🌉 MLA invites predecessor to inaugurate new bridge

A Kerala Congress MLA, Sebastian MJ, uniquely invited his predecessor, Sebastian Kulathunkal, to open a newly constructed bridge. This project was originally sanctioned during Kulathunkal's term as Poonjar MLA, funded by Rs 80 lakh from his asset fund. The two leaders jointly cut the ribbon at a function held on Friday in Kottayam district. MJ stated that Kulathunkal deserved the full credit since he allocated the necessary funds for the development. He emphasized that respecting past contributions is key to society's growth. 🤝

🤖 Google Ads rolls out AI video dubbing in Asset Studio

Google Ads is adding an AI video dubbing feature inside Asset Studio for select advertisers. This tool allows translation and dubbing of existing video creative across 33 languages and locales. The rollout reportedly includes access for selected users and is currently free for those participants. This integration streamlines production by compressing the traditional, multi-specialist localization workflow. Marketers must still ensure human review for cultural context and verify system capabilities before full adoption.

📱 Mivi One 5G owners get free concierge service

Mivi One 5G owners will receive Mivi Care+ support at no extra charge. This feature includes a one-year warranty and access to over 500 service centers across India. The device is scheduled to go on sale on September 24, 2026, through Flipkart. The package also offers a seven-day 'Replaced, not repaired' policy and concierge service. This move aims to help Mivi stand out in the competitive Indian smartphone market. 📱

🕵️ ₹115 Crore GST Scam Exposed in AP Hotels

The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) uncovered significant GST evasion across Andhra Pradesh. This massive operation targeted 13 prominent hotels and restaurants in the state. The crackdown, spanning the last two months, found suppressed taxable turnover amounting to approximately ₹115 crore. Establishments systematically underreported sales by deleting customer invoices from their billing software. Authorities are now investigating to find any wider networks involved in this digital manipulation.

✈️ Lockheed Martin unveils advanced stealth drone Vectis

Lockheed Martin revealed new details about its stealthy Collaborative Combat Aircraft, Vectis, during a recent conference. This unmanned fighter features a complex, recessed air intake design unlike India's CATS Warrior. Vectis, roughly 34 feet long, is a tailless design and production of the first prototype is already starting. It is slated to handle both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions in the future. India is also developing its own tech through programs like Ghatak and the CATS Warrior.

🙏 Hanuman Ansh crosses big box office milestone

Hanuman Ansh is continuing its strong run at the box office after over six weeks in theatres. The film, directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, earned Rs 5.00 crore nett in India on Day 43, September 18. Its total India nett collection has hit Rs 248.38 crore, with a worldwide gross reaching Rs 316.30 crore. The movie, a spiritual drama set in pre-Independence India, stars Shobhinaw Satyaa and Chandan Anand. Next, the film aims to cross the Rs 350 crore mark in its overall collection.

🗳️ DUSU Election: ABVP and NSUI Battle in Delhi University

The Delhi University Students’ Union election results are currently being tallied after a tight race between ABVP and NSUI. The counting started at 8 AM on September 19 for the four central DUSU positions. ABVP has put forward Yash Dabas for president, while Vijay Shankar Meena represents NSUI in the presidential contest. Additionally, Ananya Raturi from the AISA-SFI alliance is also running for president. The outcome of this close contest is highly anticipated across the university campus.

😠 Rahul Gandhi claims arrest is revenge in Nandigram

Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP-led Bengal government of political revenge over the arrest of Congress candidate Milan Pradhan in the Nandigram bypoll. The Bengal BJP strongly refuted these allegations, stating the arrest was for law and order reasons. The party revealed four pending cases against Pradhan, involving murder and arms-related offenses dating back to 2007. Mamata Banerjee also questioned the timing of the arrest, which happened after her faction supported the Congress candidate. The byelection is scheduled for October 6, with results expected on October 9. 😠

📉 Haiwaan's box office freefall is wild

The movie Haiwaan started with big expectations due to its cast and director. It opened with Rs. 2.79 crores on Day 1 in Maharashtra. By its second Friday, September 18, the collection had dropped drastically to just Rs. 66,838. This massive decline, a 98.62% crash from the first Thursday, shows poor audience reception. It is now highly unlikely the film will reach the 10 crore lifetime collection mark. 📉

🏥 9-year-old dies after falling from school stairs

A nine-year-old student named Varnika passed away after a severe fall from a staircase at a private school in Ranga Reddy district, Telangana. The incident reportedly happened on Thursday when the Class 4 student lost her balance while using the stairs. She sustained a serious head injury and succumbed to her injuries while receiving treatment at a hospital on Friday. CCTV footage captured the moment of the fall, and police are now examining it to understand the exact sequence of events. The girl's family also alleged poor communication from the school management following the accident. 😔

📈 10 smallcap stocks hit 5-day streak despite market dip

While the Sensex dropped 0.81% to 74,295 by September 18, some smallcap stocks managed to gain for five consecutive days. Ten stocks from the BSE SmallCap Index showed consistent upward movement during the period of September 11 to September 18. For instance, 5-Day Gain: 47% was recorded by the stock with a Previous Close of Rs 55. This performance happened even as the broader market was facing weakness across four out of the five sessions. Investors will likely be watching these consistent gainers for future market trends. 📈