🇮🇳 Raghavulu slams Modi's US-leaning foreign policy

CPI(M) Polit Bureau member B.V. Raghavulu criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's U.S.-friendly foreign policy during a press conference in Vijayawada on Saturday. Raghavulu accused Modi of being subservient to the U.S. while President Donald Trump remained hostile to India. He specifically condemned the 100% tariffs imposed by the U.S. on countries buying Russian oil and gas. The CPI(M) also alleged that the SIR of electoral rolls undermined democratic elections. They demanded Modi adopt a pragmatic approach to avoid heavy economic burdens on the people. 🇮🇳

🏫 Telangana schools need serious infrastructure upgrades, says TPF

The Telangana People’s Front (TPF) called for better measures for government schools and regulation of private education costs. The TPF team highlighted poor school infrastructure during their 'Badi Nidra' programme in Abbapur, Nizamabad district on September 18. Akunuri Murali noted that nearly all 30,099 UDISE schools in Telangana lacked required standard infrastructure. TPF demands a Fee Regulation Act and a white paper on educational improvements from the state government. The group proposes a three-part model focusing on infrastructure, learning materials, and extracurricular activities for school development. 📚

😠 Salman Khan slams age and weight trolls on Bigg Boss 20

Salman Khan publicly addressed age and weight trolling during Bigg Boss 20's Weekend Ka Vaar episode. This occurred while reacting to the conflict between ScoutOP and Arishfa Khan on the show. The comments targeted his appearance, with him stating, "Of course 60 saal ka ho gaya hoon." He questioned the mentality behind such trolling culture, pointing out similar issues he faced previously. Salman then dismissed critics by saying they were just showing their own upbringing. 😠

😥 Hindu sisters allegedly abducted, converted in Pakistan

Two minor Hindu sisters, Roopi, 13, and Seeta, 14, were allegedly abducted, converted, and married in Pakistan's Sindh province. They were reportedly taken from Ibrahim Colony in Tando Allahyar district and married to Amjad Solangi and Mansood Solangi. This incident, reported around 2024, highlights the vulnerability of Hindu families in Sindh. Rights groups are calling for an urgent, independent investigation to ensure the girls can speak freely. The case echoes past trends showing many such cases occurring in Sindh.

📜 Govt vows to push cultural renaissance in AP

Andhra Pradesh Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh attended the birth anniversary of poet Boyi Bhimanna in Vijayawada. The event was held at the Pingali Venkayya Conference Hall on Friday. Bhusurapalli Venkateswarlu received the Boyi Bhimanna Award-2026 with a ₹2 lakh prize. The Minister stressed the state's commitment to promoting a cultural renaissance among youth. Further steps include shifting the Boyi Bhimanna Kala Peetham to Rajamahendravaram.

🥛 Milk price hike looms amid farmer pressure

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar mentioned he will soon meet to decide on dairy farmers' demand for higher milk procurement prices. This issue is currently impacting milk producers in Karnataka, where they seek an ₹8 per litre increase. The demand comes as neighbouring states offer higher prices, causing losses to Karnataka's cooperative societies. Karnataka Milk Producers’ Association submitted a memo earlier this week to KMF officials regarding the hike. Milk producers have also planned a protest for next week concerning this matter. 🥛

🎤 Ed Sheeran back on tour after Macklemore drama

Ed Sheeran is set to perform in Philadelphia on Saturday, September 19, following the removal of Macklemore from his Loop Tour. Macklemore faced backlash for his pro-Palestinian remarks during early September shows at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. This incident led to Finneas, Aaron Rowe, Lukas Graham, and Beoga withdrawing from the tour dates. Sheeran stated that the promoter and venues made the decision to remove Macklemore, not him personally. The tour continues after Philadelphia with further North American and South American stops.

🗳️ Kejriwal family missing from voter list, says AAP

The Aam Aadmi Party claimed that Arvind Kejriwal and his family's names were missing from the Delhi voter list draft. An Election Commission official clarified they will be added to the final list ahead of the November 6 elections. Over 31 lakh electors received notices, while the draft list contained 97.5 lakh names after some removals. The notice for Kejriwal's family was due to not mapping to the previous SIR list in New Delhi. Eligible voters can file claims for inclusion between August 31 and September 30. 🗳️

🌍 Earth's future in 1000 years: what simulations show

Scientists are running complex simulations to predict the Earth's appearance over the next millennium. These models are being studied by various research teams globally. Current projections span up to 1,000 years, though some simulations failed after just 200 years. The research aims to understand long-term planetary changes influenced by climate and geological factors. Further analysis will help in developing more accurate models for future planning. 🌍

🔥 Is modern fascism just evolving? 🧐

Two new books are trying to figure out what fascism looks like today. Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor examine 'End Times Fascism' while Gil Durán looks at 'The Nerd Reich' in Silicon Valley. They argue that current fascism is an evolution, tied to apocalyptic visions of global collapse. This ideology promotes radical change, where current systems must be burned down for a glorious rebirth. The authors urge people to fight this by staying engaged in fixing our broken reality.

🩺 Health Minister vows to boost HPV vaccine uptake

Health Minister K. Muraleedharan promised measures to increase HPV vaccination coverage for adolescent girls against cervical cancer. He made this statement while opening the AOGIN national conference at the Government Medical College in Kozhikode. The vaccine is currently free for 14-year-old girls across all government health centers, as of September 19. Muraleedharan cited lack of awareness as a key factor in the low coverage rates in certain areas. Doctors were urged to actively participate in efforts to improve this essential public health coverage by Sunday, September 20.