entertainment The trailer for Dupahiya season 2 has officially dropped, signaling a return to the show's intense storyline. Sparsh Shrivastava and Bhuvan Arora are among the stars featured in this new installment. The season is scheduled to premiere on October 1st. The show will continue to feature actors like Gajraj Rao and Renuka Shahane. Viewers can expect more mayhem from the series on Prime Video.
india Kailash Vijayvargiya faced backlash after body-shaming a woman councillor during a public event. The incident occurred in Indore on Sunday while woman ward councillor Sandhya Yadav approached the microphone. Vijayvargiya was heard saying, "Sandhya didi has also put on a little weight," according to the viral video. The Opposition Congress strongly condemned the remark, calling it reprehensible. This has led to a political exchange between the BJP and Congress regarding the minister's comments. 😠
sports Se-Ri Pak's 1998 success in golf sparked massive interest in South Korea, transforming golf from elitist to a viable career path. Following her, Korean women achieved 15 of 33 LPGA events by 2017, proving Pak's impact. Similarly, Kipchoge Keino's 1968 victory made running a believable goal for ordinary Kenyans. In Haryana, India, female wrestlers gained momentum after local champions showed possibilities. These local role models inspire a chain reaction, making seemingly impossible goals feel attainable. 🏅
entertainment Psychological horror game Silent Hill: Townfall launches on September 24th, set in the abandoned Scottish fishing village of St. Amelia. The main character, Simon Ordell, is dropped into this town facing fleshy monsters and oppressive settings. The game features a unique CRTV mechanic for tracking enemies and relies heavily on exploration and puzzles. While the atmosphere is intense, the mechanics sometimes clash, making the experience uneven. Players must navigate this dread-filled world while searching for a nurse named Zoe Ellis. 😨
science A field star is set to pass through the Saturnian system overnight on September 21/22. This celestial event will happen as Titan passes close to the star around midnight CDT. Saturn, visible in the southeast, will be near the border of southern Pisces and northern Cetus. Astronomers note that Titan is brighter than the field star, making them distinguishable. The planets and moons will move away from the star toward the southwest in the early hours of the 22nd.
science A new checklist documented 3,261 flowering plant species, 26 sub-species, and 28 varieties in the Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve. This research was conducted by JNTBGRI in Thiruvananthapuram, Keralam, across Keralam and Tamil Nadu. The findings show a high endemism rate with 1018 taxa being endemic to India. This immense floral wealth confirms the ABR's status as a major biodiversity hotspot. The team recommends specific conservation strategies against growing threats like climate change.
india DMK organization secretary R.S. Bharathi filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India on Monday, September 21, 2026. The complaint targets the ruling TVK's list of star campaigners who belong to other political parties for the Maduranthagam and Dharapuram byelections. This action is allegedly contrary to the Representation of the People Act, 1951, and the Model Code of Conduct. Bharathi argued that a party can only name its own leaders, citing guidelines from the Election Commission of India. He further demanded directions to ensure all expenses for other parties' campaigners are covered by individual candidates.
india Unsafe buildings across many Indian cities are becoming a serious hazard, highlighted by the recent Delhi tragedy. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi took action on 1,053 properties between June 1 and September 9. In Ghaziabad, the number of dangerous buildings increased to over 150, while Chennai identified 337 dilapidated structures in a 2025 survey. The core issue is that people remain in unsafe homes due to financial constraints and lack of alternatives. Authorities must implement regular structural audits to prevent future urban disasters. ⚠️
health A baby cockroach was spotted on a dining table at the JW Marriott in Mumbai, leading to public outcry after Dr Ashok Seth shared video evidence. This incident comes as the FDA has intensified food safety enforcement across the state. The FDA conducted over 12,000 food inspections in 100 days, suspending roughly 600 licenses. This heightened scrutiny now includes Mumbai's luxury and five-star establishments. Authorities will continue to monitor compliance amid growing consumer awareness. 🤢
business Prayagraj's traditional snacks like samosas are set for a commercial uplift under the One District, One Dish (ODOD) scheme. The Uttar Pradesh government is supporting entrepreneurs dealing in samosas, rasgullas, and puri-kachoris to expand their operations. The scheme offers subsidies, with projects up to Rs 25 lakh getting a 25% subsidy, according to a report from The Times of India. This initiative aims to formalize production and improve branding for the snacks. Officials anticipate that this could generate over 1,500 jobs in the area. 🥟
world India will attend the inaugural session of the 'Partners for Multilateralism' (P4M) in New York on Monday, September 21, 2026. This grouping was founded by the European Union, Brazil, Kenya, and Canada. The founders aim to push for a more representative UN, addressing issues like AI and climate change. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will lead the Indian delegation during the week's UN sessions. P4M seeks to build flexible coalitions for reform rather than creating another exclusive bloc. 🌍
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