🤝 Modi meets Pezeshkian, backs peace efforts

Prime Minister Modi met with Pezeshkian for the first time since the US-Iran War commenced. The meeting took place with high-level discussions taking center stage. No specific numbers or dates were mentioned in the official brief provided. The talks focused on supporting ongoing initiatives aimed at achieving a lasting peace agreement between the nations. Both leaders are expected to continue dialogue to stabilize the regional situation moving forward.

✈️ Thiruvananthapuram airport gets green light for mega expansion

Conditional environmental clearance has been granted for the ₹8,707-crore Thiruvananthapuram International Airport expansion project. The State Expert Appraisal Committee-1 approved it, but with strict conditions for 10 years. The expansion aims to boost passenger capacity to 27 million and cargo to 0.42 million tonnes per annum. Authorities must manage stormwater runoff and maintain a two-hectare green area as directed. The project also earmarks significant funds for environmental responsibility initiatives. ✈️

🚑 School bus vs truck: Dozens injured in UP accident

More than two dozen students sustained injuries after a school bus crashed head-on with a container truck in Amethi. The incident took place around 11 am on Thauri road under the Bhale Sultan Shaheed Smarak police station. Fifteen injured children were transported to the Community Health Centre in Jagdishpur, with two suffering fractures. This accident also brought up questions about the school's operations, as the district had declared a holiday due to heavy rain. Legal proceedings are now being initiated regarding this serious collision.

🩺 Diabetes complications hit men and women differently

A new UK study found that Type 2 diabetes complications vary significantly between males and females. The research, published in PLOS Medicine, analyzed 28,720 people diagnosed between 2010 and 2020 using UK health records. Women showed a higher tendency for mental illnesses like anxiety (8.1%), while men were more prone to heart or kidney disease (8.4%). Furthermore, men tended to develop these complications at an earlier age compared to women. Doctors now suggest more tailored early monitoring for both genders. 🩺

🌊 Ganga water level hits danger zone in Varanasi

The water level of the Ganga river has reached a critical danger mark in Varanasi. This situation is affecting all 84 ghats along the riverbank. As of the latest reports, the water level is causing significant submergence across the area. This high water level is raising concerns among local authorities and residents. The NDRF team has been placed on high alert to manage the rising situation. 🌊

🌊 Ganga water surges, submerging all Varanasi ghats

The Ganga river water level is rapidly rising in Varanasi due to heavy rainfall, causing all 84 ghats to be submerged. The river is currently at 69.40 metres, with the danger mark set at 71.26 metres. Authorities have suspended boat operations as a precaution against the increasing water. Sixty-one flood relief camps and 21 flood posts are now operational for residents. NDRF and Water Police teams are on high alert for potential emergency rescues.

🎬 Nawazuddin & Tigmanshu team up for musical thriller

Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Tigmanshu Dhulia are collaborating on a musical thriller titled Woh Phir Kabhi Dikha Nahi. This project is set in a Delhi slum and is based on a short story by poet Uday Prakash. Shooting has already wrapped up, and the film is scheduled for a streaming platform release by the end of this year. This will be Siddiqui’s second film focusing on slum life after Serious Men in 2020. Dhulia's previous work includes Ghamasaan, which premieres on ZEE 5 on September 11.

🗳️ Delhi's Draft Voter List Out: Many Excluded

The draft electoral roll for Delhi has been officially published for public review. This list shows that 47.7 lakh electors have been excluded from the register. The process is open for objections and suggestions until September 30th. This step is crucial for ensuring accurate representation in upcoming elections. Citizens are advised to check the list and file any necessary claims promptly.

🛑 US targets H-4 spouse work permits, hitting Indian H-1B folks

The Donald Trump administration is planning a new rule to stop employment authorization for H-4 spouses of H-1B visa holders. This move specifically targets Indian H-1B professionals whose spouses hold H-4 visas and have EADs. Data from 2014 to 2017 showed 93% of H-4 EAD applicants were Indian nationals. The proposal aims to reverse the 2015 changes allowing these spouses to work legally in the US. Until a final rule is published, eligible H-4 spouses can continue to work under current regulations. 😟

🔬 Fiber gripper merges touch and grip in one design

Nature inspires robotics by using filaments for sensing and acting, like seals and octopuses. FibTac is a new fiber-based pneumatic gripper that combines actuation and sensing in one structure. Instead of separate sensors, the deformation of the structure itself provides the tactile information. This allows FibTac to grasp various objects while simultaneously perceiving contact details. It offers a unified approach integrating manipulation and perception into a single physical platform. 🤖

🏃‍♀️ Mother runs barefoot in saree to pay daughter's fees

A 47-year-old mother named Ramabai Ranveer completed the 'Amrit Daud' marathon in Ambajogai. She participated while wearing a sari and eventually ran barefoot after her slippers slipped during the event. The race, part of the Amrit Mahotsav celebrations at Kholeshwar Educational Complex, saw her overtake many young participants. Ramabai won the race and secured a Rs 3,000 cash prize. She intends to use this money to cover her daughter's educational expenses.