🚌 Bus lane could slash JNTU-Raidurgam commute by 20 mins

A proposal suggests introducing a dedicated Counterflow Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system on a congested Cyberabad corridor. This initiative was discussed at a joint meeting involving various officials on Thursday. The study found that the JNTU-Hitec City-Raidurgam corridor takes 45 to 50 minutes during peak hours. The dedicated BRT lane could cut travel time by up to 20 minutes without major land acquisition. Officials are now directed to reassess the plan and study short-term relief options. 🚌

🌟 Cody Rhodes' wild journey before WWE stardom 🌠

Cody Rhodes had a complex path to WWE fame, spanning multiple phases before his current success. He started in WWE in 2007, achieving two Intercontinental Championship reigns and six tag-team titles. Rhodes left WWE in May 2016, then rebuilt his career independently and internationally. He made a massive comeback to WWE at WrestleMania 38 in April 2022. Now, his goal is clearly to capture the WWE Championship.

💧 India and Netherlands team up for Kalpasar water project

India and the Netherlands signed two MoUs for technical cooperation on Gujarat's Kalpasar project. This deal involves the Central Water Commission, Gujarat government’s Kalpasar Department, Deltares, and TU Delft in New Delhi. The agreements were finalized on Thursday, September 24, 2026, during the ninth India International Water Week 2026. The project aims to create a freshwater reservoir using runoff from Sabarmati, Mahi, and Dhadhar rivers. This collaboration will provide advanced Dutch expertise for the project's planning and execution. 💧

📈 AP aiming for $2.4T economy with cluster strategy

IT & HRD Minister Nara Lokesh stated that Andhra Pradesh is developing 23 sector-specific clusters to boost investment and job creation. This strategy aims to transform the current $200-billion economy into a $2.40-trillion economy by 2047. The clusters span from manufacturing to AI and rare earth minerals, with Google already investing significantly. Furthermore, the Horticulture Mission will launch on October 2, alongside building an Indian School of Agriculture. The state is using its 'P4' model to ensure development benefits reach all citizens. 🚀

💸 Mahadev betting app still running, ED claims huge profits

The Enforcement Directorate stated that the Mahadev online betting app generated proceeds of crime worth Rs 94,400 crore over the last decade. The agency named 42 individuals and companies as accused in the charge sheet filed in Raipur. The app, promoted via social media, allegedly offered betting on various sports and card games. ED claims the app remains operational with support from local officials in Chhattisgarh. So far, 14 people have been arrested and assets worth Rs 2,104 crore seized.

🗳️ Opposition plans fresh move to oust CEC Kumar

Opposition parties are preparing to submit a new notice demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in both Houses of Parliament. This move comes as a previous petition filed in the Rajya Sabha on April 24 is still pending with Upper House Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh stated that the new motion will include more specific charges against the CEC. The Trinamool Congress urged for united and swift action, referencing their past role in drafting removal petitions. The opposition is also considering a joint action under the INDIA bloc banner. 🗳️

🐆 Leopard attacks young boy in Valparai

A five-year-old boy named Deekshu was attacked by a leopard near the Upper Peralai estate in Valparai, Tamil Nadu, on Thursday evening. The attack happened around 5 p.m. when he was playing with his mother after returning from school. The leopard struck the child on the head before fleeing back into the forest. Deekshu was first taken to the government hospital in Valparai and later transferred to a hospital in Coimbatore for specialist care. Locals are calling for stronger safety measures due to frequent wild animal incidents in the plantation area. 🐆

🏏 Mendis century powers Lanka to big total

Kusal Mendis scored a century to help Sri Lanka reach 321 for 6 in the second ODI against England. The innings took place at Headingley, featuring strong contributions from Kusal Mendis and Kamindu Mendis. The total of 321/6 was achieved by the Sri Lankan team on the date of the match. This batting effort demonstrated a well-rounded performance, setting a high first-innings total against England. The teams will now contest the match, with England needing a big chase. 🏏

💣 Placeholder domain is now a malware hotspot 🚨

A commonly used placeholder domain, third-party[.]com, has started serving malicious content to Windows browsers. Manifold Security reported this domain is referenced across over 1,700 public repositories as of the writing. The malicious activity has been running since at least June 2026, poisoning clipboards for Windows users. This weaponization of a trusted domain opens doors for prompt injection and other security risks. Developers must use reserved placeholders like example[.]com to avoid this threat.

🗳️ CM Vijay meets party workers before bypoll push

Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay will meet TVK booth workers in Maduranthakam Assembly constituency on September 25 at 3 pm. The TVK has nominated Maragatham Kumaravel for the bypoll, which is also scheduled for Dharapuram on October 6. Leaders promised to quickly address public grievances, including providing roads and drinking water within three to four months. Furthermore, they pushed for a target of 1.25 lakh to 1.40 lakh votes for their candidate. This meeting focused on campaign strategy and government policy announcements. 🗳️

🚨 Delhi call center scams US victims for 100 crore

The Delhi Police busted an illegal international call center in Pitampura that allegedly cheated US victims of around Rs 100 crore. The operation was run by individuals in Pitampura, New Delhi, and the raid occurred on September 21. The syndicate used tech-support fraud, malware, and fake FBI threats to trick victims. Victims were coerced into buying gift cards or transferring crypto under false pretenses. Authorities are now seeking other key syndicate members located both in India and abroad. 💰