NHRC Seeks Response Over Instagram Ads Allegedly Linked to Child Abuse Content

India's National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognizance of allegations that paid advertisements on Instagram were being used to facilitate access to Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). The bench, headed by NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo, has sought responses from the concerned parties regarding the matter. The case raises serious concerns about the misuse of social media advertising infrastructure to distribute illegal content. The development signals growing regulatory scrutiny over Meta-owned Instagram's ad moderation practices in India.

Man Caught Secretly Filming Women Joggers at Bengaluru's Agara Lake

A man named Golden Kumar was allegedly caught secretly recording women joggers at Agara Lake in Bengaluru. Fellow joggers confronted him after discovering the videos on his mobile phone. Kumar reportedly apologized and asked for forgiveness following the confrontation. A formal complaint was subsequently filed against him at the HSR Layout police station. Authorities have announced plans to summon and question Kumar to investigate the circumstances of the recordings.

Nepal PM Thanks India and China for Swift Flood Relief Response

Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah has expressed gratitude to India and China for their prompt assistance following devastating floods in the country. Both nations were among the first to respond, dispatching relief supplies and specialised support teams to the affected region. The timely intervention highlighted the strong bilateral ties Nepal maintains with its two neighbouring countries. The floods have caused significant humanitarian distress, prompting an urgent international relief response.

Remixpoint sells altcoins for Bitcoin, takes loss on Dogecoin

Japanese listed company Remixpoint has restructured its cryptocurrency portfolio by consolidating holdings into Bitcoin. The firm recorded profits on its sales of Ether, Solana, and XRP during the process. However, Dogecoin proved to be the exception, with Remixpoint selling its DOGE holdings below the value recorded at the start of the fiscal year. The move reflects a broader strategy by the company to concentrate its crypto exposure in Bitcoin rather than maintaining a diverse altcoin portfolio.

Auto Driver Killed in Hyderabad in Second Murder Case This Week

An auto driver was murdered in Hyderabad, marking the second killing reported in the city in a short span of time. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident to establish the circumstances of the attack. Police are actively working to determine the motive behind the killing. The case has drawn attention given the pattern of violent incidents occurring in the city.

‘Shocked' Neelkanth Mishra hits back at GDP critics

Inside US military's biggest push to secure Hormuz

Nex Platform Adds NestJS Recipes to Eliminate Repetitive Boilerplate Code

The Nex platform has launched a set of NestJS recipes designed to help developers skip repetitive boilerplate setup in backend projects. The new modules cover database configuration for PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, and in-memory testing, along with generic CRUD service and controller base classes. Additional recipes include custom exception filters for HTTP and TypeORM errors, and a role-based access control system with ready-made decorators and guards. Unlike traditional npm packages, the recipe code is injected directly into the project's source directory, giving developers full ownership and flexibility to modify it. Developers can access the recipes via the Nex CLI after logging in with a GitHub account, with full documentation available on the Nex platform website.

Bengaluru Weighs Tunnel Roads and Public Transport Fixes to Ease Traffic

Bengaluru is considering an ambitious tunnel road project as part of efforts to address its severe traffic congestion. However, experts suggest that large-scale infrastructure projects alone will not be enough to resolve the city's transport challenges. Improvements to existing public transport networks, including the Metro and bus services, are seen as equally critical to easing commuter burden. Optimising current road infrastructure through advanced technology is also proposed as a way to improve overall network efficiency. The broader goal is to develop a transport ecosystem that prioritises the needs of commuters rather than simply accommodating more vehicles.

Trump Says US Strikes on Iran Likely to Be Brief as Second Round Hits Southern Coast

The United States military conducted a second wave of strikes within three days, hitting radar systems and mine-laying infrastructure along Iran's southern coastline. President Donald Trump indicated that the military campaign against Iran is expected to be short in duration. The strikes targeted strategic coastal capabilities, suggesting a focus on degrading Iran's naval and defensive assets. Trump's remarks signal that Washington does not intend a prolonged military engagement with Tehran.

GitHub Blog Breaks Down Emerging AI Agent Terminology for Developers

A September 2026 GitHub Blog article by Cassidy Williams, based on a GitHub Podcast episode, decodes a wave of new terminology emerging around AI agent development. Key concepts include 'loops' (automated, repeatable agent workflows), 'harnesses' (the tools, memory, and orchestration surrounding an AI model), and 'squads' and 'fleets' (structured groups of specialized agents working in parallel or sequence). The article also distinguishes between closed, open-weight, and fully open-source AI models, and explains 'hill climbing' as the iterative process of improving agents using evaluations and feedback. Williams notes that while the jargon is still evolving, the underlying priorities remain consistent: workflow reliability, output validation, human oversight, and continuous improvement.

'Priceless' Lord Murugan idol stolen from TN temple

Rupee rises 47 paise on record FCNR inflows and RBI support

The Indian rupee strengthened by 47 paise on Thursday, driven by a surge in foreign-currency non-resident (FCNR) deposits that improved overall forex liquidity. The record inflows helped cushion the currency against prevailing global economic headwinds. The Reserve Bank of India also intervened in the market, further supporting the rupee's upward movement. Adding to the positive momentum, domestic equity markets opened on a strong note, reflecting broadly optimistic investor sentiment.

Thar crushes bike-borne man, woman in Delhi Cantt; both die

Anna Hazare recovering, hospital stay extended

OpenSEO Offers Developers a Pay-As-You-Go, Open-Source Alternative to Costly SEO Tools

OpenSEO is an open-source SEO platform designed for developers who find mainstream tools like Semrush and Ahrefs too expensive and complex. It operates on a pay-as-you-go model, requiring users to bring their own DataForSEO API key so they only pay for data they actually consume. A hosted subscription is available at $10 per month with a 28% markup on API requests, while self-hosting eliminates that markup entirely. A notable feature is its MCP server integration, which allows AI agents such as Claude Code to autonomously access SEO data, run keyword research, and conduct site audits. The tool is positioned as a developer-first solution that prioritizes transparency, cost control, and AI workflow compatibility over feature bloat.

CISA Flags Seven Actively Exploited Vulnerabilities Across AI, VoIP, and VPN Products

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added seven critical vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on September 2, 2026, affecting products including LiteLLM, Starlette, Kestra, JFrog Artifactory, Sangoma Switchvox, and SonicWall SMA 1000. The flaws span authentication bypasses, server-side request forgery, SQL injection, and command injection, allowing unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code, gain administrator privileges, or take control of VPN appliances. Federal agencies and affected organizations face a tight remediation deadline of September 5, 2026, for vulnerabilities in Kestra, Artifactory, Switchvox, and SonicWall. Most of the vulnerabilities require no user interaction, making them harder to detect through conventional monitoring. CISA recommends applying vendor-issued patches immediately and restricting external exposure of affected management interfaces.

‘24 days, no FIR yet’: Kharge writes to JP Nadda over ‘Shuddhikaran’ row

SQL Injection Explained: How User Input Can Hijack Database Queries

SQL injection is a cyberattack technique where user-supplied input manipulates a database query's structure instead of remaining harmless data. The vulnerability arises when applications build SQL queries by directly concatenating user input into the query string, erasing the boundary between data and executable commands. An attacker can exploit this by entering SQL syntax characters that alter the query's logic, potentially bypassing authentication or accessing sensitive data. The reliable fix is to use parameterized queries or prepared statements, which keep the SQL structure and user-supplied values entirely separate throughout execution. Most modern ORMs and query builders apply this separation automatically, making safe database interaction the default for developers.

Yasin Malik Drops Legal Defence, Plans to Divorce Pakistani Wife Mushaal Mullick

Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik has declared that he will not contest the ongoing trial against him in the nurse murder case. He also announced his intention to divorce his Pakistani wife, Mushaal Hussein Mullick, with whom he has a daughter. Malik, who is currently serving a life sentence in India's Tihar Jail, has previously refused legal representation in cases against him. His decision to forgo defence in the nurse murder case, which carries the death penalty, further signals his continued stance of non-participation in Indian judicial proceedings.