🔭 Ancient galaxy ruins found in Milky Way's core

Astronomers have discovered the remains of an ancient dwarf galaxy hidden within the center of the Milky Way galaxy. This discovery involves the Low-energy-Kraken-Heracles (LKH) system, which merged roughly 1.8 billion years before the Gaia-Sausage-Enceladus impact. The research, published in Nature Astronomy, analyzed 39 globular clusters using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. This finding shows that stars from external galaxies must be considered in the Milky Way's early evolution. Scientists plan to use future missions to scan the galactic core for more insights into its beginnings.

💪 Can athletes play sports with one kidney?

This article addresses the fitness level of athletes who have only one kidney. It explains that with proper medical guidance, individuals with a single kidney can absolutely continue engaging in sports. The piece covers various medical considerations and athletic performance metrics. Athletes should consult their doctors to understand their specific health parameters. Ultimately, continued physical activity is possible with careful monitoring.

🚨 Hyderabad busts massive fake ghee operation

Hyderabad Police busted a huge network manufacturing fake ghee using cheaper ingredients like palm oil and vanaspathi. The drive, conducted by H-FAST on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, seized 25.5 tonnes of adulterated ghee and other raw materials. This operation inspected 39 manufacturing units and 91 ghee-selling outlets across the city. The fake ghee was deceptively sold as "100% Pure Ghee" to various consumers, including restaurants and star hotels. Authorities are now sending the samples for lab testing to determine the exact nature of the adulteration. 🚨

😠 Shatrughan Sinha blames BJP IT cell for daughter's trolling

Shatrughan Sinha has accused the BJP IT cell of orchestrating online trolling against his daughter, Sonakshi Sinha. The actor-politician made these claims during a conversation with ABP News regarding the recent attacks on her social media presence. This comes amid renewed questions over her perceived silence during the recent student protests in Jharkhand. Sinha asserted that Sonakshi actually showed strong support for the students a few days ago, dismissing the criticism. He stated that the attacks are not organic and that Sonakshi handles the criticism well.

👃 Woman with rare disease sports over 10 prosthetic noses

A 48-year-old UK woman, Jayne Hardman, lost her nose due to granulomatosis with polyangiitis, a rare autoimmune disease. The condition was diagnosed two years after an incident involving her dog in 2012 in Worcestershire. Although reconstruction was deemed impossible, she now wears over 10 magnetic prosthetic noses, including a 'drunk nose.' She shares her journey online to raise awareness about vasculitis and facial differences. Hardman volunteers for Vasculitis UK, promoting early diagnosis and treatment. 👃

🐘 SC focuses on elephant welfare, not religious rights

The Supreme Court issued directions regarding the upkeep and health of captive elephants across India on August 18, 2026. This ruling, involving Chief Justice Surya Kant, focused purely on management best practices for various caretakers. Data showed the captive elephant count increased from 2,675 to 2,725, with 1,678 owned by private individuals. The Court mandated mandatory guidelines for elephant clinics and required maintaining every animal's medical record. Furthermore, the CEHWC must finalize pending issues and submit action reports promptly. 🐘

🔬 Light helps map electron moves in Wigner crystals

Researchers from the University of Basel and Technical University of Munich developed an optical method to study electron motion in Wigner crystals. They observed optical signatures in an atomically thin tungsten diselenide layer while cooling it slightly above absolute zero. These new features reveal the collective behavior of electrons via Wigner crystal polarons. The study, published in Nature Physics, shows light can probe the internal dynamics of this fragile quantum state. This offers a powerful tool to understand strongly correlated electronic systems.

🚨 Bihar govt defends officer who fired AK-47 during student protests

The Bihar government defended a constable who fired four rounds from an AK-47 during student protests in Siwan. Constable Abhishek Kumar allegedly fired the shots near JP Chowk on July 25 after being surrounded by protesters. The state claimed the firing was directed into the air and no protester was injured by this specific incident. However, the government acknowledged three minor injuries from police action that day, not from the AK-47. Kumar has since been suspended, and the court is examining the overall police response.

📸 Leaked AirPods might have a camera feature

A demo video found in the macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate revealed details about camera-equipped AirPods. This leak came from Apple's own software, showing the earbuds working with Apple Intelligence's Visual Intelligence. The earbuds, codenamed B790, are expected to debut at Apple’s fall event alongside the iPhone 18 Pro. The technology allows Siri to recognize objects and save visuals without needing a phone. If launched, this could be Apple's big move into always-on wearable AI. 🤩

⚖️ SC orders CBI probe into Indiabulls ED claims

The Supreme Court ordered the CBI to examine all six allegations made by the ED against Indiabulls Housing Finance and its linked entities. This directive came from a bench including CJI Surya Kant on Tuesday, following a petition by Citizen Whistle Blower Forum. The ED complaint flagged issues like suspicious loan transactions, involving entities of the Americorp Group. The Court specifically directed CBI to independently look into the five allegations previously reviewed by the Delhi Police EOW. CBI must report back after the Mumbai special judge decides its application regarding the sixth allegation by August 24.

🇮🇳 Congress jabs Trump over praise for Indian polls

The Congress party reacted sharply to US President Donald Trump praising India's election system and CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Senior leader Pawan Khera publicly told Trump to take Gyanesh Kumar to America and promised to send Indian EVMs. This followed Trump invoking India's model while pushing for the SAVE Act, which aims to ensure only US citizens vote. Trump referenced India's last election with 646,000,000 voters requiring valid photo ID. The Congress has frequently criticized CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged bias while maintaining India's elections are free and fair.