🗳️ Maharashtra draft voter list is out; check your name

The draft electoral roll for all 288 Assembly constituencies in Maharashtra has been published following the Special Intensive Revision exercise. This draft roll includes about 7.71 crore voters out of the previous 9.78 crore electorate. A total of 2.08 crore voters were excluded due to various reasons like address changes or non-receipt of forms. Eligible voters can check the list on the Election Commission of India’s Voter Service Portal. Claims and objections are open until September 30, with the final roll expected on November 4. 🗳️

💧 Bengaluru's water crisis: how every home can help

Bengaluru is facing a recurring water crisis despite receiving significant monsoon rains. The problem stems from the city's failure to capture and store the rainwater effectively, leading to falling groundwater levels. Water Hero of India, Subhajit Mukherjee, advises households to use rooftop rainwater harvesting systems for storage or recharge pits. He suggests that every 100 metres in the city should ideally have a soak pit to aid groundwater replenishment. Furthermore, replacing concrete with permeable surfaces and creating rain gardens can significantly improve soil absorption.

📱 iPhone 18 Pro Max India launch details set

Apple is set to launch the new iPhone 18 Pro Max on September 9 in the Indian market. Pre-orders are expected to start on September 11, followed by the official sale beginning on September 18. The 18 Pro Max will feature a variable aperture and a new telephoto lens, making it a big upgrade. The base model price is tipped to be upwards of Rs 1,60,000, potentially higher than last year's Pro Max. Consumers can grab the new models at Apple Stores across Delhi, Noida, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Pune.

🏸 Young interpreters hit badminton's big stage

The 30th BWF World Championships 2026 took place in New Delhi from August 17 to August 23. Young interpreters like Chaavi Raj and Nandini worked behind the scenes, translating Mandarin and Korean into English for global players. Chaavi, a PhD student, handled the pressure of translating during upsets, while Nandini, inspired by K-dramas, managed high-stakes exchanges. These students prepared extensively by studying vocabulary and watching player interviews beforehand. They continue to learn and adapt despite the immense pressure of being the players' sole voice. 🏸

💰 Last chance to buy dividend stocks like NTPC and GAIL

Thirteen companies have set Wednesday as the record date for their dividend payouts, making today the final day to buy eligible shares. Specifically, NTPC and GAIL have announced final dividends with a record date set for September 2. NTPC has paid 48 dividends since February 2005, while GAIL has declared 51 dividends since September 2001. Investors must buy shares one trading day prior to the record date due to SEBI's T+1 settlement cycle. This offers a last chance to qualify for corporate actions like these dividend payouts. 💰

⚖️ SC Collegium names new Chief Justices for several High Courts

The Supreme Court Collegium recommended several new Chief Justice appointments across various High Courts. Justice Sanjay K Agrawal was recommended for Rajasthan, while Justice Alpesh Yeshwant Kogje was named for Madhya Pradesh HC. Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati was chosen for J&K and Ladakh HC, and Justice Krushna Ram Mohapatra for Chhattisgarh HC. These decisions followed a controversy involving the acting CJ of Rajasthan HC. The appointments are set as several current CJs are retiring soon.

📈 Stocks to watch on September 1st

The domestic stock market is expected to start in the red on Tuesday, September 1st. Key stocks like Auto stocks, ITC, and Happiest Minds are in focus across the market. ITC Infotech will merge with Happiest Minds to form an AI-first entity by FY28. PVR Inox approved a buyback of shares up to ₹300 crore on August 31st. Sun Pharma announced an agreement with the US government regarding affordable medicine access. 💊

⚔️ Onimusha: Way of the Sword specs dropped

Onimusha: Way of the Sword requires 41.235 GB on PS5, with details on preload and PC requirements now available. The Standard Edition is priced at $69.99 and preloads start on September 2 for its September 4 launch. The PC version needs Windows 11 and 50 GB of storage, while the Xbox version is around 53.31 GB. This action-adventure game follows Miyamoto Musashi battling supernatural forces in Edo-period Kyoto. The game is scheduled for September 4, 2026, across multiple platforms.

😠 Russia's finance minister back at G20, Europe is ticked off

Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov surprisingly attended US-hosted G20 finance talks in Asheville, North Carolina. This marked his first in-person G20 appearance since Moscow started its invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The meeting included a bilateral talk with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, focusing on Trump's Ukraine peace plan. However, European ministers like Andrzej Domanski expressed strong distrust toward Russia. German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil called the decision a 'troubling' signal, despite the US defending the talks. 🌍

📉 Sensex and Nifty slide amid US-Iran tensions

The Sensex and Nifty both extended their losses for the second consecutive day due to renewed tension between the US and Iran. The Sensex fell to 76,944.28, while the Nifty50 closed at 24,055.80 on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Broader markets saw Nifty MidCap and Nifty SmallCap end down by 1.39% and 0.23%, respectively. Concerns over inflation and hawkish Fed policy are keeping investor sentiment cautious despite strong domestic growth. The market is now watching the 23,950 zone as a crucial support level going forward. 📉

🚀 Boltt Ace 5G enters India with youth-focused campaign

Boltt has officially launched the Ace 5G smartphone in India via a new youth-focused campaign by BIAS Studios. The campaign features Ayushmann Khurrana and was developed in collaboration with SW Network. This marks Boltt's debut smartphone launch in the Indian market. The creative choices aimed to showcase the energy and pace of young consumers authentically. The Boltt Ace 5G is currently available exclusively on Flipkart.