🔭 NASA's $4B Roman Telescope to Map 2 Billion Galaxies

NASA is launching the $4 billion Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to investigate dark energy and dark matter. This flagship observatory will launch on Sunday from Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy. Its main survey is set to cover over two billion galaxies, taking more than a year to complete. This wide-field survey will help track the universe's expansion and galaxy formation over time. The telescope will also search for planets outside our solar system, complementing Hubble and Webb. 🔭

🚇 Metro lift glitch traps passengers in Mumbai

A technical fault in the lift at Churchgate Metro Station trapped several passengers inside. The Metro administration noticed the situation because the lift was made of transparent glass. Six passengers were caught inside the lift, and they were safely rescued within 5 minutes. The incident thankfully avoided any major accident for everyone involved. The lift is now confirmed to be functioning normally again.

🚢 India-Greece ties worry Turkey over weapon sales

Expanding strategic cooperation between India, Greece, and Cyprus is causing serious concern in Turkey. The military ties are focused on potential sales of Indian hardware like BrahMos missiles and UAVs to the Greek and Cypriot nations. Agreements include a five-year roadmap signed by India and Greece in early 2026, alongside a 2031 roadmap with Cyprus in May 2026. Turkey is anxious that this could lead to a new security alliance shifting the regional balance of power. Ultimately, India aims to diversify its defence market, which is triggering Ankara's intense scrutiny. 🧐

🏥 Blue socks ad leads to IVF centre action in Rajasthan

Health authorities in Rajasthan took action against a fertility hospital after a newspaper ad featured blue baby socks. The ad, from Neelkanth IVF Centre in Rajasthan, raised flags over potential sex selection promotion. On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, nine registration certificates were suspended under the ART Regulation Act, 2021. This move enforces the statutory ban on any form of sex selection in ART procedures. The government assures strict legal compliance from all involved institutions going forward. 🏥

🏥 Rajasthan clinic faces action over blue foetus ad

Health authorities in Rajasthan took action against a fertility hospital after spotting a blue-coloured foetus in a newspaper ad. The advertisement was for Neelkanth Fertility and Women’s Care Hospital, or Neelkanth IVF Centre. On August 25, 2026, the state government suspended nine registration certificates under the ART Act, 2021. This action was taken because the blue colour implies promotion of sex selection, which is legally banned. The government will enforce strict compliance across all ART and surrogacy institutions going forward. 🏥

💔 Director Kuku Kohli Passes Away at 77

Director Kuku Kohli passed away on Tuesday, August 25th, at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. He had been hospitalized two days prior after experiencing a heart attack, during which a stent was placed. Unfortunately, his condition deteriorated today, leading to his passing around 5 PM despite medical efforts. His last darshan is scheduled for tomorrow at his residence, Green Acres, at 9:30 AM. The cremation will then take place at 11 AM at the Oshiwara Crematorium.

⚽ Real Madrid's shift on strikers making sense

Real Madrid made a notable switch in their squad, trading Gonzalo Garcia for Carlos Espi during the summer transfer window. This move involved selling their top academy attacker to Alvaro Arbeloa and Fulham to help save him from Levante. The transaction happened with Jose Mourinho and Juni Calafat backing the decision, despite liking Garcia. While Garcia scored in a Fulham match, Real Madrid is thrilled with Espi's impact. Espi offers the physicality and dynamism that the team felt Garcia lacked for tough La Liga matches. 🚀

📱 New Galaxy Z Fold8 Shoots Insane Video

New video footage has been captured using the latest Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 smartphone. The phone is being showcased by Samsung across various platforms to highlight its capabilities. No specific dates or figures were mentioned in the available promotion materials. This demonstration is intended to prove the device's advanced camera technology. Samsung will likely continue promoting the Z Fold8's features in upcoming campaigns. 📱

⚽ Al-Ettifaq vs. Al-Nassr: Watch Details

The highly anticipated football match between Al-Ettifaq and Al-Nassr is set for an upcoming fixture. The game will take place in a major league match, pitting the two Saudi clubs against each other. Specific details regarding the date and exact kick-off time were not provided in the initial announcement. Fans are looking for live streaming options and traditional TV channel broadcasts to catch the action. Further updates on how and where to watch the game will be released closer to the match day.

💔 Sanders family drama: divorce and custody fights

Pilar Sanders strongly criticized the custody ruling after her divorce from Deion Sanders. The couple married in May 1999 and had three kids: Shilo (2001), Shedeur (2003), and Shelomi (2004). The divorce began in 2011, leading to intense financial and custody battles over the children. In December 2014, Pilar was jailed for contempt of court after violating the custody agreement. Ultimately, Deion got full custody of his sons while sharing custody of their daughter. 😟

❤️ Heart issues link to higher cancer risk for patients

New research indicates that patients with cardiovascular disease face a higher risk of cancer and cancer-related death. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Aberdeen and Keele University, analyzed over 22,000 participants across 25 years. Specifically, men with CVD showed a significantly higher risk of developing and dying from cancer compared to women. Lifestyle factors like smoking and obesity were identified as key risk factors for both genders. Further research is needed to create standardized risk scores for preventative care.