📱 iPhone 18 Pro India Price & Features Leak

The iPhone 18 Pro is anticipated to launch at Apple's September 9 event, alongside other new products. Reports suggest it will debut in India, with potential price hikes compared to the iPhone 17 Pro. Estimates point to a potential starting price around Rs 1.40 lakh, a $100 increase from its predecessor. This expected model might feature an A20 Pro chip and a 4,288mAh battery. Apple is expected to reveal the official price and specs on September 9. 📱

🕉️ Phone ban hits 52 Tamil Nadu temples

A ban on smartphones has officially started across 52 major temples in Tamil Nadu, effective September 1, 2026. This restriction applies to temples managed by the HR&CE Department, starting from Tuesday. Devotees are allowed to keep basic mobile phones without cameras inside these premises. The ban aims to maintain a peaceful worship atmosphere, as photo and video recording of deities has increased. A ₹5 fee is charged at deposit counters for safe keeping of devices. 📱

🔭 FAST telescope cracks cosmic star formation mystery

Scientists are using China's FAST telescope alongside DESI to investigate why star formation slowed down in the universe. An international team conducted precise measurements of neutral hydrogen evolution over the last 4.5 billion years. The study found that 4.5 billion years ago, the star formation rate was 2.5 times higher than today, but neutral hydrogen was only 1.4 times denser. This suggests that neutral hydrogen reserves did not deplete alongside the drop in star formation. Researchers now believe that decreasing overall cosmic gas density is hindering the creation of star-forming molecular clouds. 🔭

🔭 NASA's new telescope gets advanced camera tech from ABB and Nüvü

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is now equipped with high-precision imaging camera electronics from ABB and Nüvü Cameras. This sophisticated system is part of the Roman Coronagraph Instrument and is deployed on the infrared observatory launched on August 30, 2026. The technology is expected to be 100 to 1000 times more powerful for exoplanet imaging than current systems. This mission supports NASA's future Habitable Worlds Observatory concept to search for life elsewhere. Engineers compressed the system into a small unit to withstand deep space radiation.

🤖 Meta to limit reach of unlabelled AI profiles on Instagram

Meta is renaming its 'AI creator' label to 'AI-generated profile' on Instagram to increase transparency. This update targets profiles where the featured person is entirely AI-generated, not just AI-assisted content. Unlabelled AI profiles will face restricted visibility in recommendations across the platform. This move aligns partly with India's mandate on labelling synthetically generated information, though rules differ. Companies must now navigate how this labelling impacts brand collaborations with AI influencers.

📉 India's current account deficit hits $4.2 billion

India's current account deficit widened to $4.2 billion in the first quarter of FY27 compared to $3.4 billion the previous year. This situation was reported by the Reserve Bank of India for the period of April to June. The merchandise trade deficit reached $86.1 billion, largely driven by a 26% higher oil import bill reaching $49 billion. Net services receipts saw growth, while foreign portfolio investment recorded a net outflow of $9.6 billion. Moving forward, the RBI revised the deficit figure and noted foreign exchange reserves decreased by $8.1 billion on a balance of payments basis.

🧠 New US guidelines update migraine drug treatments

US doctors have updated their guidelines for treating migraine attacks after 14 years of research. These new recommendations incorporate treatments targeting CGRP, a protein linked to migraines. Some of these novel drugs have shown a significant reduction of nearly 70 per cent in migraines over time. The updated guidelines, released on 31 August by the American Academy of Neurology, focus heavily on prevention. Importantly, the guidelines also advise against certain drugs during pregnancy due to safety concerns. 💊

🏔️ Sikkim puts sensors on glacial lakes after Nepal floods

Following the recent catastrophic flood in Nepal, Sikkim is actively installing advanced sensors on its high-risk glacial lakes. The state authorities have mapped 85 out of over 400 lakes, designating 16 as highly vulnerable locations. This monitoring system tracks water volume, level, and sediment movement in real-time, complementing early warning sirens. Both the 2023 Sikkim GLOF and the Nepal disaster stem from cascading hazards caused by climate change. These efforts aim to build resilience against sudden breaches of fragile, glacier-fed reservoirs. 🏔️

🔭 Are 'Little Red Dots' black hole stars?

A study analyzed spectral signatures of over 300 distant objects showing powerful infrared light but almost no X-rays. Researchers found this anomaly in objects like 3DHST-AEGIS-12014, existing around 12 billion years ago. Dense hydrogen gas shrouds are trapping high-energy radiation, causing it to glow brightly in the infrared. This suggests these objects might be 'black hole stars,' a transitional phase in early cosmic growth. Future JWST data is needed to confirm if gravity comes from a central black hole or a star cluster.

😟 DR Congo sees over 6,000 confirmed Ebola cases

Confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have surpassed the 6,000 mark, with nearly 3,000 deaths reported. Local authorities stated that as of Saturday, there were 6,041 confirmed cases across six provinces, including 2,911 fatalities. A total of 1,366 patients have successfully recovered from the outbreak. This epidemic, declared in May, is now the DRC's largest and deadliest on record. It has impacted 60 health zones in provinces like Ituri and North Kivu. 😟

✨ Mika Abdalla to grace Vogue India cover

Mika Abdalla is set to grace the September-October 2026 cover of Vogue India. She is currently filming the second season of Off Campus in Vancouver, while the article discusses her early career experiences. Abdalla previously experienced a standstill in her career before an unfulfilled audition with David Lynch. She often uses her experience with horses to manage performance anxiety on set. After wrapping filming, she plans to ride horses again in Dallas.