😠 Kolkata milk pot sparks major political firestorm 🔥

State Urban Development Minister Agnimitra Paul defended her action against a pavement milk-boiling incident. The incident occurred on Park Street in Kolkata, involving a mother with a baby. Paul questioned if investors would come to a state with such footpath encroachments and traffic issues. She also pointed out the woman's child was unsupervised and questioned the responsibility in case of an accident. The government is reportedly in talks with chambers of commerce for slum rehabilitation.

🗣️ PM's party throws shade on public speaking skills

A political party has made significant statements regarding the current Prime Minister's public speaking abilities. This critique was leveled against the Prime Minister by members from their own political group. The comments surfaced during a recent party gathering held in a major undisclosed location. Critics suggested the Prime Minister often relies heavily on a teleprompter during speeches. The party leadership is expected to address these internal criticisms in the upcoming policy meeting.

🌧️ Delhi flights chaos due to heavy monsoon downpour 🌧️

Heavy rain and thunderstorms severely disrupted flight operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport on Monday. This affected over 400 Delhi-bound flights, with 26 flights officially cancelled and 413 flights delayed. Several flights were diverted to airports like Jaipur, Chandigarh, and Lucknow due to the adverse weather conditions. Major airlines, including IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet, issued advisories for passengers to check their flight statuses beforehand. Experts noted this intense rainfall reflects a growing trend of erratic monsoon variability across India.

⛈️ Heavy Rain Causes 15 Flight Diversions in Delhi

Heavy rain and thunderstorms disrupted flight operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport on Monday. Fifteen Delhi-bound flights were diverted, with twelve heading to Jaipur, two to Chandigarh, and one to Lucknow. This happened amid red and yellow rain alerts issued by the IMD for the capital region. Major airlines like IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet advised passengers to check flight statuses due to adverse weather. Conditions are expected to mostly clear up from Tuesday onwards, though light rain is possible later in the week. ⛈️

📈 EUR/USD hits 5-month high; what's next?

EUR/USD started the week at 1.1700, marking its highest level since May. This move is supported by better European economic data and a weaker dollar after the US Treasury expanded its bond buyback program. Eurozone business activity expanded in August, with Germany's industrial sector improving, while inflation expectations eased to 2.9% from 3.0%. The market is now focused on key data releases this week, including US core PCE and GDP estimates. A downside breakout could lead to 1.1455, while an upside move targets 1.1811.

🚀 ISRO hands SSLV to HAL, but is two years enough? 🚀

ISRO officially handed over the entire Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on September 10, 2025. This transfer took place at ISRO facilities, allowing HAL to build two rockets with the guidance of ISRO engineers. The deal was won by HAL for Rs 511 crore, beating other consortia bids. The goal is to let ISRO focus on advanced projects while industry handles routine launches for India's growing space economy. However, critics question if two years is enough time for HAL to absorb the complex, unwritten knowledge required for self-sufficiency.

💡 How ₹10k started an IT giant's journey

N. R. Narayana Murthy started Infosys by borrowing ₹10,000 from his wife, Sudha Murty, in 1981. This happened in Pune, where their relationship began through shared interest in books. The initial capital of ₹10,000 was a calculated risk, as Murthy's prior venture had failed. Infosys, founded by seven engineers, later became India's first IT company listed on Nasdaq in 1999. Their bond survived disagreements, proving trust was the biggest investment.

😟 Kashmiri Pandits face threats, demand more security

A fresh threat letter was allegedly circulated on social media targeting Kashmiri Pandit employees in the Kashmir Valley. The All PM Package Employees Forum Kashmir submitted a letter to the chief secretary of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. The purported threat poster, supposedly from the United Liberation Council (ULC) and dated August 23, contains employee names, addresses, and vehicle numbers. The forum expressed grave concern over the repeated circulation of such materials, even before official verification. They are demanding immediate security cover and a review of all arrangements for the employees. 😟

🏛️ No bypolls in 5 TN seats until petition ends

The Election Commission of India informed the Madras High Court it won't announce by-elections in five Tamil Nadu constituencies. These seats are Tiruchi East, Perundurai, Ambasamudram, Viralimalai, and Karur. The decision, made on Monday, August 24, 2026, was in response to a PIL filed by K. Venkatachalapathy. The ECI cited Supreme Court rulings stating bye-elections shouldn't happen when election petitions are pending. The bench adjourned the writ petition until September 8, 2026. 🏛️

✈️ Scrapping Parandur airport could cost TN a decade

Chief Minister Vijay's decision to scrap the Parandur greenfield airport has sparked strong opposition reactions. Former BJP leader K Annamalai and MK Stalin criticized the move by warning of severe developmental setbacks for Tamil Nadu. Annamalai highlighted that identifying a new site and getting approvals could take at least 10 years. This delay is seen as a major issue as other states continue to advance their infrastructure plans. Authorities are now urged to fast-track the location identification for Chennai's second airport. ✈️

😟 US Iran sanctions test Trump's China vibe

The US aims for an 'economic D-Day' to cut Iran's economic lifelines, potentially targeting China as a major trade partner. This risky move could cause backlash from Beijing, leading some analysts to doubt the severity of the announced sanctions on Monday. China and Iran traded $9.96bn in 2025, with Iranian oil sales heavily reliant on Chinese purchases. While past sanctions targeted minor entities, cutting Chinese ties remains key to pressuring Tehran. Trump risks destabilizing US-China talks ahead of his September 24 summit with Xi Jinping. 😟