Govt rules out wider use of ethanol-blended diesel after safety tests fail

Actor Vikram Sparks Controversy After Posing With Protected Lar Gibbon

Tamil actor Vikram shared a video featuring a lar gibbon, which quickly went viral on social media. The clip was filmed in Chennai and drew immediate concern from wildlife conservationists. Experts criticized the keeping of the exotic primate as a pet, noting that lar gibbons are a protected species. Conservationists raised a red flag over the incident, warning that such displays normalize illegal wildlife ownership.

SpaceX retail investors offload $4.5M in shares in first net sell-off since IPO

Retail investors became net sellers of SpaceX shares as of August 7, marking the first net outflow since the company's IPO. The shift coincided with a partial recovery in the stock price, suggesting some investors chose to book profits during the rebound. SpaceX shares had previously struggled, trading below their initial offering price for a period. Investors who bought in at launch may now be looking to cut losses despite the recent modest recovery. The $4.5 million in net sales signals a notable change in retail sentiment toward the stock.

On cam: Swollen river sweeps away bridge after flash flood in Uttarakhand's Chamoli

Tiger Shroff pulls out of Durand Cup due to last-minute work commitment

Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff will not play for Mumbai FC in the Durand Cup after a scheduling conflict arose. He had been included in the club's squad on July 28, raising hopes of a competitive debut. However, a last-minute professional commitment has made it impossible for him to travel to Shillong for the match. Shroff himself acknowledged the situation, calling it unfortunate.