🌾 Farmers urge govt to block Western Ghats ESA draft

Farmers and elected reps opposed the draft notification declaring Western Ghats as Ecologically Sensitive Areas at a meeting with CM D.K. Shivakumar in Tirthahalli. Senior Congress leader B.R. Jayanth highlighted that existing rules already cause hardship, and the ESA could force people to vacate their land. Over 2.4 lakh Forest Rights Act applications have reportedly been rejected, adding to the tension. Farmers demanded special status under Article 371 instead of a physical survey for habitations. The community wants the government to press the Centre to exclude cultivated and inhabited areas from the notification. 🌾

🗳️ Delhi CM & Kejriwal among voters served notices

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Arvind Kejriwal are among 3.31 million electors receiving notices for discrepancies during the Special Intensive Revision. This list was published by the chief electoral officer, Delhi, nearly three weeks after the draft electoral roll went live on August 31st. A total of 13,79,785 electors couldn't be mapped, while 19,33,134 were flagged for logical discrepancies. Although Gupta's name was validated after verification, AAP claimed Kejriwal's name was initially missing. Election authorities have increased polling stations in Delhi by nearly 15% for this process. 🗳️

📜 Kejriwal family served SIR notice in Delhi

Arvind Kejriwal and four family members received notices from the Delhi Chief Electoral Officer regarding electoral rolls. The notices were issued during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in the New Delhi-40 assembly constituency. These five family members are among 110 voters from 'Part-51, KG Marg' who were notified. AAP questioned this move, asking how the names of the three-time DM and his family could be missing from the voter list. The final electoral roll under SIR is set to be published on November 4.

🔬 Space printing: Heart tissue in orbit!

A Russian bioprinter created human cartilage tissue in orbit back in 2018. This initial experiment was conducted on the International Space Station aboard the Soyuz MS-11 spacecraft. The 2018 tests involved human cartilage and a rodent thyroid gland using the Organ.Aut system. NASA's BioFabrication Facility later achieved a major milestone by printing human heart tissue in May 2024. This research aims to see if microgravity helps create complex biological structures for future cardiac patches.

🏘️ 21,000 unfinished 2BHKs finished in Hyderabad

Unfinished works on about 21,000 double bedroom houses in Hyderabad (CURE) have been completed. Housing Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy directed officials during a video conference on Saturday, September 19th. These 2BHKs are spread across 26 areas within the Core Urban Region (CURE), and beneficiaries should live within 5 to 7 kilometres. Basic resources like water and electricity must be provided by the end of October. Furthermore, residents who didn't move into their allotted units might face cancellation and a new selection.

🧑‍🌾 500 'Kathiru' farming clubs starting in Kerala schools

Five hundred 'Kathiru' clubs are set to launch in the first phase across Kerala schools. This initiative is being driven by the Agriculture department and is targeting schools across the state. The clubs will start with 500 selected schools, with an initial budget of ₹10,000 provided per club. The goal is to integrate farming practices into students' lives, highlighting nature and food connections. Training sessions for teachers are scheduled for October 8 and 9 at SAMETI in Thiruvananthapuram. 🧑‍🌾

🚣 Kallada Jalotsavam returns bigger this September

The 54th Kallada Jalotsavam and the second leg of the 6th Champions Boat League will take place on September 23, 2026. This event is set to happen on the Kallada river, organized by the State Tourism department. The competition will feature nine snakeboats and over 15 small traditional boats, marking the highest ever turnout. After facing suspensions due to floods and COVID-19, the festival was revived and these two events were merged. Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala will inaugurate the function, with MLA Ullas Kovoor presiding. 🚣

🗳️ DUSU elections kick off with spending limits and vehicle fleets

The DUSU elections have officially begun with a set spending cap of Rs 5,000. Candidates are using vehicles like Defenders and Thars during the campaign across the university grounds. The election process is scheduled to run through a specific period, though exact dates are pending official announcements. This campaign phase marks the beginning of the student body's political contest for representation. Future developments will depend on voter turnout and the results declared soon.

🏥 Karnataka's education boosts talent pool, says minister

The KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research's new medical college and hospital were formally inaugurated on Saturday. The event took place at Gabbur in Hubballi, attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The teaching hospital has a capacity of 1,200 beds and was established at a cost of about ₹700 crore. Minister Sharan Prakash Patil stated that Karnataka is number one in professional education due to institutional contributions since the 1960s. This educational ecosystem has resulted in a strong talent pool for the region.

🕵️‍♂️ Cattle Theft Gang Linked to Phone Scam in Hyderabad

Police uncovered a major link between a cattle theft gang and a mobile phone racket in Hyderabad. Nine suspects were arrested in a joint operation involving the Commissioner’s Task Force and local police. Authorities seized 15 mobile phones, three cars, and ₹22 lakh in cash across 17 linked cases. The gang allegedly shifted from livestock theft to phone shop burglaries, with stolen goods routed to Bangladesh via Mumbai. Investigations are ongoing, as three other individuals, including a Bangladeshi national, remain at large. 🕵️‍♂️

🥹 Manu Bhaker emotional at Asian Games 2026 ceremony

Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker felt emotional while carrying the Indian flag at the Asian Games 2026 opening ceremony on Saturday. She was with kabaddi star Pawan Sehrawat at the Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium event. Bhaker remembered her late coach Jaspal Rana, who passed away on June 11 at the age of 49. Rana was crucial in her career, guiding her to two bronze medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Bhaker will now focus on shooting events, including the women’s 10m air pistol competition. 🇮🇳