🌧️ Low pressure brings heavy rain to coastal AP

A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal caused light to moderate rainfall across coastal Andhra Pradesh. People in Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam experienced heavy downpours on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Gunadala station in Vijayawada North received 46.5 mm between 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. The rain provided relief after a long dry spell, especially in West Godavari and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema districts. Isolated moderate to heavy rainfall is forecasted for North Andhra districts soon. ☔

🤝 India talks defence, semis with Malaysia and Ethiopia

Malaysia and Ethiopia showed interest in boosting defence cooperation with India during the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held separate meetings with Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim and Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed Ali. Discussions covered defence procurement, personnel training, and semiconductor opportunities. Both nations also discussed trade, investment, and strengthening strategic partnerships. Moving forward, these ties aim to amplify the Global South's voice and deepen mutual cooperation.

🔥 Venus is hotter than Mercury, here's why

Venus is significantly hotter than Mercury despite orbiting farther from the Sun. This is because Venus boasts a surface temperature of 900 degrees Fahrenheit (480 degrees Celsius). Meanwhile, Mercury reaches a high of 800 F (430 C) while being closer to the star. The extreme heat on Venus is primarily caused by a runaway greenhouse effect in its atmosphere. Scientists are studying this atmospheric condition to better understand planetary climates.

🏛️ Pune liquor ban shortened for Ganesh festival

The liquor ban in Pune during the Ganesh festival has been reduced following an intervention by the Bombay High Court. This change affects the prohibition period for the entire city of Pune. Initially set for 10 days, the ban duration is now limited to just 2 days. This decision comes after the court reviewed the existing restrictions imposed by the local administration. Authorities are expected to implement the revised, shorter ban immediately. 🏛️

🧘 Google CEO's IIT batchmate chose monk life

Google CEO Sundar Pichai and ISKCON monk Gauranga Das were both part of the 1993 IIT graduating batch. Pichai studied at IIT Kharagpur, while Das attended IIT Bombay for their college years. When they met at the India Global Forum in London in June 2025, Pichai commented on Das looking younger. Das replied that Pichai deals with Google's stress, whereas he deals with God who releases stress. This exchange highlighted their vastly different career paths.

🤔 NY event raises questions about RSS plans

Thousands attended the Universal Oneness Celebration in Madison Square Garden, featuring Mohan Bhagwat. Several invited religious leaders in New York were unaware that Bhagwat was the guest of honour. Rev Adriene Thorne called her attendance a "terrible mistake" after learning the context of the event. The RSS has built a large international ecosystem including organizations like Sewa International and VHP of America. Furthermore, a Washington lobbying firm registered to lobby US lawmakers on behalf of the RSS in January 2025.

🚨 Inmate shoots guard in MP prison

Nilesh, an undertrial in a murder case, shot and injured prison guard Digvijay Singh Tomar inside a high-security prison in Raisen, MP. During the incident, Nilesh also threw chilli powder at the injured guard. This violent act occurred within the secured premises of the Raisen jail. The incident is part of the ongoing high-security incarceration related to a murder case. Authorities are currently investigating the details of this attempted escape and attack. 🚨

🏏 Ganguly's Toss Prank on Ponting

Sourav Ganguly reportedly pulled a prank on Australian captain Ricky Ponting during a coin toss in India. Michael Clarke recalled the incident from his book, stating Ganguly called 'Head-Tail' just as Ponting was flipping the coin. India ultimately won the toss and decided to bat in that match. While Clarke recalled it happening in India, records show Ganguly won five tosses against Ponting outside of India. Clarke remains unsure about the exact match this lighthearted moment occurred in. 🏏

🚧 Delhi slums get barricaded for BRICS Summit

Slum areas in Delhi have been covered with barricades in preparation for the upcoming BRICS Summit. This security measure has been implemented across various parts of the city where the event will take place. The preparations are ongoing as the summit is scheduled to begin on September 15, 2023. Authorities are taking these steps to maintain strict security protocols around the high-profile international gathering. Further updates regarding the security setup will be provided closer to the event date. 🚧

⛽ India's new refiner aims for East and Northeast market dominance

Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL), India's latest Maharatna company, aims to dominate fuel markets in Eastern and Northeastern India. As a subsidiary of Oil India Limited (OIL), it is known as the Assam Accord Refinery due to a 1985 agreement. Its expansion project, boosting capacity from 3 MMTPA to 9 MMTPA, has 87.1% progress and is set for commissioning by March 2027. This growth will allow NRL to cater to West Bengal and the eight Northeastern States with rising fuel demand. Furthermore, the company plans to potentially expand operations to neighboring countries once the expansion stabilizes.

🏏 Amritsar Soormas Post Big Batting Spells

Amritsar Soormas achieved several key milestones during their innings. Naman Dhir and Abhay Choudhary formed a 50-run partnership off just 21 balls early on. The team reached 100 runs in 9.1 overs, largely thanks to Naman Dhir's 87 runs. Later, a 50-run partnership propelled the score to 150 runs in 14.4 overs. The team currently stands at 167/3 after 15.6 overs, showing strong momentum. 🏏