💊 Counterfeit drugs busted in Karnataka; massive pharma scam exposed 💊

A local labourer spotted medical waste on farmland in C.K. Tandya village, South Bengaluru district. Police then investigated the property, which was found to be a counterfeit drug repackaging facility. During the raid on August 18, they seized over 5,600 vials of fake antibiotic injections, valued at ₹4.91 crore. The investigation expanded to Krupa Healthcare and uncovered a wider network supplying fake cancer and critical-care medicines. A joint force is now hunting for key figures, including R. Prashant, who is believed to be in Azerbaijan.

🚧 Bengaluru fixes potholes urgently on Gunjur and Varthur roads

The Bengaluru East Corporation has issued an order for immediate repair work on several roads. This directive targets the roads in Gunjur and Varthur areas of the city. The repairs are to be completed quickly to address the existing infrastructure issues. The potholes pose a significant hazard to commuters traveling through these busy zones. Authorities are pushing for prompt action to ensure road safety for the public. 🚧

🌌 Astronaut shares epic view of Milky Way and Earth storms

Astronaut Anil Menon shared a stunning nighttime timelapse from space showing Earth's vibrant scene. The view, captured from the Dragon forward window, displayed city lights, storms, and the Milky Way. These visuals were taken using 3-second exposures and then stitched into a timelapse. Menon noted the beauty of the colors, including blues from squid boats. The social media reaction was overwhelmingly amazed by this extraordinary sight.

🏏 Cricket action heats up at GB Oval

The Budapest Blinders scored 123/6 after 10 overs in their first innings. They batted first after the toss at GB Oval, Szodliget, Hungary, on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The Royal Tigers reached 100 runs in 8.1 overs during their turn. The pitch condition is noted as a Flat Track Pitch, suggesting a high-scoring game. The match is currently live with clear weather conditions expected for play.

🚀 Ashish Kacholia's portfolio hits huge gains in 2026

Prominent investor Ashish Kacholia has seen strong performance in his stock portfolio as of June 2026. He holds stakes in around 33 stocks, with the total portfolio value estimated at Rs 3,102 crore as of September 18, 2026. Ten of these stocks have rallied significantly, with four turning into multibaggers. Notably, Asian Energy Services was a new Q1 addition to his holdings. This strong showing reflects investor interest in his strategic picks. 📈

🥇 Asian Games 2026 kicks off in Japan 🇯🇵

The 20th Asian Games officially commenced in Nagoya, Japan, with an opening ceremony held on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The Indian contingent participated, led by Manu Bhaker and Pawan Sehrawat as flagbearers. Despite a record 106 medals in Hangzhou 2023, accommodation issues plague the current event with over 17,000 participants. Manu Bhaker urged athletes to focus on competition instead of organizational chaos. Veteran shuttler H.S. Prannoy hinted this could be his last Asian Games before eyeing LA 2028.

🗳️ ABVP sweeps DUSU polls; Shokeen wins VP spot

The RSS-affiliated ABVP won three out of four central panel posts in the Delhi University Students’ Union election. ABVP secured the president, secretary, and joint secretary positions in New Delhi. Yash Dabas won the presidency with 24,576 votes, while independent Deepanshu Shokeen took the VP role with 30,615 votes. ABVP stressed its focus on conducting safety audits across all hostels and PGs as a primary concern. The final composition of the DUSU central panel for the 2026-27 session remains pending final counts.

💳 UPI Payments: Free for Users, New Rules for Merchants

A new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework has been introduced for UPI transactions. This framework applies to merchants processing payments exceeding ₹2,000. Users will continue to benefit from zero transaction charges on UPI payments. The changes aim to regulate the fee structure for businesses accepting digital payments. Further details regarding the implementation timeline are expected soon.

🚀 India's software exports hit $221.4B, US remains top market 📈

India's software services exports jumped by 8.2% to $221.4 billion in the fiscal year 2025-26. The US continued to be the biggest destination, securing a 54.1% share of these exports. The RBI survey revealed that off-site services made up almost 92% of the total exports. Computer services remained the largest segment, accounting for 69.3% of the total exports. Moving forward, the US dollar maintained its dominance in invoicing for these international sales.

⚖️ DU polls break rules, ABVP takes early lead

The Delhi High Court scheduled a hearing on September 17 regarding Lyngdoh guideline violations during the DUSU elections. Yash Dabas of ABVP is currently leading the race for DUSU president against NSUI's Vijay Shankar Meena. The elections are set for the 2026-27 session, with spending caps of ₹5,000 being widely ignored. Candidates bypassed rules by using mass-produced prints instead of allowed handmade posters. The polls are heavily influenced by campus safety issues following a recent building collapse. ⚖️

🚨 India targets cough syrup misuse with red labels

India is planning to enforce strict rules on cough syrup packaging to discourage use in kids under four. This move is being considered by the DCGI in response to safety concerns and inappropriate prescribing practices. The proposal involves a prominent red warning and visuals of school-age children on the bottles. This follows global incidents where contaminated syrups caused child deaths in The Gambia and Uzbekistan. The regulation aims to protect infants while the pharmaceutical industry calls for ingredient-specific rules.