🌟 SRK joins Vodafone Idea as new brand ambassador

Actor Shah Rukh Khan has been appointed as the brand ambassador for Vodafone Idea. This announcement coincided with the company rebranding its logo from "V!" to "Vi" and launching a new campaign. The telco is currently trying to secure funds for its ₹45,000 crore capex plan over the next three years. This move comes as Vi is gaining customer traction while aiming for double-digit revenue growth. The company plans to roll out strategic launches as part of its Vi 2.0 strategy.

🎮 CDPR: Can't build Witcher 4 if you're cost-driven

CD Projekt Red stated they cannot pursue a cost-driven development model for a title like The Witcher 4. The studio is currently managing three major projects: The Witcher 4, a Cyberpunk sequel, and Project Hadar. These projects are slated for releases around 2028, building on past successes like The Witcher 3's 65 million sales. Instead of speeding up to cut costs, the focus remains heavily on maintaining top-tier quality above all else. To manage this scale, they are switching from REDengine to Unreal Engine to simplify multi-project work.

🏭 TN Textile Mills are finally upgrading operations

Textile mills in Tamil Nadu are starting to make significant capital investments following a major industry crisis. KPR Mills, located in Coimbatore district, announced a ₹260 crore investment to modernize two spinning mills by the end of Q3/Q4 this financial year. The revival is driven by increased demand for cotton and blended yarns, with China being a primary yarn buyer. Mill owners are leveraging current market upturns to improve productivity and automation. However, they remain worried about the rising daily prices of cotton eroding profitability. 📈

🗣️ Darshan Jariwala on Apara Mehta's claims

Darshan Jariwala responded to claims made by his estranged wife, Apara Mehta, regarding their separation. The couple separated 23 years ago, but never legally divorced, with the claims surfacing recently. Jariwala disputed Mehta's account, suggesting her memories might be false due to neurological phenomena. He denied calling her ugly, stating his focus is always on a person's inner character. He maintained he knows his truth and has moved on, being happy in his current life. 🧘

😥 Bus with ₹63k fines involved in gang-rape case

A 17-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped on a sleeper bus that had 12 pending challans worth ₹63,000. This incident happened in the Noida-Delhi route involving bus UP 83 ET 3789. The violations included permit breaches and speed limit violations between May 11 and June 23, 2026. The case sparked debate over police coordination and public transport safety standards. Authorities are now facing criticism regarding the bus's continued operation despite multiple penalties. 😥

🗳️ Hyderabad polls show major voter roll deletions

During the Special Intensive Revision in Telangana, two Hyderabad Assembly constituencies saw more elector deletions than 2023 votes polled. Sabar Institute found Malakpet and Yakutpura, both AIMIM seats, had these higher deletions on specific dates. Overall, 19.41 lakh electors were deleted across Hyderabad district, which is 46% of the 42 lakh January 2023 rolls. This deletion rate equates to 89% of the 2023 votes cast in the district. The analysis also showed that 40.7% of deleted electors had Muslim names. 🗳️

🩺 Priest's death case closed; heart attack cited

The controversy surrounding the death of Gopan Swamy, a self-styled priest, has concluded with police ruling out foul play. The incident occurred in Neyyattinkara, Kerala, after his body was placed in a chamber in January 2025. The investigation examined the body, which showed bruising but no fatal injuries. Medical reports revealed severe liver and heart issues, specifically coronary artery blockages. Authorities determined the death was due to a heart attack, not murder. 🩺

🤔 Chelsea eyeing Arsenal and Spurs players for Enzo replacement

Chelsea has a five-man shortlist to replace Enzo Fernandez, who might move to Manchester City before the Tuesday 11pm deadline. This list includes players from Arsenal and Tottenham among others. The club had previously pursued Lamine Camara and Manu Kone for the midfield spot. However, Mikel Arteta stated Martin Zubimendi remains a crucial player for Arsenal. Furthermore, Lucas Bergvall and Morgan Gibbs-White are also under consideration for the Blues.

🛡️ IUML Chief Defends Cleric's Remarks on Women

Sadiq Ali Thangal, state president of the IUML, defended controversial remarks made by Kanthapuram AP Aboobacker Musliar. The defense came after Musliar's comments sparked debate in the last week of August. Thangal suggested Musliar might have been referring to current concerns over women's safety in today's context. He emphasized the Muslim League's commitment to community unity and social harmony. The controversy started when a Samastha circular warned against mixing women in public events. 🕌

🏗️ P&T families reject Thuruthy Tower move

Families at the P&T Apartment Complex in Mundamveli, Kochi, have firmly rejected the proposal to move into Thuruthy Towers. The Ernakulam district administration suggested this option as part of a four-point plan addressing their grievances. This proposal was submitted to the LSGD Principal Secretary following ongoing protests since January 2024. Residents demand new structures with title deeds and compensation for mental trauma due to faulty construction. The government is now set to convene an emergency meeting to find permanent, safe solutions for the affected families. 🏗️

⚙️ DGFT automates export certificates to speed things up

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has automated the issuance of Free Sale and Commerce Certificates for non-regulated goods. This change impacts exporters across India, directly addressing complaints about slow processing times. The new system uses a rule-based algorithm for routine applications, bypassing manual review by regional officers. This aims to make certificate issuance faster, more transparent, and predictable for eligible exporters. However, regional authorities retain oversight for high-risk or irregular applications. 🚀