💣 IRGC shoots down US MQ-9 drone in Strait of Hormuz

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) announced that its air defense forces successfully shot down a US MQ-9 long-range drone. This incident occurred over the Strait of Hormuz, with the drone crashing into the waters of the Persian Gulf. Since late February, Iran has reportedly destroyed over two dozen MQ-9s, accounting for nearly 20 percent of the Pentagon’s initial inventory. The value of this attrition is estimated to be around $1 billion, given each airframe costs $30 million. The US Air Force's operational Reaper fleet is now significantly lower than its required minimum floor. 💥

🔮 September 2026 horoscopes for every sign 🔮

Aries finds conversations easier as the month starts, though home life gets a bit unsettled after September 18th. Taurus sees work changing shape with helpful contacts, while Gemini manages money better but faces career pressure. Cancer gains confidence early on, but Mars brings impatience after the 18th. Leo needs to re-evaluate habits, and Virgo improves as analysis skills strengthen. 🌟

🏡 Inside Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth's Chennai home

Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth share a beautiful, sprawling apartment in Chennai. This 4,000-square-foot space on the 18th floor overlooks the city skyline and the sea. The apartment blends designer touches by Pavitra Rajaram with personal artifacts. The couple found a strong connection through their shared taste for aesthetics and design. This first home reflects their individual styles woven into one cohesive living space. 🏡

⚽ Man Utd eyeing four big transfers before deadline

Manchester United is pushing to finalize four potential transfers before Tuesday's deadline. The club is looking at signings like Alejandro Balde from Barcelona and Igor Matanovic. Reports suggest Balde is priced around £30 million, while Zirkzee is set to depart for Fiorentina on loan. Additionally, the club might bring in Matanovic to support the attack, possibly prompting Harry Amass to move on loan. These moves aim to bolster the squad depth ahead of the season.

🧠 7-year-old boy scores Grade 8 in UK GCSE Maths

A seven-year-old Indian-origin boy achieved a Grade 8 in the GCSE Maths exam, which is normally for 16-year-olds. This young academic is from West London and took the exam in May, securing 196 out of 240 marks. His parents moved him to homeschooling after he found primary school too boring in February. Jivyan now plans to study A-level Maths and Further Maths to invent helpful robots. His father emphasizes that his curiosity is more important than the exam score. 🤖

🤔 BJP should listen to RSS chief, says Dipke

CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke stated that the BJP believes it has grown larger than the RSS. He made this comment while addressing a reporter about Mohan Bhagwat's statement in New York. Bhagwat previously noted that those wishing no Muslims in Bharat wouldn't remain Hindu. Dipke argued that the BJP should heed Bhagwat's advice, noting the PM's use of 'Dimagi Naxal'. He added that the BJP owes its power to the RSS.

🚀 Retail investors hit multibagger gains in 20 stocks

Twenty companies delivered over 100% returns for retail investors in the past year across various sectors. HFCL, in the telecom/infra space, led the charge with a 243% gain, while Ather Energy followed closely with 242% returns. This performance was tracked using individual shareholders holding up to Rs 2 lakh capital as of the June 2026 quarter. The gains came from high-beta and theme-based stocks rather than just safe large-cap bets. Future market performance will likely remain selective, depending on earnings and global risk factors. 📈

🔭 Kepler stared at stars for four years to find planets

The Kepler space telescope was built specifically to stare at one patch of sky containing 150,000 stars. Located in an orbit trailing Earth, it continuously measured the brightness of these stars every half hour for years. The mission ran for four years before two reaction wheels failed in July 2012 and May 2013. This tireless vigil revealed that planets might outnumber stars in the Milky Way. Now, over 2,600 confirmed planets trace back to Kepler's data. 🔭

🧑‍⚖️ Muslim law rules on selling minor siblings' land

The Gauhati High Court dismissed an appeal challenging a woman’s land ownership from 1975. The dispute involved Tarubala Saha, who bought land from Nagar Ali on February 18, 1975, on behalf of his minor siblings. The court ruled that Muslim law requires court guardianship for selling minors' shares, making the sale invalid for 4/5ths. However, Saha’s 30-year possession was upheld, affirming the validity of the sale for Nagar Ali's one-fifth share. The appeal was dismissed because the defendants were too late in challenging the sale deed. 🧑‍⚖️

🛴 Honda UC3 EV patented in India with 122km range

Honda has patented its UC3 electric scooter in India, sparking launch speculation for the market. The scooter was initially launched in Thailand and Vietnam, where it has a 122 km range and 80 km/h top speed. It features a 3.2 kWh LFP battery and a 5-inch TFT instrument cluster with connectivity. This model offers three riding modes and includes features like Smart Key and adaptive regeneration. Honda’s global push for carbon neutrality suggests future plans for this scooter in India. 🛴

🔥 Teen resurfaces, claims Modi made her life hell

A teenager, Ruchika Singh, has resurfaced in a new viral video making serious allegations against PM Narendra Modi. She stated that Modi made her life a hell and claimed she has nothing left to lose. This controversy flared up after the Aam Aadmi Party and Congress shared the footage on X. Initially, she was involved in a Jantar Mantar protest where she allegedly made abusive remarks. The political fallout continues as opposition parties renew criticism regarding the treatment she faced. 😥