📈 Stock market dips, India GDP hits 7.8% 📉

Indian stock markets saw sharp volatility, with the Nifty closing at 24,055 points amid rising crude oil prices. Meanwhile, the government tightened the sugar stock limit to 2,000 quintals from September 15th until November 30th. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted India's first-quarter GDP growth of 7.8 per cent. Mahindra and Mahindra is projecting EV contributions to reach 18 to 20 per cent by FY28. The Indian rupee closed 21 paise stronger against the US dollar at 94.95.

📝 UGC NET 2026 Re-Exam Dates and Rules Revealed

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is holding the UGC NET 2026 re-exam for English, Commerce, and Sociology papers on September 9 and 10. This re-test was announced because the NTA received complaints about multiple errors in the original three papers. The schedule has English on Sept 9 (9 am-12 pm), Commerce on Sept 9 (3 pm-6 pm), and Sociology on Sept 10 (9 am-12 pm). Candidates must report two hours before the exam for frisking and registration formalities. Aspirants need to bring their admit card, two photos, and valid ID to the center.

🤔 Raghu Ram questions outfit backlash on Rakhi ad

Former Roadies judge Raghu Ram questioned the public outcry over Kriti Sanon's outfit in a Raksha Bandhan ad. This issue arose after jewellery brand GIVA released the ad, which featured Kriti in an Indo-Western ensemble. The controversy occurred around September 1, 2026, following social media criticism and a reaction from Kangana Ranaut. Raghu challenged the notion that men should dictate women's clothing choices. GIVA eventually pulled the advertisement after noticing the negative perception surrounding the campaign. 🤷

🏛️ Supreme Court Quashes Protestor FIRs

The Supreme Court has quashed all First Information Reports (FIRs) previously filed against protestors. This major legal decision was delivered today by the apex court. The rulings covered numerous cases filed across various jurisdictions. The court emphasized the right to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression for citizens. Authorities are expected to review the situation based on this legal precedent moving forward. 🏛️

🔪 Queens woman fatally shot after Times Square stabbing

A 49-year-old Queens woman, Pamela Cisneros, was fatally shot by New York police after allegedly stabbing two people in Times Square. The attack happened on a Monday afternoon near West 41st Street and Seventh Avenue. Cisneros had documented mental-health incidents with the NYPD in 2018 and 2019, but no arrest history. The confrontation escalated when she refused police orders to drop the knives. Investigators are now examining body-camera footage to reconstruct the events. 😥

🔭 NASA's Roman Telescope heads to map the dark universe 🔭

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope successfully launched on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center. The observatory is now en route to the second Sun-Earth Lagrange point, about one million miles away. The mission kicked off on Sunday, 7:26 a.m. EDT, and is designed to study dark matter and exoplanets. It promises to map the sky nearly 1,000 times faster than the Hubble Space Telescope. Official mission images are anticipated to be released in early 2027.

🗳️ ABVP wins PU President's post again

The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) won the Punjab University Students’ Council president's post for the second consecutive year. This victory was secured in Punjab by ABVP candidate Ankit Bidhan, who beat AAP-linked Adil Brar. The results were finalized on September 1, 2026, showing ABVP secured 3,149 votes. The support from SOI, whose candidate was disqualified, is fueling buzz about potential Akali-BJP ties. ABVP's growing influence raises questions about student politics beyond the Chandigarh campus. 🗳️

⚡ Ather Konarc vs iQube, Orbiter, Chetak showdown

Ather Energy's Konarc is being compared against rivals like iQube, Orbiter, and Chetak in the EV scooter market. The Konarc S variants start at Rs 99,999, whereas iQube and Chetak have higher initial prices. While Konarc offers an on-board 450W charger and AirWalk, iQube boasts a superior 212 km claimed range. Konarc currently features a basic LCD display, unlike iQube and Chetak which have TFT touchscreens. The comparison covers ranges, top speeds, and various feature sets among the models. 🛵

📚 Kerala announces big teacher and school awards

The Kerala government has officially announced the winners for the State Teachers’ Awards and the new Srestha Vidyalaya Puraskaram. Minister N. Samsudheen revealed the award details during a press conference held on Tuesday in the state. The State Teachers’ Awards cover five categories, recognizing teachers from various districts like Malappuram and Thrissur. For the schools, top spots were given to institutions across Thiruvananthapuram, Malappally, and Kozhikode in the primary category. Both sets of awards will be distributed on September 5th at Kandamkulam Jubilee Hall, Kozhikode. 🏆

🧐 Pak PMO 'crops' PM Modi from SCO photo

The Pakistani Prime Minister's office cropped Prime Minister Modi out of a recent SCO photograph. This action has caused some confusion regarding the diplomatic interactions. The photo in question was taken during the SCO meeting, which took place recently. The cropping move has sparked discussions about bilateral relations between the two nations. Further clarifications are expected on the matter of the official image. 🧐

🎶 Can Yesha Nagula video save the dance?

The audio track for Yesha Nagula has become a chartbuster despite mixed reactions to its lyrical video. Specifically, the choreography by Aata Sandeep has faced criticism for being too organized and not energetic enough. Sandeep explained that some special dance moments are being saved exclusively for the theatrical release. The full video release on September 24 is crucial to either rescue the choreography or face harsher critiques. 👀