A heart-touching video of a Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus driver, Paul Kurian, has gone viral on social media. On his retirement day at the Kumily depot in Idukki district, the driver bid an emotional farewell to his bus. He was seen kissing the steering wheel, saluting the vehicle, and touching the tires in respect. After years of safely transporting passengers, Kurian broke down in tears while saying his final goodbye to the bus. The internet is praising his dedication and the deep bond he shared with his profession. https://sambad.in/special/one-last-kiss-retiring-kerala-drivers-unique-farewell-to-bus-goes-viral-12491670

Janmashtami is celebrated with great devotion across India. In Maharashtra, the 'Dahi Handi' tradition features human pyramids, while in Gujarat's Dwarka, farmers organize chariot processions. Mathura, the birthplace of Krishna, sees grand celebrations and plays. In Odisha, rituals are performed in Shri Jagannath Temple followed by Nandotsav, where special sweets made of coconut and sesame are offered. https://www.samayalive.in/feature/%E0%AC%95%E0%AD%87%E0%AC%89%E0%AC%81%E0%AC%A0%E0%AC%BF-%E0%AC%95%E0%AC%BF%E0%AC%AD%E0%AC%B3%E0%AC%BF/article-38495

Veteran actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty criticized former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee regarding her claims of being persecuted. Newly appointed as the cultural advisor to the Suvendu Adhikari-led government, Mithun proposed a 30% subsidy for film production in West Bengal to revive the state's film industry. He mentioned that the Chief Minister has agreed to this proposal to attract filmmakers from across India to shoot in Bengal's scenic locations. https://www.dharitri.com/mithun-chakraborty-said-this-to-former-chief-minister-mamata-banerjee-everyone-was-surprised/

Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma is celebrating his 26th birthday today. His mother revealed in a viral video that she calls him 'Kanhaiya' because his birthday coincided with Krishna Janmashtami. Currently playing for Amritsar Surmaz in the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League, Abhishek is in great form, scoring explosive innings of 77 and 82 runs. His sister shared an AI-generated photo to wish him. He is set to represent India in the upcoming series against Afghanistan and is a key prospect for the 2026 Asian Games. https://argusnews.in/sports/why-abhishek-sharma-mother-called-him-kanhaiya-sister-shares-sweet-photo

A teacher named Hanuram Nayak died in a road accident near Kiang in Mathili block of Malkangiri district. The accident occurred when an ambulance hit him while he was on his way to Bijapadar for BLO duty. Although locals rushed him to the Mathili Sub-divisional Hospital, doctors declared him brought dead. https://otvkhabar.in/odisha/teacher-dies-after-being-hit-by-ambulance-on-way-to-work-12492190

Actor Vijay Deverakonda is set to portray the role of Lord Krishna in the Telugu remake of the Gujarati blockbuster film 'Lalo: Krishna Sada Sahayate'. While there were earlier rumors about Ram Charan playing the role, reports confirm Vijay has secured the part. The original film, directed by Ankit Sakhiya, tells the story of an auto-rickshaw driver who gets trapped in a mansion and is rescued by a man who turns out to be Lord Krishna. Additionally, Vijay's upcoming projects include 'Ranabali' with Rashmika Mandanna and 'Rowdy Janardhan' with Keerthy Suresh. https://www.samayalive.in/entertainment-news/%E0%AC%95%E0%AD%83%E0%AC%B7%E0%AD%8D%E0%AC%A3-%E0%AC%AD%E0%AD%82%E0%AC%AE%E0%AC%BF%E0%AC%95%E0%AC%BE%E0%AC%B0%E0%AD%87-%E0%AC%85%E0%AC%AD%E0%AC%BF%E0%AC%A8%E0%AD%9F-%E0%AC%95%E0%AC%B0%E0%AC%BF%E0%AC%AC%E0%AD%87-%E0%AC%AC%E0%AC%BF%E0%AC%9C%E0%AD%9F/article-38496

The Odisha School and Mass Education Department has issued new guidelines providing financial assistance to government school students in case of accidents. For students from Pre-primary to Class 12, an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh will be provided in case of accidental death or permanent disability occurring while commuting to school or within school premises. Additionally, ₹10,000 to ₹30,000 will be offered for medical treatment costs based on the severity and duration of hospitalization. The assistance will be disbursed following reports from DEO/BEO and approval from the District Collector. https://argusnews.in/odisha/odisha-school-student-accident-financial-assistance

An investigation by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau revealed that an Air India pilot was intoxicated during a flight that suddenly dropped 300 feet over Odisha. Despite the serious incident, DGCA regulations state that a pilot's license is not immediately revoked for a first-time drug offense. Instead, the pilot is sent to a rehabilitation program and must obtain medical clearance to return to duty. A second offense leads to a three-year suspension, while a third offense results in permanent license cancellation. https://argusnews.in/national/pilot-drunk-licence-not-cancelled-aviation-rules

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has announced a scheme to provide three free LPG cylinders annually to state residents. Under this initiative, ₹3,000 will be directly credited to the beneficiaries' bank accounts each year starting from September 9. Application forms will be available from September 5 at panchayat and MLA offices. This move fulfills a 2022 assembly election promise and aims to provide relief against rising fuel prices. Only permanent residents of Goa with valid Aadhaar and voter ID cards are eligible for this benefit. https://argusnews.in/national/big-announcement-3-free-lpg-cylinders-every-year-rs-3000-government-assistance

After a continuous decline for six trading days, gold and silver prices have surged significantly in the Delhi bullion market. Gold price jumped by ₹3,400 per 10 grams to reach ₹1,59,500, while silver rose by ₹5,000 per kg to ₹2,40,500. Experts attribute this hike to falling US bond yields and global geopolitical tensions, which have led investors to turn towards these precious metals as safe-haven assets. Additionally, fluctuations in US monetary policy continue to impact market sentiments and gold prices directly. https://argusnews.in/gold/gold-silver-price-rise-after-6-days-gold-jumps-3400-september-4