🐘 Mysuru throws grand parade for World Tourism Day

A grand procession, mirroring Dasara's grandeur, will mark World Tourism Day in Mysuru on Sunday. C. Narayana Gowda announced this, stating the event will start at Mysuru Palace and move along Sayyaji Rao Road. The celebration on September 27 precedes the Mysuru Dasara festival, which runs from October 11 to 21 this year. The event aims to boost tourism by showcasing Mysuru's rich culture to visitors from India and abroad. Tourists will receive a special welcome with roses and sweets at 10 a.m. 🐘

😨 Radhika Apte scared after intimate clip leak 😬

Actress Radhika Apte recounted being too scared to leave her home for four days after an intimate clip leak. This incident occurred while she was working on projects, and the clip reached people in her daily life, including her watchman. The fear stemmed from the unknown reactions of those who viewed the content. Apte subsequently asked her team to protect her, given she was living alone in an apartment. She continues her career while balancing motherhood and new projects like Lust Stories 3.

📉 Indian Stocks Take Big Hit; ₹6.064 Trillion Wiped Out

A massive ₹6.064 Trillion, equivalent to $63.2 Billion, has been wiped out from Indian stock markets. This sharp decline was witnessed in the NIFTY index, which fell by -1.6%. The sell-off was primarily triggered by the proposal of new caps on insurance sales commissions. This news caused a significant drop, especially in the financial and insurance sectors. Market watchers are now closely monitoring how the government's final decision on these caps will impact investor sentiment moving forward. 📉

🥊 BJP counters Rahul Gandhi on anti-incumbency claim

BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi shot down Rahul Gandhi’s claim that anti-incumbency has vanished for the BJP. Trivedi used electoral history from Tamil Nadu and West Bengal as counter-evidence against the Congress. He pointed out Congress hasn't been in power in Tamil Nadu since 1967 and West Bengal since 1977. Trivedi also cited data from Bihar, UP, and Odisha showing long periods without Congress rule. This response came as Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission of undermining the electoral process.

🔬 New atmospheric observatory coming to Catholicate College

The St. Basil Hills Atmospheric Research Observatory is being established at Catholicate College in Pathanamthitta. This project is a scientific collaboration between the college and NCESS, Thiruvananthapuram. NCESS will provide about ₹1.60 crore for the setup under the Union government’s Mission Mausam programme. The facility will monitor temperature, rainfall, and wind speed to aid climate change assessment. Joint research efforts will also support student training and local weather services.

🚗 Toyota Innova Hycross facelift dropping soon

Toyota is preparing to launch the Innova Hycross facelift with some fresh updates. This revamp is expected to feature styling similar to the Hilux, including a honeycomb grille. While the interior might stay similar, an upgraded 12.3-inch infotainment unit is possible. The existing 2.0-litre petrol and hybrid engine options are likely to remain the same. The launch could arrive before the end of 2026, with a potential price hike. 🚀

🏘️ Old university campus set for massive housing buildout

A former University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee at Waukesha campus, which operated for nearly six decades, has been approved for sale. The 76-acre property, located in Waukesha County, was officially slated for redevelopment into a residential neighbourhood. The plan includes roughly 670 homes, consisting of 70 single-family units and 600 market-rate multifamily units. This shift follows the campus closure in 2025 due to declining enrollment and budget issues. If all approvals pass, demolition could start in early 2027 with phased housing construction beginning later that year. 🏘️

🚨 CM comments on Jamui molestation case

Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary spoke regarding the recent molestation incident in Jamui. The incident occurred in Jamui, Bihar, involving multiple victims. As of the current report, police investigations are actively underway to apprehend those responsible. This event has sparked significant public concern across the state regarding safety issues. Authorities are expected to announce further updates on the investigation timeline soon.

🏦 Bank staff protest over workweek and incentives

Bank employees protested in Guntur this Thursday, demanding a five-day workweek and a review of the PLI scheme. The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) organized the demonstration, with S. Rajesh Khanna leading the demands. An agreement covering these points was signed on March 8, 2024, involving UFBU and IBA. Employees agreed to work an extra 40 minutes daily to cover two extra monthly holidays. The UFBU announced a three-day strike from September 28 to 30, continuing indefinitely from October 26. 🏦

✅ IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026 is out

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026 for all test-takers. Candidates can check and download their scorecards via the official IBPS website, ibps.in. The result link went live on September 23 and is accessible until September 30, 2026. Qualifying candidates will move on to the main examination for the drive aiming to fill 6,715 Probationary Officer vacancies. Candidates must use their login credentials to access the detailed results and scorecard. 🏦

🚄 Kerala ramps up rail projects with new land units

The Kerala government has created new posts and land acquisition units to speed up railway doubling works. These measures target Alappuzha and Palakkad districts to expedite the land acquisition process for key projects. Several projects are sanctioned, like the Ernakulam–Kumbalam doubling at ₹828 crore, spanning various stretches. However, the state still needs to acquire 540 hectares out of a total of 618 hectares for all railway works. The Railways have also approved 145 ROBs and RUBs worth ₹4,786 crore in the region. 🚄