Good morning. Odisha’s civil services exam topper Aswini Kumar Panda, celebrated for acing public service theory, flunked the practical—allegedly pocketing ₹15,000 mid-interrogation. Turns out, “merit” has a price tag. The scandal, blending irony and audacity, raises questions about integrity in governance. For taxpayers funding these roles, it’s a costly reminder: even top-rankers can fail Ethics 101. Stay skeptical, folks.

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🌧️ Telangana’s Soaked Saturday: Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in five Telangana districts (Nirmal, Nizamabad, Sangareddy, Medak, Kamareddy) on September 13, 2025, with an orange alert issued. Nineteen districts, including Hyderabad, face a yellow alert for heavy rains. Gusty winds of 30-40 kmph may accompany storms in Hyderabad and nearby areas. Chandampet in Nalgonda recorded 47 mm rainfall between Friday morning and afternoon, while Huzurabad (Karimnagar) saw 221.5 mm the previous day. The IMD and Telangana Development Planning Society warn of continued downpours following Thursday’s extreme weather. Read more

🔥Assam Agitation Ignites Tribal Rights Flame: Violent clashes erupted in Assam's Dhubri district after police halted a massive torchlight march by Koch-Rajbongshi students demanding Scheduled Tribe status and a separate Kamatapur state. Six indigenous communities, including Tai-Ahom and Tea Tribes, seek constitutional recognition to protect land rights and cultural identity. The state suspended police officers, ordered probes into alleged brutality, and promised a report by November. Opposition leaders accused the BJP-led government of neglecting tribal welfare. With tensions escalating, the government faces pressure to balance ethnic demands with law enforcement as activists threaten further protests. Read more

🚗Base vs Luxe: Victoris Face-off: Maruti's Victoris compact SUV offers six variants, with the entry-level LXi and top-spec ZXi Plus (O) highlighting key contrasts. Exterior: LXi has halogen lights, steel wheels, and monotone colors; ZXi adds LED lights, alloys, dual-tone paint, and a panoramic sunroof. Interior: Base trim features fabric seats and a 7-inch touchscreen, while the top variant upgrades to leatherette upholstery, ambient lighting, a 10.1-inch touchscreen, digital cluster, and Alexa integration. Safety: Both offer 6 airbags, but ZXi adds ADAS and a 360-degree camera. Powertrains: LXi offers mild-hybrid/CNG; ZXi includes strong-hybrid. Priced ₹9.75–20 lakh, rivaling Creta and Seltos. Read more

🏍️ GST Cuts Fuel BMW Deals: BMW slashed prices of its G310RR sportbike and C400 GT scooter in India following GST reforms. The G310RR now starts at ₹2.81L (down ₹24,000), featuring a 312cc engine and TFT display. The C400 GT drops ₹92,000 to ₹10.83L, boasting 350cc power and premium touring upgrades. Both models benefit from reduced GST rates (28% to 18% for sub-350cc vehicles), enhancing affordability. Available from September 22, 2025, the revised pricing strengthens BMW’s position against rivals like KTM and Kawasaki. Read more

🔥iPhone 17 Pro: Seven-Up Sizzle: The iPhone 17 Pro leaps ahead of the 16 Pro with seven key upgrades: a sleek "forged plateau" camera bar, vapor chamber cooling for sustained performance, Ceramic Shield 2 for durability, a 3,000-nit display for outdoor clarity, the AI-boosted A19 Pro chip, a 48MP triple-camera system with 8x hybrid zoom, and faster charging with a 4,000 mAh battery. Apple emphasizes enhanced gaming, photography, and daily usability, positioning the 17 Pro as a major evolution over its predecessor's already strong foundation. Read more

🤖Digital Claymates: Google's Nano Banana AI in Gemini 2.5 Flash lets users transform any image into detailed 3D figurines using creative prompts. Popular options include anime characters on neon-lit bases, superhero action figures with comic packaging, and realistic pet collectibles. Tips: use high-quality photos, specify poses/accessories, and experiment with styles (plush, hologram, pixelated). The tool requires uploading a photo, entering a prompt (e.g., “historian figurine on a vintage map”), and generating via Google AI Studio. Social media trends showcase everything from pop-star miniatures to astronaut dioramas—no design skills needed. Ideal for personalized avatars, branded content, or viral creations. Read more

🕊️ Putin's Pause, Trump's Truce Falters: The Kremlin paused Russia-Ukraine peace talks amid stalled US-led diplomacy, as Moscow continues strikes and demands control of Donbas. Despite Trump hosting Putin for negotiations, Ukraine rejects territorial concessions and seeks European peacekeepers. Poland refuted Trump’s claim that a Russian drone incursion was accidental, calling it deliberate. Three rounds of talks in Istanbul have yielded only prisoner swaps, with Putin refusing to meet Zelenskyy. NATO allies view escalating attacks as tests of resolve, while Kyiv’s government building was hit in Russia’s largest recent aerial assault. Read more

🕊️Peace Talks Stalled, Bombs Drop: The Kremlin has paused Russia-Ukraine peace talks despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s diplomatic push, as Moscow escalates military strikes — including last week’s heaviest aerial assault on Kyiv. Putin refuses direct meetings with Zelenskyy, demanding Ukraine cede Donbas, while Kyiv seeks EU peacekeepers. Trump’s administration threatens tougher sanctions but hesitates to act unilaterally, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent arguing EU-backed measures (like secondary tariffs on Russian oil buyers) could collapse Moscow’s economy and force negotiations. Meanwhile, Russia continues its offensive, dismissing hopes for quick progress as "rose-tinted" optimism. Read more

❄️ Peace Talks on Ice: Russia has paused peace talks with Ukraine, accusing European nations of blocking progress. Despite maintaining open communication channels, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated negotiations are at a standstill. President Vladimir Putin reiterated willingness for dialogue but cautioned Russia could resolve the conflict militarily if needed. He floated potential Moscow talks with Ukraine's Zelenskyy, contingent on preparation yielding results—a proposal Kyiv rejected as "unacceptable." Zelenskyy pushes for stronger sanctions, while U.S. President Donald Trump advocates for a leaders' summit, threatening secondary sanctions if diplomacy fails. Read more

🔒Oops! Interstellar Access Denied: A server error blocked access to a European article, displaying a "Reference #18.1371ca17.1757723584.44fc20ad" message. Despite attempts to reach "http://www.moneycontrol.com/europe/?", permissions were denied, redirecting users to an error page. No details about the comet or images were retrievable due to the technical block. Read more

🥚Dino Eggs Crack Climate Clues: A recent study of 85-million-year-old dinosaur eggs discovered in China provides new insights into the Cretaceous period's climate. Analysis of the eggs' chemical composition and nesting conditions suggests a warmer, more humid environment than previously thought, with seasonal variations influencing dinosaur behavior. Researchers link these findings to broader climatic patterns, helping reconstruct ancient ecosystems and understand how species adapted to environmental shifts. Read more

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