📜 Govt vows to push cultural renaissance in AP

Andhra Pradesh Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh attended the birth anniversary of poet Boyi Bhimanna in Vijayawada. The event was held at the Pingali Venkayya Conference Hall on Friday. Bhusurapalli Venkateswarlu received the Boyi Bhimanna Award-2026 with a ₹2 lakh prize. The Minister stressed the state's commitment to promoting a cultural renaissance among youth. Further steps include shifting the Boyi Bhimanna Kala Peetham to Rajamahendravaram.

🥛 Milk price hike looms amid farmer pressure

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar mentioned he will soon meet to decide on dairy farmers' demand for higher milk procurement prices. This issue is currently impacting milk producers in Karnataka, where they seek an ₹8 per litre increase. The demand comes as neighbouring states offer higher prices, causing losses to Karnataka's cooperative societies. Karnataka Milk Producers’ Association submitted a memo earlier this week to KMF officials regarding the hike. Milk producers have also planned a protest for next week concerning this matter. 🥛

🎤 Ed Sheeran back on tour after Macklemore drama

Ed Sheeran is set to perform in Philadelphia on Saturday, September 19, following the removal of Macklemore from his Loop Tour. Macklemore faced backlash for his pro-Palestinian remarks during early September shows at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. This incident led to Finneas, Aaron Rowe, Lukas Graham, and Beoga withdrawing from the tour dates. Sheeran stated that the promoter and venues made the decision to remove Macklemore, not him personally. The tour continues after Philadelphia with further North American and South American stops.

🗳️ Kejriwal family missing from voter list, says AAP

The Aam Aadmi Party claimed that Arvind Kejriwal and his family's names were missing from the Delhi voter list draft. An Election Commission official clarified they will be added to the final list ahead of the November 6 elections. Over 31 lakh electors received notices, while the draft list contained 97.5 lakh names after some removals. The notice for Kejriwal's family was due to not mapping to the previous SIR list in New Delhi. Eligible voters can file claims for inclusion between August 31 and September 30. 🗳️

🌍 Earth's future in 1000 years: what simulations show

Scientists are running complex simulations to predict the Earth's appearance over the next millennium. These models are being studied by various research teams globally. Current projections span up to 1,000 years, though some simulations failed after just 200 years. The research aims to understand long-term planetary changes influenced by climate and geological factors. Further analysis will help in developing more accurate models for future planning. 🌍

🔥 Is modern fascism just evolving? 🧐

Two new books are trying to figure out what fascism looks like today. Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor examine 'End Times Fascism' while Gil Durán looks at 'The Nerd Reich' in Silicon Valley. They argue that current fascism is an evolution, tied to apocalyptic visions of global collapse. This ideology promotes radical change, where current systems must be burned down for a glorious rebirth. The authors urge people to fight this by staying engaged in fixing our broken reality.

🩺 Health Minister vows to boost HPV vaccine uptake

Health Minister K. Muraleedharan promised measures to increase HPV vaccination coverage for adolescent girls against cervical cancer. He made this statement while opening the AOGIN national conference at the Government Medical College in Kozhikode. The vaccine is currently free for 14-year-old girls across all government health centers, as of September 19. Muraleedharan cited lack of awareness as a key factor in the low coverage rates in certain areas. Doctors were urged to actively participate in efforts to improve this essential public health coverage by Sunday, September 20.

😔 Woman Beaten to Death in Karnataka Field

A 26-year-old woman named Sneha was found murdered in a field in Raichur, Karnataka, allegedly beaten with a stone. Her two-year-old daughter was discovered crying on her body at the scene. Police have registered a murder case and detained two suspects: her husband and an alleged lover. The body was moved to a hospital for a post-mortem examination on September 19, 2026. Authorities are currently questioning the suspects to determine the exact circumstances of the murder. 💔

🏏 Rizwan takes Pakistan probe to ICC

Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan approached the ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit for clarity on the investigation procedure. This move comes as the NCCIA continues its probe regarding alleged links to illegal betting websites. The investigation involves scrutiny from Pakistan's England tour and forensic exams of players' mobile phones. Rizwan specifically questioned if the PCB followed the prescribed anti-corruption process during the probe. He also sought clarification on how his mobile phone was obtained and analyzed while in the UK. 🏏

🤝 Minister hands out devices to disabled persons

Assistive devices were distributed to twenty persons with disabilities by Industries and Commerce Minister T.G. Bharath Gupta. The event took place in Kurnool, organized by Helping Hands Society president Ranjith on Saturday. The Minister praised the society's annual service activities aimed at boosting confidence. He assured Ranjith of government and personal support for his planned small-scale industry. The Minister also highlighted TGV Group's commitment to societal assistance.

🚨 Ex-Minister Ambati Rambabu summoned in liquor scam

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned former Minister Ambati Rambabu concerning an alleged ₹250-crore liquor transport scam. Officials served notices to Mr. Rambabu on Friday, requiring his appearance before investigators on September 24. The allegations suggest the former Minister was closely linked to YSRCP leaders who managed liquor transportation contracts. These YSRC leaders allegedly caused substantial losses to the government during the prior administration. Mr. Rambabu has been asked to present bank transaction details and other relevant documents for the past few years.