⌚ Apple drops new watches and AirPods 5 updates

Apple unveiled the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Watch Ultra 4, alongside the AirPods 5 during its September 9 event. The new watches feature advanced health tracking, measuring heart rate every five seconds and providing daily activity scores. The Watch Series 12 starts at ₹56,900, while the Ultra 4 begins at ₹1,09,900, with deliveries starting September 18. AirPods 5 now boast better noise reduction and a live translation capability for conversations. Furthermore, the much-awaited Siri AI feature is expected to start rolling out next month. 🎧

🚜 US diesel prices hit record high amid harvest

US diesel prices have surged to a record high, significantly impacting American farmers starting their harvest season. This increase is affecting farmers across the country, as diesel costs rise for running essential farm machinery. The national average hit $6.05 a gallon on Friday, up 60% from before the war in late February. This jump compounds existing financial pressures from higher costs for fertilizer and seeds. Farmers are now struggling to manage operations while hoping for a dip in fuel prices. 🚜

🌡️ India's big cities low on climate defense

A new global ranking assessed how well major cities can handle rising climate risks across 72 cities. Ahmedabad and Hyderabad were placed near the bottom of the list, showing low climate resilience. The ranking, by AlphaGeo, considered both physical hazard exposure and existing adaptation measures. Six highest-risk cities in the study were located in South Asia due to high exposure and limited adaptation. Chicago was named the most resilient city in the entire analysis. 🌎

🚨 Rawat quits Congress posts after ED raid on aide

Former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat resigned from two Congress positions following an ED raid on his personal assistant, Chandan Singh Jeena. The raid took place in Dehradun in connection with a money laundering probe over alleged 2016 UKSSSC exam irregularities. Authorities recovered Rs 32 lakh in cash, gold, and luxury watches from Jeena's residence. Rawat stepped down to prevent any controversy involving an associate from weakening the Congress party's anti-corruption efforts. The matter now rests on whether evidence supports the allegations against him and his associates. 🧐

📸 PM Modi gets fan moment at BRICS summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had an impromptu photo opportunity at the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi on Friday. Foreign delegates approached him, asking, "Can we have a picture?" This exchange happened during the 18th BRICS Summit, which is taking place on September 12-13, 2026. The Prime Minister obliged the request, even as leaders like Vladimir Putin and Masoud Pezeshkian stepped aside. This candid moment provided a light break amid his high-level diplomatic engagements. 📸

📍 Bengaluru girl found after 7 months via Aadhaar OTP

An 18-year-old PUC student missing since January was traced this week using an Aadhaar-linked OTP. She was found in a village in Kanakapura taluk, living with a man she had married. The girl was reportedly married and pregnant when she was located by investigators. She initially left home with a friend, telling her family they were going to college. The CID has since handed her over to her parents while continuing efforts to find another missing girl. 🕵️‍♀️

✨ Kareena Kapoor copies Karisma's 'Zubeidaa' saree look

Kareena Kapoor paid a stylish tribute to her sister Karisma Kapoor by recreating a memorable fashion moment for an event. She shared a collage on Instagram featuring herself in a pastel, rainbow-hued saree alongside Karisma from the 2001 film 'Zubeidaa'. This look was seen on stage during the song 'Dheeme Dheeme Gaaon', which was composed by A.R. Rahman. The sisters have openly shared their love for borrowing each other's clothes throughout their lives. They revealed that their fights mostly revolved around stealing each other's outfits.

🏏 Razaullah Khan shocks with record debut sixes

Pakistan's Razaullah Khan made history during his Test debut by hitting nine sixes at Edgbaston. The 21-year-old batted at No. 9 against England on Friday, scoring 81 runs off 63 balls. This feat sets a new record for the most sixes by a No. 9 batter in a Test innings. His aggressive innings helped Pakistan turn a potential innings defeat into a fighting chance. Razaullah's performance now joins a unique list of batters across all positions. 🏏

🕵️ ChatGPT used to fake PMO ID in Mumbai incident

A 24-year-old businessman, Rohan Parikh, confessed to fabricating a fake Prime Minister’s Office identity card using ChatGPT. This incident occurred in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai, where he gained entry to Jio World Plaza. The fake credentials were allegedly created since 2025 to boost his social standing, and he was arrested alongside Dilip Kunde. Investigators are now checking if these forged documents were used anywhere else or for any special privileges. Both Parikh and Kunde have been sent to 14-day judicial custody by the court. 🧐

🤝 China promises to 'handle differences' with India before Xi visit

China stated its intention to properly manage existing differences with India ahead of Xi Jinping's upcoming visit. This statement was made by Chinese officials regarding the bilateral relationship between the two nations. No specific dates or figures were mentioned in the announcement about the upcoming meeting. The declaration suggests a diplomatic effort to smooth over tensions prior to high-level talks. Both countries will continue to navigate complex diplomatic waters following this assurance. 🤝

🚧 India's border wall faced Pakistan's breaches

India recently constructed a physical barrier along its border to curb smuggling activities. This structure was built to prevent unauthorized crossings at the border. Data shows that Pakistan has crossed this wall approximately 1,200 times since the start of 2024. This ongoing activity highlights persistent border security challenges between the two nations. Further monitoring and reinforcement of the wall are expected in the coming months.