tech Microsoft released crucial security updates addressing several vulnerabilities in Exchange Server. These flaws affect Exchange Server Subscription Edition, 2019, and 2016. The updates cover issues disclosed on August 11, 2026, including critical RCE and DoS bugs. Exploitation could allow attackers to bypass auth, execute code, or disrupt services. Organizations running on-premises Exchange must apply these patches ASAP.
science Scientists and fishers are pushing for Indians to eat fish based on its natural breeding cycles. This initiative, Know Your Fish, is being developed for India's west coast to guide seafood choices. It incorporates breeding cycle data and biological traits for specific species. The goal is to help consumers make informed decisions to protect marine ecosystems. This effort aims to reconnect people with ocean knowledge despite modern market demands. 🐟
science A galaxy simulation shows nuclear star clusters and stellar disks grow together as a stellar bar funnels gas to the galactic center. This process occurred in a Milky Way-mass galaxy over four billion years. The stellar bar acts like a conveyor belt, driving gas inward to feed both structures simultaneously. While they share a common origin, their relative sizes drift apart over time, making the connection hard to spot. A merger with a massive star cluster around 2.1 billion years abruptly altered the star cluster’s structure. 🌌
business G.R. Anil accused the UDF government of failing to control essential commodity prices before the Onam festival. This criticism stems from the current situation in Kerala, a major consumer state dependent on external food sources. During Onam 2025, white-card holders got 15kg of rice at ₹10.90/kg, but now they receive only 7kg. Furthermore, the former minister noted that rice is now available through ration shops at ₹26 per kg, a new practice. He asserted that previous LDF administrations successfully managed prices by ensuring adequate supply.
health Manisha Koirala recalled the intensely difficult night she learned about her Stage IV ovarian cancer in 2012. She was diagnosed at Nepal’s Norvic International Hospital, which felt like the scariest and loneliest space. After treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, she was declared cancer-free in April 2013. The battle taught her about patient isolation and made her re-evaluate her priorities and relationships. Now, she values a close-knit family and nature over a big crowd. 💖
business Malayalam actor Suresh Gopi recently spoke at the Kalyani Silks store opening in Alappuzha. As a Union Minister of State in Petroleum and Tourism, he revealed that his income from store openings has stopped. He mentioned that he is no longer being invited to inaugurations, causing this revenue stream to dry up. Suresh expressed hope that this event could restart his invitations as an inaugurator. He previously stated in October 2025 that his acting income had completely stopped since entering politics. 🎬
world Federal prosecutions for sex trafficking have seen a 22% drop this year, despite the Trump administration prioritizing the fight against it. This slowdown is happening across the US due to staffing shortages and resource shifts. Specifically, federal prosecutors charged 73 people through June, which is lower than the average for the last three years. Experienced personnel left the Justice Department, and some Homeland Security agents shifted focus to immigration duties. This shift has also impacted victims, leading to reduced cooperation and slower T-visa approvals. 😔
india The BCI Chairman stated that no NALSAR graduate from the class of 2026 will be enrolled as an advocate. This comment followed a campaign organized by the students themselves. The specific date and location of the campaign were not mentioned in the report. The issue revolves around the students' protest against CJI Surya Kant. The Chairman's statement suggests potential hurdles for these aspiring lawyers.
The Andhra Pradesh Joint Action Committee (APJAC) Amaravati has scheduled an emergency meeting for August 16th. This gathering will take place at Revenue Bhavan in Vijayawada, APJAC Amaravati leaders stated. The meeting aims to decide the next steps regarding several outstanding employee demands. These issues include the appointment of a Pay Revision Commission chairman and the release of pending dearness allowances. The JAC is holding this session because the government has not announced any decisions yet. 🧑⚖️
Barcelona has been persistently trying to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid since the start of the summer. The club is currently making one last concrete effort to secure the Argentine striker this week. If no progress is made this week, Barça's sporting department will begin scouting alternative options for the number 9 position starting next week. This urgency is amplified because Ferran Torres is expected to join PSG very soon. Therefore, the club must prepare a Plan B if Alvarez remains unattainable.
india Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Roshan called for the Belagavi Ganesh Utsav to serve as an example for the entire country. At a meeting at Kumar Gandharva Bhavan, he stressed that the festival should symbolize harmony and peace for all. Preparations are underway, with mandates for CCTV in pandals and adherence to sound limits as per Supreme Court orders. Officials have coordinated efforts, and L&T was directed to fix potholes before Ganesh Chaturthi. Police Commissioner Borase urged Mandals to cooperate as the city's population swells to about 14 lakh during the festival. 🐘
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