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A video posted by Italy PM Giorgia Meloni showing PM Narendra Modi gifting Parle Melody sparked confusion in stock markets.
Shares of Parle Industries Limited surged into upper circuit despite having no connection with Parle-G biscuits or Melody toffees.
The actual products are owned by Parle Products Pvt Limited, not the listed company.

The Tamil Nadu government announced a ₹1 lakh reward for citizens providing video proof of bribery by officials.
The move aims to strengthen anti-corruption efforts and increase accountability in government departments.
Authorities urged people to report verified evidence through official channels.

Google has added YouTube Premium Lite free with its AI Pro subscription in 35 countries and regions.
The bundle removes ads from non-music videos while supporting downloads and background playback with 5TB cloud storage included.
The move strengthens Google’s premium ecosystem and boosts value for AI-focused users.

Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13.
Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov confirmed the visit amid rising global geopolitical realignments.
India is expected to host crucial discussions on trade, security, and BRICS cooperation.

Bengaluru remain at the top of IPL 2026 standings with 18 points after Match 63.
Gujarat and Hyderabad secured playoff qualification while Punjab stays in contention.
Mumbai and Lucknow are officially eliminated from the tournament.

India’s first Bullet Train design has been officially unveiled near Railways Ministry Gate No. 4 in Delhi.
The high-speed rail project marks a major leap in India’s futuristic transport ambitions.
Officials say the Bullet Train network will transform intercity travel across India.

Several historic locations in Lahore are reportedly being restored to their pre-partition names.
The changes include roads, chowks, and neighborhoods linked to cultural and historical heritage.
The move has sparked major discussions across social media and political circles.

Actor-turned-politician Vijay officially became Tamil Nadu Chief Minister in Chennai today.
TVK formed the government after securing outside support from multiple alliance parties.
The historic political rise marks Vijay’s biggest career transformation yet.

Shreyas Iyer is likely to be announced as India’s next T20I captain soon.
The leadership change could mark a fresh direction for India’s white-ball future.
Fans are eagerly waiting for the official confirmation from the BCCI.

India plans to eliminate all physical toll plazas nationwide by the end of 2026.
The government aims to introduce seamless GPS and FASTag-based digital toll collection systems.
The move is expected to reduce traffic congestion and boost highway efficiency.