🎬 Shweta Tripathi defends Jitendra Kumar in Mirzapur

Jitendra Kumar's casting in Mirzapur: The Movie initially faced backlash but gained acceptance post-release. Shweta Tripathi stated that Jitendra's performance as Bablu was not easy, especially considering the established nine-year family dynamic. The film premiered with a successful box office run, cementing his role in the core group. Director Gurmmeet Singh explained the recast was to take the story in a new creative direction. The entire cast ultimately welcomed Jitendra Kumar with open arms. 🎬

🍿 New OTT Drops This Friday, Sept 11, 2026

Several new movies and series are dropping on OTT platforms this Friday, September 11, 2026. These releases include 'Ghamasaan' on ZEE5 and 'The Revolutionaries' on Prime Video. The lineup features intense dramas like 'Ghamasaan' and supernatural mysteries such as 'Stolen Heartbeats' on Netflix. 'The Revolutionaries' is a period action drama about freedom fighters in Bengal and Punjab. Viewers can check out these varied titles across multiple streaming services. 🎬

🏏 Shami impressed by young batter's maturity

Mohammed Shami, despite being in the later stages of his career, was impressed by young cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Shami noted that the teenage batter has a youthful innocence and absorbs things quickly during the Duleep Trophy. The 36-year-old believes that modern exposure via IPL has accelerated youngsters' maturity, reducing the need for excessive coaching. Shami secured the Duleep Trophy title with East Zone while marking his 100th first-class appearance. He emphasizes that self-motivation is crucial regardless of the stage of a player's career.

🚀 Flipkart Minutes sees huge growth in smaller cities

Flipkart Minutes is expanding its quick-commerce services across both major and smaller cities. The company's quick-commerce arm is set to surpass 1,200 micro-fulfilment centres this month. This expansion is showing that business in Tier-2 and smaller cities is growing 25 times year-over-year. Kunal Gupta, Head of Flipkart Minutes, provided this insight to Moneycontrol. This trend indicates a major shift in e-commerce consumption patterns.

🩺 Metformin isn't dropping blood sugar for some patients

Some individuals are experiencing high blood sugar levels despite taking Metformin. This issue was highlighted in a report concerning diabetes management. Specifically, sugar levels are not dropping below 200mg/dL in these cases. The article discusses the complexities and reasons behind this resistance to the medication. Medical professionals are exploring alternative strategies to manage these persistent high readings. 🩺

🎓 Foreign unis are setting up shop in India

The number of Indian students studying abroad has dropped by about 40% recently. This is happening as foreign universities are opening offshore campuses across India, notably in Bengaluru. Since NEP-2020 was implemented in 2022, 18 global ranking universities have been approved by the UGC to operate here. Two universities, UNSW and Liverpool, have started operations in Bengaluru, with four others planning to join soon. These new campuses offer international education locally, though fees remain quite high.

🦌 Man caught hunting Sambar deer in Kasaragod forest

A 50-year-old man named M.H. Siddhique was arrested by the Forest department on Thursday morning. He was apprehended in the Panathady reserve forest area in Kasaragod district. Authorities recovered about 40 kg of sambar deer meat from Siddhique, along with a gun and ammunition. Two other individuals, Noufal and Zubair, managed to escape during the inspection. The department plans to use drones to boost surveillance and prevent future wildlife hunting. 🦌

🚨 Kerala HC denies bail to PFI leaders in Sreenivasan murder case

The Kerala High Court recently rejected the bail pleas of PFI leaders Ashraf Moulavi, Abdul Kader, and Firoz. The accused were allegedly involved in the murder of RSS leader S.K. Srinivasan in Palakkad. The court noted NIA findings showing their links to anti-national activities and extremist ideologies. The accused argued for bail due to trial delays and time served in jail. However, the court emphasized the grave nature of the allegations, denying bail to all three. 🚨

⚖️ Kerala HC orders Meta to block activist's offensive video

The Kerala High Court has found a video featuring social activist Sunny M. Kapikad offensive regarding Sabarimala deities. The court directed Meta to temporarily block the URL containing this speech in court. The petitioner, YouTuber Rahul Easwar, sought removal of all such URLs and a criminal case against Kapikad. This action comes after Justice G. Girish felt the video harmed the religious beliefs of worshippers. The matter was reported on September 11, 2026.

🔥 Student sparks 'cockroach' protests, forces minister's exit

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the 'cockroach' protests, gained massive celebrity status after his spontaneous social media post. He is from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in Maharashtra, where he is now frequently mobbed by supporters. His activism began around May 16th after a Chief Justice's comment sparked public outrage. The movement gained traction due to youth unemployment and a medical exam paper leak scandal. Dipke returned to India after his online accounts were blocked, aiming to hold the government accountable.

🐘 Elephants in Assam facing human traps

Elephants in Assam are facing increasing human-caused dangers like snares and stuck tires. A sub-adult elephant was rescued from a truck tyre near Bukhial Tea Estate on Thursday, September 10, 2026. Previously, a calf was found trapped in a muddy trench at Seconee Tea Estate on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. These incidents happen near tea estates where trenches are dug to keep elephants away. Experts are working to rehabilitate the injured animals and ensure their safety. 🐘