BhikhuMhatre @MumbaichaDon (Being Informed)

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar made a surprise visit to the APMC Market at Yeshwanthpur. The Chief Minister interacted with farmers, traders and women workers, listening to their concerns. He also shared a plate of idli and had tea with labourers at the market. He inquired whether farmers were stopped by police and asked to pay extra while transporting produce. He then visited onion and garlic shops and spoke to traders about prices and market issues. The Chief Minister also checked garlic quality and personally weighed the produce at a shop. The surprise visit brought smiles to traders and workers at the busy APMC market.

“I would rather die than be called a coward judge.” Judge Diwakar, who was transferred after awarding 22 death sentences, has now sentenced another man Nadeem to death for setting his 23-year-old wife, Shahzadi, on fire during a dispute in 2018. In his judgment, he wrote: “I would prefer death rather than get called a coward judge. I would serve only if I could follow my principles, otherwise I would resign.” Another powerful reminder that a judge’s courage can matter as much as the law itself.

Umer Un Nabi, who was killed in the November 2025 Red Fort car blast, was the alleged mastermind and operational in-charge of a revived Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH) terror module, the National Investigation Agency has said in its chargesheet filed in connection with the attack. The chargesheet alleges that Nabi, also known as Pinda and Rahul Bhat, had been working since early 2022 to revive the dormant module and build a network of radicalised persons for carrying out terrorist activities against the Indian State. Nabi was the "operational in-charge" of AGuH Interim, described in the investigation as a revived manifestation of Al-Qaida in the Indian Sub-continent..

Handwara Police received reliable information about the activities of an ex-militant allegedly functioning as a hybrid militant for the banned terrorist organisation Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) in the Handwara-Kupwara area. Police, along with 21 RR and 92 Bn CRPF, conducted a joint operation at an identified location in Handwara town and apprehended the accused. The arrested person was identified as Manzoor Ahmad Bhat, son of Mohd Sultan Bhat, a resident of Kruhmura, Handwara. Chinese-made pistol, two magazines and 16 rounds of pistol ammunition were recovered from his possession during the operation. Bhat is an ex-militant who had previously been arrested in two cases.A case, FIR No. 232, has been registered at Police Station Handwara under relevant sections of law.

Bharat's metro network has reached 1,170 km across 26 cities and is now just 216 km behind the US. With rapid expansion, India could overtake the US within two years.

Bangladesh Army’s Chinese-origin Type 59 tank reportedly explodes during a firing exercise, killing two crew members and injuring an officer. Made in China, operated by Bangladesh — the tank malfunction ended in a deadly outcome. Chale to Chand tak wrna shaam tak.....😂

A one-point difference has changed India's clean-air rankings, with Lucknow overtaking Indore for the top spot in the 2026 Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan. Lucknow scored 198 out of 200, while Indore finished with 197 points in the category for cities with populations above one million.

Benchmark Brent crude oil futures rose past $100 a barrel on Wednesday, hitting a more than six-week high and breaching the symbolic threshold for the ​first time since July 24 as intensifying conflict in the West Asia ​heightened concerns about oil flows from the region.

US History’s Biggest Health Care Fraud Uncovered: Five Pakistanis Accused of $70 Million (Over PKR 200 Billion) Scam US authorities have unsealed charges against five individuals of Pakistani origin, accused of running a massive healthcare fraud scheme between 2023 and 2025. The accused reportedly operated fake call centres and front companies in Pakistan, including Karachi, to submit fraudulent Medicare and Medicaid claims involving COVID-19 testing, medical equipment and genetic testing. The suspects named are Faizan Saleem, Fizza Farid, Shearyar Arif, Ruknuddin Charolia and Rick Cholia. Several reportedly fled the US and are believed to be in Pakistan with US authorities pursuing them and their assets.

Estonia Arms Scandal India’s Defence Ministry Distances Itself From Nagpur-Based Firm India’s Defence Ministry has strongly distanced itself from Neco Defence Munitions, the Nagpur-based company linked to a controversial €70 million (₹769 crore) ammunition procurement deal in Estonia that was intended to supply artillery shells to Ukraine. Official sources cited in the report said Neco Defence has “no dealings” with India’s Defence Ministry and has received no supply orders from the Indian armed forces. The contracts were intended to secure ammunition for onward supply to Ukraine. However, the procurement became controversial over delivery delays, questions surrounding the supplier’s previous experience and concerns over the ammunition supplied.

Former Delhi Chief Secretary Rakesh Mehta Dies by Suicide in Noida Former Delhi Chief Secretary Rakesh Mehta, a 1975-batch IAS officer, allegedly died by suicide at his Noida residence on September 6, police said. A purported suicide note reportedly cited mental and health issues. Mehta served as Delhi’s Chief Secretary from 2007 to 2010 and played a key role in preparations for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

China Adds Gold in Biggest Monthly Buy Since 2023 China’s central bank added 650,000 ounces (around 20 tonnes) of gold to its reserves in August, marking its biggest monthly purchase since October 2023. The move extended China’s gold-buying streak to 22 consecutive months, taking its total holdings to about 76.73 million ounces. The continued accumulation comes as central banks increasingly diversify their reserves with gold. Why such sudden investment on gold by the dragon?🤔 Something big soon? 🤯

CONgress MLA Abhay Mishra has made serious allegations against Sanjay Gandhi Hospital in Rewa, claiming that the bodies of “beautiful women” are sexually abused during post-mortems. He also alleged that families are charged money for post-mortem procedures. The claims have not been independently verified, and no official evidence confirming such incidents has emerged so far.

Afghanistan Cricket Promo Shows PoK, Gilgit-Baltistan Within India’s Map Afghanistan Cricket Board’s promotional video for its upcoming India series has the map that shows PoK and Gilgit-Baltistan within India’s outline. Reports say the Pakistan Cricket Board has raised concerns over the depiction with the country’s Foreign Office. The three-match India-Afghanistan series begins in Delhi on September 13. Meanwhile that 0.5 faction in India faces more severe burns than Porkistan....Afghanistan Cricket Promo Shows PoK, Gilgit-Baltistan Within India’s Map Afghanistan Cricket Board’s promotional video for its upcoming India series has the map that shows PoK and Gilgit-Baltistan within India’s outline. Reports say the Pakistan Cricket Board has raised concerns over the depiction with the country’s Foreign Office. The three-match India-Afghanistan series begins in Delhi on September 13. Meanwhile that 0.5 faction in India faces more severe burns than Porkistan....

Bank unions have called a nationwide strike on September 11 to demand a five-day work week and PLI scheme revisions. The protest marks the start of planned agitations, with further strikes scheduled for late September and an indefinite strike from October 26.