🎉 PM Modi celebrates 76th birthday with national events

BJP marked PM Narendra Modi's 76th birthday with nationwide prayers and development programs. Celebrations were held across the country, with leaders like N Chandrababu Naidu and Eknath Shinde attending events. Modi also inaugurated the Semicon India conference and transferred Rs 3,000 to nearly 1.5 crore women via video. He expressed that the wishes provided renewed strength to serve and continue building a Viksit Bharat. Global leaders like Putin and Netanyahu also sent birthday greetings to the Prime Minister. 🇮🇳

⚖️ Jail time over email case, man gets bail

A man who spent 2.5 years in jail over an alleged 'derogatory' email sent to CM Yogi has been granted bail. The individual was held in custody in Allahabad for the duration of the case proceedings. The initial detention period spanned exactly 2.5 years, relating to the specific email communication. This legal action stemmed from an alleged offense deemed derogatory towards the Chief Minister's office. He is expected to be released pending further court proceedings. ⚖️

🚨 Mumbai slumdweller deceives doctor on dating site

A slumdweller falsely presented herself as an engineer on a matrimonial website. This individual targeted and subsequently raped a doctor in Mumbai. The incident was reported in early 2023 after the deception was uncovered. The fraudster used her fabricated professional status to gain the victim's trust. Authorities are currently investigating the matter and have launched an inquiry into the case. 🚨

🛡️ Govt talks to keep UPI fee off users

The government has started discussions with payment aggregators to prevent the new MDR from impacting customers. A 0.4 per cent MDR will apply to person-to-merchant UPI transactions over Rs 2,000 starting October 15. This fee, capped at Rs 300 for large transactions, is meant to be paid by merchants. The Finance Ministry is setting up a monitoring system to stop merchants from passing the cost to consumers. Officials don't foresee a major impact on UPI usage overall. 💳

🛠️ HAL needs private help for aerospace growth

HAL stated it cannot develop and manufacture every component alone, necessitating a wider domestic aerospace ecosystem. This strategy involves private defense manufacturers, including MSMEs and start-ups, at the HAL headquarters. Currently, HAL has 25 Tejas airframes ready, while discussing engine delays with GE Aerospace. For the LCA Mk2, HAL anticipates receiving a commercial proposal from GE around October. The company is also set to hand over training aircraft to the IAF on Friday. 🚀

😔 BJP MLA Narendra Pawar quits after FIR

Former BJP MLA Narendra Pawar has stepped down from all his party positions. This action comes after an FIR was registered against him in a gang-rape case. The case details are still developing, but the incident occurred recently. Pawar's resignation marks a significant political development within the party structure. Further updates on the legal proceedings are expected in the coming weeks. 😔

🇮🇳 J&K CM asks for statehood on PM's birthday

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah requested the restoration of Statehood for the Union Territory on Thursday, September 17, 2026. He stated that Statehood is the primary demand, reiterating past verbal promises made in Parliament and the Supreme Court. Abdullah also supported the Centre's decision regarding UPI payment charges. He clarified that the charges would apply only to businesses, not customers, and individual transactions wouldn't be affected. Furthermore, merchant transactions under ₹2,000 would remain free from these merchant charges.

⚖️ EC freezes TMC symbol amid party split in Bengal

The Election Commission has frozen the All India Trinamool Congress's "flowers and grass" symbol after recognizing a split between two factions. The split involves factions led by Mamata Banerjee and Arup Roy in Bengal. For the October 6 assembly bypolls in Rejinagar and Nandigram, both groups must submit three preferred name and symbol options by Friday morning. This interim measure keeps both sides on an even keel pending a final settlement of their claim to the party. The dispute stems from a challenge regarding the national working committee's authority and tenure dates. ⚖️

🎉 Bihar BJP celebrates PM Modi's birthday with diya event

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary and other BJP leaders participated in the Ashirwad Ka Diya event to celebrate PM Narendra Modi's 76th birthday. The event took place across Bihar on September 17, 2026, as part of the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan. Leaders lit over 20 lakh diyas throughout the state during the celebrations. Opposition parties like RJD criticized the events as a waste of public money amid flood recovery efforts. Tejashwi Yadav highlighted a government order mandating lamp lighting at schools at a cost of Rs 100 crore. 😥

🏏 Abhishek Sharma's crazy knock ends in an LBW drama

Abhishek Sharma's impressive innings concluded after being caught by Rahmanullah Gurbaz off Rashid Khan. He played a huge knock for India in Afghanistan, with the dismissal occurring on a googly outside off. The innings lasted for 34 balls, scoring 108 runs with 9 fours and 11 sixes. Sharma had previously hit a fast-paced century off just 30 balls, showcasing his batting prowess. The match continues with the players moving on to the next phase of the game. 🏏

🔬 Boosting Genome-Edited Rice Detection

Researchers are enhancing the methods used to detect genome-edited rice lines. This work was conducted by scientists at a major agricultural research institution. The study details improvements made over the last few years, specifically focusing on faster and more accurate identification protocols. This advancement is crucial for ensuring the safety and proper labeling of genetically modified crops in the market. Future research will focus on deploying these refined detection techniques across diverse rice varieties globally. 🔬