🛶 Kerala's Boat League Season 6 kicks off Sept 19

The sixth season of Keralam’s Champions Boat League (CBL-6) is set to begin on September 19 across various venues. This year, 11 races will take place starting in Karuvatta, Alappuzha district, concluding on November 21 at Ashtamudi Lake in Kollam. The Tourism department aims to globally brand this snake-boat tradition, boosting local tourism potential. Teams will now be identified by their participating snake-boats, a change from previous years. The season will move through multiple districts, with the grand finale aligning with the President’s Trophy Boat Race.

🌧️ Delhi-NCR gets rain; Bihar flood situation worsening

Delhi-NCR is expected to see spells of rain and thunderstorms on Saturday, with Haryana and Chandigarh also seeing some rain. Bihar's flood situation has worsened, affecting about 48 lakh people across 15 districts as rivers overflowed. IMD predicted heavy showers in parts of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, with strong winds reaching 70 kmph. Isolated heavy rain is possible for Delhi, Haryana, and Chandigarh on Sunday and Monday. The weather department forecasts partly cloudy skies for most of Bihar over the next two days. 🌧️

🏎️ TN CM to launch UK race while Ajith competes

Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay will flag off the Michelin Le Mans Cup at Silverstone circuit in Northampton, U.K., on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Vijay arrived in London on Friday, September 11, for his first foreign trip post-May 2026 election. He plans to discuss attracting investments during this visit. Actor Ajith Kumar is participating in the race, driving a Ligier in the LMP3 Pro/Am category. This trip follows Vijay's plan to build a 'Motor Sports City' in Tamil Nadu. 🏎️

🏌️‍♂️ From NCAA Champ to LIV Winner, La Sasso Shifts Gears

Michael La Sasso, the 22-year-old NCAA Division I champion, recently became the youngest LIV Golf winner at the LIV Golf Indianapolis tournament in August 2026. Despite this major win, La Sasso is now exploring options outside the league due to LIV Golf's current uncertainty. He reportedly earned $2 million for his title, which dramatically pulled him from relegation danger. Consequently, he has decided to enter the DP World Tour Qualifying School starting in September 2026. This move shows a young pro aiming for stability across different global tours. 🏌️‍♂️

🐾 Ancient DNA rewrites 'American cheetah' history

Scientists used ancient DNA to reveal the extinct Miracinonyx trumani was not a cheetah, but a close relative of the modern puma. This animal lived across North America from roughly 2.5 million to 16,000 years ago, with fossils found in Wyoming and the Yukon. Genetic analysis showed the lineages split about 2.6 million years ago, proving similarities were convergent evolution. Furthermore, northern populations apparently ate fish in the Arctic, adapting their diet widely. The species eventually vanished around 16,000 years ago, showing gradual genetic decline. 🐾

🙏 9/11 hero needs help after 25 years

A security guard, Dereck Lovell, saved six people from the burning South Tower of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Lovell was working on the 70th floor when he guided them toward a functioning staircase amidst chaos. Nearly 25 years later, Lovell is now battling kidney cancer and requires a transplant. He underwent kidney removal in 2026 and is currently on dialysis three days a week. Doug Brown and the survivors are now campaigning to help Lovell find a kidney donor.

🚨 Lewis Hamilton faces penalty over Spanish GP incident

Lewis Hamilton drew criticism for his actions after crashing during final practice at the Spanish Grand Prix. This incident occurred while he was driving his Ferrari at the Madring circuit on Saturday, September 12, 2026. His broken front wing lodged under the car, causing sparks and a puncture while he reportedly resisted multiple radio calls to stop. Commentators noted the rule against driving in unsafe conditions, suggesting potential reprimand or grid penalty from the FIA stewards. Race control has not yet announced an investigation into the seven-time champion's conduct.

⚖️ Allahabad HC slams UP government on Goonda Act misuse

The Allahabad High Court severely criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for allegedly weaponizing the Goonda Act. A Lucknow Bench quashed the order that labeled Zahid Ali a "goonda" and externed him from Gonda district. The order, passed by the Gonda DM on May 11, relied on a 2010 case where Ali was already acquitted. The High Court found no rational link between the 2020 case and the 2026 declaration, deeming the basis flawed. Therefore, the court legally invalidated both the DM's and commissioner's orders.

📚 HP TET 2026 registration is live now

The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education started online registration for the November 2026 HP TET session. Eligible candidates can apply via the official hpbose.org website in Himachal Pradesh. The application window opened on September 11, 2026, with the deadline without late fee being October 3, 2026. The actual examination is scheduled to happen across multiple shifts from November 22 to December 6, 2026. Candidates must check the specific dates for their respective TET papers for detailed schedules.

🐾 Dog Found After Years of Missing

A dog that had been missing for several years was accidentally located by its owner. The dog, whose name is not mentioned in the report, was found in a remote area. This discovery happened recently, marking the end of a long search. The dog had been reported missing previously, causing distress to the owner. The pet is now safe and reunited with its owner.

🤝 Modi tells Putin: dialogue is key for Ukraine

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Russian President Vladimir Putin that dialogue and diplomacy are essential to solve the Ukraine conflict. This conversation happened at the BRICS summit in New Delhi. During the meeting on Friday, September 11, the leaders discussed the Ukraine war and West Asia's impact on maritime trade. India reaffirmed its willingness to contribute to peace efforts while maintaining ties with Russia. Future discussions will likely continue to focus on the broader India-Russia partnership. 🕊️