🌕 Lunar eclipse hits 5 continents in 2027

A penumbral lunar eclipse is scheduled to occur on February 20-21, 2027. This celestial event involves the moon passing through Earth's outer shadow, resulting in a slight dimming effect. The eclipse will be observable across five continents, specifically the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. This particular sighting serves as a subsequent astronomical event following August's partial lunar eclipse. Sky-watchers can look forward to this subtle but significant cosmic display. 🌕

⚖️ Supreme Court weighs in on judge retirement age hike

Most High Courts favor raising the retirement age for district judges to 61 or 62 years, though many States and UTs remain undecided. This discussion happened during a hearing for the All India Judges Association case before the Supreme Court. The court noted a 3-4 year age gap in entry, justifying the proposed two-year retirement difference. The CJI urged non-agreeing states to reconsider, stating judicial service is not comparable to government service. The matter is scheduled to be heard again in two weeks. ⚖️

📚 Businessman builds library for late wife at her alma mater

Businessman Gandham Prasad is laying the foundation stone for a new library and computer room. This project is taking place at the Government Girls Junior College in Rajam, Vizianagaram district. The initiative was started on September 1, 2026, in memory of his wife Bharati, who studied there decades ago. The facility will help students prepare for exams without needing to travel far for study resources. Prasad has assured officials that the construction will be finished within a couple of months.

🐆 Leopard reportedly drags man in UP

A leopard was spotted dragging a man who was sleeping outdoors near his home. The incident occurred in a region of Uttar Pradesh. The man's body was later discovered approximately 200 meters away from the initial location. This event has sparked concern among local residents about wildlife dangers. Authorities are now investigating the matter to determine the exact cause and sequence of events. 🐆

📋 Telangana MHSRB drops second merit list for MPHA

The Telangana MHSRB has released the second provisional merit list for Multi Purpose Health Assistant (Female) positions. This announcement covers the recruitment process across Telangana. Certificate verification is scheduled from September 16 to September 26 at the Indian Institute of Health and Family Welfare, Hyderabad. Candidates must bring originals and photocopies of various documents for this verification. The final selection list will follow after verification, pending any High Court outcomes.

🛡️ SCO approves anti-terror centre after Modi's warning

The SCO approved regulations for a Universal Centre for Countering Challenges and Threats to Security among its members. This happened during the summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, where PM Modi addressed leaders like Xi Jinping. The meeting, held on September 1, 2026, covered 13 outcomes including anti-narcotics and AI cooperation. Modi strongly urged members to fight countries using terrorism as state policy, targeting Pakistan's alleged support. The framework also allows India to integrate English and shape the grouping’s future decisions. 🇮🇳

🤝 BJP chief chats with Russian Ambassador on ties

BJP National President Nitin Nabin met Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov at the BJP Headquarters in New Delhi on September 1, 2026. The discussion centered on the long-standing India-Russia relationship, following PM Modi's meeting with President Putin at the SCO Summit. Nabin emphasized the strong trust between Modi and Putin, hoping for more high-level talks like at the upcoming BRICS Summit. Both sides stressed the importance of people-to-people connections between the two nations. They also noted the upcoming 80 years of diplomatic ties in 2027.

🕌 Thangal downplays controversy over Samastha's circular

IUML leader Syed Munavvar Ali Shihab Thangal sought to downplay the controversy surrounding a circular from Kanthapuram Samastha. The circular, issued by Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliar, directed mahals and madrasas to prevent women from attending public religious celebrations. Speaking in Kozhikode on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, Thangal stated that religious scholars have freedom to voice their views based on faith. He added that women retain freedom to advance and participate in all life sectors, emphasizing democratic choice. 🕌

🔬 AI designs 3D molecules from text prompts

Researchers introduced TDmol, a new Text-guided De novo 3D molecule generation approach using a multimodal diffusion model. This system was developed by scientists at Shanghai Jiao Tong University to tackle drug discovery challenges like antibiotic resistance. The model achieves controllable 3D molecule generation by aligning text descriptions with molecular structures. Experimental results show TDmol significantly enhances the creation of valid and reliable 3D molecular structures. A user-friendly webserver for TDmol has been made available for academic use. 🔬

🤖 AI Detects Heart Disease Super Fast 🤖

A new AI tool has demonstrated the capability to identify signs of heart disease in just two seconds. This technology was tested by researchers at a major medical institution. The system achieved high accuracy rates during trials conducted in early 2024. This advancement promises to revolutionize early diagnosis in cardiology. Further clinical validation is expected in the coming months to broaden its application.

🏏 Sooryavanshi out in Duleep Trophy action

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was dismissed caught by Rajat Patidar after scoring 40 runs off 43 balls. This wicket was taken by Yash Thakur during the Duleep Trophy 2026 FC match. The scorecard details show various runs scored throughout the innings on different dates. This dismissal marks a key moment in the ongoing cricket contest. The match progression will continue with the next batter at the crease.