🧑‍🔧 Auto drivers cheer one-year extension for Marathi learning

Non-Marathi auto drivers in Mumbai celebrated after the Maharashtra government granted a one-year extension to learn Marathi. This decision came after representatives from auto and rickshaw drivers' organizations met with CM Devendra Fadnavis. The extension is set for one year, effective following the government's agreement to driver concerns. This move addresses practical difficulties faced by non-Maharashtrian workers who are eager to learn the language. The decision comes amidst a legal challenge to the compulsory Marathi knowledge rule. 🧑‍🔧

🔥 Kriti Sanon's Rakhi look sparks fashion row

Kriti Sanon faced backlash for her outfit in a GIVA Rakshabandhan ad campaign. She was heavily trolled for the revealing, plunging neckline of her attire, questioning traditional festival sanctity. This happened on Rakshabandhan when she posted a picture with her sister Nupur Sanon. The controversy escalated after Kangana Ranaut criticized the look as 'intentionally creepy.' Consequently, the jewellery brand GIVA withdrew the campaign following the public debate. 🤷‍♀️

🔫 Singer Ankit Balyan Shot Dead; Suspects Flee to Haryana

Haryanvi singer and YouTuber Ankit Balyan was fatally shot in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force is hunting four assailants who fled to Haryana after the incident. CCTV footage from Shamli, Loni in Ghaziabad, Delhi, and Sonipat captured the four men escaping on two motorcycles. Balyan, known for his violent music, was shot while leaving a gym in Kotwali area around 6:45 p.m. The investigation is ongoing, with police examining his social media activity.

📚 ICSI CS Dec 2026 Exam Enrollment is Live 🗓️

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India has started the enrollment for the CS Executive and Professional December 2026 exams. Candidates can submit their forms via the official ICSI website. The deadline without a late fee is September 25, 2026, while the final submission date is October 10. This process is crucial for those aiming to take the exams between December 21 and December 28, 2026. Fee structures vary, with Rs 1,500 for one module and Rs 3,000 for both.

🎵 Hrithik's son Hrehaan drops debut music single

Hrithik Roshan and Sussanne Khan's son, Hrehaan, has officially launched his music career with a debut single. The 20-year-old released 'The Heavenly Place' across major streaming platforms. The song dropped recently, garnering massive support from his family and friends. Saba Azad expressed her pride in the track, while Hrithik shared his belief in his son's innate wisdom. The Roshan family continues to show unity despite past personal separations. 🎶

🎓 Punjab teachers get massive pay hike ahead of elections

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann approved a 120% pay raise for Adarsh Schools teachers as a pre-election gesture. This decision benefits approximately 1,100 teachers, boosting their monthly salary from around Rs 10,000 to over Rs 22,000. The move reflects the state government's commitment to giving fair recognition to educators shaping Punjab's future. Mann also announced enhanced facilities based on the Kendriya Vidyalaya pattern for these teachers. The government stated it will continue to safeguard teacher interests to ensure better education for over 15,000 students.

⚽ Mamadou Sarr joins Real Sociedad on loan

Defender Mamadou Sarr has officially been signed by Real Sociedad on a season-long loan deal. He moves from Chelsea, where he struggled to make an impact under Liam Rosenior and Calum McFarlane. Sarr was part of Senegal's 2026 World Cup squad despite only seven appearances for Chelsea. He joins the Spanish team coached by Pellegrino Matarazzo. The club hopes he helps them improve their La Liga standing and defend the Copa del Rey title.

⚡ Ola Electric stock jumps after new S1Z scooter launch

Ola Electric Mobility shares surged by up to 6 per cent in trade on Friday following the announcement of its S1Z electric scooter. This news was reported on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) where the stock hit an intraday high of ₹39.77. As of 2 PM, the shares were trading 4 per cent higher at ₹39.13, with 63 million shares traded. The S1Z scooter features indigenous 46 series LFP cell technology and is available in 3.1 kWh and 5.1 kWh variants. Investors are advised to consider fresh positions while maintaining a strict stop loss at ₹36. ⚡

📱 Galaxy S27 base looks super similar to last year's

Leaked renders suggest the base Galaxy S27 will maintain a very similar design to the Galaxy S26. This news comes after the Galaxy S27 Ultra showed an iPhone-like horizontal camera plateau. The base model reportedly keeps the same flat display and rounded corners as previous generations. While the Ultra gets major changes, the base variant seems stuck in an iterative cycle. This strategy might encourage more buyers to upgrade to the more feature-rich Ultra model. 📱

🛡️ Security defenses show mixed results in 2026 tests

Picus Labs analyzed 338 million attack simulations across live customer environments between January and June 2026. Average prevention effectiveness improved to 69%, recovering to the 2024 peak after a previous decline. However, the Post-Compromise Prevention Rate was low at just 37% when attackers gained authenticated access. Quiet actions like discovery were the least prevented, hitting only 10% success rate. Detection logs improved to a four-year high of 58%, showing infrastructure investment is paying off.

✈️ Bangladesh moving forward with Chinese jet deal

Bangladesh confirmed a draft proposal to purchase Chinese J-10CE jets, attack helicopters, and UAV systems. This deal was submitted to the Ministry of Finance and Armed Forces Division for final approval. The proposal includes these acquisitions, subject to budgetary allocation in the current fiscal year. The government is moving on this after observing the conflict between Pakistan and India last May. If approved, the procurement will be executed immediately or roll over to the next budget cycle. ✈️