🚀 SpaceX hits 100th launch milestone with Starlink deployment

SpaceX successfully achieved a major milestone by completing its 100th launch. The company, operating from its facilities, deployed 24 new Starlink satellites. This achievement was marked by the visible activation of these satellites over California skies. The launches are crucial for expanding Starlink's global internet coverage capabilities. SpaceX continues to push the boundaries of space technology with these ongoing missions. 🚀

🧐 US Green Card rules get stricter starting September 18

New US Green Card policies regarding the 'public charge' rule are taking effect on September 18, 2026. This updated guidance applies to all Form I-485 applications submitted on or after that date, impacting all family and employment-based applicants. Post-September 18 benefits, like housing or food stamps, will now be considered by USCIS officers. The agency allows applicants found inadmissible on this ground to post a Public Charge Bond at its discretion. Officers will assess each case individually, considering age, health, and assets, rather than using an automatic threshold. 🧐

🤝 Dipke questions Athawale over party invite

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke questioned Union Minister Ramdas Athawale's invitation to join the RPI(A). Dipke used Instagram to ask why he was called 'anti-national' just a month prior. Athawale encouraged Dipke to join politics to advance Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar's vision. Additionally, Athawale mentioned potential cabinet reshuffles and sought support from eight NCP (SP) MPs. He urged the Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) to join the NDA government. 🤝

🎬 Co-star alleges Dheeraj Dhoopar's delays caused set suffering

Amrapalli Gupta made shocking claims regarding her time working with co-star Dheeraj Dhoopar on Rabb Se Hai Dua. She stated that Dheeraj’s reported delays on set negatively impacted the entire shooting schedule. Despite the 11 am to 9 pm contract, he allegedly wasn't ready until around 12:45 pm or 1 pm. This forced other actors and crew to wait, leading to schedule disruptions and mealtime shifts. She even suggested these issues might be a reason the show was eventually stopped. 😥

🔬 Odisha plants turning industrial waste into rare earth gems

Pilot plants have been set up in Odisha to recover valuable rare earth elements from industrial wastes like coal fly ash and red mud. These initiatives are being driven by NALCO, the Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise, at its Research and Technology Centre in Bhubaneswar. The 50 kg per day fly ash pilot plant, developed with CSIR-IMMT and KIIT, can recover alumina and REE-enriched iron hydroxide. A separate facility is planned to extract ferro-titanium alloy and rare earth elements from bauxite residue. This work supports resource efficiency and critical mineral security for high-tech applications. 🧪

🦠 Ebola cases surge past 5,000 in Congo

The number of Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has officially surpassed the 5,000 mark. Health officials in the DRC confirmed the alarming rise in infections across several regions. As of the latest reports, there have been over 5,000 confirmed cases recorded in the region. This outbreak is causing significant strain on local healthcare infrastructure and public health resources. International aid efforts are being intensified to manage the ongoing health crisis. 🦠

🚗 TN MLAs getting cars and allowance boost

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay announced a significant benefit package for the state's 234 MLAs. Every MLA will now receive a government vehicle along with a monthly allowance of Rs 75,000 for operational costs. Furthermore, they will get a state grant of Rs 25,000 to hire a secretary for official duties. This move was prompted by MLA Jothimani's request for better logistical support. The DMK opposition, however, strongly criticized this decision as an unnecessary state expense. 🚗

⚕️ Tamil Nadu boosts health insurance coverage 🩺

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay increased the annual coverage under the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme. This major announcement was made by Vijay in Chennai during the Monsoon Session at the Legislative Assembly. The insurance limit has been raised five-fold, moving from ₹5 lakh to ₹25 lakh. Vijay emphasized that medical treatment should be a fundamental right, not just a privilege for citizens. These enhancements are part of the state's larger push to strengthen its healthcare infrastructure.

🇸🇬 Finance Minister leads delegation to Singapore talks

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman led a ministerial delegation to Singapore for the 4th India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR). The delegation included S. Jaishankar, Piyush Goyal, and Jitin Prasada. The roundtable is scheduled to take place on August 19-20, 2026. This ISMR, established in 2022, reviews collaboration across six key pillars. The meeting aims to further strengthen the economic partnership between India and Singapore.

🔪 13-year-old plots murder for iPhone fund

A 67-year-old man was killed at his Kerala home after being tied up and suffocated. The mastermind was identified as a 13-year-old relative, who planned the crime with her 17-year-old boyfriend. The murder occurred on Saturday in Alappuzha, with the motive being theft for an iPhone and a bike. The girl allegedly assisted in finding the gold and later sold some of it. The accused were detained, and the police may try the boys as adults. 🔪

🛠️ India targets small parts for big defence platforms

India's latest defence indigenisation push is focusing on 405 critical components and subsystems across major platforms. This initiative involves the Department of Defence Production, covering items for platforms like Tejas, T-90, and Su-30MKI. The list, notified recently, has an estimated business potential of Rs 3,070 crore as of August 19, 2026. This strategy aims to reduce import dependence and strengthen the industrial ecosystem supporting existing military hardware. Ultimately, this move ensures better maintenance and sustained operational readiness for India's defense assets. 🛠️