🚨 SIA raids 5 spots in Poonch, Udhampur

The State Investigation Agency conducted searches at five locations in Poonch and Udhampur districts on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The operations targeted areas like Mandi, Surankote in Poonch, and Ramnagar in Udhampur. This was part of an investigation into spreading secessionist narratives and radicalization. Officials noted that some individuals were allegedly communicating with suspicious persons across the Line of Control (LoC). The searches are ongoing to gather and verify all relevant evidence for the case.

🦖 First adult T-rex footprints found in North Dakota

Scientists recently unearthed the first known series of adult Tyrannosaurus rex footprints in North Dakota, US. This 23-foot-long trackway, featuring four three-toed prints, was found in the Hell Creek Formation last year. The footprints date back 66.5 million years and were studied by experts from Denver Museum of Nature and Science and Liverpool John Moores University. These prints reveal behavioral patterns and suggest the T-rex walked at about 3.5-7.25km/h. Three of these significant footprints will be airlifted to the Denver museum later this year.

⚖️ Allahabad HC halts mosque demolition damage recovery

The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to respond within three weeks regarding the demolition of a mosque in Saharanpur. The court also stayed the recovery of a ₹6.41 crore fine imposed by the city magistrate on the mosque management. This action followed a writ petition challenging the demolition order issued on July 16, 2026. Authorities demolished the 315-square-metre mosque on September 5, after the district judge dismissed the appeal on September 2. An investigation is underway after a well was found beneath the demolished structure. 🕌

🤔 Pakistan's wait for BRICS membership continues

Pakistan applied to join the BRICS bloc in August 2023, seeking significant financial and geopolitical advantages. The application is currently stalled because the bloc operates on consensus, which India heavily influences. Despite backing from China and Russia, Islamabad remains outside the 11-member group, which includes India. Pakistan is trying to strengthen ties by buying a $580 million stake in the New Development Bank in 2025. Islamabad intends to keep pursuing membership in the bloc. 🌍

🧐 Kolkata College VP Resigns After ABVP Action

The vice-principal of a Kolkata college was reportedly forced to step down from her position. This incident involved the ABVP organization at the college campus. The resignation occurred following some unspecified internal actions taken by the group. The event has drawn attention to internal power dynamics within the institution. Further developments regarding the college administration's response are awaited. 🧐

🤔 Power Dynamics in India: A Big Question

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❤️ Free heart ops for kids at NIMS Hyderabad

Complex paediatric heart surgeries costing up to ₹20 lakh were provided free of cost at NIMS Hyderabad. The institute performed 19 cashless surgeries for children aged two months to 13 years during its fifth camp. This week-long camp concluded on Saturday, September 12, 2026, after screening around 1,000 children. This initiative aims to help families, as over 100 children still await surgery. NIMS plans continued support for the visiting specialists to increase annual procedures.

🩺 Uttarakhand boosts MBBS intern stipend to 25k

The Uttarakhand government has increased the monthly stipend for MBBS interns to Rs 25,000. This decision was made during a state Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. The increase applies to interns at the five government medical colleges in Srinagar, Haldwani, Dehradun, Haridwar, and Almora, effective from this meeting. These institutions collectively offer 625 MBBS seats. Additionally, 245 posts for medal-winning sportspersons were approved by the cabinet. 🩺

🌍 Modi says Global South must shape global rules

Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially opened the BRICS Summit 2026 on Saturday, welcoming leaders like Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping to India. The summit marks the 20th anniversary of BRICS, focusing on a people-centric approach throughout. Modi stressed that the Global South needs to become a rule-shaper in global governance structures. He proposed a BRICS continuity and implementation mechanism to track all initiatives moving forward. The nations reached a joint statement consensus after intense negotiations that lasted until 4 am on Saturday.

🌍 Iran pushes for NDB membership at BRICS summit

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed Tehran is actively working on securing membership in the New Development Bank (NDB). He stated that some countries support the bid while fulfilling necessary requirements during the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Araghchi noted that leaders like Putin, Modi, and Pezeshkian discussed using local and national currencies. President Pezeshkian used the meetings to promote economic ties and argued the region needs local security. PM Modi and President Pezeshkian also discussed regional conflicts, emphasizing dialogue for lasting peace.

🇮🇳 India nails Brics diplomacy amidst Gulf tensions 🤝

Brics negotiators managed to agree on a joint declaration after resolving disputes between Iran and the UAE during the Delhi summit. India hosted the 18th Brics Summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13, making this declaration a major diplomatic hurdle. Eleven Brics members found common ground by condemning unilateral warfare without naming any specific country. This delicate compromise aims to keep Brics non-Western while navigating geopolitical tensions involving the US. The final wording will reveal if India successfully guided the grouping's stance regarding the US-Israeli campaign.