusion or removal of names from Bihar's draft voters' list so far. "It seems that, like always, Rahul Gandhi will give his claims and objections in Bihar's SIR (special intensive revision) only after the elections instead of giving them now," the official told PTI.

PM Modi inaugurated the Dr MS Swaminathan Centenary International Conference in New Delhi, themed “Evergreen Revolution – The Path to Bio-Happiness”. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan honoured Swaminathan’s Green Revolution legacy and detailed initiatives like Lab to Land. The event, attended by scientists and dignitaries, highlighted India’s progress in food security and sustainable farming.

Researchers at Goethe University Frankfurt have achieved the first direct visualization of quantum zero-point motion in a larger molecule. This phenomenon, where particles move even at absolute zero temperature, was observed using the advanced COLTRIMS reaction microscope. By targeting the molecule with high-intensity, ultrashort X-ray pulses, the team could reconstruct its quantum motion.

US President Donald Trump's hiking tariffs on India to 50% is a "bad policy decision" for US and its citizens, an SBI report stated. India exports 35% of US pharma needs, and tariffs on it will "hurt US objective of reducing...size of general government and...objectives of DOGE". This will increase "out-of-pocket expenditure" of US private citizens, it stated.

Markets are optimistic that India can negotiate a 25% tariff on exports to the US, despite the risks. The current 25% tariff on Indian goods is seen as manageable, but a potential 50% increase would devastate sectors like apparel, gems, and leather. While negotiations stumbled, business leaders and the markets remain hopeful of a resolution within three weeks.

An elderly man from central Mumbai fell victim to a cyber romance scam, losing nearly ₹9 crore over 21 months through interactions with four women. The police have filed an FIR, investigating whether the suspects are multiple individuals or a single person using various phone numbers. The incident began in April 2023.

In a powerful gesture of protest, slain RG Kar Hospital junior doctor's mother has returned the "Nari Shakti Award" she had received from Delhi CM Rekha Gupta. She stated, "I've returned it and will accept it only after my daughter gets justice." Victim's parents also met their Supreme Court lawyer Karuna Nandy, during their visit to the capital this week.

In remembrance of the tragic event on August 9, a series of protests and rallies have been organised by various groups. West Bengal Junior Doctors’ Forum has called for a torch rally on Friday at 9 PM, from College Square to Shyambazar in Kolkata. This will be followed by a sit-in demonstration at the Shyambazar five-point crossing from midnight until 4 AM.

As part of Israel's plan to take control of Gaza, the country adopted some principles. Israel plans to disarm Hamas, return all hostages - dead or alive, and demilitarise the Gaza Strip. Israel also plans to establish an alternative civil administration in Gaza that is neither Hamas nor the Palestinian Authority.

Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray's grandson Aaishvary Thackeray will make his Bollywood debut with director Anurag Kashyap's movie 'Nishaanchi'. The movie's teaser was released on Friday, showing Aaishvary in dual roles as twins 'Bablu' and 'Dablu', with actor Monika Panwar playing their mother. Kashyap shared the film's teaser, writing, "All preparations are done....blast of action awaits."

Uttar Pradesh government approved a scholarship scheme for five meritorious students yearly from the state to study master’s in UK universities, said Higher Education Minister Yogendra Upadhyaya. This scheme will be rolled out for the next three years and will cover students' stay and travel, he added. The scholarship will cost the state exchequer nearly ₹23 lakh/student, he said.

Bengaluru Central MP PC Mohan responded to Rahul Gandhi's claims of one lakh fake voters in the Mahadevapura assembly seat of the Lok Sabha constituency in 2024. "BJP's vote share in Mahadevapura has increased from 45.63% in 2009 to 64.72% in 2024, while Congress's fell from 39.23% to 32.58%," he said, adding that Congress is "crying" to hide people's verdict.

At the release of 'Udaipur Files: Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder' on August 8, Kanhaiya Lal's son Yash Sahu said, "A seat would be reserved for my father’s soul in the theatre and his photo will be placed on it." He urged people to watch film to "know what happened" with his father, adding it doesn't oppose any religion or community.