🏫 Kerala asked to decide on PM SHRI scheme fast

The Centre has formally written to the Kerala government urging a swift decision regarding the PM SHRI scheme. This communication was sent from the Union Education Secretary to the State Chief Secretary two days ago. The scheme aims to upgrade 14,500 schools, benefiting approximately 1.8 million students with NEP 2020 principles. The state government holds reservations, as differing views within the UDF leadership exist on the matter. The Chief Minister, alongside the UDF leadership, will ultimately decide the state's stance on the program.

🚫 CCI rejects M&M warranty denial case

The CCI dismissed a complaint alleging anti-competitive behavior by Mahindra & Mahindra regarding warranty denial. The complaint was filed by Bharti Sharma against the Delhi-based dealer Sri Durga Automobiles concerning her Mahindra XUV700. This case involved service in January 2025 and January 2026, where externally sourced oil was allegedly used. The CCI ruled that warranty terms are not a vertical restraint under the Competition Act, given the manufacturer's safety concerns. Consequently, the Commission found no prima facie violation of the Competition Act's sections 3 or 4.

💰 SBI-led group sanctions $3.5B loan for Vi

A consortium of lenders, headed by State Bank of India, has approved approximately $3.5 billion in debt financing for Vodafone Idea Ltd. This financial support comes from local lenders including Union Bank of India Ltd. and the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development. The funding is intended to help the third-largest wireless operator improve its network against rivals like Bharti Airtel Ltd. and Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. Conditions mandate that Kumar Mangalam Birla remains chairman for the nearly 10-year loan tenure. This move follows earlier government support, helping Vi's shares climb almost 40% this year.

🍜 Lucknow's Food Identity is More Than Kebabs

It was revealed that Lucknow's culinary fame is not solely tied to Galawati Kebab or Awadhi Biryani. Instead, the city's true flavor profile is defined by Chaat and Rewari. This revelation was highlighted through a taxpayer-funded, full-page advertisement in a national daily. This advertising move is being considered a masterstroke by observers. The shift suggests a broader recognition of Lucknow's diverse gastronomic scene moving forward. 🧐

🍕 Pizza Bakery's Popo Global bags big investment

Bengaluru-based restaurant operator Popo Global has secured a massive Rs 532 crore investment from Artal Asia. The company, which runs The Pizza Bakery, Paris Panini, and Smash Guys, received the funding in a significant deal. This capital infusion is set to fuel the expansion of its restaurant footprint across India. Founded by brothers Abhijit Gupta and Nikhil Gupta in 2017, Popo Global focuses on direct-owned casual dining outlets. The funds will help scale their diverse portfolio of food and beverage brands moving forward. 🍕

🩺 8-hour eating window helps manage type 1 diabetes

A new study suggests that adopting an eight-hour daily eating window can help manage type 1 diabetes better than traditional calorie counting. Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago tested this with 32 adults in the Chicago area who had both Type 1 diabetes and obesity. Over six months, the time-restricted eating group saw their HbA1c levels drop by an average of about 0.5%. This method showed superior blood sugar improvements without causing dangerous spikes in blood sugar events. Future larger trials are planned to confirm if this 0.5% HbA1c drop holds across a bigger patient group. 🩺

🏛️ Urban Bill & Census Issues in Telangana Assembly

The Telangana Legislative Assembly is continuing its monsoon session today, September 11, 2026. MLAs plan to raise several important topics in the house across the state. Key discussions include pending scholarship arrears and disability empowerment measures, while CM A. Revanth Reddy will introduce the Core Urban Region Bill 2026. There will also be a short debate regarding the inclusion of BC/OBC in the Census-2027 questionnaire. Further questions are expected on topics like agricultural smart meters in the Legislative Council. 🏛️

😔 Truck-Van Crash Claims 8 Lives in Maharashtra

Eight people, including three children, tragically died in a collision involving a truck and a pickup van. This accident occurred early this morning near Bhau Dhaba in the Pimpalgaon road area of Bhandara district. The incident resulted in eight fatalities, and three others sustained serious injuries requiring hospitalization. Police and local residents quickly arrived to manage the scene and start rescue operations. Authorities have since launched an investigation to figure out exactly how this accident happened. 😔

🤖 Houthi group allegedly used Claude AI for missile dev 🤖

Anthropic's report reveals that Iran-backed Houthis reportedly used Claude Code to develop software for various weapon systems. This was traced to a weapons engineering cell operating in northern Yemen. The report details work on a guided rocket and a ballistic missile with a range over 2,000 km. These groups used Claude to write GNC software, tune settings, and conduct simulations for these missile programs. Anthropic banned linked accounts after identifying this activity during an internal investigation.

🏆 14yo Welsh teen bags bronze in world football freestyle

A 14-year-old footballer from South Wales won a bronze medal at the WFFA World Championship. James Taylor represented his age category from Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, in the global event. He secured this medal after also setting five Guinness World Records before finishing secondary school. Taylor taught himself these skills by watching online tutorials on YouTube in his garden. He continues training for more European competitions while balancing his school life.

🧐 Mining waste becomes quoll shelter in Australia

Australian researchers are repurposing discarded HDPE plastic pipes to create inexpensive artificial dens in mine waste-rock piles. This experiment took place in north-western Australia, targeting threatened northern quolls. During a trial, the dens maintained conditions similar to natural shelters, with a max temp around 33.6°C. This approach offers a simple habitat restoration tool using readily available materials post-mining. Further testing is required to confirm these dens support long-term breeding and population recovery. 🧐