🌊 Landslide and flood cause tragedy in Kerala ⛈️

A landslide and flash flood struck Kerala on Sunday, September 20, causing fatalities and missing persons. In Idukki, a mudslide killed Balakrishnan, 50, and Chinnu, 35, near Munnar's Vattavada. Separately, in Malappuram, a flash flood in the Kottapuzha river claimed two lives, leaving four missing. Authorities believe torrential rain triggered the events in both locations. Search operations continued Monday morning with efforts to reach the river area.

🐍 Snake spotted moving under berth on Katihar Express

A long snake was reportedly seen moving inside the sleeper coach of the moving Katihar Express. This unsettling incident occurred at night while the train was traveling towards Kolkata. The video circulated widely on social media after the reptile emerged from under a side-lower berth. Passengers reacted with alarm, raising questions about cleanliness and maintenance in the compartments. The incident is currently based on a viral video, prompting wider public concern. 🐍

🐚 Urchin shells to save Tasmania's kelp forests

Australian students are repurposing discarded sea urchin shells into reef structures to help damaged kelp forests recover. This innovative idea comes from design students addressing the decline of kelp beds off Tasmania's coast. Two projects, ReURCHIN and Upsurge, utilized this waste material in different restoration designs. The structures aim to provide temporary support for young kelp as the ecosystem regrows. ReURCHIN won a 2025 prize, and Upsurge later received recognition at the 2026 Biodesign Challenge Summit. 🐚

🏔️ Indian climber Dhrubajyoti Guha dies on Mt Manaslu

Indian-origin climber Dhrubajyoti Guha, 47, and his guide Fursemba Sherpa, 47, were tragically killed in an avalanche at Camp 3 on Mount Manaslu. The two men were found buried inside their tent after they continued their ascent despite others retreating. This incident occurred on Sunday, following the loss of contact overnight. Guha, who was also an ultra-endurance runner, chose an early summit attempt on Saturday evening. The deaths raise the autumn season toll on Manaslu to four, highlighting the peak's danger. 🏔️

🕉️ Hanuman Ansh nearing ₹350 Cr milestone

The spiritual drama Hanuman Ansh saw a big jump in box office collections on its 45th day. The film, directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, earned Rs 13.75 crore in India nett on Sunday across 7,628 shows. With this addition, its total India nett collection is now Rs 271.88 crore, putting it just Rs 3.27 crore shy of ₹350 crore worldwide. The movie is a retelling of the life of Neem Karoli Baba, based on a Rs 1.75 crore budget. Audiences are responding well as the film's screen count has gradually increased after initial competition.

🔪 Joke turned deadly: Naraina stabbing incident

A casual joke demanding to be called "Papa" escalated into a violent confrontation in Naraina Village. The incident involved Sumit Giri and Aman Singh when they met acquaintances Aman and Narsingh on a motorcycle. This occurred around 9:30 pm on Saturday night, leading to a fatal stabbing of the 18-year-old. An argument broke out after Aman threatened Singh, and Giri intervened before being stabbed by Aman. Police have registered a murder case and are investigating the sequence of events involving all local residents. 🔪

🎭 Comedian's mimicry sparks political firestorm

Stand-up comedian Pulkit Mani caused a major political controversy while mimicking PM Modi during a 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event. This incident happened in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on Saturday, September 19, 2026. BJP slammed Congress, calling them a 'party of jokers' and Rahul Gandhi 'Asanskari naraz fufa'. The Congress's student outreach program featured Gandhi interacting with youth concerns. Following the row, Pulkit Mani cancelled his scheduled shows in Noida, Lucknow, and Kanpur.

🥩 Meat thrown during Ganesh immersion in Hyderabad

Tension flared in Hyderabad when meat and bones were reportedly thrown from a seventh-floor apartment during Ganesh immersion preparations. This incident occurred in the Madannapet area of the city. Police managed to control the crowd and subsequently detained three residents. Authorities are now investigating the motive behind this bizarre event. They have urged the public to maintain peace and avoid spreading unverified rumors online. 🥩

🐆 Gandhi Sagar gets 4th cheetah, Radha from Botswana

A three-year-old Botswana cheetah, named Radha, was recently released into Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary. This sanctuary is located in Madhya Pradesh, and she joined two males and one female already there. As of Sunday, the sanctuary now houses four African cheetahs, including two males and two females. This move supports Project Cheetah's goal to expand populations beyond Kuno National Park. The presence of cheetahs from different origins will help maintain genetic diversity across the program. 🐆

🚀 Last call for Taal Tech before stock split 📈

Taal Tech, an engineering services company backed by Mukul Agrawal, has set September 22 as the record date for its 1:5 stock split. Investors in India now have today as the final day to buy shares to be eligible for this corporate action. The stock recently rallied over 107% in four months, closing at Rs 5,416.30 after hitting a 52-week low. This split makes the stock more accessible to retail investors without changing the total market capitalization. Shareholders who hold shares on the record date will receive five shares for every one they own.

🚫 Bengaluru law school cancels Umar Khalid doc screening

The National Law School of India University, Bengaluru, cancelled the documentary screening about Umar Khalid. This decision came after the Central Board of Film Certification flagged the film, 'Prisoner No: 626710 is Present.' The screening was originally set for September 14, but was postponed after the ABVP objected. Khalid has been in custody for six years regarding the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. Organisers initially rescheduled it after the ABVP raised concerns with Union ministers. 😥