Over the past one month, Ananya Birla has visited flood-hit Assam and extended support to student protests over NEET paper leak, saying their courage had given her strength, while appealing for peaceful protest and compassionate dialogue.

Neither gesture is remarkable in itself. What’s worth noting is how unremarkable they would be for anyone outside the billionaire class, and how rare they are inside it, Sundeep Khanna (@sundeepkk) writes in this week’s edition of his Company Outsider newsletter.

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#WATCH | Delhi | BJP MP Kangana Ranaut says, "First, they (the Opposition) raised so much ruckus to have a discussion. Now, when a discussion is going to be held, they are running away from it. They don't want to hear Amit Shah ji. How will the House function like this?''

Deepti Gaur Mukerjee, a senior bureaucrat and 1993-batch IAS officer from the MP cadre, has been appointed as Higher Education Secretary in a top-level bureaucratic reshuffle announced on 10 August.

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved her appointment, which comes in the backdrop of the NEET UG paper leak controversy.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/s/1cxFMjA

Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a resolution urging the Centre to abolish NEET for medical admissions, citing social justice, rural students and coaching costs. The DMK, AIADMK and other opposition parties backed the move, while the lone BJP MLA opposed it.

Read More: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/tn-assembly-passes-resolution-to-abolish-neet-in-state-urges-centre-to-allow-admissions-on-class-12-marks-details-11786435519767.html

Air India's outgoing CEO, Campbell Wilson, has reportedly been summoned by the Indian government over the Delhi-Phuket flight incident that left 17 passengers injured, Reuters reported, citing officials in the know.

https://www.livemint.com/companies/people/india-govt-summons-outgoing-air-india-ceo-campbell-wilson-over-phuket-delhi-flight-altitude-loss-that-injured-17-11786446044720.html

A Zepto warehouse operated by logistics company Nippon Express in Bengaluru’s Hoskote has been sealed by Karnataka’s Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) following an inspection that found alleged violations involving food handling, storage, labelling and hygiene.

Read More: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/zepto-warehouse-sealed-in-bengalurus-hoskote-food-safety-dept-imposes-25-000-fine-11786467057273.html

#MintMarkets | Sumeet Bagadia recommends five shares to buy today.

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/breakout-stocks-to-buy-or-sell-sumeet-bagadia-recommends-five-shares-to-buy-today-12-august-2026-11786495469979.html

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo married long-time partner Georgina Rodriguez in a private ceremony in Cascais, Portugal, on 11 August, capping a decade-long relationship that began with a chance meeting at a Gucci store in Madrid.

https://www.livemint.com/news/trends/cristiano-ronaldo-marries-longtime-partner-georgina-rodriguez-in-a-private-portugal-ceremony-shares-wedding-photo-11786498341185.html

EPFO has updated services for salaried employees, streamlining PF access and transfers.

Here are the top five new features and updates to know 👇
https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/from-automatic-pf-transfer-to-faster-settlement-five-big-epfo-changes-in-2026-that-salaried-employees-should-know-11786498268599.html

US President Donald Trump claimed an alternative plane he used in Turkey posed greater risk, prompting questions about his safety and the aircraft's security protocols. The new Air Force One features advanced security to protect the President amid threats.

https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/donald-trump-reveals-secret-flight-from-turkey-was-at-greater-risk-amid-fears-of-assassination-attempt-11786504165166.html

Tata Group leadership shake-up? N Chandrasekaran may step down as Tata Sons chair amid tensions with largest shareholder

https://www.livemint.com/companies/people/tata-group-leadership-shake-up-n-chandrasekaran-may-step-down-as-tata-sons-chair-amid-tensions-with-largest-shareholder-11786511643232.html

Mukesh Ambani's family remains India's richest. The nation's top family businesses are valued at $1.46 trillion, surpassing several economies.

Details here 👇
https://www.livemint.com/money/indias-top-family-businesses-now-worth-more-than-saudi-arabias-gdp-ambanis-remain-richest-family-11786503698428.html

N. Chandrasekaran, the chair of Tata Sons, which is the principal investment holding company of the Tata Group, a $400-billion conglomerate, has stepped down amid tensions with its largest shareholder, Tata Sons.

https://www.livemint.com/companies/people/tata-group-leadership-shake-up-n-chandrasekaran-may-step-down-as-tata-sons-chair-amid-tensions-with-largest-shareholder-11786511643232.html

Maharashtra’s FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has led a major crackdown on food and drug safety violations, with raids on restaurants, retailers and manufacturers across the state. Here’s a look at the IAS officer known for his no-nonsense approach and frequent transfers.

Who is Tukaram Mundhe?
https://www.livemint.com/news/india/who-is-tukaram-mundhe-ias-the-maharashtra-fda-commissioner-behind-the-raids-shaking-up-mumbais-iconic-eateries-11786509387565.html

#MintMarkets | Sensex crashes 600 points, Nifty nears 24,250; investors lose ₹3 lakh crore; key factors behind market selloff explained.

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/sensex-crashes-600-points-nifty-near-24-250-investors-lose-3-lakh-crore-key-factors-behind-market-selloff-explained-11786516924623.html

Natarajan Chandrasekaran stepped down as the Chairman of Tata Sons, has thanked all stakeholders for the support he received while heading the conglomerate. In a statement, Chandrasekaran noted that leading Tata Sons over the past decade has been a great honour.

Read full statement 👇
https://www.livemint.com/companies/people/leading-tata-sons-has-been-a-great-honour-n-chandrasekaran-says-as-he-steps-down-as-chairman-ahead-of-agm-11786515419651.html

Why did N Chandrasekaran resign❓
When does his tenure end❓
How much did N Chandrasekaran earn as Tata Sons chairman❓

All you need to know 👇
https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/n-chandrasekaran-resigns-as-tata-sons-chairman-what-triggered-his-exit-how-much-he-earned-all-you-need-to-know-11786520736347.html

Tata Sons Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran on Wednesday announced his resignation from the post, nearly a decade after taking the helm of one of India’s most storied companies.

Here is the list of others who held the post over Tata Group’s 158-year history 👇
https://www.livemint.com/companies/people/from-jamsetji-tata-to-ratan-tata-n-chandrasekaran-people-who-led-tata-group-chairman-tata-sons-11786520791892.html

A Bengaluru woman’s ₹1 lakh monthly budget has sparked a debate over the city’s rising cost of living. With ₹21,000 going towards rent and ₹10,000 on commuting. 💸

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/s/1d1qehd

The Department of Food Safety and Drug Administration has issued a notification prohibiting the sale and distribution of products containing tobacco and/or nicotine in Karnataka in the interest of public health, officials said on Wednesday.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/karnataka-bans-tobacco-nicotine-products-in-historic-move-plans-to-go-addictionfree-11786526124140.html

#WATCH | Actor and BJP MP Ravi Kishan on Wednesday reacted to the viral memes flooding social media which were created using clips from a podcast he appeared in.

In an interaction with the media outside the Parliament, Kishan said that the Gen Z has made him 'speechless' with their creativity. "As far as I can remember, I have never seen anything like this in this country," Kishan said.