🧠 Baby's sugar intake shapes brain health for decades

A new study links lower sugar intake during the first 1,000 days to lower risks of dementia and Alzheimer's later in life. Researchers used WWII-era sugar rationing in the UK to compare over 60,000 people. Those exposed to rationing had a 46% lower risk of Alzheimer's and a 27% lower risk of dementia. Experts suggest this is due to metabolic programming during this critical brain development window. Reducing early-life sugar consumption could be a long-term investment in brain health.

🏠 Hyderabad Indiramma Housing Tower Spots Live Online

The locations for Telangana government's Indiramma Housing towers are now available on the Telangana Housing Board website. These towers are planned across the CURE region of Hyderabad, covering 16 Assembly constituencies within the Outer Ring Road. As of August 24, 2026, details for 18 locations were live, following the first notification. Initially, 7,680 affordable flats were planned, but this was reduced to 7,340 after height restrictions. Lottery draws to select beneficiaries will begin from August 27. 🏠

🏦 Bank holiday alert: Are SBI, HDFC, ICICI open Tuesday? 🏦

Banks in Kerala and Andhra Pradesh will be closed on Tuesday, August 25th, due to Milad-Un-Nabi and the first Onam celebration. This regional closure is part of multiple bank holidays listed in the RBI calendar for the week. Several other states observe holidays on August 26th for Milad-un-Nabi and Thiruvonam. Furthermore, more states will be closed on August 28th for Raksha Bandhan nationwide. Customers should check regional schedules as digital banking services usually remain unaffected.

📱 Infinix Hot 70 Pro 5G India launch date leaked

The Infinix Hot 70 Pro 5G is tipped to launch in India on September 4, 2026, according to tipster PassionateGeekz. The Chinese smartphone brand has introduced a dedicated page for this device on its Indian website. This new phone will feature a 7.85mm ultra slim body and dynamic design elements. It will be available in four colors: Dive Blue, Mirage Green, Silk Glow Purple, and Thermo Orange. The brand has also confirmed the phone's design approach is called Dynamic Shine Design.

📉 Wall St futures feel the pressure now

Wall Street futures are currently under significant pressure as the market awaits major economic updates. This pre-earnings tension is driven by an upcoming briefing from Bessent and the highly anticipated Nvidia earnings report. Key data points to watch include the market's reaction to these announcements, expected around the coming days. Investors are closely monitoring these events for clues about the broader economic direction. The market sentiment will likely shift based on the outcome of these crucial briefings and earnings calls.

💰 Chinese money flowing back into India now

Chinese-linked capital is returning to India following the easing of previous regulatory hurdles. This investment is happening as NSA Ajit Doval travels to Beijing for border talks ahead of Xi Jinping's expected BRICS summit in September. More than $500 million in foreign investment has entered India under the revised rules just three months after the relaxation. This signals a measured reopening of economic channels amid diplomatic thaw between the two nations. The government is balancing stability concerns with the need for global supply chain integration. 🤝

🍎 Boost sugar control with these 5 key nutrients

Doctors suggest that managing high blood sugar requires focusing on the whole meal, not just one nutrient. Dr. Gagandeep Singh of Redial Clinic in New Delhi highlighted five nutrients that aid glucose management. Protein, fibre, omega-3s, magnesium, and iron are the key elements discussed in the advice. These nutrients support insulin function and slow glucose absorption when incorporated properly. Ultimately, these dietary changes should complement, not replace, standard diabetes care protocols. 🍎

✈️ Chennai's Parandur Airport Project Dropped

Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay announced on August 24, 2026, that the Parandur airport development plan is being scrapped. The project was intended for Parandur village in Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu. Originally planned on 5,746 acres, the project had faced local opposition since 2022. The government is now exploring alternative sites, including the Hosur project, while focusing on Terminal 5 upgrades. This shift comes after the TVK strongly opposed the airport before gaining power. ✈️

🔬 Lead exposure messes with brain cell waste system

Scientists at ICMR-NIN in Hyderabad studied how lead and Alzheimer's-related amyloid-beta peptides affect human nerve cells. They found that lead or Aβ peptides individually damaged the cells' waste-clearing lysosomes. However, when exposed together, the disruption was much greater, reducing cell survival and damaging lysosomal structure. These results suggest environmental lead exposure could worsen the cellular stress from amyloid-beta. This research emphasizes the link between environmental pollutants and brain health.

🌏 Doval in Beijing for China border talks

NSA Ajit Doval arrived in Beijing on Monday for diplomatic discussions with China. He is scheduled to meet Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi on Tuesday for the 25th round of Special Representatives' Talks. This visit occurs amid efforts to normalize relations following years of tension along the 3,500-kilometre border. The main focus will be managing boundary issues and maintaining peace along the Line of Actual Control. Both sides aim to consolidate recent positive momentum in their bilateral relationship. 🤝

📉 Big Short investor dumps Alibaba for rival JD.com

Investor Michael Burry has completely sold his Alibaba stock and shifted his investment to its competitor, JD.com. This move comes as Alibaba announced a HK$80 billion share sale to fund its AI expansion. Burry criticized the share issuance despite acknowledging Alibaba's impressive low-cost LLM efforts. The stock remains significantly down due to tech crackdowns and fierce competition. He is also shorting Oracle and Micron over AI overexposure.