💰 Giant Ganesh laddu fetches massive bid in Hyderabad

A 5-kg Ganesh laddu at Keerthi Richmond Villas in Bandlaguda Jagir sold for ₹1.01 crore during a recent auction. This event was held two days ahead of the final day of Ganesh Chaturthi this year. This amount is less than the ₹2.32 crore fetched by a 10 kg laddu at the same location in 2025. All proceeds go to the RV Diya Charitable Trust for various social causes. The initiative aims to inspire other communities in Hyderabad to make festive traditions into fundraising drives. 💰

🤝 Trump and Xi meet for big talks

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping held a bilateral meeting to discuss trade, AI, and the Iran War. The leaders were seen during a military review in the Rose Garden of the White House. This customary event featured musicians in colonial attire and white wigs. Prior to the review, Trump and Xi walked past the presidential portrait display. The meeting marks a significant diplomatic exchange between the two nations. 🤝

🕯️ Actor Mushtaq Khan passes away at 75

Actor Mushtaq Khan, famous for roles in over 500 films, has sadly passed away after battling cancer. He was 75 years old and was admitted to Nanavati Hospital in suburban Mumbai about two weeks ago. The actor reportedly suffered stomach pain before doctors discovered his cancer diagnosis. He was previously fine and even shooting for a debut film before his hospitalization. His funeral is scheduled to take place on Friday, September 24, 2026. 😔

⚖️ SC changes death penalty to life for rapist

The Supreme Court commuted the death sentence to life imprisonment for a man convicted of raping and killing his six-year-old stepdaughter in Madhya Pradesh. The bench of Justice Vikram Nath, Justice Sandeep Mehta, and Justice Vijay Bishnoi upheld his conviction, which was originally secured on December 17, 2018. The court noted the sustained sexual violation and killing to conceal it, finding ordinary life imprisonment inadequate. Waris will remain incarcerated for the rest of his natural life without any possibility of remission. 😔

🤖 Google drops Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS voice models

Google has launched two new Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS voice models for high-volume audio production. These systems are for interactive entertainment and automated media dubbing, released to expand Google's audio roster. The models replace 30 legacy voices, offering over 2,000 profiles in 100+ languages as of now. Developers can use these for multi-speaker staging and insert non-verbal acoustic markers into scripts. Access is available via Google AI Studio and the Gemini API for various commercial integrations. 🎤

😟 Mumbai cops visit Noida over Savarkar insult video

Mumbai police officers traveled to Noida regarding a video that contained an insult directed at Savarkar. The incident involves a couple who subsequently fled their residence due to fear. The video in question was circulating around a specific date, though the exact date was not provided. This situation stems from public outrage over the controversial content shared online. Authorities are now monitoring the situation to ensure peace and compliance in the area. 😟

✈️ Flight delayed 12 hours due to bad weather

An Air India Express flight carrying over 70 passengers, including two Ministers, landed at Bhogapuram on Thursday morning after a major delay. The flight departed Vijayawada on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, but was diverted to Nagpur due to heavy rain and bad weather at Bhogapuram. After several hours in Nagpur, the aircraft finally departed and reached Bhogapuram at around 8:30 am on Thursday. The prolonged wait caused worry among passengers and their families, who sought updates from airport authorities. Minister K. Atchannaidu subsequently reviewed the cyclone and flood situation in Tekkali.

😔 Police officer suspended for drunk driving incident

A sub-inspector from Azheekal Coastal police station has been suspended for allegedly causing a road accident while driving under the influence of alcohol. This incident occurred near Kannothumchal on the national highway on the night of September 21, 2026. The officer, named Rajith, reportedly hit three people, including a student coming home from work. All three individuals sustained injuries in the crash. A case was officially registered by Kannur Town police based on the complaint from the injured student. 😔

📈 AP hosting five regional investment meets before big summit

Andhra Pradesh is organizing five regional investment conferences leading up to the CII Partnership Summit-2026. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced this on Thursday, aiming to attract investments across various regions. These conferences will happen from October 7 to October 26 in cities like Visakhapatnam, Kakinada, and Tirupati. The goal is to highlight regional potential in sectors like AI, green hydrogen, and aerospace. The government targets converting 80% of investment proposals by the end of October. 🚀

💡 Defence Secy praises PM Modi's tech savviness

Defence Secretary Rajesh Singh commented on the Prime Minister's sharp technological acumen at the News18 DEFCON 2026 event. He highlighted that PM Modi is quick to spot new innovations across various sectors. The comments were made during the defence exposition held at the venue. Singh emphasized the PM's keen eye for future defence technologies and advancements. This recognition underscores the leadership's focus on modernizing India's defence capabilities moving forward.

🎓 New VC for Sri Venkateswara Vedic University

Ganapathi Bhat has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of Sri Venkateswara Vedic University (SVVU). This appointment is in Tirupati, where Mr. Bhat currently works as a professor at National Sanskrit University (NSU). The Governor, S. Abdul Nazeer, made this decision for a term of three years, replacing Rani Sadasiva Murty. Mr. Bhat has a strong background in promoting Indian knowledge traditions and Sanskrit studies. His NSU colleagues have extended their congratulations for his new role.