sports Jasprit Bumrah has been declared fit after rehabilitation, while Harshit Rana suffered another injury during a simulation test. The BCCI has decided to let go of Team India physio Kamlesh Jain due to frequent player injuries. India's T20I series against Afghanistan starts on Sunday, leading up to the Asian Games in Japan. Team management is struggling to finalize the ODI core team despite the World Cup being a year away.
entertainment Isha Rikhi, currently on Bigg Boss 20, discussed physical similarities with her ex-husband Badshah's sister. She revealed that many people pointed out her resemblance to Aparajita Singh, Badshah's sister. While discussing relationships, she also questioned if cheating men feel any guilt about their actions. Badshah and Isha Rikhi married in March 2026 but separated on August 31st. Both parties issued a mutual statement asking for privacy regarding their split.
india A five-storey PG named Hostel Daze tragically collapsed in Satya Niketan on September 6, 2026, killing seven students while they slept. The structure, around 50 years old, was recently converted into a PG, and the owner was not locally overseeing the property. Delhi University has over seven lakh students but fewer than 8,000 hostel rooms, leading thousands to seek unsafe private accommodation. Experts propose eight safety fixes, emphasizing structural changes and regular, public rating systems for PGs. These systemic fixes are deemed necessary because the core issue is a lack of societal will to improve student living conditions. 😥
india Northern Railway has disrupted over 120 trains in the Delhi Division from September 11 to September 13. These changes impact major services, including Rajdhani, Tejas Rajdhani, and Vande Bharat trains. The disruption window aligns with the 18th BRICS Summit happening in New Delhi on September 12 and 13. Railway officials attribute these changes to general "operational reasons," despite the timing. Passengers are advised to check NTES or dial 139 for real-time updates.
Trade among BRICS nations is showing a noticeable increase in recent times. The 18th BRICS Summit, chaired by India, is scheduled for New Delhi on September 12 and 13, 2026. Finance ministers and central bank governors met in August to boost cross-border payments and national currencies. The bloc now includes 10 countries, aiming to strengthen ties within the Global South. Discussions at the summit are expected to focus on reducing reliance on the US dollar. 📈
world Pakistani authorities prevented a Sikh pilgrim group from traveling to India for the Hemkund Sahib pilgrimage. The stranded devotees were at Faisalabad International Airport after being asked for a No Objection Certificate (NOC). The group was scheduled to fly from Faisalabad to Sharjah at 2:10 am on Friday. This action comes amid ongoing issues following the closure of the Attari-Wagah land border. They are now waiting for the Pakistan government to approve a land route passage to India.
india Two Hindu sisters were abducted, forcefully converted, and married to Muslim men in Sindh, Pakistan. The girls, reportedly 13 and 14, were from the Kachhi Kolhi community in Tando Allahyar district. A court in Tando Allahyar ordered them to be moved to a safe house after they pleaded outside the court. This case highlights ongoing atrocities against minorities and forced marriages in the region. Activists are demanding justice and a child-sensitive process for the sisters.
health Flushing a toilet can release aerosols containing microbes into the breathing zone of adults. This phenomenon was highlighted by a systematic literature review conducted by researchers from Australia. The review analyzed 22 studies, noting aerosols can persist for 20 seconds after flushing. Larger flush volumes and higher microbial counts in the toilet appear to increase bioaerosol release. Researchers recommend closing the lid as a precaution while more research is needed. 🚽
india The results for the CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 examination have been officially declared by the National Testing Agency. This exam took place on July 17 and 18 for five subjects across various fields. Out of 1,87,739 registered candidates, a total of 1,50,057 candidates appeared for the test. The test determines eligibility for JRF, Assistant Professor roles, and PhD admissions in Indian universities. Candidates can now check their results and ranks on the official website, csirnet.nta.nic.in. 📚
Indian shares experienced a broad-based sell-off, leading to a slide to a three-month low. This market downturn was observed across major Indian stock indices. Specific figures are not provided in the available report detailing the decline. The sell-off is primarily attributed to growing geopolitical worries stemming from the Middle East region. Investors are now watching global developments closely for any signs of market stabilization. 📉
business Women are taking charge of modernizing farming by embracing drone technology in Telangana. This shift is happening in villages like Motakondur, Yadadri-Bhuvanagiri district. Thirty-three-year-old Usirika Sandhya, a Balaji Self-Help Group member, received a ₹7.90 lakh drone unit on August 15 this year. This initiative supports women from SHGs to gain tech-based livelihoods, with DRDA partnering with Hetero and MIRAI. Sandhya aims to clear the bank loan for the drone by offering drone-based agricultural services to other farmers.
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