🎭 Manoj Bajpayee backs banter on India's Got Latent

Manoj Bajpayee spoke out on the humour debate following a recent episode of India's Got Latent. He commented on the exchange between Samay Raina and Sharon Verma on the show. The episode featured Sharon Verma with Samay Raina, Orry, Archana Puran Singh, and Nishant Suri. Bajpayee suggested that mutual understanding allows people to laugh together without getting offended. He emphasized that self-deprecating humour is healthy, provided respect is maintained. 🤣

📣 Actor Prakash Raj asks for more time for voter list check

Actor-activist Prakash Raj has urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to extend the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise by six months. He made this demand in Dharwad on Sunday, highlighting issues in Karnataka regarding the voter enumeration process. The SIR exercise needs more time as the state has two years before the next Assembly elections. Raj pointed out that Booth Level Officers have not properly completed the enumeration and several anomalies exist in voter data. A demonstration will take place in Bengaluru on Tuesday to pressure the State Election Commission for the extension.

🏏 Amir closes Pakistan cricket chapter after going British

Mohammad Amir has confirmed that his chapter with Pakistan cricket is now finished following his acquisition of British citizenship. The former fast bowler is now eligible to play as a local in English domestic competitions across the UK. This change was announced during an interview on August 30, 2026, after his international retirement in December 2024. Because of his local status, he cannot play for Pakistan in domestic competitions anymore. However, he remains open to playing in the PSL as a foreign player. 🏏

👑 Bilawal's European wedding buzz gets shut down

Social media has been buzzing with claims that PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari might marry European royalty. These rumors started after his father, President Asif Ali Zardari, made a seven-day private visit to Austria. The speculation involved Gloria von Habsburg, the great-granddaughter of Austria's last emperor Charles I. However, the PPP has officially called these reports regarding Bilawal's engagement and marriage "incorrect and unfounded." No official confirmation about any wedding date or bride has been released by Bilawal or his family. 👑

🇮🇳 IAS officer quits after 13 years of service

IAS officer Divya Mittal has resigned after completing 13 years in service. She was serving as Special Secretary in the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Department. Her journey spanned from premier education to London career before joining the civil services in 2013. Mittal cited a personal feeling of owing a 'debt of this soil' as her main reason for stepping down. She emphasized that serving the people and preserving their dignity was the most fulfilling part of her career. 🥹

📉 Gulf Stocks Dip Amid Fed Rate Hike Speculation

Gulf stocks experienced a downturn following comments made by Warsh. This market movement involved various regional exchanges and investment portfolios. The dip was observed as expectations for further Federal Reserve rate hikes increased. These bets reflect growing investor nervousness about global economic conditions. Investors will now closely monitor future Fed announcements for clearer direction.

🚨 Govt. selling ₹500 cr. land in Azamabad for ₹87 cr.

The BRS has strongly opposed the state government's plan to transfer 15,984 square yards of Telangana Oilfed land in Azamabad Industrial Area to a private firm. Deputy Floor Leader T. Harish Rao alleged this move undervalues the property, which has a market worth of around ₹500 crore. This proposal was sent to Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy in a letter dated August 30, 2026. The land originally dates back to 1954 and was handed to Oilfed in 1991. BRS demands the allocation be stopped and the property remain with Telangana Oilfed.

🍎 Diet and lifestyle for cholesterol control

A systematic review explored non-medication methods for reducing cholesterol in adults. The research focused on Lifestyle Medicine principles across various adult populations. It analyzed data points regarding dietary changes and physical activity interventions. These approaches offer alternatives to pharmaceutical treatments for managing cholesterol levels. Future studies are suggested to further validate these lifestyle interventions.

⛽ India becomes major petrol supplier to Russia ⛽

India has stepped up as a significant gasoline supplier to Russia due to Ukrainian drone strikes disrupting domestic fuel production. This supply surge saw India send nearly 1 million barrels over the last two months to Moscow. In August, Russia's seaborne gasoline imports hit a record of about 125,000 barrels per day. This situation is compounded by Russia's 70% drop in domestic gasoline production following 32 attacks in July and August. Vortexa expects Russia to keep importing gasoline in the near term to manage its fuel needs.

🤝 China-Kyrgyzstan trade gets a major boost 🚀

Economic and trade ties between China and Kyrgyzstan are seeing solid growth across various sectors. China remains Kyrgyzstan's top trading partner, with bilateral trade hitting $11.7 billion from January to July this year. Cooperation is also deepening through the ongoing China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway construction, which started in December 2024. Chinese direct investment in Kyrgyzstan has surpassed $2 billion as of the end of July. Future plans include expanding green energy and infrastructure projects between both nations.

🧐 Bhagwat's NYC talk sparks controversy

Mohan Bhagwat made remarks on Hindutva during an event in New York City. AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi responded sharply to Bhagwat's statements from Hyderabad. Bhagwat clarified that Hindutva does not mean excluding Muslims from India. Owaisi dismissed these remarks as a long-standing tactic of the RSS. He further accused the RSS of opposing the freedom struggle and viewing minorities as threats. 🧐