1Businesslivemint.com
Wow! Momo plans ₹300 crore fundraise, eyes overseas expansion ahead of proposed IPO
Wow! Momo Foods, a quick-service restaurant chain in India, is planning to expand overseas and is planning a $250-300 crore fundraise to fuel its restaurant business in India ahead of a potential IPO. The Kolkata-based company, which operates Wow! MomO, Wow! China and Wow! Chicken, plans to enter Sri Lanka by the end of 2026 through a master franchise partnership with Softlogic Corp. The UAE is the next market for the restaurant business, with the US and China being considered longer-term targets. The company's international business, combining restaurant operations and FMCG exports, is expected to exceed €100-120 crore in two to three years. The proceeds will support new store openings and working capital, as well as the repayment of some debt. The firm reported revenue of about ₹830 crore in FY26 and currently operates around 860 outlets across its three restaurant brands.
2Techeconomictimes.indiatimes.com
Bakers, Coaches, Shopkeepers: Emergent’s Mukund Jha on Why Anyone Can Build Software Now
Mukund Jha, Founder and CEO of Emergent, the AI platform where anyone with an idea can build a working app, has stated that anyone could soon build any software without code. He also co-founded Dunzo, an Indian startup that became a major brand, before folding. Jha shares his lessons on growth versus endurance, focus and unit economics, and why second-mover advantage matters in AI. Emergent says that 18 million apps have been built on it.
3Politicsindianexpress.com
Didn’t go to school, but took officials to Supreme Court over husband’s ‘custodial death’
Lehra Bai, a 35-year-old mother of two, took officials to the Supreme Court over her husband's 'custodial death' in Chhattisgarh, Shravan Suryavanshi Tamre in 2024. The Supreme Court criticised the Chhattisch DGP, Director General (Prisons) and Principal Secretary (Home) for their handling of her case, calling their actions "sacrilegious" and "patently false". The Court ordered an interim compensation of Rs 25 lakh, ordered a CBI inquiry, and ordered a criminal case be registered against the guilty officials. Tamre was arrested under Section 34(2) of the Chattiscarh Excise Act, 1915 for allegedly possessing 6 litres of mahua liquor. The High Court criticised earlier this year for awarding what it called "meagre compensation".
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Luka Doncic scores 52 points, hits several late clutch shots as Lakers rally to beat Jazz
Luka Doncic led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 132-123 victory over the Utah Jazz at Delta Center, scoring 52 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds. Doncick hit three clutch 3-pointers late in the fourth quarter to give the Lakers a seven-point lead. His performance was followed by a flurry of late clutch shots from guard Austin Reaves, who finished with 29 points. In his return to Salt Lake City, Walker Kessler was held to two points on 1-of-2 shooting with seven rebounds. Despite mixed reception from the crowd, Utah coach Will Hardy dismissed any suggestions of revenge. The Lakers overcame an 18-point second-quarter deficit and gave up 16 second-chance points on six offensive rebounds during the first quarter.
5Sportsbiz.chosun.com
Ahn Se-young considers Korea Open withdrawal after 50-match win streak
Ahn Se-young (24, Samsung Life Insurance), who completed a three-peat at the French Open and extended her winning streak to 50 matches, may withdraw from the Korea Open next month due to health concerns. She defeated Pusarla Venkata Sindhu (world No. 11) 2-1 (16-21, 21-11, 21/12) in the World Badminton Federation (BWF) World Tour 2026 French Open (Super 750) women's singles final, marking her fourth overall French Open title. This victory marks her 10th trophy of the 2026 season and her season record is 66 wins and 1 loss. She has not lost once since March and has won every match since March. However, the grueling schedule has taken a toll, raising concerns about fatigue and injury.
6Politicseuropesays.com
Bipartisan support for Ukraine in the United States has strengthened — Zelenskyy - People
Bipartisan support for Ukraine in the United States has increased, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This comes as support for the country has increased among Republicans and Democrats, the strongest it has been in the past year and a half. Zelenskeyy stated that everyone in the country felt unfair towards Ukraine due to unfair actions that have nothing to do with finances or politics, but are related to people's lives and Ukraine's ability to defend itself. He also highlighted that 56% of Americans said their lives had worsened during Donald Trump's presidency, while 56% said their life had worsened under his presidency.
7Worldmalaysia.news.yahoo.com
Brazil's Lula reelected president in runoff vote
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been reelected in the presidential runoff election, 2026. The Workers' Party (PT) candidate for re-election was defeated by Brazil's presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro of the Liberal Party (PL).
8Sportsmotorbiscuit.com
NASCAR Talladega Wreck Recap: Biggest Crashes, Drivers Involved and Championship Fallout
The YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway saw several major incidents during the race, including a major crash involving Joey Logano and Riley Herbst. Kyle Larson avoided the worst of the trouble, winning the race and leaving with a 73-point championship lead. Bell, who entered the race just five points behind Larson, lost control of his No. 20 Toyota and hit the inside wall while leading a group of Toyotas towards pit road, resulting in significant damage and a penalty for too many crew members over the wall. Another major multicar crash occurred during Stage 2, involving Ryan Blaney, Wallace, Denny Hamlin, Tyler Reddick, Ty Gibbs, Ryan Preece, Chase Elliott and Daniel Suarez. The race was red-flagged for approximately 13 minutes as safety workers responded and crews cleared the track. With Martinsville and Homestead remaining, the Chase looks significantly different than it did when it arrived at Talladgega.
9Environmentdailyadvance.com
A fire at a seafood plant in Oregon forces evacuations amid fear of ammonia exposure
A fire at a seafood production plant in Newport, Oregon, caused residents and visitors to be evacuated due to fears of ammonia exposure. The City of Newport initially issued an evacuation order for a 1-mile radius around the plant due to concerns that the smoke from the fire contained ammonia. The evacuation zone was reduced to a couple of blocks surrounding the plant after officials determined the ammonia tanks were stable. Approximately 30 to 40 people were in the building when the fire broke out. One firefighter was taken to the hospital for exhaustion, but no other injuries were reported. The fire closed off the popular Bayport section of Newport, which has a population of about 10,000 people.
10Worldstamfordadvocate.com
Attackers kill nurse, severely injure health worker responding to Ebola case in eastern Congo
Attackers killed a nurse and severely injured a health worker responding to an Ebola alert in eastern Congo, according to the World Health Organization. The attack took place in the town of Bafwasende in the country's eastern Tshopo province. This is part of a series of attacks on health workers and responders that authorities say are hindering efforts to halt the world's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak. The country's health ministry's most recent data indicates that over 9,800 cases including over 4,700 deaths have been recorded since the start of the outbreak in May, making it the deadliest Ebola outbreak in Congo's history. The response to the outbreak has faced resistance from some residents who believe Ebola is a hoax. There is also widespread distrust of the government due to past outbreaks and chronic corruption.
