🔫 Punjab cop shot in targeted border attack 🚨

Punjab Police ASI Harjit Singh was fatally shot in the early hours of Friday near the Bhagtanwala grain market in Amritsar. The attack was carried out by two motorcycle-borne assailants targeting the police official near the grain market. This incident marks the fourth targeted attack on police personnel in Punjab this year. Investigators are analyzing CCTV and mobile data to track the attackers and their possible links. Security forces are ramping up border surveillance against low-intensity violence and drone threats.

🩺 Pain Doctors Push for More Awareness on Chronic Pain

Around 40 pain physicians urged the public to know more about chronic pain and minimally invasive treatments. This call was made at a meeting in Hyderabad, organized by the Telangana chapter of Society for the Study of Pain. The event was part of Pain Awareness Month observed in September 2026. Chronic pain, lasting over three months, affects various parts like bones and nerves. Doctors stressed that this persistent pain impacts mobility and mental well-being. 🩺

🕉️ Police gear up for Ganesh immersion in Kadiri

The Superintendent of Police, S. Satish Kumar, inspected security arrangements in Kadiri town on Saturday. He checked the immersion zone on the Kadiri-Madanapalle road, procession routes, and sensitive areas. The Ganesh immersion is scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 20. The SP directed officials to ensure strict arrangements, traffic control, and constant CCTV monitoring. He appealed for cooperation from religious elders to keep the event peaceful.

☁️ Ditch ngrok: Cloudflare tunnels for local debugging

Local webhook debugging is tough, and tools like ngrok have limitations with session timeouts and random subdomains. This guide sets up a Cloudflare Tunnels Docker Compose stack to provide a free alternative. The system uses a cloudflared container, a Node.js webhook consumer, and an automated test suite. This setup runs without session timeouts and requires no domain ownership for testing. It offers a persistent, containerized solution for developers.

🤝 Ballari MLA promises quick resolution for citizen issues

Ballari city MLA Nara Bharath Reddy launched the Praja Seva Abhiyan to bring government services directly to citizens. He inaugurated this drive on Saturday at the Ganesh temple premises in Millerpet, Ballari. Officials must resolve genuine grievances on the spot or within 15 days, according to him. This initiative aims to help economically weaker sections without multiple trips to government offices. Next, authorities must announce the dates for the next 10 such programs in advance.

🚨 Cyberabad teams bust 24 for public indecency

Cyberabad SHE Teams arrested 24 people for indecent acts in public spaces during a week of decoy operations. These operations took place between September 12 and September 18 in Cyberabad. Eighteen petty cases were registered against the caught individuals, alongside counseling sessions. Additionally, the AHTU rescued five victims and nabbed 10 others under trafficking laws. The teams also conducted awareness programs reaching around 3,668 people on various safety topics.

🤔 Rashid on Captaincy Removal: 'I don't know what happened'

Rashid acknowledged the sudden removal from his role as Afghanistan's T20I captain. The decision was made after recent matches, leaving him expressing confusion about the exact reasons. This change occurred amid ongoing team strategy discussions and performance reviews. The move has generated considerable buzz within the cricketing community globally. Future captaincy plans for the Afghan team are yet to be officially announced.

💼 Rozgar Mela hands out 1,000 new jobs

Union Minister V. Somanna distributed 1,000 appointment letters at the Rozgar Mela held in Mysuru. The event was attended by MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar at the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing. Overall, over 51,000 candidates received appointment letters across the country. The government is pushing schemes like Skill India Mission and Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana for youth opportunities. Youth were encouraged to contribute to nation-building while joining Central government services.

🚫 Trump Bans MS NOW, CNN, Politico from White House

MS NOW journalists were denied access to the White House grounds on Saturday morning. This followed US President Donald Trump's announcement on Friday banning MS NOW, CNN, and Politico from the premises. The ban stemmed from Trump accusing these outlets of repeatedly reporting what he called "FAKE NEWS". MS NOW vowed to defend its First Amendment rights against this move. Trump also warned that other news organizations could face similar restrictions.

⚖️ Fraternity must be India's top goal, says former judge

Former Supreme Court judge Lavu Nageswara Rao stated that fraternity must be India's foremost goal for the Constitution's principles to survive. He addressed the Alumni Meet of the Acharya Nagarjuna University School of Law on Saturday. He noted that despite eight decades of Independence, caste and religion continue to cause deep societal divisions. Rao cited clashes in Manipur as examples of these persistent divisions in the country. He urged future lawyers to embrace samatha and fraternity for real societal progress.

💡 BJP councillors protest power cuts at Kozhikode meeting

BJP councillors held a protest using lanterns during the Kozhikode Corporation Council meeting on September 19. The issue was raised by BJP councillor Nambidi Narayanan, who criticized the state's power restrictions as unscientific. Mayor O. Sadasivan rejected the adjournment motion because the Model Code of Conduct was active for the Kuttichira ward by-election. The councillors escalated the protest, marching out and raising slogans before returning to the meeting. They eventually participated in discussions on the remaining agenda items after the protest. 💡