A Blinkit delivery agent surprised a customer by arriving in a black Mahindra Thar instead of a bike. The video went viral with over 390,000 views, sparking jokes online about the unusual delivery vehicle. People joked about EMIs and side hustles, making it a funny, unexpected moment in quick-commerce delivery.
Two Symbiosis University students died, and two were injured in a crash on Pune’s Mumbai-Bengaluru highway. Their car hit a stationary truck early morning near Eidgah Maidan. Divya Raj Singh Rathod and Siddhant Anand Shekhar died instantly. Police arrested the truck driver and are investigating the cause of the accident.
Neeraj Chopra finished eighth and is eliminated from the World Athletics javelin final with a best throw of 84.03m. Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem placed 10th. Sachin Yadav leads India in fourth with a huge throw of 86.27m. Trinidad’s Keshorn Walcott leads with 88.16m, followed by Anderson Peters and Curtis Thompson.
Azam Khan, senior Samajwadi Party leader, was granted bail by Allahabad High Court in the Quality Bar land grab case. He is set to be released from jail. Khan was also acquitted in a 2008 public property damage case. Multiple cases, including forced eviction, have been filed against him over the years.
AP CM Chandrababu called GST a game changer for India’s economy, emphasizing that true wealth creation comes through reforms, not loans for welfare. He expressed confidence that GST 2.0 reforms will further boost the economy and recalled earlier tax systems like CST and VAT, highlighting the progress made through consistent policy evolution.
The Election Commission called Rahul Gandhi’s vote deletion allegations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar “incorrect and baseless.” It said no votes can be deleted online without due process. While acknowledging some deletion attempts in Karnataka’s Aland constituency, the EC is investigating.
September 18 marks Chile’s Independence Day, commemorating the formation of its first national government in 1810, which led to independence from Spanish rule. Known as ‘Fiestas Patrias,’ it is celebrated with parades, traditional music, dance, and food. The day reflects Chilean pride, cultural heritage, and the country’s journey toward sovereignty.
Samsung Galaxy A06 5G price dropped from ₹11,499 to ₹9,999 in India’s festival offer. It has a 6.7-inch HD+ display, Exynos processor, 4GB RAM, up to 128GB storage, 50MP dual cameras, 5000mAh battery, and runs Android 14. Buyers also get discounts on accessories and a fast charger.
Former AP CM YS Jagan slammed the state government for canceling house titles allotted to the poor. Criticizing CM Chandrababu Naidu, Jagan accused him of crushing the dreams of the underprivileged. In a post on ‘X’, he questioned the authority behind revoking registered house plots, calling the move an act of injustice and abolition.
Google Discover will now include posts from Instagram, YouTube Shorts, and X, letting users see mixed content in one feed. A new ‘Follow’ button lets users easily follow creators and publishers for quick updates. This update makes Discover a convenient, personalized space for news, videos, and social media without switching apps.
Dabangg director Abhinav Kashyap revealed Salman Khan was insecure about casting Sonu Sood as the villain because of his strong physique. Katrina Kaif helped convince Salman. Originally, Randeep Hooda was considered for the lead, but Sohail Khan insisted on a bigger star. Arbaaz Khan agreed to produce if Salman starred, making the film a hit.
‘Kottha Loka’, directed by Dominic Arun and produced by Dulquer Salman, has become a blockbuster. Dominic revealed that ‘Kottha Loka Chapter 2’ will soon begin production, starring Tovino Thomas, while Dulquer will lead in Chapter 3. Script work for both sequels is set to start in the coming days.
Chief Justice B.R. Gavai reaffirmed his respect for all religions and secular values following social media backlash over his remarks on a Lord Vishnu idol. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and senior advocate Kapil Sibal criticized social media for distorting comments, with Sibal calling it an “unruly horse.”
Sensex rose 320 points, closing at 83,014, and Nifty gained 93 points to 25,423 after the US Fed cut interest rates. Pharma, healthcare, and IT shares led gains. Market volatility dropped, and most stocks ended higher. Total NSE market value reached $5.25 trillion, showing positive investor sentiment after the rate cut.
The iPhone Air is Apple’s thinnest, lightest phone, perfect for design lovers, minimalists, and frequent travelers who want a stylish, easy-to-carry device. It has a basic camera and average battery, so it’s not for power users or those needing durability. It’s more about fashion than high performance or long battery life.