✨ CM Naidu highlights tribal crafts in Vijayawada

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu toured an exhibition celebrating the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on Sunday. The event, held at Ambedkar Kala Vedika in Vijayawada, brought together tribal artisans and dignitaries. The CM inspected items like handcrafted gifts from GCC and unique textiles from Srisailam and Nandyal. He discussed scaling indigenous products with young tribal entrepreneurs, emphasizing commercial market entry. This initiative provided direct recognition and pride to forest communities.

🏁 Fernandez takes British GP win at Silverstone

Raul Fernandez secured the British MotoGP victory at Silverstone, leading from the very first lap. He beat championship leader Jorge Martin in the race on Sunday, September 10th. Fernandez's win marks his second MotoGP victory, taking him ahead of the pack by 2.5 seconds. Despite his setback, Martin maintained his championship lead, increasing it to 31 points overall. The next race on the 2026 schedule is the Aragon Grand Prix in Spain on August 30th.

⚽ Man Utd racing to sign Leicester's young talent

Manchester United is reportedly in discussions to secure young midfielder Louis Page ahead of their rivals, Arsenal. The signing is for the teenager from Leicester City, who recently turned 18 last month. Page has made 21 senior appearances and was named Championship Apprentice of the Year. United seems to be winning the race, with Page reportedly wanting the move to Manchester. This would be the second time Arsenal missed out on a top youth prospect from Leicester this summer. ⚽

🧠 CSE & AI still rule Kerala engineering scene

Computer Science and allied computing courses continue to be the top picks for engineering aspirants in Kerala. Government colleges maintain a clear edge over private ones in the allotment process. Emerging fields like AI&ML and Data Science are highly sought after, while traditional branches also draw candidates. College reputation, especially CET, remains a huge deciding factor for students. The three-tier preference structure shows high demand across various tech and traditional streams. 💻

🕊️ India gifts peacocks to UN 45 years later

India has gifted five peacocks to the United Nations organization. This gesture was presented by a delegation from India to the UN headquarters. The gift was made on October 20th, marking the 45th anniversary of a similar event during Indira Gandhi's time. The peacocks symbolize peace and national pride in Indian culture. This donation is part of India's continued commitment to global conservation efforts. 🕊️

🏏 Top Batter Out for Sri Lanka Tests

An Indian top-order batter has been ruled out ahead of the crucial series against Sri Lanka. The player's absence affects the team as they aim for the WTC final spots. India currently holds a point percentage of 48.15 while Sri Lanka stands at 41.67 in the standings. Despite this gap, Devdutt Padikkal's strong warm-up performance offers some reassurance to the squad. The first Test is scheduled for August 15-19 in Galle, followed by the second Test in Colombo from August 23-27.

🎬 Yash’s ambition shines through in Toxic trailer launch

Nayanthara spoke about Yash's powerful personality after the Toxic trailer launched in Bengaluru on August 08, 2026. The film, which has seen 200 days of shooting, is scheduled for release on August 26, 2026. Yash is involved as co-writer and co-producer, showcasing his holistic project interest. He stated he will bring everyone to his cinema instead of going to Bollywood. This project is seen as a test to prove KGF's success wasn't a fluke.

🇦🇺 $100k salary in Australia vs. Indian expectations

An Indian professional shared that a $100,000 salary in Australia doesn't equate to massive wealth back home. Karan Singh Gill explained that while the exchange rate is ₹67 per AUD, expenses are incurred in AUD. After deducting $22,788 for tax and Medicare, his take-home is around $77,000. Annual costs for rent and essentials total $46,000, leaving a disposable income of just $31,000. Therefore, the conversion magic only applies to money sent to India, not local spending. 💸

😠 Kumaraswamy warns Congress of election trouble

Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy strongly criticized Home Minister Priyank Kharge for making uninformed statements. This happened on Sunday while Kumaraswamy was addressing presspersons at Chamundi Hills in Mysuru. He warned Congress that they would face backlash in the next elections for misleading the public. Kumaraswamy alleged the Congress government was using projects to mislead people with fancy ads. He asserted that the JD(S) would be wiped out in the upcoming polls. 😠

😠 Right-wing activist detained over controversial video remarks

Right-wing commentator TG Mohandas was taken into custody on Sunday from his residence in Kochi. The Thiruvananthapuram Cyber Police Station was leading the probe into the matter. The case was registered following complaints about his YouTube channel, 'Pathrika', and the statements were made days after. Mohandas allegedly stated that students protesting in Delhi could lead to gang rape, claiming some girls enjoy it. Police are set to question him further as part of the ongoing investigation. 😠

🚀 Pentagon wants defense firms to ramp up production

The Pentagon has issued a request to defense contractors to increase the manufacturing output of critical defense systems. This directive was issued to major defense firms across the United States. Specific targets include increasing production by 30% by the end of the fiscal year 2024. This push comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions requiring stronger military readiness. Contractors are now revising their production schedules to meet these heightened demands.