🅿️ K.R. Market's new parking system causes vendor woes

K.R. Market introduced a smart parking facility over the last three months with dedicated routes for visitors. The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) halved Avenue Road's width to manage the new system. Vendors report a reduced footfall due to the barricades and parking fees, which are around ₹15/hr for two-wheelers. Furthermore, the demolition of 180 shops near the market is impacting customer base. GBA maintains the move ensures seamless movement, expecting footfall to rise once the organized system is fully implemented. 🚗

⚖️ SC forms panel to probe Delhi police excesses ⚖️

The Supreme Court has formed a high-powered panel to investigate alleged police excesses during student protests in Delhi. This panel will consist of retired judges, a former DGP, and an ex-CBI director to conduct a fact-finding exercise. The investigation covers allegations of excessive force, sexual assault, and online harassment against protesters during the July 20 march. The committee will examine video footage and FIRs registered against students, including those involving over 2,800 'anti-social elements.' The Supreme Court will await the panel's recommendations before determining necessary legal consequences.

🔬 Supercomputers map chaos in dusty plasma ⚛️

Scientists at IIT Jammu and IIT Kanpur used supercomputer simulations to study chaos in dusty plasma. This research looked at how millions of particles behave in this specialized state of matter. The study analyzed two types of chaos, Kelvin-Helmholtz and Rayleigh-Taylor instabilities, on or around May 15, 2024. This helps bridge the gap between tiny particle physics and large-scale fluid dynamics. Future work plans include conducting 3D simulations to better understand these complex systems.

🚨 Foreigner Dies After Fire Extinguisher Incident on Train

A foreigner sprayed a fire extinguisher inside a moving train, leading to an incident that escalated quickly. The individual was identified as a tourist aboard a train journey in India. Authorities were called to the scene on a specific date, though exact figures are not provided in the report. The incident was followed by questioning from railway police officials regarding the strange behavior. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death is currently ongoing. 🚨

🚨 Foreigner Dies After Spraying Fire Extinguisher on Train

A foreign national sprayed fire extinguishers on passengers while traveling on the Golden Temple Express. This incident happened while he was traveling from Mumbai's Bandra Terminus to Delhi. The man, around 45 years old, was subdued by railway police in Surat on the date of the incident. He collapsed and passed away during subsequent questioning at the RPF post. The railway police have registered an accidental death case and started an investigation.

🎧 Samsung Buds get FDA nod for hearing aid feature

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially approved Samsung’s Galaxy Buds hearing aid feature for US consumers. This functionality allows the earbuds to operate as over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids for mild-to-moderate hearing loss. The approval was granted on 18 August 2026, following validation studies at several universities. Samsung developed this feature with National Acoustic Laboratories (NAL) and Samsung Medical Center (SMC). The feature will roll out later this year with the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro and Buds 3 Pro. 🎧

🌊 Maharashtra reservoirs see slight water discharge rise

Water discharge from Maharashtra reservoirs slightly increased on Tuesday due to renewed rainfall in parts of the state. The total discharge from the Krishna and its tributaries reached 52,530 cusecs, up 1,875 cusecs from Monday. Lal Bahadur Shastri reservoir had 104 tmcft stored against 123 tmcft capacity. On Tuesday evening, Raja Lakhamagouda dam reported an inflow of 8,731 cusecs. The situation was reported on August 18, 2026, showing ongoing water levels. 🌊

🎮 Xbox Game Pass Drops August 2026 Game Lineup

Xbox Game Pass has unveiled its upcoming roster of games for August 2026. This new selection features titles across various genres and developers. The lineup includes a mix of new releases and back-catalog additions for subscribers. This expansion aims to keep the service fresh and engaging for its user base. Subscribers should check the official Game Pass channel for detailed release dates. 🎮

⚖️ Mining official and two others arrested in bribe case

The CBI arrested U. Siva Shankar, a Deputy Director (Mining), along with two mining company representatives on bribery charges. The arrests took place in Prakasam district after a demand and acceptance of ₹2 lakh for a favorable report in a quarry death case in June. The three accused were produced in a Vijayawada court on Tuesday, following their Monday arrest. The CBI also seized the bribe money during the operation. Further detailed investigations are currently underway across Hyderabad, Kadapa, and Prakasam districts. ⚖️

🎬 Director praises Saif's transparency, calls Akshay a psycho

Director Priyadarshan is working on the thriller 'Haiwaan' featuring Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar. He praised Saif Ali Khan for effortlessly embodying a blind role without any formal training. Priyadarshan described Saif as wonderfully transparent and inquisitive on set during the filming process. For this film, Akshay Kumar is taking on a ruthless antagonist, which the director called a psycho villain. 'Haiwaan' is scheduled to release in theatres on September 11, 2026.

🧠 Jolly Healthcare drops KETOJOL 4:1 for epilepsy

Jolly Healthcare has launched KETOJOL 4:1, a new ketogenic diet formulation for treating Drug-Resistant Epilepsy. This product is designed for clinical nutrition and pediatric neurology use, manufactured under a pharmaceutical license. Clinical studies show Ketogenic Dietary Therapy can reduce seizure frequency by $\ge$50% in 50–60% of refractory epilepsy children. The formulation includes prebiotics like Inulin to improve GI tolerance and palatability for kids. It will first be available in tertiary care hospitals and specialized clinics under medical supervision. 🧠