📢 Tejashwi Yadav asks NDA to fight for 75% Bihar quota

Tejashwi Yadav urged NDA leaders to push the Centre to include Bihar’s 75% reservation quota in the Ninth Schedule. He made this plea at his official residence in Patna, highlighting the inaction of leaders like Nitish Kumar. A proposal had aimed for 75% reservation, combining the 65% uplift with the 10% EWS quota. However, NDA leaders allegedly failed to pressure the Centre, leading to the reversal of increased reservations. Yadav also accused the government of police brutality against journalists.

🚀 Blue Origin Bags Mars Network Contract

Blue Origin has secured a major contract to build the Mars network infrastructure. This deal was awarded to the company by the relevant Martian space agency. The contract details involve a multi-year commitment starting sometime in 2025. This win is seen as a massive step for private space exploration ventures. Blue Origin is now set to begin deployment planning for the Martian grid. 🚀

🪐 Saturn's gravitational pull shapes icy bodies

An encounter with Saturn might have redirected a distant centaur, influencing its trajectory. This celestial body was observed in the outer solar system, far beyond the main planetary orbits. The interaction occurred over a long timescale, potentially altering the centaur's path significantly. These centaurs are icy bodies that orbit between the Kuiper Belt and the giant planets. Scientists will continue to study these gravitational influences to better understand comet formation.

🌌 JWST spots merging early black holes 🔭

Astronomers found evidence suggesting "Little Red Dots" (LRDs) are early black holes merging to become supermassive black holes (SMBHs). The research, led by Takumi Tanaka at The University of Tokyo Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe, published in Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan. They identified four dual LRD candidates in the COSMOS-Web survey with separations of 0.2-1.2 arcseconds. This points towards LRDs being pre-merger SMBHs, fueling their rapid early growth. More large field surveys are needed to expand this small, crucial sample.

🏃‍♀️ Barefoot mom runs 3km for kids' tuition fees

Ramabai Ranvir ran 3km barefoot in a sari to win a cash prize for her daughters' education. She participated in the first race of her life from the Beed academy in Pune. She was awarded Rs 5,000, more than the initial Rs 3,000 prize. This money will help cover notebooks and pens for her daughter Pooja, and support Arti. Ramabai works at Dnyandeep Academy to fund her daughters' higher education. 🏃‍♀️

🏡 Florida home becomes county's first local landmark

A historic 1908 Johnson Helm House in Oneco, Florida, has been designated as Manatee County’s first local historic landmark. Margi and Pat Nanney moved into the three-story structure in 1985 and spent 41 years preserving its original character. The house retains about 95% of its original features, including woodwork and floors. This new county designation offers an extra layer of protection beyond its National Register status. Future changes to the property will now be subject to review by the County Commission. 🏡

📈 Modi urges people to skip gold and foreign trips

PM Modi praised the Indian economy's strength despite global crises on Tuesday. He made this statement in New Delhi, urging citizens to shun unnecessary gold buys, foreign weddings, and vacations. GDP grew by 7.8% in the April-June quarter, which is a relief for the NDA government. Modi also strongly criticized Rahul Gandhi for spreading negativity about the nation's growth rate. He reiterated the need for 'aatmanirbhar Bharat' to maintain this upward momentum. 🇮🇳

🦑 Giant squid fossil shows evidence of a brutal attack

Paleontologists found two bite marks on the skeleton of the ancient cephalopod Enchoteuthis. This creature was discovered in southern Manitoba, Canada, within the Cretaceous seas. The fossil, specimen Q80.05.14, is approximately 49 cm long and dates back around 81 million years ago. These marks provide rare proof of predator-prey interactions in the past marine environment. Scientists are still unsure of the specific attacker, which could have been a mosasaur or a large fish. 🦑

🔥 US-Iran conflict reignites with missile exchange

Iran launched a 'decisive operation' against US bases after recent US strikes on Iranian targets. This escalation occurred on Tuesday, September 1, between the US and Iran. The fighting comes as the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of world oil passes, remains a flashpoint. Iran vowed 'crushing and devastating blows' in response to US military actions. Further military action is anticipated, threatening to derail diplomatic efforts. 💥

🌊 UN warns: Millions in Kolkata, Mumbai face home loss

Global sea levels are rising rapidly due to thermal expansion and melting glaciers, creating a serious crisis. Millions of residents in Kolkata and Mumbai are now at immediate risk of permanent home displacement. The UN report highlights that over 14 million people across South Asian deltas are threatened by inundation. This situation is worsened by land subsidence and saltwater intrusion into freshwater sources. Nations must adopt adaptation plans and legal frameworks to protect these vulnerable urban populations. 🌊

🇮🇳 Modi warns Pakistan over terror at SCO summit

PM Narendra Modi delivered a strong message against state-sponsored terrorism during the SCO summit. He issued this warning to Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif while Pakistan assumed the rotating chairmanship in Kyrgyzstan. Modi stressed the need to dismantle the entire ecosystem of terrorist financing and safe havens. He also emphasized that connectivity initiatives must respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states. India plans to keep pushing for dialogue to resolve global conflicts, not through battle. 🤝