🚀 Career vibes for the week: Aug 16-22, 2026 ✨

The weekly career horoscope covers potential successes and challenges for various zodiac signs. Aries and Taurus will face decisions regarding new responsibilities and workload management this week. Gemini's professional world gets busy with multiple ideas competing for attention throughout the period. Leo's challenge is handling newfound recognition gracefully while seeking deeper value. Aquarius needs to structure their unconventional ideas to turn them into tangible opportunities.

🎬 Yash on 'Toxic' song controversy: "I'll charge for ads"

Yash finally spoke about the trolling surrounding 'Tabaahi', a song from his upcoming movie 'Toxic'. He addressed the criticism on Rajat Sharma's 'Aap Ki Adalat' while shooting in India. Yash stated, "If I have to do a condom ad, I will do it for money," emphasizing that it wouldn't be free. He clarified that the film maintains a line between sensuality and vulgarity, insisting no kissing occurred. The movie, directed by Geetu Mohandas and starring Kiara Advani, releases on August 26.

🙏 Fadnavis and Pawar honour Vajpayee on death anniversary

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis paid tributes to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary. Both leaders remembered Vajpayee as a visionary figure who inspired the nation. Vajpayee, the first BJP PM, passed away on August 16, 2018, at the age of 93. Fadnavis and NCP chief Sharad Pawar praised his commitment to democracy and national interest. His legacy continues to guide the direction of Indian public life moving forward.

🤔 RJD mocks Health Minister Nishant Kumar's flag gesture

The Rashtriya Janata Dal targeted Bihar health minister Nishant Kumar on Sunday after seeing a video of him hoisting the Tricolour. The Lalu Yadav-led party mocked the former chief minister Nitish Kumar’s son regarding his gesture right after the flag-hoisting. RJD shared the video on its official account, questioning who the health minister was saluting. The main opposition party further questioned whom he was turning his back towards. Nishant Kumar joined the state Cabinet shortly after Samrat Choudhary took over as chief minister.

🐀 Food safety check: Rats in freezer, spoiled food across India

Food regulators across India are launching a major crackdown on food safety violations across various chains. Incidents include finding a rat in a Blinkit freezer in Thane and spoiled chicken reported from a KFC outlet in Mangalore. On Saturday, 9kg of expired chicken was seized from Rio Meridian Hotel, alongside other violations nationwide. These actions follow multiple reports concerning quality issues from quick commerce platforms and major restaurant chains. Authorities are now inspecting more establishments and taking stern action against non-compliant businesses. 🐀

🏛️ SC to hear Rahul Gandhi's assets plea Monday

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear Rahul Gandhi's plea regarding the Allahabad High Court's order. This petition specifically challenges the High Court's ruling concerning allegations of disproportionate assets. The matter is set for Monday's hearing date before the Supreme Court. This case is part of ongoing scrutiny into his financial declarations. The next steps will depend on the Supreme Court's judgment on the petition.

🐾 TN exotic animal applications backlog hits high

A high volume of applications for exotic animal registration is currently pending with the Tamil Nadu Forest Department. This issue involves the Chief Wildlife Warden in the state, as district-level applications are first scrutinized before reaching the final authority. Around 2,000 applications are currently pending, and this backlog is partially linked to the transition from PARIVESH 1.0 to PARIVESH 2.0. Furthermore, the state lacks dedicated facilities to house exotic wildlife when it is seized by enforcement agencies. This infrastructure gap, combined with pending applications, risks hampering effective regulation of the trade. 😟

🦟 Laser mosquito killer enters mass production

A Chinese-developed laser mosquito-control device has officially entered mass production. Photon Matrix Lab is developing this portable device in China, utilizing LiDAR and AI vision technology. Mass production started in August, with the first units expected to ship later this month. This launch fits into China's growing mosquito-control market, which saw a 65.1% increase in H1 2025 exports. Consumers will decide adoption based on safety, price, and proven effectiveness. 🦟

🏏 Cummins backs comeback after heavy loss to Bangladesh 🏏

Bangladesh secured a historic nine-wicket victory over Australia on the fourth day of the match. Pat Cummins admitted the team was outplayed by Bangladesh, who batted exceptionally well at the venue. The match concluded with Australia bowled out for 198, while Bangladesh scored 426. Cummins noted they are good at bouncing back, and the team will discuss improvements. Changes might be considered for the next Test, but it is too soon to say.

🗳️ What's on the mind for Israeli voters?

The upcoming Israeli general elections are considered critical for the nation's future direction. Jewish voters will face questions about democracy and the state's meaning, while Palestinian citizens hope for a coalition to curb violence. Major concerns include the far-right's moves to bypass democratic norms and stop the ultra-Orthodox exemption from conscription. The trauma of October 7, 2023, heavily influences the discourse, overshadowing previous Palestinian issues. Voters are focused on domestic battles against Netanyahu's perceived weakening of state institutions.

📈 Nearly 100 stocks hitting ex-record date this week

Nearly 100 companies, including Bandhan Bank and Mazagon Dock, have set record dates for corporate actions between August 17 and August 21. Investors must hold shares before the record date to qualify for these payouts and splits. High payouts include Yamuna Syndicate's Rs 500 per share and Page Industries' Rs 200 per share. The week features dividends, bonus issues, and a 1:2 stock split by Kirloskar Pneumatic Company. Stockholders should monitor the day-wise schedule for specific company actions. 💰