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MIT Astronomers Discover ‘Black Hole Star’ in Early Universe, August 17
MIT astronomers discover MoM-BH*-1, a new type of cosmic object with a black hole 100,000 times the Sun’s mass wrapped in gas the size of our solar system, shining 100 billion times brighter than normal stars.

Reliance Industries, Rolls-Royce to Jointly Develop Sovereign Combat Engine for AMCA
Reliance Industries and Rolls-Royce announced strategic intent on August 14, 2026, to jointly develop India’s indigenous combat engine. The partnership targets the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme, India’s fifth-generation stealth fighter project. Both companies will explore forming a dedicated Aerospace Gas Turbine Complex in India. Reliance Industries shares traded 0.1% lower at ₹1,306.65 on…

Indian Defence Stock Rally: HAL, Solar Industries Rise After PM Modi’s Defence Push
Indian defence stocks drew strong attention on Monday, August 17, 2026, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day defence push. HAL and Solar Industries were among the stocks in focus as investors weighed the government’s renewed drive to expand domestic military production. In his August 15 address, Modi called for India to become a global…

Cochin Shipyard Q1: Revenue Rises 2.4% to ₹1,094 Crore, PAT Falls 19.4%
Cochin Shipyard reported mixed Q1 FY27 results on August 14, 2026. Consolidated revenue from operations rose 2.40% year-on-year to ₹1,094.21 crore, up from ₹1,068.59 crore. Net profit, however, declined 19.36% to ₹151.45 crore against ₹187.82 crore a year earlier. A sharp fall in ship repair income drove the profit decline despite steady topline growth. Cochin…

Attorney General Blanche Refuses to Pledge DOJ Independence From Trump
Attorney General Todd Blanche declined to pledge DOJ independence from Trump, saying he would consider the president’s views on prosecutions. The remarks fuel concerns about Justice Department politicization.

Philadelphia’s Jeremiah Wells Stuns UFC 330 With Third-Round Upset, August 15
Jeremiah Wells, 39, defeated Myktybek Orolbai via third-round ninja choke submission at UFC 330 in Philadelphia on August 15, 2026, in a stunning upset as a heavy underdog fighting in his hometown.

Swiss GDP Surges 1.5% in Q2 2026, Beating Forecasts by Threefold
Swiss GDP grew 1.5% in Q2 2026, triple analyst forecasts. Chemical and pharmaceutical exports exceeded 110 billion francs in the first half, driving the economy’s strongest recovery since 2021.

Norfolk Arson Probe Launched After Public Toilet Fire in Watton, August 14
Police investigate suspected arson at Watton public toilet fire on August 14. Norfolk Fire and Rescue declares major incident as multiple blazes overwhelm county resources during heatwave.

Texas Judge Strikes Down NFA Registration for Silencers, Rifles on August 13
Federal judge strikes down NFA registration for silencers and short-barreled rifles after Congress zeroed the $200 tax. Trump DOJ declines to appeal, effective August 13, 2026.