🤧 City sees spike in viral infections

The city is currently facing a surge in viral infections, with symptoms like fever, cough, and body ache being common. This outbreak is affecting various age groups, as one family member getting sick often leads to others catching it within days. Doctors attribute this rise to changing weather patterns and increased exposure to germs. H1N1 is the main strain this year, differing from last year's H3N2 strain. People should stay alert, get vaccinated, and avoid close contact with symptomatic individuals.

📉 Keralam wards face bypolls as reps ditch posts for jobs

Seven grama panchayat wards in Keralam are set for bypolls because elected representatives resigned after getting better jobs. These resignations, happening before September 28, include members who moved abroad or secured government roles. The low monthly honorarium of ₹8,000 was cited as a major reason for leaving the electorate's mandate. Experts suggest increasing these payments is crucial to prevent further resignations and corruption. The State Finance Commission has already recommended a raise for local body representatives. 💼

🧑‍💻 Karnataka officially recognizes engineers with 'Er.' prefix

Karnataka has declared Engineers Day, observed on September 15th, an official state event. This move allows engineers to formally use the prefix “Er.” before their names. The Government Order was issued on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, to honor engineering contributions. Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated this recognizes the over one lakh engineers graduating annually in the state. Further details on the official Engineers Day celebration will be drawn after discussions.

🌟 Nana Patekar's real side: Charity over a luxury car

Writer Ranbir Pushp revealed a generous side of actor Nana Patekar, countering the public perception of his temper. He recounted an instance where Nana decided not to buy a ₹1.5 crore car. Instead, he divided the money into ₹15K cheques to support families affected by farmer suicides. This generosity reflects his commitment, which is also seen through his NAAM Foundation. 🧑‍🌾

🗣️ Isha Rikhi claims Badshah played her in marriage

Punjabi actor Isha Rikhi revealed she felt betrayed in her past relationships during Bigg Boss 20. She discussed being emotionally and physically cheated on in a toxic dynamic. Isha's comments followed her separation from Badshah after their marriage in September. The couple had married in March 2026 after dating for almost four years. Now, Isha is addressing the pain of being used in personal connections. 💔

🎤 Kharge challenges BJP leaders on Vande Mataram song

Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge issued a public challenge to BJP state president BY Vijayendra and Leader of Opposition R Ashoka. This challenge centers around the singing of the full four stanzas of Vande Mataram without any written aid. Kharge stated he would resign if the BJP leaders successfully sang the entire song from memory at a public meeting. This dispute arises as the Congress maintains singing only the first two stanzas, despite a central law mandating the full rendition. Kharge further suggested allowing BJP MLAs to sing separately in the Legislative Assembly.

⚽ Yamal matches Messi feat in La Liga 🔥

Lamine Yamal has recently scored six goals across the first five La Liga matches. The young forward for Barcelona matched Lionel Messi's record by scoring three braces in this period. Messi achieved this milestone during the 2012–13 campaign in La Liga. Yamal's consistent performance shows his growing impact on Barcelona's attack. He now faces Racing Santander, aiming for five consecutive goal-scoring matches.

⚖️ Kolkata man arrested in land grabbing probe

The Enforcement Directorate arrested a Kolkata-based man in a PMLA case linked to alleged land grabbing and document forgery. Amit Ganguly was taken into custody on Tuesday night, September 15, 2026, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. He allegedly took control of properties using forged board resolutions and fabricated sale agreements. The illegal acts also involved manipulating land records and using threats against landowners. Ganguly currently faces 23 police FIRs registered by the West Bengal Police. ⚖️

📱 Redmi Note 17 Pro and Pro Max drop in India

Redmi has officially launched the Redmi Note 17 Pro and Note 17 Pro Max in the Indian market. These phones are available in various configurations, including 8GB RAM and 256GB storage options. The Note 17 Pro starts at INR 36,999 with sales kicking off on September 17th. The Pro Max comes with a larger 10,000 mAh battery and launches on September 23rd. Both devices promise four major OS upgrades and six years of security updates. 📱

🎬 Mahhi Vij on missing out on Kareena Kapoor's role

Mahhi Vij revealed that she was considered for the female lead in Mani Ratnam's Yuva. She was supposed to play Mira opposite Vivek Oberoi, a role eventually taken by Kareena Kapoor. This opportunity came after she had worked in South Indian films with actors like Prabhu Deva and Mammootty. However, she couldn't take the role due to some unresolved issues with someone involved. Subsequently, she focused on television, rising to fame with Nakusha in Laagi Tujhse Lagan.

🔬 MIT Postdoc Fellowship 2027: Big Stipend Alert 💰

The MIT School of Science has opened applications for its 2027 postdoctoral fellowship programme. International and current MIT postdoctoral researchers are eligible to apply for this three-year cohort-based program. The deadline for submissions is November 15, and the program is scheduled to begin in September 2027. Fellows will receive an annual stipend of US$88,000, alongside US$15,000 in research funding. Various other fellowship opportunities, like the Ford Foundation and NSF programs, are also available for interested candidates.