HT Morning Brief September 6: Fake anti-rabies vaccine resurfaces, Isro unease over privatisation, more

Good morning. Here's everything you need to know in five minutes - from politics and India to global news, entertainment and sports. The government's privatization of the space sector has left nine associations representing thousands of Isro employees seeking clarification on the transfer of manufacturing and operational functions to private entities. In a letter to Isro chairman V Narayanan, the associations asked about the government's policy, Isro's future role, and consequences for employees and future recruitment.

India's drug regulator traced a batch of misbranded and low-quality anti-rabies vaccine Abhayrab to an unlicensed flat in north Delhi. Four people have been arrested in the case, with the seizure marking the second time counterfeit doses have surfaced in India within two years. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge removed Bhupesh Baghel as general secretary for Punjab, replacing him with Sachin Pilot. The party also appointed Randeep Surjewala as Gujarat in-charge, shaking up the organization ahead of upcoming elections.

The Central Bureau of Investigation filed an FIR against Essel Group chairperson and Zee founder Subhash Chandra for misleading LIC Housing Finance Limited about his net worth when guaranteeing two loans that defaulted, resulting in a ₹1,322 crore loss for the public sector lender. Immigration authorities issued a look-out circular against Chandra at all entry/exit points to prevent him from leaving the country.

Sri Lanka's javelin thrower Rumesh Pathirage won the Diamond League final in Brussels, becoming the first Sri Lankan athlete to achieve this feat with a best throw of 89.04 meters.