💼 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. 💡

🚦 One camera to catch multiple ORR traffic fouls

Cyberabad Police are planning to use a single camera system to catch various traffic violations on Hyderabad's Outer Ring Road (ORR). Commissioner M. Ramesh reviewed the Multi Violation Detection System (MVDS) at the HGCL Control Room on Friday, September 18. This MVDS uses video analytics for automated detection of different violations using one camera. The system allows police to automate enforcement while monitoring vehicle flow on the ORR. Cyberabad police and HGCL are collaborating to boost traffic discipline and safety there. 🚦

🚀 Telangana aims for $3T economy by 2047

Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka stated that Telangana is set to play a vital role in India's Viksit Bharat 2047 goal. Speaking at a conference in New Delhi, he outlined the state's ambition to become a $3 trillion economy by 2047. The state's GSDP hit ₹17.82 lakh crore in 2025-26, with a per capita income of ₹4.19 lakh. Telangana plans to boost its national economic share from 5% to 10% by attracting private investment. The state is also developing a net-zero megacity and strengthening its youth through education initiatives. 🚀

🤝 MLA says quick fixes are the aim of Praja Seva Abhiyan

The Praja Seva Abhiyan was organized to connect officials and the public to address grievances quickly. MLA Sharanabasappa Darshanapur inaugurated the event at Arbol Kalyan Mantap in Shahapur on Saturday. This initiative continues the spirit of 'Jana Samparka' meetings started during CM Siddaramaiah's term. Officials are urged to resolve issues locally or escalate them swiftly to Bengaluru departments. This aims to prevent citizens from having to visit government offices repeatedly. 🤝

😠 Salman Khan drops hat on troll culture in Bigg Boss 20

Salman Khan visibly lashed out at the culture of online trolling during the Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss Season 20. As the host, he confronted trolls who commented on his age, weight, and haircut by removing his hat and jacket. This happened after he addressed Scout's gaming community for their aggressive comments. He also discussed the selection of contestants, mentioning shortcomings in the house lineup. The show continues to be a major talking point on JioHotstar and Colors TV.

🔥 Basavadi event sparks debate among religious leaders

A proposed Basavadi Sharanara Hindu Samavesha in Kalaburagi on September 27 has caused a major debate among religious figures. Koraneshwara Swami and Basava Prabhu Swami opposed the event, mainly objecting to the inclusion of the word 'Hindu' in the title. They argued the convention risked misinterpreting the 12th-century reformer Basaveshwara's vachanas. Conversely, Parmananda Swami and Chandragund Swami defended the event, expecting nearly 300 religious heads to attend. Organising president Chandrakant Patil noted that official permission for the gathering is still pending.

🏏 Rashid Khan on sudden T20I captaincy change

Rashid Khan expressed confusion over his removal as Afghanistan T20I captain earlier this year. The change happened after the team failed to advance past the group stage in the 2026 T20 World Cup. In total, he captained the side in 48 T20Is, achieving 26 wins and 22 losses. Despite the recent World Cup showing, his tenure included reaching the 2024 T20 World Cup semi-finals. Now, Ibrahim Zadran has taken over the leadership role for the team.

🗳️ ABVP's DUSU win boosts BJP after student protests

The BJP-backed ABVP swept three out of four central posts in the Delhi University Students’ Union election. This happened as Rahul Gandhi launched his student outreach campaign in Indore. The victory came nearly two months after youth protests over the NEET paper leak. BJP leaders cited this win as a sign of youth faith in their policies, countering Congress's narrative. The party plans to ramp up its Gen Z outreach through campus visits nationwide.