🥇 Manu Bhaker tells athletes to skip Asian Games drama

Manu Bhaker advised Indian athletes to ignore the organizational issues surrounding the Asian Games in Japan. She stated that the continental event is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for everyone involved. These issues include complaints about cramped accommodation and mismanagement reported by athletes. Bhaker urged the contingent to focus on performing their best rather than wasting energy complaining about problems. She is one of India's two flag bearers for the opening ceremony. 🇮🇳

🏏 Prithvi Shaw's comeback saga amid personal changes

Prithvi Shaw once shone as a teenage prodigy, scoring a century on his Test debut in 2018 for India. He emerged from Mumbai’s system and captained India to the Under-19 World Cup title in New Zealand. Despite early promise, his international career stalled after 2021, leading to inconsistent performances. Now, he is focusing on domestic cricket while navigating the end of his engagement with Akriti Agarwal in March 2026. His future hinges on sustained consistency across domestic and IPL platforms. 🏏

🔥 old Gaza claims spark new fury in Israel

A new documentary, NAZA, is causing intense political firestorm in Israel regarding military actions in Gaza. The film, made by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, brings up allegations like AI targeting and potential genocide. These claims, some reported in April 2024, are meeting severe backlash from Israeli officials. Culture Minister Miki Zohar demanded the directors be stripped of citizenship, while Netanyahu cited laws to revoke citizenship. This intense reaction highlights deep societal divisions ahead of the October elections.

📉 TMC candidates drop out ahead of bypolls

Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress has encountered significant setbacks before the October 6 West Bengal bypolls. The faction's Nandigram candidate, Sanchita Pradhan Dey, withdrew her nomination on September 18. Following this, Rejinagar candidate Rabiul Alam Chowdhury also pulled out of the race on September 19. Chowdhury reportedly cited pressure on party workers and issues with the new election symbol. This withdrawal marks a major political turmoil for the Mamata-led faction.

🤖 IIT Kanpur launches AI course with Agentic AI module

IIT Kanpur has announced the Third Cohort of its intensive online course focusing on Applied Machine Learning and Agentic AI. This specialized program will be conducted from December 1, 2026, until January 19, 2027, for 50 days. The course covers seven modules, ranging from Python to Agentic AI, and is coordinated by Prof. Rajesh M. Hegde and Prof. Ketan Rajat. Early bird registration must be completed by September 30, 2026, before fee increases take effect. Graduates will receive certificates and exclusive IIT Kanpur merchandise upon completion.

🤒 Amit Shah misses Hubballi function due to sickness

Union Home Minister Amit Shah missed a scheduled inauguration event in Hubballi. He had arrived in Hubballi on Friday, September 18, 2026, to attend the opening of KAHER’s JGMM Medical college and KLE Hospital. The planned inauguration was set for Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 11 a.m., with thousands gathered nearby. KAHER Chancellor Prabhakar Kore announced Shah's absence, stating he was unwell and resting in a hotel. Shah was reportedly healthy in the morning but later fell ill.

🤒 Home Minister Amit Shah skips Hubballi event due to sickness

Union Home Minister Amit Shah was scheduled to inaugurate KAHER’s JGMM Medical college and KLE Hospital in Hubballi. He arrived in Hubballi on the night of September 18, 2026, for the event planned for September 19. Although he was healthy in the morning, Mr. Shah subsequently fell unwell. KAHER Chancellor Prabhakar Kore announced his absence, stating he was resting at a hotel following a doctor's advice. This cancellation meant thousands waiting near Gabbur missed the inauguration.

⛽ EIL eyeing big oil infra projects in Saudi Arabia and UAE

Engineers India Ltd (EIL) is discussing consultancy for oil and gas infrastructure with Saudi Arabia and the UAE. These nations are planning $1 billion investments in pipelines and terminals to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. The discussions are happening as the Iran conflict disrupts crucial energy shipping routes globally. While current orders have slowed down, EIL sees potential opportunities if Gulf producers accelerate alternative infrastructure builds. The company aims to leverage this geopolitical shift for major international growth.

🏸 India's Badminton Squad for Asian Games 2026

Indian shuttlers are set to compete in the Asian Games 2026 badminton tournaments starting September 20. The 20-member squad includes PV Sindhu and reigning men's doubles champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Players will contest five individual and two team events at the Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium. Sindhu aims for her first gold medal, while younger players like Tanvi Sharma are also gaining attention. The focus remains on both established stars and rising talent for the competition. 🏸

🏛️ DMK functionary faces FIR in temple land row

An FIR has been registered against DMK functionary Ramkumar regarding a property dispute linked to the Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple. The controversy centers on a piece of land allegedly dedicated to the temple for public use in 1930. The complaint claims the property was registered in 2022 using forged documents. Furthermore, a political party office was allegedly set up on this disputed land afterward. Authorities are now looking into the allegations surrounding the ₹50 crore property.

🚨 Bangladeshi temp worker arrested at Naval Academy

A Bangladeshi temporary employee was arrested at the Indian Naval Academy in Ezhimala. The individual, 32-year-old Viplav Soren, was working at the academy for approximately one year. This marks the sixth Bangladeshi national detained in Kannur over the last four days. Police are investigating whether Soren's name is real and the nature of his employment. The recent arrests follow five other Bangladeshi nationals detained for illegal stay in the district.