🧑‍🚀 French astronaut sets spacewalk record today

Sophie Adenot is set to make spaceflight history by becoming the first French woman to conduct a spacewalk. She will be joining NASA astronaut Anil Menon outside the International Space Station (ISS) today, August 18th. This 6.5-hour excursion is scheduled for around 8:35 a.m. EDT, and it will be the 282nd spacewalk on the ISS. The duo will be replacing a critical space-to-ground antenna on the orbital complex. This historic EVA comes after Menon's previous spacewalk was rescheduled due to a sensor reading issue. 🚀

📢 AK-47 used in Bihar protests, govt assures SC

An AK-47 was reportedly fired during recent student protests, according to the Bihar government. This incident took place in Bihar, where the state government addressed the Supreme Court. The government confirmed the firing occurred but stated that no injuries were sustained by anyone present. The context involves allegations of excessive force being used against the protesting students. The administration is now clarifying the situation before the Supreme Court proceedings continue.

🧑‍⚖️ AIBE 22 registration starts tomorrow, check dates

The Bar Council of India is launching the AIBE 22 registration process starting on August 19, 2026. Law graduates and final-year students without backlogs can apply via the official website. The registration closes on October 27, 2026, with the exam set for November 29, 2026. This test is crucial for practicing law within Indian courts. Candidates must keep all required documents ready before applying. 🧑‍⚖️

💎 Georgina's $75M diamond wedding drip with Ronaldo

Georgina Rodriguez married Cristiano Ronaldo wearing jaw-dropping Chopard high jewellery worth $75 million. The intimate ceremony took place in Portugal, featuring custom white Gucci suit details. The pieces come from Chopard’s 'Garden of Kalahari' collection, previously worn by Beyonce and Rihanna. This collection originated from a 1,342-carat natural diamond rough found in Botswana. She highlighted three hero stones, including a 50-carat round diamond, for her special day.

😥 Rising Memory & AI Costs Stress Zoho Founder

Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu noted that surging memory and AI token prices are complicating business operations. He responded to a Tom’s Hardware report concerning memory price hikes over the last twelve months. Specifically, a 64GB DDR5-5600 kit saw a rise of about 485% from August 2025 to August 2026. While companies have tried to absorb these costs, maintaining current pricing is becoming increasingly tough. Vembu stated that the era of 'free' memory is over, demanding more efficient software development. 😥

💰 Shankesh Jewellers IPO opens today

The ₹367-crore Shankesh Jewellers IPO started bidding on August 18th, facing mixed analyst reactions and a weak grey market trend. This Mumbai-based wholesaler has strong customer ties, with repeat customers making up about 80% of its FY26 total. The company showed strong growth, with Revenue/EBITDA/PAT CAGR at 23.9%/134.9%/188.4% from FY24-FY26. While some see it as neutral due to gold price impact, Master Capital recommends subscribing for the long term. The IPO closes on August 20th, with listing expected on August 25th. 🧐

🚨 Builders hiding RERA details? Homebuyers need to know this.

The Enforcement Directorate has issued a strong warning to homebuyers about builders who withhold RERA information. This advisory followed the ED provisionally attaching Rs 129.80 crore in an Ahmedabad real estate fraud case. RERA, enacted in 2016, aims to boost transparency and protect buyers in real estate projects. Buyers must verify RERA registration and approvals on the official state portal before making any payments. If details are refused, buyers should stop payments and approach the state RERA authority.

💉 HPV vaccines land in PNG to fight cancer

Papua New Guinea is starting a national rollout of HPV vaccines to combat high rates of cervical cancer. Scan Global Logistics and Air Niugini Cargo moved the first 100,000 vaccine vials from Denmark on August 6. The plan includes an expected 180,000 more vials, with the first phase set for September 2026. This initiative aims to protect around 60,000 girls aged 9 to 14 across two provinces initially. The vaccines will then move through PNG's health system for wider distribution. 💉

🕵️ Spy allegations surface in Swalwell investigation

FBI records were declassified detailing a three-year investigation into Rep. Eric Swalwell regarding suspected Chinese spy Fang Fang. This investigation targeted Swalwell in California, involving alleged illegal campaign contributions solicited through third parties. The operation ran from May 2014 to May 2017, revealing Fang allegedly solicited straw donations and operated as an unregistered foreign agent. Although Swalwell admitted to being intimate with Fang, prosecution was ultimately deemed non-viable due to national security reasons. Fang has since been barred from re-entry into the United States.

🎯 Shillong Teer Results Drop for August 18, 2026

Shillong Teer is an archery-based number game regulated locally in Meghalaya, India. The results for August 18, 2026, cover Shillong, Juwai, and Khanapara games. Khanapara Teer showed First Round 61 and Second Round 45, while Shillong Teer had 62 and 68. This game involves archers shooting arrows, and the total count dictates the winning number. Winners must check official announcements from bodies like KHASA before claiming any prize. 🎯

🚫 Mohanlal film shooting blocked in Periyar Tiger Reserve

The Kerala High Court was informed that shooting for Mohanlal's film, Athimanoharam, cannot happen inside the Periyar Tiger Reserve. This dispute involves wildlife restrictions and Sabarimala's existing film shoot limits, as stated by the court. The Deputy Director of the reserve confirmed that commercial filming is barred inside sanctuaries and reserves. However, the Divisional Forest Officer suggested filming might be allowed in certain spots from August 18-28. The bench disposed of the plea after hearing the conflicting views from both authorities. 🎬