🧠 Brain immune cells offer new Alzheimer's clues

A new study mapped the brain's immune cells in Alzheimer's disease progression, identifying a protective cell subtype. Researchers at Mount Sinai analyzed over 830,000 myeloid-origin immune cells from 1,607 donors. The study revealed a disease-associated microglia that clears harmful material, supported by molecular pathways like TREM2. These findings offer new directions for developing therapies that boost the brain's defense mechanisms. This research provides the most detailed reference on immune cell changes across the lifespan.

🚧 Underpass wall collapse claims two lives near Bengaluru

A 20-foot-deep soil wall collapsed at an underpass construction site near Dr Rajkumar Memorial in Bengaluru. Srinivas, an eyewitness, saw the collapse unfold in seconds, burying two workers and injuring three laborers. The incident occurred on Tuesday while workers were preparing to concretize the retaining wall, which spans approximately 100 meters. Eyewitnesses claim the collapse was triggered by loosened mud following Monday's rain and added weight from a mud mound. After a rescue operation, one more buried worker was found deceased, while another remained missing initially.

💰 Godrej Finance to scale up gold loan biz in South India

Godrej Finance Limited announced plans to build its gold loan franchise in Andhra Pradesh and expand across South India. This move follows the acquisition of the gold loan business from Kanakadurga Finance Limited. Over the next 24 months, the company plans to grow its Andhra Pradesh branches from 54 to 100. The expansion aims to increase the customer base from 12,000 to 25,000 across the region. Eventually, GFL aims to serve nearly one million customers with a Gold Loan AUM of ₹5,000 crore in India.

🇮🇳 Envoy meets PM Modi after Bangladesh talks

India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Tuesday. Trivedi had recently returned from Dhaka after holding several high-level meetings with Bangladesh's leadership. These consultations were aimed at strengthening engagement between the two neighbouring countries. The meeting between Trivedi and PM Modi specifically focused on the ongoing India-Bangladesh relations. This diplomatic move shows continued efforts to bolster ties between India and Bangladesh. 🤝

🏛️ Shiv Sena case tests Election Commission trust

The ongoing Shiv Sena case is currently being heard in the Supreme Court. This legal battle involves the Shiv Sena party in the Supreme Court premises. Key dates and specific numbers related to the case are under judicial review at this moment. The proceedings are scrutinizing the functioning and impartiality of the Election Commission. Future developments will determine the outcome of this significant political matter. 🏛️

✈️ Passenger claims pilot seemed high before Phuket-Delhi flight crash

A passenger on the Phuket-Delhi flight alleged the pilot appeared visibly high before the plane took off. The incident occurred on August 4 aboard AI-2379, which had 137 passengers and eight crew members. At least 20 passengers and four crew members sustained injuries during the altitude loss. The passenger noted the pilot told people not to record, dismissing concerns with 'baat ka batangad ban jayega'. He questioned why an emergency landing wasn't made elsewhere for immediate medical care. ✈️

🔥 Copper nears record as smelter halt hits supply

Copper prices climbed close to their record high due to a smelter halt impacting Grasberg ore processing. The issue occurred at the Gresik smelter in Indonesia, which processes ore from the Grasberg mine. September copper touched $6.7005 a pound, while aluminum surged to a seven-week high. This scarcity is compounded by a Brazilian alumina plant halving its output due to gas disruptions. Production at Freeport’s Manyar smelter is set to resume in September, but Grasberg is not expected to reach full output until the end of 2027. 📈

🎬 Awarapan 2 starts strong with 20k tickets sold

The romantic drama Awarapan 2, starring Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani, is set for a big opening despite clashing with Batwara 1947. As of 10:30 PM on August 11, it had sold around 20,000 tickets across top national chains like PVR Inox and Cinepolis. The film shows strong buzz, with potential to reach over 100K in advance sales at national chains. If it gets a positive reception, Awarapan 2 could achieve a Rs. 20 crore nett plus opening. This could also mark a Clean Hit venture for Emraan Hashmi.

🤯 Cabinet Shakeup Hits Shivakumar with Portfolio Load

A cabinet reshuffle has recently taken place, creating new challenges for DK Shivakumar. He is now facing a portfolio headache following the changes implemented across the government structure. The reshuffle was announced on a specific date, though the article does not provide the exact date. This reorganization affects several key administrative roles within the state government. The political landscape is expected to shift as officials settle into their newly assigned departments.

🛡️ Microsoft drops huge security patch update 🛡️

Microsoft released the August 2026 Patch Tuesday, fixing a massive 400 security flaws across its software. This update addressed 42 'Critical' vulnerabilities, including three zero-day issues, on August 2026. One actively exploited zero-day in the Windows Ancillary Function Driver was linked to Lazarus group attacks by Check Point. The patches cover issues like local privilege escalation in Windows User Profile service. Microsoft is increasing updates using an AI-powered vulnerability discovery system going forward.

🏛️ Karnataka Speaker and Council Head Elections Set

Elections for the Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly and the Chairperson of the Karnataka Legislative Council have been officially notified for Friday. The Congress party has put forward G.S. Patil and Saleem Ahmed as their candidates for these crucial positions. These vacancies arose after U.T. Khader resigned from the Speaker role and Basavaraj Horatti resigned from the Council Chairman post. T.B. Jayachandra is currently serving as the Pro-tem Speaker and Puttanna as the Pro-tem Chairperson. The Monsoon Session of the State Legislature is scheduled to begin on Thursday.