🚧 Delhi slums get barricaded for BRICS Summit

Slum areas in Delhi have been covered with barricades in preparation for the upcoming BRICS Summit. This security measure has been implemented across various parts of the city where the event will take place. The preparations are ongoing as the summit is scheduled to begin on September 15, 2023. Authorities are taking these steps to maintain strict security protocols around the high-profile international gathering. Further updates regarding the security setup will be provided closer to the event date. 🚧

⛽ India's new refiner aims for East and Northeast market dominance

Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL), India's latest Maharatna company, aims to dominate fuel markets in Eastern and Northeastern India. As a subsidiary of Oil India Limited (OIL), it is known as the Assam Accord Refinery due to a 1985 agreement. Its expansion project, boosting capacity from 3 MMTPA to 9 MMTPA, has 87.1% progress and is set for commissioning by March 2027. This growth will allow NRL to cater to West Bengal and the eight Northeastern States with rising fuel demand. Furthermore, the company plans to potentially expand operations to neighboring countries once the expansion stabilizes.

🏏 Amritsar Soormas Post Big Batting Spells

Amritsar Soormas achieved several key milestones during their innings. Naman Dhir and Abhay Choudhary formed a 50-run partnership off just 21 balls early on. The team reached 100 runs in 9.1 overs, largely thanks to Naman Dhir's 87 runs. Later, a 50-run partnership propelled the score to 150 runs in 14.4 overs. The team currently stands at 167/3 after 15.6 overs, showing strong momentum. 🏏

🤔 AI giant faces pushback from top mathematicians

Twenty-five leading mathematicians signed an open letter arguing that AI labs are threatening intellectual work with their rapid problem-solving success. This concern was voiced by the signatories who noted the misalignment between AI's outcomes and its core purpose. The letter warned that fast 'true/false' generation could harm new ideas, despite AI's potential benefits. Furthermore, issues of attribution and plagiarism arise when solutions lack proper human write-up and citation. The community stresses that human oversight is crucial to ensure AI enhances, rather than destroys, mathematical understanding. 🧠

🛣️ Nagpur-Vijayawada Highway to Finish by 2027

The 310 km Nagpur–Mancherial–Warangal–Khammam–Vijayawada greenfield highway is set for completion by December 31, 2027. Telangana Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy announced this on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in the Telangana Legislative Council. Nearly 280 km of this vital connectivity project falls within Telangana, linking several districts to Nagpur and Vijayawada. Despite initial delays from land acquisition and court cases, most issues are resolved, and a new deadline was set. The government assured that farmers would receive proper compensation for any acquired land.

⚖️ ITAT cancels penalty over minor's interest income dispute

A father faced a Rs 12.83 lakh penalty after his minor child earned Rs 1.17 crore in interest income. This tax dispute took place in New Delhi, with the taxpayer filing his return on November 4, 2022. The Income Tax Assessing Officer clubbed the income and denied a tax benefit under the India-UAE DTAA. ITAT Delhi ultimately ruled in the father's favour on July 28, 2026. The tribunal decided the issue was a tax-rate disagreement, not income under-reporting. 💸

🚀 Mercedes-AMG drops beastly CLE 646 with V8 power

Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the CLE 646 Specialanfertigung, a bespoke super-sports-coupe based on the CLE platform. This new model features a twin-turbo 4.0-litre flat-plane crank V8 engine, replacing the previous straight-six. It produces 646 horsepower and 850Nm of torque, boasting a 0-100kph time of 3.9 seconds. The car is exclusively limited to just 30 units and utilizes extensive carbon fibre for its build. Pricing details are not available yet, but it is expected to be a very exclusive ride. 🏎️

🏏 Spin battle looms in Asia Cup final 🏏

The Women's T20 Asia Cup final will be a spin vs spin showdown between India and Sri Lanka. India, led by Deepti Sharma, has been the overall stronger side, while Sri Lanka are the defending champions. India's spin attack has taken 26 wickets, closely followed by Sri Lanka's 25 wickets in the tournament. Sri Lanka needs their batters to handle India's spin trio and build solid partnerships to win. India holds the balance and form, but Sri Lanka proved they can win big in the 2024 final.

🕉️ Adhikari slams past governments over Hindu traditions

Suvendu Adhikari claimed that successive Left Front and Trinamool Congress governments actively tried to damage Bengali Hindu traditions. He stated these efforts spanned nearly five decades, covering the 34-year Left Front rule and the 15 years of TMC governance. Adhikari said the BJP is now working to restore religious practices and heritage. His remarks followed TMC's criticism of BJP regarding the monk’s situation. He urged people to stay united in preserving their identity and traditions.

⚠️ Harvard warns international students about visa rule change

Harvard University issued a September message for all international students regarding a major visa rule overhaul. This advisory concerns students in the U.S. and those planning to travel, specifically mentioning deadlines for F-1 and J-1 visas. The new Department of Homeland Security rules take effect on September 15, replacing the 'duration of status' system with fixed end dates. Students re-entering after this date will face stricter limits, while those already in the U.S. are grandfathered in. Students should check their documents and consult the international office before any travel plans. 🛂

🦴 Young Union Soldier Found After 160+ Years 🇺🇸

The remains of a young Union soldier were unearthed during excavations at Manassas National Battlefield Park in March 2024. Archaeologists found him near a site linked to the August 1862 Second Battle of Manassas in Virginia. Analysis placed the soldier's age between 16 and 19, and the dig also revealed four amputated limbs. This discovery provides rare insight into battlefield medicine from the Civil War era. The soldier is scheduled to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery on August 13, 2026.