🕵️ Jharkhand exam scam: CID arrests key suspects

The Jharkhand CID arrested Sushma Kumari and Akshay Tiwari on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, regarding recruitment exam irregularities. These arrests followed the initial arrest of Abhay Tiwari, a block supply officer in Godda district, on July 22. Investigators found Tiwari cleared around 12 competitive exams over the last 13 years, including the 2018 Police Sub-Inspector test. Tiwari allegedly confessed to using "rate charts" ranging from ₹2 lakh to ₹70 lakh to secure qualifications. The CID is now verifying records, and the total accused count has reached 22. 🕵️

🐮 Dropout turned dairy king with Milky Mist

Sathish Kumar started his journey in his family's struggling milk business in Erode, Tamil Nadu, at the age of 16. He noticed an opportunity by observing customers turning milk into paneer and supplying it to hotels. After experimenting, he started selling his first 10-kg paneer batch in Bengaluru in 1993. The company diversified into various dairy products, forming MMD Dairy in 1999. Following its 2025 public listing, Milky Mist achieved a market capitalization of over Rs 12,700 crore. 🐮

🌟 Ayesha Curry's journey: Mom life meets career goals

Ayesha Curry navigated balancing motherhood with personal career ambitions after marrying NBA star Stephen Curry on July 30, 2011. She welcomed her first child, Riley, in July 2012, while also wanting an identity outside of being a wife and mother. After years of focusing on roles, she started a food blog in 2021 to pursue her dreams alongside family life. With Stephen's encouragement, she turned this passion into a career, becoming an author and founder of Sweet July. The couple welcomed their fourth child, Caius Chai Curry, on May 11, 2024. 🌟

🤯 Kacha Badam fame Anjali Arora cast as Sita

Anjali Arora, known from her 'Kacha Badam' reel, has been cast as Mata Sita in Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha. This casting decision has sparked intense backlash from various netizens across social media platforms. The teaser for the film, released on Tuesday, brought the controversy to the forefront of public discussion. The movie stars Dev Sharma as Lord Ram and is directed by Abhishek Singh. It is scheduled to release in theatres on September 25, 2026. 🎬

😔 Raj Kundra shares tough 63 days in jail

Raj Kundra revealed the struggles of his 63 days in Mumbai’s Arthur Road Jail following his 2021 arrest in a pornography case. His wife, Shilpa Shetty, supported him while his businesses employed around 4,000 people at that time. Kundra survived on Parle-G biscuits and lost 17-18 kg during this tough period. A media rumour about Shilpa leaving him made him feel like ending his life, but her call gave him courage. He now feels this experience brought him a fresh start and pushed him toward acting. 😥

🩺 Junior Doctors Strike Continues in Andhra Pradesh

Junior doctors maintained their protest outside the New Government Hospital in Vijayawada on Tuesday. The strike, which is on its ninth day, is happening across government teaching hospitals in Andhra Pradesh. They are demanding a stipend hike, with 100% participation from various doctors across the state. Despite initial talk possibilities on August 17th, there has been no further response from the government. They plan to continue the strike for two to three more days without a government reply.

🚁 Laser-powered drones stay cool with nanorods

Researchers developed a heat-blocking tech using antimony selenide nanorods for laser-powered drones. The team at Civil Aviation University of China integrated these nanorods into a perovskite laser cell-thermoelectric device. Under a 520 nm green laser, the prototype converted 38.49% of the energy into electricity while mitigating high temperatures. This system-level application moves light-based UAV power from theory to practical engineering design. Next, the team plans outdoor flight testing and accurate laser tracking for real-world use. 🔋

🚗 2026 Skoda Slavia facelift: powertrain breakdown

The 2026 Skoda Slavia facelift has been unveiled with refreshed looks and a new 8-speed torque converter automatic for the 1-litre TSI engine. This updated sedan will be available in six variants, including Classic, Signature, and Monte Carlo. The car features both 1-litre and 1.5-litre TSI turbo-petrol engines, with expected pricing between Rs 11 lakh and Rs 18 lakh. Safety is boosted with a 360-degree camera, while it maintains its previous 5-star Global NCAP rating. Skoda plans to launch the new Slavia sometime early next month. 🚗

😠 Vinesh Phogat calls Brij Bhushan a 'goon and criminal'

Vinesh Phogat fiercely attacked former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, branding him a "goon and a criminal." She made these strong remarks in Jind while criticizing Singh amidst ongoing wrestlers' protests. These comments follow the 2023 high-profile wrestlers' protest involving Singh. Phogat further alleged that the BJP supports Singh, who is accused of using money for atrocities against women. She declared her intent to fight these issues, including land encroachment, in the Supreme Court. 😠

🛡️ UAE on alert after missile threat detection

The United Arab Emirates issued a brief alert on Tuesday after its air defence system detected potential missile threats directed towards the country. The Interior Ministry advised all residents to immediately move to a safe location within the nearest secure building due to the security situation. This alert marked the first such warning in several months, following false alarms in June and July. The incident occurs amid heightened security concerns in the Gulf region. Authorities have not yet provided details on the threat's origin or if any missiles struck UAE territory. 🛡️

📚 NTA upgrades exam checks after big glitches

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has taken major steps to improve exam quality by removing 600 experts. This was discussed in a follow-up review meeting on Tuesday with Education Minister Pralhad Joshi in New Delhi. The agency is now implementing a four-tier scrutiny system for all question papers and bringing in 20-25 new officials soon. This overhaul comes after serious defects led to the cancellation of the June 2026 UGC-NET papers. NTA is also strengthening its security and hiring private-sector specialists for key roles.