🏡 Uttarakhand homestay subsidy up to ₹15 lakh

Uttarakhand has launched the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Grah Aawas Yojana to boost rural tourism. This scheme helps permanent residents convert existing houses into homestays for extra income. Hilly area beneficiaries can get up to 50% subsidy, capped at Rs 15 lakh, plus an interest grant of Rs 1.50 lakh for five years. The subsidy is only available when a loan is secured, requiring applicants to be native residents. After project completion, the property must be registered with the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Council. 🏡

✈️ Travel vlogger safe after arrest scare in Afghanistan

Keralam travel vlogger Arunima I P has confirmed she is safe in Afghanistan after a social media post caused concern. She is from Ottapalam in Palakkad, Kerala, and was touring solo. The incident occurred after she posted a distress message on a social media site in Bamyan. Authorities had questioned her about travelling alone without a male companion or guide. A local man intervened, allowing her to continue her journey without a permit.

🚨 Mecca attack alert sparks panic in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia issued its first-ever emergency alert for a possible hostile aerial attack in Mecca. This incident occurred in the holy city, alongside similar warnings in Jeddah and Taif governorates. The alert was lifted quickly, but it follows intensified attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi group. The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation condemned these 'heinous attacks' as terrorism. Riyadh faces growing pressure from Houthi advances and infrastructure threats across the region. 🚨

⚖️ SC denies CJP panel change amid protest probe

The Supreme Court recently refused a request to change the High-Powered Enquiry Committee (HPEC) investigating CJP student protests. This decision was made by a bench including CJI Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana. The five-member HPEC was formed on August 18 to look into violence and police force allegations. The Court stated the objections were premature since the inquiry had just started. The HPEC must examine pellet gun use and protect vulnerable witnesses.

⚖️ Tarun Tejpal surrenders in Goa rape case

Tarun Tejpal has surrendered to the Goa court in connection with the rape case. He is facing charges in Goa regarding the incident. The court has sentenced him to serve 10 years for the offense. This case has drawn significant public attention and controversy. The proceedings will continue as the legal process moves forward. ⚖️

🧹 Govt cleans up files in Special Campaign 5.0

The Department of Higher Education reviewed 95.2% of physical files and 87.46% of e-files under 'Special Campaign 5.0'. This campaign covered around 1,159 sites across the country and ran from October 2 to 31, 2025. During this period, over 3,312 files were digitised and 90,629 files were weeded out. The initiative freed 14,44,839 square feet of office space and generated Rs 6.89 crore from scrap disposal. DoHE is now preparing for Special Campaign 6.0, scheduled for October 2 to 31, 2026.

💖 Fans defend Katrina Kaif against body shaming

Katrina Kaif's recent public appearance at a Ganpati celebration in Mumbai sparked social media debate regarding her postpartum body. Many netizens started making insensitive comments about her looks after welcoming baby Vihaan Kaushal in November 2025. However, numerous fans stepped up to defend her, calling out the unnecessary scrutiny of a woman's body. Supporters emphasized that motherhood brings natural physical and emotional changes and that recovery is a journey, not a contest. Katrina has been focusing on her beauty empire while keeping a low profile since becoming a mother.

🔭 Webb finds Chariklo's rings are changing super fast

The James Webb Space Telescope revealed that Chariklo's mysterious rings are evolving much faster than previously thought. This discovery was made by researchers from the Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia (IAA-CSIC) studying the small object between Saturn and Uranus. Observations from October 18, 2022, compared data from the last decade, showing opposite changes in the two rings. This suggests Chariklo's rings are dynamic structures influenced by complex physical processes. Scientists will now use this finding to rethink how small ring systems form and evolve.

🩹 Fixing Elbow Scars with Latissimus Dorsi Flap

Researchers have developed a technique to reconstruct a post-burn contracture of the elbow. This procedure was performed on patients at a medical facility, utilizing a pedicled Latissimus Dorsi Flap. The study detailed the surgical outcomes following the intervention. This method aims to improve functional recovery for severe burn injuries. Future research will focus on optimizing long-term patient outcomes.

🔥 Five dead in Hanoi house fire

A fire broke out in a four-storey house in a crowded area of Hanoi, Vietnam, early Wednesday, September 16. The incident occurred in a narrow alley off Van Cao Street in Tay Ho Ward. Firefighters battled the blaze, which was brought under control around 2:30 am. Rescue teams ultimately found five people deceased during the search operation. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the fire and supporting the victims' families. 😥

🔪 Pharma trader's murder linked to controversial will

The murder of 63-year-old pharmaceutical trader Vineet Minocha is being investigated possibly due to his 2022 will. Investigators are probing this case in Kanpur involving his daughter-in-law Shalu and former servant Vishal Gautam. Over 300 calls between Vineet's son Subrat and Vishal are under intense scrutiny as of Monday. The will excluded Shalu from the property stakes, prompting police to examine the alleged conspiracy. Authorities plan to question Shalu and Vishal face-to-face with Subrat soon. 🕵️