📜 New US green card test looks at your age and health

USCIS has released new guidance detailing how officers will assess applicants for becoming a public charge, which starts on September 18, 2026. This framework will apply to Form I-485 applications submitted on or after that date. Officers will now consider five factors: age, health, family status, assets, and education and skills. Benefits received on or after September 18 will be considered, unlike before. Applicants should check if their category is subject to this rule before applying. 🧐

🗽 Rebel Kid moves to NYC, big life change incoming 🗽

Apoorva Makhija, known as Rebel Kid, has confirmed her big move to New York City. She shared this news on social media after appearing on a podcast, explaining her decision to leave India. Makhija feels she doesn't see herself building her life in India anymore, wanting to pursue business instead of content creation. She was drawn to New York's fast pace, great food, and architecture after traveling there. Previously, she had mentioned plans in June 2025 to study abroad for a master's degree.

🚌 Bus detour causes flight miss; company fined Rs 73k

A consumer commission in Andhra Pradesh ordered a payout to a passenger after his flight was missed due to a bus taking an alternate route. The passenger, traveling from Adoni to Bengaluru, missed his IndiGo flight to Delhi scheduled for October 26, 2025. The bus, booked on October 24, 2025, was scheduled to arrive at 5 am but reached the toll cross around 11:30 am. The commission ruled this unexplained delay was a failure of service, despite the company's terms. Consequently, Greenline Travels was ordered to pay a total of Rs 73,000. 💸

😔 Priest dies after brain bleed; family blames police assault

A 55-year-old priest from Madurai passed away after suffering a brain bleed. His family alleges police assaulted him following a parking dispute with neighbours on July 17. Cases were registered on July 23, and the victim was admitted to Rajaji Hospital on August 5. The family claims the police threatened him, leading him to misrepresent the injury source. The Madras High Court is now overseeing an inquiry into the alleged assault.

✨ Pixel 11 drops with Tensor G6 and Gemini AI 📱

Google launched its new Pixel 11 lineup, including the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, in New Delhi on August 12, 2026. The devices feature the Tensor G6 chip and are available starting from INR 89,999 across four models. These phones unlock Gemini Intelligence with on-device processing and offer seven years of OS and security updates. New features include HiLight and Magic Capture for enhanced on-device AI experiences. The Pixel Watch 5 and Pixel Buds Pro 2 were also introduced during this massive tech unveiling.

🚨 9-year-old girl allegedly raped, killed in Pune

A 9-year-old girl was allegedly raped and subsequently killed in Junnar Town, Pune district, Maharashtra. The incident reportedly occurred when the accused abducted her from outside her residence. The perpetrator, identified as 25 years old, was later detained by authorities. Following the crime, her body was allegedly dumped into a nearby forest. An investigation is currently underway with the Forensic Science Laboratory team on site. 😥

🏛️ Charity law stalls Tata Sons' big AGM

Tata Sons' highly anticipated Annual General Meeting was adjourned because of a lack of quorum on Tuesday. The issue stems from the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner restricting Sir Ratan Tata Trust, a major shareholder, due to charity law changes. This disruption arose after the 2025-26 financial statements and dividend declaration were on the agenda for the August 18 meeting. The legal restrictions on SRTT prevented the joint nomination required by Tata Sons' Articles of Association. Consequently, the company could not meet its quorum requirement, marking a first-ever adjournment. 😟

🚗 Hatchback sales saw a big jump in July 2026

India's hatchback segment saw strong performance in July 2026 with combined sales hitting 1,07,602 units. Maruti Suzuki led the segment with 79,665 units sold across various models in July 2026. This represented a 44.48% year-over-year growth compared to July 2025. The top four Maruti hatchbacks alone accounted for over 70% of the segment's total volume. Maruti remains the dominant player, commanding roughly 74% of the overall market share. 🚗

🏛️ Authority can't force data from private firms for RTI

The Bombay High Court ruled that a public authority isn't legally bound by the RTI Act, 2005, to collect info from private bodies for applicants. Justices Manish Pitale and Shreeram V Shirsat quashed CIC orders against SEBI in this case. The CIC had told SEBI to collect data from BSE for RTI applicants on August 19, 2026. The Court found that forcing a regulator to gather external data exceeds its statutory mandate. Consequently, public authorities only must provide information they currently hold when queried. 🏛️

📈 Vijay Kedia invests in small-cap IT firm

Vijay Kedia's firm, Kedia Securities, acquired 20 lakh equity shares in Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services. This move, reported on August 18 via NSE bulk deal data, secured a 1.48% stake in the IT company. The purchase was made at Rs 164.72 apiece, totaling Rs 32.94 crore. Ashish Kacholia also holds a significant stake, with 29,03,356 shares as of June 2026. Experts suggest a bearish outlook remains until the stock crosses the Rs 200-Rs 205 zone. 📈

🚀 Will Smith joining Allu Arjun's sci-fi epic 'Raaka'

Will Smith is reportedly set to join Allu Arjun and Atlee's upcoming sci-fi action film, 'Raaka'. The Hollywood star is expected to film his scenes on an overseas schedule for the production. Discussions between the makers and Will Smith have reportedly been ongoing for almost a year. Furthermore, Shah Rukh Khan might also feature in the international shooting schedule after September. The movie is structured around two timelines, one Vedic era and one modern period, aiming for a late 2027 release. 🎬