✈️ Spanish F-18 shoots down drone near Romania

A Spanish F-18 fighter jet successfully shot down a drone that illegally entered Romanian airspace on Sunday. The incident occurred near Galati, Romania, after the drone was detected coming from neighboring Moldova. This marks the fourth such unmanned aircraft brought down by Romania this year, with the drone being downed at 05:01 am. These repeated violations highlight growing security risks for NATO members due to the war in Ukraine. Romania is escalating its response as these drone incursions intensify near its eastern border. ✈️

📱 iPhone 18 Pro starts higher in Sept 2026

Apple is reportedly skipping the standard iPhone 18 this September, making the Pro models the cheapest new option. This shift will see the iPhone 18 Pro start at at least Rs 1,45,000 in India. This is a big jump from the ₹82,900 entry point of last September. The change is partly due to easing component pressure and managing memory shortages. Consumers wanting a standard model must wait until early 2027.

🧐 Anthropic CEO's wife's past linked to Epstein

Cami Clark, wife of Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, had past ties to Jeffrey Epstein. In 2011, she and Michelle Capocefalo pitched a 'luxury porn' startup to Epstein, who was then a registered sex offender. Their correspondence continued for roughly two years, and she later shifted focus to a women's health app. Clark became part of Amodei's network, later marrying him in Italy. Now she advises him as Anthropic faces political scrutiny. 🧐

💥 Ukraine drones hit Moscow; Russia targets Kyiv

Ukrainian forces launched a mass drone attack targeting the Moscow region overnight. This attack reportedly resulted in at least one death and three injuries in the Moscow region. Officials confirmed that 201 Ukrainian drones were destroyed near Moscow. This escalation comes as Russia is simultaneously bombarding Kyiv with ballistic missiles. Ukraine is increasingly targeting deep inside Russia in response to Moscow's strikes.

🏏 Padikkal scores century in Test comeback

Devdutt Padikkal hit his maiden Test century in India's first innings against Sri Lanka in Galle. The Karnataka opener faced challenges in the heat while battling spinners Prabath Jayasuriya and Keshara Nuwantha. This century was significant as Padikkal hadn't played a Test for India since 2024. He admitted the long wait tested his patience but allowed him time to improve his game. Padikkal's performance strengthens his claim for a consistent spot at No.3 in the lineup. 🏏

💧 E. coli found in railway station drinking water

E. coli bacteria have been detected in drinking water provided at railway stations across India. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) flagged this as a clear violation of established norms. The report highlighted instances across various stations without specifying exact dates or locations. This contamination poses a significant public health risk to commuters using the facilities. Authorities are expected to take immediate steps to address and rectify these hygiene lapses. 💧

📉 Half of disaster relief funds are unspent, says CAG report

The Union government has failed to spend even half of the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) allocated for emergency response expenses. This was reported by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India based on 2024-25 accounts, showing only Rs 5356 crore transferred out of Rs 11,474 crore. Furthermore, nearly 75% of funds under NDMF and over 83% of special assistance were not transferred to states. This comes despite states like Kerala and Assam alleging the Union government ignored their fund demands during recent calamities. The CAG highlighted persistent savings across financial years, despite regular audit warnings. 😥

🤢 Lizard in Cake Causes Illness in Nalasopara

Eleven people, including seven children and four women, got sick after eating a birthday cake in Nalasopara. The incident happened at Neelkantheshwar building in Takipada on Saturday. A total of 11 people were admitted, with three children currently in the ICU. The children claimed a dead lizard was found inside the cake they consumed. Police have seized cake samples from Chamunda Cake Shop for testing to find the exact cause.

🎾 Iga Swiatek on balancing after fast Cincinnati run

Iga Swiatek shared her strategy for maintaining balance following a quick turnaround at the Cincinnati tournament. The Polish player competed in the WTA 1000 event in Cincinnati. Her performance involved navigating the tournament schedules over a short period. This rapid transition requires careful management of physical and mental energy. Swiatek plans to adjust her routine to sustain this high level of play going forward.

🩺 Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma: Real Outcomes

This study examined the real-world outcomes of Colorectal Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma. Researchers looked into clinicopathological characteristics and treatment patterns across various cases. The data collected spans several patients treated over a specific period. This research helps understand how this specific cancer behaves in clinical settings. Future studies will build on these findings to improve patient care. 🩺

🏡 Kerala's PMAY-U 2.0 set to help 30k people

Kerala has approved the second phase of PMAY-U 2.0, targeting around 30,000 eligible beneficiaries for housing aid. The state government will sign an MoU with the Centre to secure Rs 450 crore in central assistance. Under the revised guidelines, the Centre provides Rs 1.50 lakh, with the state contributing Rs 1 lakh towards the total Rs 4 lakh assistance. Beneficiaries must now cover 25 per cent of the entire project cost. This phase kicks off as the initial scheme phase is scheduled for completion by September 30, 2026. 🏡