🏥 Imran Khan sent back to jail after hospital checkup

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan was returned to Adiala Jail early Friday, August 21, 2026. The move followed his court-ordered medical check at the public hospital PIMS in Islamabad. Doctors confirmed he was medically fit after examinations, which included an ophthalmologist and cardiologist. This followed a Supreme Court order on August 18 requiring his treatment within 48 hours. The next court hearing for the prominent politician is scheduled for September 16. 🧑‍⚖️

🌌 Auroras beat solar eclipse views in space

NASA astronauts reported that auroras were more spectacular than the solar eclipse they missed last week. Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, aboard the International Space Station, observed the brilliant green dancing aurora. The crew was in space for six months, and the current mission runs until their replacements arrive next month. Meir noted the sun's off-season made the lights especially dramatic and brilliant. They are now looking forward to catching next week's lunar eclipse. 🌌

📉 IBM CEO shocks market with early earnings warning

IBM CEO Arvind Krishna pre-announced a financial shortfall eight days before the July 22 earnings call due to shifting IT budgets and rising AI distractions. This radical transparency caused IBM's stock to drop over 25%, marking a historic single-day decline for the company. Krishna reduced full-year revenue growth by over $600 million, citing client project delays amid supply constraints. He believes this early disclosure allowed the focus to shift from explaining issues to outlining strategic fixes. The CEO maintains that his strategy remains client satisfaction and investing in the workforce. 📉

😔 1984 riot survivors feel Sajjan Kumar's death was unsatisfying

Survivors of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots expressed little comfort following the death of former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar. The victims, including Surjeet Singh and Atma Singh, recalled the violence they experienced in 1984 in Delhi. Kumar, who was jailed in Tihar Jail, died at Safdarjung Hospital after being sentenced to life imprisonment in December 2018. Many survivors felt that a death sentence would have provided better justice for their immense losses. They affirmed they will continue fighting the remaining pending cases against him. 😥

📈 Stock picks: Sumeet Bagadia suggests 5 buys today

Sumeet Bagadia recommends five breakout stocks to buy, including VA Tech Wabag and Acme Solar Holdings. He shared this advice on August 21, 2026, following strong gains in Sensex and Nifty 50. The market needs to sustain above 24,300 to confirm the recovery trend. Failing to hold 24,000 could trigger renewed selling pressure in the market. Investors should note that Innova Captab shows strong momentum near its 52-week high. 📈

📉 Indian Director Declared Bankrupt in Singapore

An Indian national was declared bankrupt in Singapore due to unpaid wages owed to over 400 migrant workers. The individual, Ramu Palani Velu, was a permanent resident and director of seven local service companies. Claims were lodged by 407 workers, some allegedly missing salaries for more than two months, with issues surfacing in 2025. Authorities were aware of the unpaid claims after a dormitory eviction notice on June 8th. Ramu applied for bankruptcy on July 9th, and employers face heavy fines and jail time. 📉

🔬 Moderna hits Phase 3 milestone; is the hype over?

Moderna has successfully cleared a significant Phase 3 clinical trial milestone for its vaccine candidate. This development occurred involving the company in a major biotech announcement. The trial data points were reported on a specific date, though the exact numbers were not detailed in the initial release. This success builds on ongoing research into next-generation mRNA technology. Investors are now watching closely to see how this affects future stock performance. 📈

🛰️ SpaceX's massive orbital AI data center plan

SpaceX unveiled its "Starmind" constellation plan for orbital AI data centers, aiming for up to 1 million satellites. The constellation will be deployed by SpaceX in sun-synchronous orbit, utilizing the Starlink network for data transfer. The first-generation "AI1" satellite features NVIDIA's Rubin GPU and a peak computing power of 250 kilowatts. This project leverages proprietary data for Grok 5 training, offering a massive data advantage. Launching this scale requires Starship, but FCC authorization and orbital collision risks remain uncertain. 🛰️

💖 Couple in drama feels pull towards others

A new teaser for the drama "A Love Other Than Yours" has been released by KBS. It features Seo Kang Jun and Ahn Eun Jin as a couple navigating unexpected emotional shifts in their decade-long relationship. The plot centers on both characters feeling drawn to other people, specifically Park Soo Ah and Han Tae Seung. Lee Mi Do expresses a desire for their old passionate feelings to return to Namgoong Ho. The series is set to premiere on September 12 at 9:20 p.m. KST.

🔬 New block merges proteins and molecules

Researchers developed an artificial protein-foldamer pair to create advanced materials. This team, led by Professor Ivan Huc, worked with colleagues from Berlin, Bordeaux, and Nantes. The discovery was published in the journal Nature Chemistry, detailing the successful complex formation. This new building block has a large, defined contact surface for modular assembly. Future applications include constructing porous 3D materials and influencing biological functions. 🧪

🚀 ISRO Chief S Somnath joins RBI board

S Somnath, former chairman of ISRO, has been appointed to the central board of the Reserve Bank. He will serve as a part-time, non-official director for four years starting August 20, 2026, in this role. This appointment comes after he retired from ISRO in January 2025. Somnath was previously appointed as chancellor of Chanakya University near Bengaluru. Additionally, Anand Mahindra was reappointed to the RBI central board for another four years.