🧐 Andhra retains 3,736 liquor shops under new policy

The Andhra Pradesh government has decided to retain 3,736 retail liquor shops under the new Excise Shops Policy for 2026-27. This policy, issued by Mukesh Kumar Meena, divides the outlets into 3,396 general category and 340 reserved for the toddy-tapping community. Operators renewing licenses must pay a Retail Excise Tax (RET) of 38% plus other fees, with specific rates for different population areas. Unrenewed shops will be allocated via a lottery system requiring a Rs 1,000 fee. The new rules also mandate a digital track-and-trace system and four CCTV cameras for enhanced monitoring. 🧐

👶 Musk's 'baby mama' on his 'legion of children' comment

Elon Musk's former girlfriend, Ashley St Clair, revealed that he once wanted a 'legion of children' before the civil war. This statement was made by St Clair while attending the Venice premiere of a documentary directed by Alex Gibney. She noted that she had a son with Musk in 2024, but they have since separated. Furthermore, St Clair accused him of stoking division through the X platform and expressed regret over her past political activism. The documentary itself followed Musk's rise to prominence in technology and politics. 🤯

🏛️ Telangana Assembly tackles Section 22A land dispute

The Telangana Assembly monsoon session is set for an intense day as discussions on Section 22A land issues are scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2026. Opposition parties like BRS and BJP have been raising concerns about properties listed under this section in Telangana. They alleged that the prohibited list grew significantly from 16 lakh acres previously to 1.16 crore acres now. Victims from the city and surrounding areas shared their problems after their lands were included in the prohibited list. Leaders previously organized a demonstration demanding a judicial inquiry into the alleged irregularities.

✅ India's elections: top transparency rating

The Chief of the Election Commission stated that India's electoral process ranks among the most transparent globally. This assessment pertains to the entire electoral mechanism across the country. Key details mentioned included the smooth conduct of recent elections and the robust monitoring systems in place. This high ranking reflects continuous efforts to ensure a fair democratic environment for all citizens. Moving forward, the commission plans to further enhance digital safeguards in the voting process.

😠 Villagers tie telecom tech to tower over bad 5G

A telecom technician was allegedly tied to a mobile tower by villagers in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, due to persistent 5G network issues. The incident involved Aditya Bhan Singh at Hardauli village in the Bindki area on Thursday. Villagers claimed poor mobile connectivity had lasted nearly two years despite the tower's installation. They demanded senior company officials resolve the patchy service and paid subscriptions without improvement. Police registered an FIR and arrested six individuals, who were later released on bail. 😠

🔫 Ex-serviceman arrested for stealing 12 guns

Twelve firearms were stolen from the 20 Madras Regiment premises at Secunderabad Cantonment on August 30. Malkajgiri police arrested 37-year-old Upputholla Mallesh, a retired havaldar from the 20 Battalion. The theft involved multiple weapons, including AK-203 rifles and various pistols, which were recovered later. Investigators noted Mallesh had been scouting the area beforehand and created an alibi. His motive remains under investigation, although police suspect retirement frustration.

🛡️ Delhi goes high alert for 18th BRICS Summit

Delhi has been placed under a massive multi-layer security cordon for the 18th BRICS Summit happening on September 12 and 13. Key venue Bharat Mandapam is heavily secured by National Security Guard and Special Protection Group commandos. Over 2,500 personnel from various forces are deployed across sensitive areas, while 35 VVIP routes are being monitored. Counter-drone systems and air defence measures are active to protect global leaders attending the summit. This heightened security reflects the importance of the international gathering in New Delhi.

🎬 Kareena reveals strict set rules for 'Daayra'

Kareena Kapoor Khan shared that Meghna Gulzar is kind but acts like a taskmaster on set for the film 'Daayra'. During the music launch in Mumbai, Kareena mentioned that she and Prithviraj Sukumaran were restricted from wearing tight clothes. The film, which stars Kareena and Prithviraj, continues Meghna's journey as a storyteller. Gulzaarsaab also revealed his process of reviewing Meghna's scripts before the film's release on September 18th.

🚨 Mumbai home robbery: Jewellery worth Rs 5 Lakh gone

A jewellery theft occurred at Ameesha Patel's parents' residence in Churchgate, Mumbai. Mumbai Police have arrested domestic worker Seema Ghate, a resident of Palghar, in connection with the incident. The alleged theft involved a bangle from January 2026, with valuables reportedly worth Rs 5 lakh missing. After Asha Patel suspected Ghate and didn't return the item, she filed a complaint with the Marine Drive police. Ghate has been remanded to police custody until September 15 while the investigation continues.

🧠 Fruit Fly Brain Maps to Play Doom 🤯

Researchers mapped a male fruit fly's brain using AI, revealing over 166,000 neurons in the project. This foundational neuroscience resource was then adapted by engineers to train the fly to play the game Doom. Specifically, each Doom frame stimulated sensory neurons, mapping activity to game controls and dopamine cells. Other developers have used the tech for fly shooters and even a Minecraft project. This breakthrough is attracting significant attention from tech hubs in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

⚖️ MLA facing disqualification over cheque-bounce conviction

Businessman Dinesh Menon filed a petition in the Kerala High Court seeking the disqualification of Pala MLA Mani C Kappan. The four convictions were issued on September 1 by the Additional Metropolitan Magistrate, Borivali, Mumbai. Kappan was sentenced to a total of three-and-a-half years across the cases. Menon argues these convictions meet the criteria under Section 8(3) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Consequently, he requests the Election Commission to initiate a by-election for the Pala seat. ⚖️