🛍️ India's BRICS goodie bag features local flavors

India is showcasing its culture through special goodie bags for the 18th BRICS Summit. These hampers, distributed at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, feature various local products from across the country. The bag contains items like sattu from Bihar, Arabica coffee from Odisha, and makhana from Bihar. This initiative highlights India's push for local products on the global stage. Around 1,200-1,300 journalists are expected to cover the summit, which has 11 full members.

🌍 Modi meets Putin, Pezeshkian before BRICS Summit

PM Modi is hosting several high-level bilateral meetings ahead of the BRICS Summit in Delhi. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian are arriving for talks on defense and trade. Discussions are happening amidst West Asia escalations and threats to maritime chokepoints. These talks also include meetings with UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. The summit showcases India's role in global diplomacy and supporting the Global South. 🤝

🩺 NEET PG 2026 answer key dropping soon

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will soon release the NEET PG 2026 answer key for over 2.65 lakh MD and MS aspirants. This exam was conducted on August 30, with a re-examination held on September 5 in Jaipur. NBEMS will release the answer key along with candidates' recorded responses for the first time due to Supreme Court directions. Candidates can use this information to calculate their estimated scores via the official website. The final result for NEET PG 2026 is scheduled to be declared on September 30.

🧐 Sardar 2: Spy Thriller Falls Flat

Sardar 2 is criticized for being an underwhelming sequel despite having interesting spy elements. The film stars Karthi and features Malavika Mohanan and Ashika Ranganath in the narrative. Key plot points involve a bioweapon called Doku and a mercenary group called Black Dagger. The screenplay suffers from too many convenient shortcuts, which weakens the overall tension and originality. Despite some promising aspects, the movie ultimately feels boring compared to the original film. 😴

💰 Samsung's premium phones might get pricier in India soon

Samsung might be raising prices on some top-tier smartphones in India in the near future. Tipster Abhishek Yadav stated that the Galaxy S26 Ultra could see a higher price tag upon its upcoming launch. The current starting price for the S26 Ultra is INR 1,39,999 for 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. Additionally, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra might also undergo a price revision, though confirmation is pending. More details regarding the exact increase are expected soon. 📱

🇺🇸 JD Vance attacks Michigan candidate at GOP convention

Vice President JD Vance launched an attack on Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed during the Republican National Convention. Vance accused El-Sayed of judging his late grandfather, James Vance, based on race and doubting his love for Usha, an Indian-American Hindu. This followed earlier barbs exchanged over Usha and Vance's family history. Vance then lashed out at the Democratic Party, calling it the "party of hatred." He concluded by stressing the need to elect Republicans this November to protect national birthright. 🇺🇸

🧐 SC flags gaps in FSSAI's food warning label plan

The Supreme Court questioned several flaws in the FSSAI's proposal for red-hexagon warning labels on high-fat, sugar, and salt foods. Justices JB Pardiwala and K Vinod Chandran sought a clear timeline for the labels, specifically challenging the two-phase rollout strategy. The Court gave FSSAI ten days to respond to the queries raised regarding the implementation schedule and label design. This PIL case demands visible warnings on packaged foods to alert consumers about unhealthy levels of nutrients. The FSSAI must now revise its proposal addressing all the court's concerns before the next hearing on September 28.

🏏 Tragic story of a young cricket prodigy

Dhruva Mahender Pandove, a batting prodigy, tragically passed away on January 31, 1992, in Ambala. He was a contemporary of Sachin Tendulkar and made his first-class debut for Punjab at the age of 13. He achieved the milestone of 1,000 runs in the Ranji Trophy at just 17 years old. Despite his immense talent, he died at 18 after a taxi accident while traveling to Patiala. This loss left a significant void in Indian cricket history. 😥

🏥 Govt starts hiring for Tirupati's Tele-MANAS centre

The government has initiated staff recruitment for the Tele-MANAS centre in Tirupati, which is beginning partial operations. The recruitment drive includes 40 employees like psychiatrists and counsellors across the state. So far, 16 staff members have been hired, with one counsellor and one psychiatrist currently working there. This adds a third centre to Andhra Pradesh, covering the Rayalaseema region alongside Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam. Calls to the 24/7 helpline 14416 are rising steadily, with 31,000 calls recorded so far in 2026. 📞

🚨 Hyderabad military weapons heist cracked

A joint task force successfully cracked the theft of military-grade weapons from the Madras Regiment armoury in Secunderabad. The investigation involved Telangana Counter Intelligence, Hyderabad Task Force, and Malkajgiri Police. The theft, reported on August 31, included rifles, pistols, and over 1,900 rounds of ammunition. Investigators made a breakthrough after detaining and questioning an insider who allegedly aided the operation. Authorities are now probing the transport network and black-market connections. 🧐

🤖 Houthi cell reportedly used AI for missile guidance

Anthropic uncovered a Yemen-based weapons cell using its Claude AI model to create guidance software for missiles and a guided rocket. The company reported disrupting six operations across China, Russia, and Yemen related to conventional weapons development. This Yemen case involved developing software for a multi-stage ballistic missile over 2,000 km range. Anthropic found the actors used Claude Code instead of human engineers, though a guided rocket test failed. The company banned accounts and shared intelligence while facing broader AI misuse risks. 🤖