👩 Delhi CM launches Lakshmi Yojana for women empowerment

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, emphasizing that empowering women drives national progress. She distributed approval letters to 250 beneficiaries in New Delhi today. Since its start, over nine lakh 22 thousand women have registered for this scheme. The financial aid can support needs like child care, education, or livelihood activities. Beneficiaries will receive 2,500 rupees on the first of next month after completing formalities.

🚨 Odisha police hunt ex-IIC in rape case

The Odisha Crime Branch has started a search operation to locate Sujit Kumar Das, a former police Inspector-in-Charge. He is accused in a rape case and has been absconding from the Nayagarh district. The Odagaon court issued a non-bailable warrant against him in June after a sexual harassment case was filed. His interim bail was later withdrawn in August following the presentation of strong evidence and witnesses. Authorities are currently making every effort to arrest the former IIC as soon as possible.

👑 Bhutan King meets Bangladesh's new President in Dhaka

Bangladesh's new President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir met Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka. The meeting took place during the monarch's brief transit stop from Singapore on Wednesday. Both leaders discussed mutual interests and expanded bilateral cooperation across sectors like trade and education. The President highlighted Bhutan's historical support, notably recognizing Bangladesh on December 6, 1971. They also discussed Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City project, with Bangladesh showing keen interest in cooperating. 🤝

🧑‍🌾 Engineer leaves Wipro for Rs 600-crore farm venture

A Bengaluru engineer left his decade-long role as a chief architect at Wipro to launch Akshayakalpa Organic. He started the venture from his roots in Tiptur, facing family disapproval for eight years. The company is now a Rs 600-crore dairy and farming enterprise established in 2010. It aims to make farming a desirable profession for young people in India. Currently, it supports around 2,800 farmers with an average monthly payout of 1.28 lakh. 🧑‍🌾

😟 Frankfurt Airport Staff Dies from Malaria

An employee at Frankfurt Airport tragically passed away after contracting malaria. This incident took place at the airport, which is operated by Fraport. The fatality was reported by the operator, Fraport, following the severe malaria infection. The airport authorities are currently managing the situation following this serious health issue. Further official updates regarding this case are anticipated from the airport management soon. 😟

🎬 Orlando Bloom drops out of Priyanka's new film

Orlando Bloom has stepped down from Priyanka Chopra's upcoming survival thriller, Reset. He was slated to serve as an executive producer and play a key role in the movie. The film, written by Jordan Rawlins, features Priyanka waking up in the wilderness with amnesia. Producers are now searching for a replacement, considering about three actors for the part. Priyanka Chopra is also set to work on S.S. Rajamouli's Varanasi. 🎬

😠 BJP slams Rahul Gandhi over 'smash patriarchy' comments

The BJP attacked opposition leader Rahul Gandhi for his 'smash the patriarchy' remarks made in Pune. BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj questioned him about practicing patriarchy within his own Congress party. This criticism came following his August 22 statements and other controversies. Swaraj alleged Gandhi lacks vision and questioned his support for women's empowerment issues. The BJP urged Congress to examine its own records before challenging patriarchal norms.

🏏 Belfast Wolves & Dublin Guardians in European T20 League

The new European T20 league features the Belfast Wolves and Dublin Guardians, both with mixed local and international squads. The Wolves are captained by Glenn Maxwell and feature David Miller and Devon Conway in their lineup. The Guardians are captained by Ravichandran Ashwin and will include Daryl Mitchell, fresh from a Test century in June. The Wolves boast Chris Jordan in their bowling attack, alongside local talent like Paul Stirling. These teams are set to compete in the exciting new international cricket tournament. 🏏

🏆 IIT Kanpur Professor gets National Teachers Award

Professor Sankar P Rath has been honored with the National Award for Teachers for his excellence in education. This recognition is part of the National Awards for Teachers ceremony in New Delhi. A total of 21 teachers from various HEIs and polytechnics will receive the awards on September 5, 2026. The selection process included nominations from self, institution, and peers via the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal. The department at IIT Kanpur celebrated this well-deserved achievement for Prof. Rath.

🤖 OpenAI bans Russian accounts for influence op

OpenAI banned several Russian ChatGPT accounts that used VPNs to run an influence operation. These accounts operated through the International Burke Institute (IBI) based in Israel across platforms like Telegram and X. The campaign involved promoting a sovereignty index and misattributed academic work, with Telegram channels reaching 10-20,000 followers. The operation aimed to project Russia favorably while criticizing Western nations using AI as a tool. OpenAI noted the infrastructure built was more significant than the small audience reached. 🧐

🌾 Raaz star Malini Sharma's farm life near Pune

Raaz actress Malini Sharma is now living a quiet life at her farmstay, The Slow Local, near Pune. This duplex property in the Sahyadri Hills, Maharashtra, is where she grows veggies and hosts guests. In October 2025, she noted the estate was surrounded by medicinal plants, and in February, she shared the abundance of fresh produce. She also sells homemade oils like shalmali oil for Rs 350 and hibiscus oil for Rs 200. Now, guests can bring pets after she built a fence and shelters for her dogs. 🌿