business Three men were arrested in Patna for renting their bank accounts to cyber scammers. The accused, Prabhakar, Amit, and Deepak, were paid between Rs 3,000 to Rs 5,000 per transaction. Transactions amounting to roughly Rs 25 crore flowed through these accounts. This was done by an interstate cyber crime syndicate to receive and transfer online fraud money. Police are now tracing the larger network behind these financial activities.
science A computational survey of almost 7,300 superconductors revealed surprising Type-I behavior in materials. US materials physicists mapped the critical magnetic-field properties of these electron-phonon superconductors. The study predicted upper critical fields as high as 66.9 Tesla in certain cubic compounds. This research shifts focus from just high transition temperatures to extreme field tolerance. Researchers will now use this framework to pinpoint practical, high-performance superconducting materials. 🔬
Chandigarh Police booked 21 individuals, including Simranjit Singh Mann and his son, after Qaumi Insaaf Morcha supporters defied prohibitory orders on Independence Day. The incidents occurred in Chandigarh during a march towards Punjab Lok Bhawan on Saturday. Four cases were registered, involving sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Punjab Security of State Act. The protesters were demanding the release of Sikh prisoners, leading to strict security measures by the police. Investigations are currently ongoing across all registered cases. 🚨
MG's upcoming 7-seater electric SUV was recently spotted in an undisguised condition. The vehicle sighting occurred in the vicinity of [Insert Location if provided, otherwise omit]. Specific details regarding its production numbers or official launch dates were not mentioned in the sighting report. This new model is expected to further bolster MG's presence in the competitive EV market segment. Further updates on the features and availability of this SUV are anticipated soon.
business Sugar stocks rallied by up to 7% as global sugar prices reached multi-month highs, with raw sugar hitting 16.6 cents per pound. Companies like Balrampur Chini and Triveni Engineering saw significant gains on the BSE. Domestic Indian sugar prices surged nearly 10% in the last month to around Rs 5,000-5,090 per quintal in Mumbai. This bullish trend is supported by deficient rainfall and strong festival demand expectations. Supply worries from Brazil and other regions suggest India might cut future sugar exports. 📈
business Job aspirants are engaging in fresh talks with the Jharkhand government regarding recruitment exam irregularities. This protest is taking place in Ranchi, Jharkhand, and has continued for 24 days as of August 17, 2026. The protesters demand a CBI probe and cancellation of JSSC-CGL exams amid dissatisfaction with the JMM-Congress alliance. Previous talks have failed to bring about any concrete resolution for the students. The government has also announced steps for a more transparent examination process.
india A complaint has been filed with the Delhi Police against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi regarding the Independence Day celebrations. The complaint alleges they tried to disrupt the singing of Vande Mataram at the Congress headquarters in Indira Bhawan. The complaint invokes the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which carries up to three years imprisonment. Party leaders argued that later stanzas with Hindu religious imagery were objectionable to other faiths. The Delhi Police have acknowledged receiving the complaint and stated that an inquiry is underway. 🧐
business Ashok Leyland's Q1FY27 standalone revenue grew 10.4% to ₹9,634 crore, driven by rising demand. The company saw LCV volumes jump nearly 20% to 19,339 units in the quarter. However, M&HCV market share dropped to 28.6% from 30.2% last year. EBITDA margin fell to a low of 10.1% due to higher raw-material and staff costs. Management expects industry growth to exceed 13-14% in Q2 and is looking at more price hikes. 📈
sports India finished the second day of the Test against Sri Lanka at Galle at 460/9. The team management unexpectedly sent tail-enders Kuldeep Yadav and Prasidh Krishna to bat overnight. India was bowled out for 462 in the first innings on the third day, with Padikkal scoring 167. Former player Dodda Ganesh questioned the decision to bat with two tail-enders. The team will need extra effort from fielders to maintain ball condition for movement.
tech The bill of materials cost for the 256 GB iPhone 18 Pro is projected to increase by about 38% year-on-year. This rise is mainly fueled by escalating memory prices across the industry. Previously, memory was around 10% of the BOM cost last year, but it jumped to about 34% in Q3 2026. Furthermore, memory is expected to surpass 40% of the cost in the first half of 2027. Consequently, memory has now become the biggest cost factor, outpacing the processor and display. 📈
india Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has faced multiple controversies involving students and judicial conduct. These incidents occurred at institutions like NALSAR and during various court proceedings. Key events include the NALSAR protest, a 'cockroach' remark, and the 'no time for videos' comment in 2025 and 2026. These situations have highlighted debates around dissent, institutional accountability, and the limits of criticism. The judiciary is currently navigating these public challenges and subsequent reactions. ⚖️
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