💡 Engineers give $20M to build AI college

Anuradha and Vikas Sinha donated $20 million to the University of North Texas to establish a new AI college. The Indian-origin couple is giving back to UNT, where Vikas Sinha completed his PhD in 2023. This significant gift will fund six permanent endowments supporting leadership, scholarships, and research. The new college will cover AI, cybersecurity, data science, and health informatics. This supports their vision of opening educational doors for future tech generations. 🧠

🌍 Modi hopes Brics summit brings global good vibes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed confidence that the upcoming Brics summit will foster meaningful discussions focused on global welfare. World leaders are gathering in Delhi for the summit, with Russian President Vladimir Putin arriving early Friday. The 18th Brics summit kicks off on Saturday, featuring leaders like Xi Jinping and Cyril Ramaphosa. The context involves significant security measures as India hosts these top dignitaries at Bharat Mandapam. Temporary traffic restrictions are in place, but officials assure the public that city life will continue moving.

🏃 Cricket's journey: runs, sprints, and legends

Cricket involves various forms of running, from a single run to boundary sprints across different matches. Ben Stokes scored 71 runs in the 2019 Headingley Test to level the series 1-1 for England. Mark Richardson won a final 100-meter race against Darren Lehman in 2004, despite his final Test being against Australia in Adelaide. Mohammad Rizwan and his team enjoyed a joyful run during their 2020 tour of New Zealand. Shamar Joseph celebrated his 7 for 68 in the 2024 Gabba Test, leading West Indies to a win.

🌍 Modi confident about positive BRICS summit talks

PM Narendra Modi expressed confidence that the BRICS Summit will hold positive discussions focused on global welfare. The leaders are gathering in New Delhi for the two-day summit, hosted by India starting Saturday. Key areas of focus include food, energy, health, and critical supply chains. This meeting happens amid global issues like the Russia-Ukraine war and Strait of Hormuz tensions. Putin has also started his three-day visit to India to boost trade and energy cooperation.

🔪 Family denies role in businessman's death

A pharmaceutical trader, Vineet Manocha, was found stabbed to death in his Kanpur home five days ago. Police are focusing on his son's wife, Shalu Manocha, who is accused of planning the murder with two alleged killers. The allegations stem from a murder plot supposedly initiated about three months prior to September 5th. Shalu's family is denying the claims, stating she cared for Vineet's daily needs. Authorities are now examining Subrat Manocha's involvement and digital communications.

📈 IMF praises India's strong 7.8% GDP growth

India's real GDP expanded by 7.8 percent in the first quarter of FY 2026–27, according to data from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The International Monetary Fund noted this growth was driven by stronger-than-expected services and export activity across the nation. This performance reflects the Indian economy's resilience despite the energy price shock linked to the Iran war. The IMF spokesperson mentioned they are monitoring higher oil prices and will release new forecasts in October. Overall, this upward surprise shows India remains a major global growth engine. 📈

🩺 43yo noticed urine leaks while exercising

A 43-year-old woman recently discovered a hidden health issue after experiencing urine leakage during exercise. This incident was noticed by the woman herself while she was engaging in physical activity. The problem persisted and required medical attention for diagnosis. It turned out to be related to a condition requiring specific care and management. Further medical steps are being taken to manage this discovered issue. 🩺

🏦 Bank Strike Hits India; Services Disrupted

Banking operations across India are facing major disruptions due to a 24-hour nationwide strike by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU). This action is happening on September 11, 2026, as unions demand the immediate notification of a five-day work week. The strike follows a two-year delay in implementing the change agreed upon by the Indian Banks’ Association in March 2024. Despite government appeals, union leaders proceeded with the strike while global leaders attend the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit. This situation will cause a four-day physical banking outage in many regions. 🏦

⚖️ HK activists face prison for Tiananmen memorial

Three activists, Albert Ho, Lee Cheuk-yan, and Chow Hang-tung, are facing sentencing in a Hong Kong court. They were convicted earlier this year of inciting subversion under Beijing's national security law. The activists, who led the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, were arrested in September 2021. This case tests the remaining space for dissent in Hong Kong, where protests are heavily restricted since 2019. The sentence could see each defendant facing up to 10 years in prison. ⚖️

😠 Trader dies after social media beef in UP

A 45-year-old utensils trader passed away after being severely attacked by a group of men in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh. The incident involved ten men on four motorcycles who allegedly assaulted him with a spear while he was returning home on Wednesday evening. Two accused, Shubham Singh alias Golu and Subhash Singh, have been arrested, and teams are tracing the rest of the gang. The killing has sparked protests, with Nishad Party chief Sanjay Nishad demanding action against police. Akhilesh Yadav also called for a high-level, impartial investigation into the tragedy. 😠

🎬 Ghamasaan: Good vs. Evil Showdown Hits Zee5

Tigmanshu Dhulia's Ghamasaan presents a riveting good versus evil battle centered on a special task force mission. The film is set in Uttar Pradesh in 2006, where the task force targets the dacoit Maharaj, played by Arshad Warsi. The movie runs for 143 minutes and was completed in 2024 before releasing on Zee5. It skillfully blends real political undercurrents with a morally clear narrative of law enforcement. The film concludes on a surprisingly sweet note after the intense conflict between the protagonists. ⚖️