Skyroot adopts new script, asks investors to bid instead of pitching for funding: Report

Skyroot Aerospace has invited investors to bid for a stake in the company at a $2 billion valuation, up about 80% from its last funding round, Moneycontrol reported. Instead of a traditional fundraising process, the startup is evaluating investor bids before choosing partners. The move follows the successful launch of Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital launch vehicle.
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Apple now says 11 ex-employees may have leaked trade secrets to OpenAI

Apple has expanded its trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging more former employees may have shared confidential hardware information before leaving the company. A new court filing says an internal investigation identified at least 11 additional ex-employees who may have been involved or witnessed the transfers. The alleged leaks involve unreleased AI hardware and consumer device designs.
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What are WWE legend Brock Lesnar's major achievements?

WWE legend Brock Lesnar, who has retired from professional wrestling, is a 10-time WWE world champion and former UFC heavyweight champion. The 49-year-old also won the King of the Ring tournament (2002), Money in the Bank (2019), and the Royal Rumble twice (2003 and 2022). He is also a one-time IWGP heavyweight champion and a five-time Slammy Award winner.
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02:25 pm Wednesday, 05 August 2026

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What is 'safe harbour' protection that India warned Meta it could lose?

A parliamentary panel has warned that Meta could lose its 'safe harbour' protection if CEO Mark Zuckerberg doesn't apologise for briefly removing PM's video from Facebook. Under Section 79 of IT Act, the provision protects intermediaries like Meta from legal liability for user-posted content. However, it applies only if they follow due diligence norms & comply with government/court directions.
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Can Gianni Infantino be removed as FIFA President?

FIFA rules currently don't allow President Gianni Infantino to be removed from office through direct impeachment. But he can be removed through a vote of no confidence. For that, FIFA Council must first secure 19 of 37 votes to call an emergency meeting. Then, a minimum of 106 votes from FIFA's 211 member associations would be needed to remove him.
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02:56 pm Wednesday, 05 August 2026

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Pak-backed terror module that planned attack at Jantar Mantar busted; petrol bombs seized

Punjab Police said it has busted two ISI-backed cross-border terror modules and apprehended nine accused, including four juveniles, before seizing three illegal pistols, four petrol bottle bombs, and nine live cartridges. Police said Pakistani handlers were trying to recruit local youth for carrying out terror activities, including an attack at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, where CJP led its protest.
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03:08 pm Wednesday, 05 August 2026

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CJP's Saurav Das claims YouTubers and media channels have broken into his house

Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das has claimed that "certain YouTubers and media channels have broken into my house and are showing the visuals from inside". "It's...a grave security threat for me and my family. If anti-social elements attack me at my residence...these YouTubers and their troll handlers who are coordinating this will be directly responsible," he wrote.
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02:51 pm Wednesday, 05 August 2026

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Study analyses SIPs invested on 28 dates, list shows how they performed in 30 years

A study by WhiteOak Capital analysed the returns on SIPs invested on 28 different days of a month, with a list showing that the SIPs returned similar returns, irrespective of their investment dates. Investors who invested on the best and worst days of each month saw 13.69% and 13.21% returns. Meanwhile, across 28 days, the returns ranged from 13.44-13.50%.
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03:28 pm Wednesday, 05 August 2026

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Calcutta HC rejects Abhishek Banerjee's plea to travel abroad for eye treatment

The Calcutta HC on Wednesday rejected TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's plea to travel abroad for ophthalmic treatment, observing that there was "no reason" to seek treatment overseas when facilities are available in India. Banerjee is facing a police case over alleged intimidatory remarks made during West Bengal elections. The HC earlier directed him not to leave India without prior permission.
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03:26 pm Wednesday, 05 August 2026

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Vishakha Rathod, fugitive wanted for large-scale financial fraud, brought back to India

In a statement, the CBI said that it successfully secured deportation of Red Notice subject Vishakha Rathod from UAE to India on August 3. "The subject is wanted in connection with a case involving a large-scale financial fraud. [She] induced investors to invest in multiple schemes by falsely promising assured fixed monthly returns," CBI added.
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03:24 pm Wednesday, 05 August 2026

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Jeff Bezos to sell his own company's 32-year-old shares worth ₹38,000 crore

Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos has filed a plan to sell $4-billion (over ₹38,000 crore) shares of his own company after they record highs over a strong quarterly earnings report. After Bezos' filing became public, Amazon shares fell 2%, closing at $277.42/share. The shares that Bezos plans to sell were the ones he received when he started Amazon in 1994.
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Ex-Pak players face 2-yr ban from PCB for participating in unsanctioned Asian Legends League

Several former Pakistan cricketers could face a two-year ban from the PCB for participating in the Asian Legends League in Zambia. The Zambia Cricket Union said the event was "not sanctioned, approved or endorsed" by it. The PCB said it has taken "serious notice" of the participation of former players, who reportedly include Mohammad Hafeez, Sohail Tanvir and Umar Akmal.
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03:33 pm Wednesday, 05 August 2026

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Ajit Agarkar's chief selector post under threat after Rohit's retirement rumours: Report

Ajit Agarkar's future as India's chief selector is reportedly uncertain amid the row over Rohit Sharma's ODI future, with VVS Laxman emerging as a frontrunner to replace him, a report said. BCCI officials were reportedly unhappy that the speculation emerged before the second ODI against England in the recently-concluded series. A final decision will reportedly be taken at BCCI's AGM.
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03:58 pm Wednesday, 05 August 2026

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SpaceX rocket's part crashes into Moon

The second stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is believed to have unintentionally crashed into the Moon at high speed. The four-tonne object, the size of a building, was part of SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket that had launched a lunar lander toward Moon in January 2025. The impact was predicted to kick up a miles-long plume of lunar dust.
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03:53 pm Wednesday, 05 August 2026

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Why is India's monsoon becoming increasingly uneven?

Parts of western India are receiving heavy rain while parts of northwest India and southern peninsula continue to record below-normal rains. The reason for increasingly uneven monsoon is changing position of monsoon trough, the low-pressure belt that decides where rain occurs. This season, trough has repeatedly shifted away from normal position, concentrating rain over western and central India.
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When Pakistan sought ceasefire, we kept it waiting for hours: Ex-CDS Gen Chauhan on Op Sindoor

Ex-CDS General Anil Chauhan has revealed Pakistan called Indian DGMO's hotline for ceasefire on the morning of May 10, 2025 during Operation Sindoor, but India deliberately kept it waiting until later that afternoon. The reason was that half of India's planned strikes were yet to take place. He said India was determined to achieve its military objectives before ceasefire.
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Mohamed Salah joins Turkish club Trabzonspor

Egypt footballer Mohamed Salah has joined Trabzonspor following his exit from Liverpool, the Turkish club, which plays in the Süper Lig, announced on Wednesday. Multiple reports said the 34-year-old forward has agreed a two-year contract to continue his career in Turkey. Salah had earlier been linked with moves to Major League Soccer (MLS) and Saudi Arabia.
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Gaza-like crisis in PoK, Pak army exploiting Balochistan for 80 yrs: Baloch leader

Accusing Pakistan Army of carrying out atrocities against civilians in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), Baloch separatist leader Mehran Marri said the region is witnessing a humanitarian crisis comparable to the situation in Gaza. "They have been exploiting the people in Balochistan for 80 years, and now the Pakistan Army is massacring the general public in PoK," Marri stated.
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04:59 pm Wednesday, 05 August 2026

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Zuckerberg apologises to Indian govt: Reports

Mark Zuckerberg has apologised after the temporary removal of a video posted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official Facebook account, as per sources cited by ANI. He apologised for errors in operating the platform, sources said. Zuckerberg also apologised for CSAM (Child Sexual Abuse Material) content and deepfake content during recent engagements with the Indian government, the sources added.
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EPFO’s CITES system fails to deliver faster claims, delays exceed 20 days

EPFO's Centralised IT Enabled System (CITES), introduced to reduce claim settlement time to 2-3 days, has faced delays with pendency exceeding 20 days, the EPF Officers' Association said. The body sought Labour Minister's intervention, citing inadequate IT infrastructure and staff shortages. It also flagged EPFO's inability to recruit a full-time chief technology officer for the past three years.
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