💖 Karishma Tanna embraces postpartum body post-baby

Karishma Tanna shared pictures of her postpartum body on Instagram after giving birth to a son. She openly admitted her body is softer, curvier, and out of shape following the delivery. The actress addressed trolls questioning her body changes, stating it is a slow healing process. She urged other mothers not to let the world rush or shame them about their changing bodies. Karishma welcomed her son, Ved, with Varun Bangera on July 29th.

🏏 England bowls first in T20I bid vs Sri Lanka

England chose to bowl first against Sri Lanka in the Manchester T20I match. The home side is aiming for their 15th consecutive win and a series clean sweep. This victory could also push England past India in the men's T20I rankings. Sri Lanka made one change, bringing Nuwan Thushara into the XI. The pitch at Old Trafford is anticipated to be a good batting surface.

👽 Viking mission's Martian soil test sparks life debate

In 1976, NASA tested Martian soil using the Viking landers' biology labs. The Labeled Release experiment involved feeding soil radioactive organic nutrients to check for signs of metabolism. Researchers observed a radioactive gas evolution at both landing sites, which was reduced by heat treatment. This looked like a biological process but was not definitively confirmed by other experiments. Ultimately, scientists couldn't separate the signal from Mars' unique chemistry. 👽

✈️ Aircraft students get hands-on training in Telangana

The Telangana State Board of Technical Education and Training and Telangana State Aviation Academy signed an MoU to boost practical training for Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering students. This partnership involves Jawaharlal Nehru Government Polytechnic and TGSAA to improve industry exposure for students. The program combines classroom learning with practicals for the first two years, leading to 2,100 practical hours in the final year. The goal is to better prepare students for jobs in airlines and MRO facilities. Successful completion earns a Practical Training Certificate after meeting attendance and performance standards. ✈️

🚗 Big road safety boost for Sabarimala pilgrims

The Kerala Road Safety Authority has sanctioned special road safety projects worth ₹13.88 crore. These urgent works are being executed across five PWD divisions, including Idukki, Kollam, and Pathanamthitta. The projects cover 60 road safety works costing ₹13.19 crore and special projects amounting to ₹69.79 lakh. Safety measures include installing 'W-beam' crash barriers and enhancing night travel visibility. This initiative aims to guarantee smooth and accident-free journeys for lakhs of pilgrims before the season starts. 🚗

👮 RPF Home Guard arrested for dragging woman by hair

An RPF Home Guard was arrested and removed from service after a video surfaced showing him abusing a woman. Kadiga Anand, 36, a Home Guard from Vikarabad district, allegedly slapped and dragged a woman by her hair near Hafeezpet railway station. The incident took place on Friday evening, September 18, and was reported between 8:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. The DGP termed the conduct "abominable" and ordered immediate action against the staff member. Miyapur police booked him under BNS sections and he is now in police custody. 👮

🏏 Rhinos take on South Western Districts tomorrow

The Mpumalanga Rhinos will face South Western Districts in the 4th match of the CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division Two 2026-27. The game is scheduled to kick off tomorrow at 9:00 AM LOCAL time, which is 07:00 GMT. Both teams have announced their respective squads for the fixture. The Rhinos squad includes players like Garnett Tarr and Muhammed Mayet(c). Following this match, the league season will continue its progression. 🏏

⚓ Kollam Port set to be Vizhinjam's satellite port

The State government has decided to develop Kollam Port as a satellite port for Vizhinjam, according to Minister Bindu Krishna. She made this announcement while visiting the port facilities in Kollam on Saturday. The government is prioritizing the development of this port alongside 18 feeder ports, following stagnation since 2011-2016. Comprehensive projects are being formulated, with a high-level review meeting set for Thiruvananthapuram next week. Future plans include a floating dry dock and addressing concerns like dredging and wharf depth.

😠 MLA slams sudden PA transfer by Collector

Telugu Desam Party MLA Bonela Vijaya Chandra condemned the unannounced transfer of his official PA, V. Rama Krishna. This action was taken by Parvatipuram Collector N. Prabhakara Reddy, and the MLA filed a formal complaint to Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad. The transfer occurred while Mr. Vijaya Chandra was in Amaravati for the Assembly session, moving Mr. Rama Krishna to Salur. The MLA argued this sudden move disrupted crucial development follow-ups and felt it was an insult. Further tension arose from a heated argument regarding developmental delays in the constituency. 😠

🏏 Blackford's debut century seals thrilling Victoria win

Victoria clinched a nail-biting 3-wicket victory against Queensland on Saturday at Allan Border Field. Wicketkeeper Liam Blackford scored an unbeaten 149 off 113 balls in a massive comeback innings. The match saw Victoria post 339 for 7, beating Queensland's total of 335 for 7. This performance was huge after a career-threatening blood clot incident for the young player. Blackford's incredible knock propelled Victoria to the win with one ball remaining. 🏏

📚 Read Kuvempu before becoming a government officer

Senior IPS officer Ravi D. Channannavar advised government job aspirants to read Rashtrakavi Kuvempu's literature before entering administration. He spoke at the KSOU training camp valedictory function in Mysuru on Saturday. Channannavar stressed that officers must understand society's pulse, citing Kuvempu's plays as guidance. He also emphasized hard work, positive thinking, and systematic preparation for success. Dignitaries present included Yaduveer Wadiyar and MCC Commissioner M.K. Savita. 📚