💧 Water crisis hits drought-stricken Thalavadi hills

Gowri Kuttai has completely dried up due to prolonged lack of rain in Thalavadi hills, causing an acute drinking water crisis. This situation affects the Thalavadi block, home to 68,000 people across 10 panchayats and 118 villages in Erode district. For over a year, the region has seen little to no significant rainfall, with borewells failing even at 800 to 1,000 feet deep. Panchayats are now reliant on tankers, with larger villages needing four to five loads daily. Officials are studying lift irrigation from Moyar, and a proposal is expected soon. 💧

😔 Dipke visits Balaghat over child deaths

CJP convenor Abhijit Dipke visited tribal villages in Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, on Saturday, September 12, 2026. He met grieving families who recently lost children to infectious diseases and pushed for administrative accountability. This visit follows the MP High Court issuing notices to the State government regarding over 30 child deaths. The PIL alleged overcrowded hospitals and contaminated drinking water were contributing factors. Dipke vowed to ensure justice for the families affected by these tragic circumstances. 💔

🚪 Pakistan's Brics bid stuck due to India's veto

Pakistan formally applied for membership in the BRICS grouping to gain economic relief. This bid was made by Islamabad during the group's preparation for a major expansion in 2024. As of now, Pakistan remains outside the bloc because of India’s opposition. The country seeks new funding options, having purchased a $580 million stake in the New Development Bank. Further developments depend on how the current summit resolves the membership deadlock.

🏍️ Kawasaki Bikes: Big Discounts Up To ₹2.89 Lakh

Kawasaki is rolling out significant discounts on its range of bikes. These offers are available across various dealerships nationwide. Customers can avail savings up to ₹2.89 Lakh. This promotion aims to boost sales of their motorcycles in the current market. Interested buyers should check the full list of offers soon.

✨ Turn pics into retro Bollywood vibes with ChatGPT

A new AI photo trend is making regular pictures look like they are from the 1980s Bollywood era. Users are employing ChatGPT with detailed prompts to achieve retro looks for photos in places like Instagram. These transformations recreate styles from vintage movie covers to wedding albums, using specific instructions for better results. The trend involves describing elements like hairstyles, clothing, and lighting for an authentic feel. People will continue experimenting with these prompts to generate nostalgic Indian cinema aesthetics. 📸

🎬 Pradhama Drishtiya Kuttakkar: A Smart Cop Thriller

Pradhama Drishtiya Kuttakkar is a gripping cop procedural that pits Aleena's brilliance against Crime Branch officer Harris Meeran. The film centers on police officers covering up an unexpected crime after arresting a man for drunk driving. This plot shares similarities with Drishyam, though the protagonists are actual police personnel. The movie showcases strategic mind games and high-tension sequences keeping the tempo high. It stands out as a solid work from Director Shahad Nilambur. 🎬

🤝 Iran's President says ties with PM Modi are improving

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that relations with PM Modi are increasingly getting better in an interview with India Today. This statement followed a viral photo of both leaders walking hand-in-hand during the BRICS Summit in Delhi. His visit marks his first since assuming the presidency in 2024, amid US-Iran tensions. Pezeshkian emphasized that strengthening ties could help counter 'growing totalitarianism' globally. India continues to maintain cordial strategic and trade ties with Iran despite regional conflicts. 🇮🇷

🚨 Kerala native charged with murder in San Jose

Kerala native Anila Baby has been charged with murder in San Jose after the death of Ann Mary Mathew. The charge came from the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office following the San José Police Department's investigation into the death. This followed a prior murder charge related to an August 28 hit-and-run in Milpitas, where she hit Anjana Hari. Both victims, Ann Mary Mathew and Anjana Hari, were known to the suspect, and the incidents occurred close together on August 28. Authorities are still investigating the motive and specific circumstances surrounding these separate fatal incidents. 🚨

💰 BRICS cautious on ditching the dollar

BRICS nations showed caution regarding de-dollarisation during their recent Finance Ministers meeting. The bloc, comprising various countries, stressed interoperable payment systems instead of a common currency. The discussions happened in Mumbai ahead of the BRICS Summit on September 12, 2026. Despite this, Iranian and Russian leaders pushed for expanding national currency use to reduce financial vulnerability. Moving away from the dollar remains complex due to market depth and differing national economic stages. 🌍

🔫 JeM terrorist remains and M4 found in J&K

Security forces recovered the remains of a Pakistani Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist near a glacier in Doda's upper reaches. The recovery was made by SOG Doda, RR, and CRPF during a joint operation on Saturday. Officials also found a night-enabled M4 carbine at the high-altitude Seoj Dhar forest area. The identity of the slain terrorist has not been established by the police yet. Simultaneously, SIA conducted searches in Poonch and Udhampur regarding radicalization activities.

🚀 NASA ex claims new force can beat gravity

A former NASA engineer claims his company found a way to overcome Earth's gravity using electric fields. Charles Buhler, from Exodus Propulsion Technologies, made this claim after working with NASA and Kennedy Space Centre. Between early 2022 and November 2023, their devices rapidly increased thrust from one-thousandth to one full Earth gravity. This discovery suggests a new fundamental force can exert force without expelling any mass. The team is now refining the tech, with public talks scheduled for 2026.