🏛️ 22 lakh voters appeal exclusion in West Bengal

Over 22 lakh voters purged from the electoral roll in West Bengal have filed appeals challenging their exclusion. This was revealed by the Election Commission of India in the Supreme Court, where approximately 27 lakh voters were initially excluded for 'logical discrepancies'. A total of 38.31 lakh appeals were filed across 19 Appellate Tribunals over the past six months. The EC is now agreeing to increase the number of tribunals to streamline the disposal process. The case is scheduled for its next hearing on September 22.

📊 ABVP clinches 3 out of 4 DUSU spots

The ABVP successfully navigated the recent Gen Z protest wave to secure three out of the four available positions in DUSU. This win was achieved in Delhi, where the party outperformed its rivals significantly. Specifically, the ABVP secured 3 seats, while the NSUI was completely excluded from the official panel. This outcome reflects a strong showing for the ABVP despite the surrounding student activism. Moving forward, the political landscape within DUSU is expected to shift based on these results. 📊

🔄 TMC-Congress drama: history repeats itself

Sanchita Pradhan Dey withdrew from the Nandigram by-election race after meeting Suvendu Adhikari. Mamata Banerjee later announced support for Congress candidate Milan Pradhan, despite his past issues. This brings the Congress-TMC relationship full circle after many ups and downs. The alliance history shows success in 2011 but subsequent breaks in 2012. Now, Mamata seeks a political bond with Congress amid her party's split.

🚢 Iran conflict pushes tanker rates past $1M daily

Oil tanker rates in the Strait of Hormuz have surged past $1 million daily due to risks from the Iran war. This escalation is happening in the seventh month of the US-Iran conflict near the Persian Gulf. Transportation costs hit $1.035 million per day this week, up from about $208,000 before the war. Refiners are bearing the cost through higher shipping and crude prices, while shipping companies are seeing record profits. 💸 Future price hikes are expected to trickle down to consumers, impacting diesel prices significantly.

🗳️ ABVP sweeps DUSU elections with new leaders

Yash Dabas of ABVP has been elected the new president of the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) for 2026-27. He secured this win against NSUI's Vijay Shankar Meena in Delhi. The results announced on Saturday showed Dabas getting 24,576 votes versus Meena's 22,523. ABVP also won the secretary and joint secretary roles with Riya Chhawdi and Lakshya Raj Singh. Dabas promised to fight for student rights and demand justice for the Satya Niketan incident. 🗳️

🏆 ABVP wins DUSU election; Congress claims rigging

The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) secured three of the four central panel posts in the Delhi University Students' Union election. This victory occurred in New Delhi, where Yash Dabas was elected as president. The results were declared on Saturday, with NSUI alleging significant vote-counting tampering. BJP leaders celebrated the win, citing youth trust in their ideology. NSUI President Vinod Jakhar vowed that vote tampering would not be tolerated.

💡 Iron and light make adding methyl groups easier

Scientists at Rice University developed a new organic synthesis method for forming essential carbon-carbon bonds. This breakthrough utilizes sulfur, iron, and violet light in a greener system for alkene hydroalkylation. The method allows chemists to build molecules cheaply and flexibly, opening doors for future drug discovery. They successfully applied this to synthesize a GPR119 agonist, a weight-loss drug component. Further experiments are planned to improve the moderate yields achieved in initial tests.

🛰️ DNA sequencing done in space, small device used

Astronaut Kathleen Rubins performed the first DNA sequencing in space using the MinION device. This took place aboard the International Space Station while she was serving as a flight engineer. In August 2016, she processed samples of mouse, bacterial, and viral DNA. This addressed the delay in diagnosing astronaut illnesses in long space missions, like those headed to Mars. The success paved the way for future research, including the Genes in Space 3 inquiry. 🚀

🇺🇸 Trump drops 25 'term three' wins before midterms

Donald Trump released a list of 25 accomplishments ahead of the US midterms, calling his record 'Term Three.' These claims include securing the most border in history with zero illegal aliens admitted in the past 16 months. Trump also asserted that US forces obliterated Iran's nuclear capacity and settled eight raging wars. Economically, he cited the largest tax cuts and imposed tariffs like 50% on foreign steel. These announcements come as cost of living remains a top concern for US voters. 🇺🇸

😥 Father scalds toddler during domestic spat in Thane

A Kalyan man allegedly assaulted his two-year-old son after the toddler avoided him at home. The incident occurred in Parnaka, Kalyan West, on September 13th at around 11 pm. The father slammed the child down and pressed his hand onto a hot plate, causing three fingers to scald. He also allegedly hit his wife with a broom when she intervened to protect the child. The accused, Rahul Suresh Visale, is booked under several acts and has not yet been arrested. 😥

🕵️ ISI digital spy network busted in Kathua

J&K Police dismantled a sophisticated surveillance network after arresting a 24-year-old truck driver. The suspect, Aman, was apprehended in Kathua following a joint operation by security agencies. The operation was registered at Police Station Rajbagh on September 19, 2026. Pakistani handlers used a honey-trap to coerce him into spying on military assets using a smart CCTV camera. Investigators are now tracing financial trails and looking for other links in the network. 🕵️