🎭 Comedian's mimicry sparks political firestorm

Stand-up comedian Pulkit Mani caused a major political controversy while mimicking PM Modi during a 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event. This incident happened in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on Saturday, September 19, 2026. BJP slammed Congress, calling them a 'party of jokers' and Rahul Gandhi 'Asanskari naraz fufa'. The Congress's student outreach program featured Gandhi interacting with youth concerns. Following the row, Pulkit Mani cancelled his scheduled shows in Noida, Lucknow, and Kanpur.

🥩 Meat thrown during Ganesh immersion in Hyderabad

Tension flared in Hyderabad when meat and bones were reportedly thrown from a seventh-floor apartment during Ganesh immersion preparations. This incident occurred in the Madannapet area of the city. Police managed to control the crowd and subsequently detained three residents. Authorities are now investigating the motive behind this bizarre event. They have urged the public to maintain peace and avoid spreading unverified rumors online. 🥩

🐆 Gandhi Sagar gets 4th cheetah, Radha from Botswana

A three-year-old Botswana cheetah, named Radha, was recently released into Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary. This sanctuary is located in Madhya Pradesh, and she joined two males and one female already there. As of Sunday, the sanctuary now houses four African cheetahs, including two males and two females. This move supports Project Cheetah's goal to expand populations beyond Kuno National Park. The presence of cheetahs from different origins will help maintain genetic diversity across the program. 🐆

🚀 Last call for Taal Tech before stock split 📈

Taal Tech, an engineering services company backed by Mukul Agrawal, has set September 22 as the record date for its 1:5 stock split. Investors in India now have today as the final day to buy shares to be eligible for this corporate action. The stock recently rallied over 107% in four months, closing at Rs 5,416.30 after hitting a 52-week low. This split makes the stock more accessible to retail investors without changing the total market capitalization. Shareholders who hold shares on the record date will receive five shares for every one they own.

🚫 Bengaluru law school cancels Umar Khalid doc screening

The National Law School of India University, Bengaluru, cancelled the documentary screening about Umar Khalid. This decision came after the Central Board of Film Certification flagged the film, 'Prisoner No: 626710 is Present.' The screening was originally set for September 14, but was postponed after the ABVP objected. Khalid has been in custody for six years regarding the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. Organisers initially rescheduled it after the ABVP raised concerns with Union ministers. 😥

⚽ Arteta Blames Players After Brighton Loss

Arsenal suffered a 3-0 defeat against Brighton on Saturday afternoon in the Premier League. The Gunners, playing at the Amex, saw their unbeaten start end with goals from Pascal Gross, Charalampos Kostoulas, and Chema Andres. Mikel Arteta criticized the team for not doing the basics right and making errors during the match. Furthermore, pundit Paul Merson called £75million signing Bruno Guimaraes 'a million miles off it' after his performance. These issues will be addressed as the team heads into the international break. 😔

🏘️ Climate refugees' lives in a Kolkata slum

A new book details the lives of climate refugees displaced from Bangladesh after Cyclone Aila in 2009. The setting is a slum area in New Town, Kolkata, where daily life is a mix of struggle and community. Elderly residents like Thakuma provide care, while landlords exert pressure through agents like Madhu madam. The slum operates within a complex, three-tier tenurial structure involving Masters and landowning cousins. This intricate social dynamic existed before the area transformed from farmland into urban sprawl.

⚠️ India-EU FTA: Copyright rules raise red flags

The European Commission asked EU members to approve the India-EU Free Trade Agreement, revealing IP chapter details. This draft requires changes to India’s Copyright Act, 1957, omitting the WCT from National Treatment. This omission could strip India of exceptions for digital works like fair dealing. Consequently, students and researchers might face legal risks for lawful digital analysis. Negotiators must push to re-insert the WCT to protect open access and research. 📚

📜 Dead Economist's Name Still In Delhi Draft Roll

Economist Bibek Debroy's name appeared in Delhi's draft voter roll even after his death in November 2024. He was a voter in the New Delhi Assembly constituency and was part of a flagged list of around 33 lakh voters. The inclusion was due to an Election Commission instruction concerning flagged names during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. Officials were aware of his passing and confirmed his name will be removed from the final list. This highlights how EC rules keep certain names in draft rolls until objections are processed. 🧐

🏛️ Annamalai slams Vijay's London trip, suggests Madurai instead ✈️

Former BJP president K Annamalai criticized Chief Minister Joseph Vijay's recent six-day visit to London. He argued that the UK, a USD 3.4 trillion economy, was not the best target for Tamil Nadu's investments. Annamalai stressed that India is now a USD 4.1 trillion economy, making domestic focus crucial. He suggested Vijay should visit industrial hubs like Madurai and Coimbatore instead. The Tamil Nadu government claims the trip secured nearly Rs 15,000 crore in investment commitments.

📱 Galaxy A35 gets second One UI 9.0 beta update

Samsung is rolling out a second One UI 9.0 beta update for the Galaxy A35. This minor update is currently deploying in South Korea with firmware version A356NKSUAZZI4. The update specifically focuses on improving camera stability on the device. It might reach beta testers in India, the UK, and the US within the next few days. Users enrolled in the beta program should check settings for the latest release.