🛡️ US sends troops to back Saudi against Houthis 🇸🇦

The US is deploying up to 200 military advisers to aid Saudi Arabia in its fight against Iran-backed Houthi forces. This support is being provided under a joint forces command in Saudi Arabia amid rising Iranian influence. Reports indicated the deployment involves intelligence and geospatial targeting support, effective since recent weeks. The escalation is concerning because Houthi advances threaten the crucial Bab el-Mandeb Strait shipping route. Consequently, Brent crude saw a rise of up to 4% on Thursday due to these mounting tensions.

🚮 Mumbai High Court slams city over garbage mess

The Bombay High Court severely criticized the Mumbai civic body for the massive accumulation of garbage across the city roads. Residents from Kannamwar Nagar filed a petition pointing out the pollution from the Kanjurmarg dumping ground. The bench questioned the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, noting filth everywhere and threatening action against BMC officers. The court warned that ward officers will be held responsible for uncleanliness, with contempt action for non-compliance. The matter is scheduled for further hearing on October 7. 🚮

🌍 World Leaders Gather in Delhi for BRICS Summit Amid Conflicts

India is hosting the BRICS summit this weekend, with high security deployed across New Delhi. Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived, and discussions will focus on Middle East and Ukraine wars. The meeting includes leaders from 11 member countries, with dates set for September 11th to September 13th, 2026. This expanded forum aims to boost cooperation among major emerging economies globally. Leaders are expected to share views on strengthening intra-BRICS ties for global welfare. 🤝

🔥 Revolutionaries: untold stories of India's freedom fight

The Prime Video series 'The Revolutionaries' spotlights lesser-known armed resistance fighters against British rule. It centres on Rash Behari Bose in Delhi, Lahore, Calcutta, Dehradun, and Benaras during the early 1910s. Key events include the Ghadar Mutiny in Lahore in 1915, which laid groundwork for the INA. The show blends fact with fiction, showcasing fast-paced action and glamorous historical settings. It concludes with the next generation ready to continue the struggle, suggesting another season. 🎬

🤕 Bumrah fit, physio fired ahead of Afghanistan T20Is

Jasprit Bumrah has been declared fit after rehabilitation, while Harshit Rana suffered another injury during a simulation test. The BCCI has decided to let go of Team India physio Kamlesh Jain due to frequent player injuries. India's T20I series against Afghanistan starts on Sunday, leading up to the Asian Games in Japan. Team management is struggling to finalize the ODI core team despite the World Cup being a year away.

🗣️ Isha Rikhi talks resemblance to Badshah's sister

Isha Rikhi, currently on Bigg Boss 20, discussed physical similarities with her ex-husband Badshah's sister. She revealed that many people pointed out her resemblance to Aparajita Singh, Badshah's sister. While discussing relationships, she also questioned if cheating men feel any guilt about their actions. Badshah and Isha Rikhi married in March 2026 but separated on August 31st. Both parties issued a mutual statement asking for privacy regarding their split.

🏚️ Delhi PG collapse shows student housing crisis is real

A five-storey PG named Hostel Daze tragically collapsed in Satya Niketan on September 6, 2026, killing seven students while they slept. The structure, around 50 years old, was recently converted into a PG, and the owner was not locally overseeing the property. Delhi University has over seven lakh students but fewer than 8,000 hostel rooms, leading thousands to seek unsafe private accommodation. Experts propose eight safety fixes, emphasizing structural changes and regular, public rating systems for PGs. These systemic fixes are deemed necessary because the core issue is a lack of societal will to improve student living conditions. 😥

🚆 Delhi trains get messy before BRICS Summit 🚆

Northern Railway has disrupted over 120 trains in the Delhi Division from September 11 to September 13. These changes impact major services, including Rajdhani, Tejas Rajdhani, and Vande Bharat trains. The disruption window aligns with the 18th BRICS Summit happening in New Delhi on September 12 and 13. Railway officials attribute these changes to general "operational reasons," despite the timing. Passengers are advised to check NTES or dial 139 for real-time updates.

🌍 BRICS trade is picking up, big summit incoming

Trade among BRICS nations is showing a noticeable increase in recent times. The 18th BRICS Summit, chaired by India, is scheduled for New Delhi on September 12 and 13, 2026. Finance ministers and central bank governors met in August to boost cross-border payments and national currencies. The bloc now includes 10 countries, aiming to strengthen ties within the Global South. Discussions at the summit are expected to focus on reducing reliance on the US dollar. 📈

🛑 Pak authorities stop Sikh pilgrims near Hemkund Sahib ✈️

Pakistani authorities prevented a Sikh pilgrim group from traveling to India for the Hemkund Sahib pilgrimage. The stranded devotees were at Faisalabad International Airport after being asked for a No Objection Certificate (NOC). The group was scheduled to fly from Faisalabad to Sharjah at 2:10 am on Friday. This action comes amid ongoing issues following the closure of the Attari-Wagah land border. They are now waiting for the Pakistan government to approve a land route passage to India.

😟 Abducted Hindu sisters plead to go home in Pakistan 💔

Two Hindu sisters were abducted, forcefully converted, and married to Muslim men in Sindh, Pakistan. The girls, reportedly 13 and 14, were from the Kachhi Kolhi community in Tando Allahyar district. A court in Tando Allahyar ordered them to be moved to a safe house after they pleaded outside the court. This case highlights ongoing atrocities against minorities and forced marriages in the region. Activists are demanding justice and a child-sensitive process for the sisters.