🪐 Giant planet's transit visibility is fading fast

Astronomers discovered that the giant planet TOI-1355 b is currently visible in transit, but its viewing geometry is changing due to orbital precession. This shift, measured from 2019 to 2024, indicates the planet's path is moving toward the star's edge. If this trend continues, the grazing transits should stop around mid-2033. The planet, a hot super-Jupiter, orbits a fast-spinning A-type star about 806 light-years away. Future observations are needed to better understand its three-dimensional alignment. 🪐

📈 Top Stocks to Watch: Lenskart and Happy Forgings 📈

Motilal Oswal has recommended Lenskart and Happy Forgings as top stocks to buy for the week beginning September 21, 2026. Lenskart is projected to expand to about 4,500 India stores by FY29, showing strong unit economics. Happy Forgings has an incremental order book of around INR9.5b, primarily in PVs and industrials for FY27–29. Both companies are expected to show significant growth in revenue and profitability over the FY26-29 period. These recommendations are based on their respective competitive advantages and market outlook.

🐢 Record turtle nests found at Great Nicobar site

Sea turtles nested in a record number at Galathea Bay during the 2025-’26 nesting season. This was confirmed by RTI data from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Forest Department in Great Nicobar Island. The official count showed 997 nests, with 889 being leatherback turtles, reported in March. This highlights the ecological importance of the area, which is threatened by a proposed Rs 50,000-crore port project. Experts urge safeguarding the nesting ground despite the infrastructure push. 🐢

🐕 Lawyer traded courtroom drama for dog walks 🐕

A UK woman quit her draining four-year career in criminal defence law to become a dog walker. She left her high-pressure job after feeling exhausted and questioning if that was her true life. Currently, she manages four group walks daily, caring for 20 to 30 dogs. At about £14 per hour per dog, her daily earnings range from £300 to £400, translating to roughly ₹38,500 to ₹51,400. She now earns more monthly than in corporate but does significantly fewer hours.

🏆 India crushes Indonesia 17-1 in hockey

India thrashed Indonesia with a massive 17-1 victory in the women's hockey group stage at the Asian Games 2026. The match took place at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara on September 21, 2026. Top scorers included Rutuja, Deepika, and Navneet Kaur, all of whom netted hat-tricks. This dominant performance secures India's second win in two at the tournament so far. The team will continue their strong run in the ongoing Asian Games competition. 🥇

💥 Pakistani airstrikes hit Afghanistan, leaving casualties

Pakistani airstrikes targeted areas in Afghanistan, resulting in at least three fatalities. Officials confirmed the strikes took place in the country. The exact number of casualties reported is three people. These military actions are part of ongoing regional security operations. Further details regarding the incident are expected to be released soon.

🚇 Bengaluru metro commute needs ₹70k salary

Commuting via Namma Metro in Bengaluru for a 15-km one-way trip costs about ₹3,520 monthly. To keep this commute cost under 5% of income, a net monthly take-home of ₹70,400 is required. This figure is based on banking benchmarks for home loan EMI expenses. The Namma Metro currently covers 96 km and handles 1 million daily journeys. The government is investing in expanding the suburban rail network to offer more transport alternatives. 🚇

💊 Mifepristone offers better emergency contraception options

A new Cochrane review found that mifepristone is effective emergency contraception with fewer side effects than some alternatives. Researchers from Oregon Health & Science University, USA, analyzed data from 87 trials, mainly in China. Low-dose mifepristone reduced pregnancy risk by 27% compared to levonorgestrel. The drug works differently by blocking ovulation, leading to fewer side effects like nausea. Despite its benefits, political barriers limit its access in many countries. 💊

🏏 Inglis on Tight Finish: Pre-World Cup Boost

Inglis commented on the recent tight finish of the match, highlighting its value for his experience. This competitive game took place at a specific venue, though the article doesn't name it. The match concluded on a certain date, and specific scores or player stats are not detailed here. Such high-pressure matches are crucial for building confidence before a major tournament. He anticipates this experience will significantly benefit his performance in the upcoming World Cup. 🏏

⚖️ Bengal appeal backlog could take over 12 years

The Election Commission informed the Supreme Court that clearing West Bengal's SIR appeal backlog could take over 12 years at the current rate. This issue involves over 37 lakh appeals pending from West Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. As of September 16, 37,05,235 appeals were pending, with only 1,26,194 resolved since mid-April. The EC has requested the Supreme Court to establish more tribunals, proposing one for each of West Bengal's 42 parliamentary constituencies. This move is necessary to speed up the adjudication process significantly. ⚖️

⚔️ India-China clash backdrop: Mumbai bank event

Tensions rose between India and China during a standoff at Doklam in 2017. The situation occurred while a specific bank was operating 2,000 km away in Mumbai. This period marked a high point in border disputes between the two nations. The diplomatic friction highlighted underlying geopolitical tensions between the countries. Future diplomatic efforts are expected to address the unresolved border issues. 🇮🇳