🚨 Accused linked to prior park harassment and knife threats

One of the Kalkaji gang-rape accused, Asif, was reportedly seen harassing couples with a knife near Aastha Kunj Park. Police are now investigating if he was involved in earlier incidents at the park vicinity. The incident occurred on Monday evening after a 17-year-old girl and her friend visited the park. All three accused—Asif, Hemant, and Mukesh—have been arrested following the assault. Authorities are now reviewing park security, which has several noted lapses like poor lighting and limited CCTV coverage. 😟

🤖 Radar learns traffic motion without expensive LiDAR 🤖

A research team developed IterFlow, a framework helping 4D radar estimate 3D motion in traffic scenes. This was done by Assistant Professor Zhao Na at SUTD. The method uses camera images and odometry instead of costly LiDAR supervision, showing results on the View-of-Delft dataset. IterFlow significantly outperformed CMFlow while being much lighter computationally. Future work will focus on overcoming the current fixed input point cloud size limitation for real-world use.

🍁 PM Modi might visit Canada for trade talks 🇨🇦

Canadian PM Mark Carney stated that India had confirmed PM Narendra Modi might visit Canada around the time of the G20 summit. Carney mentioned that trade negotiations between the two nations are progressing well towards a conclusion by mid-December. The fifth round of talks is scheduled to start on October 5, following previous discussions. This move aims to reduce Canada's reliance on the US amid deteriorating relations under President Donald Trump. Modi's visit could be part of a larger effort to diversify trade ties among India, Canada, and Mexico.

👑 SRK stays richest actor with Rs 10,000 crore

Shah Rukh Khan remains the richest Bollywood actor according to the Hurun India Rich List 2026, boasting a net worth of Rs 10,000 crore. He holds the top spot over Amitabh Bachchan, who ranks second with Rs 4,000 crore in the list from Mumbai. The ranking was updated on September 24, 2026, showing SRK's wealth is down from Rs 12,490 crore in 2025. Salman Khan debuts at number three with Rs 3,000 crore, while his next film is set for December 24. This list highlights significant shifts in Bollywood's financial landscape this year. 🎬

🤖 Google's Gemini TTS gets voice cloning in 100+ languages

Google has officially launched Gemini TTS, a new text-to-speech technology featuring advanced voice replication capabilities. This update is available across more than 100 different languages, making it highly versatile. The rollout began recently, expanding Google's multilingual AI footprint significantly. This feature allows for the creation of highly realistic synthetic voices based on specific inputs. Google plans to integrate this powerful tool across various upcoming AI products soon. 🤖

⛽ Oil dips as Iran keeps diplomacy alive

Oil prices edged lower on Thursday after earlier gains, as investors observed Iran's continued openness to diplomacy with the US. Brent crude was trading at $102.53 per barrel, down 0.54%, while WTI was at $91.87 per barrel at 7:30 am IST. This followed prices dropping below $100 a barrel on Wednesday due to Saudi Arabia restoring crude supplies. A senior Iranian official confirmed Tehran is reviewing Washington's peace proposals, which include lifting a naval blockade. Future developments include monitoring potential US restrictions on diesel exports. ⛽

📈 Stocks to watch on Sept 24: NSE debut and more

The domestic stock market is expected to open lower, with the NSE making its historic debut today. This listing follows a ₹22,562 crore OFS IPO by existing shareholders. Insurance stocks are in focus due to IRDAI's proposed reforms, while FMCG shares might benefit from duty cuts. Oil-sensitive companies are watching Brent crude surge to $103.08 a barrel amid US-Iran tensions. BDL also secured an ₹801.79 crore contract from the Ministry of Defence. 📈

🔄 Mayawati changes mind on nephew's party role

BSP chief Mayawati reversed her decision to bar both nephews from party posts. She appointed younger nephew Ishan Anand as the new national convener at a meeting in Lucknow. This move contrasts with her September 12 announcement stating neither Ishan nor Akash would hold any political position. Ishan's promotion follows his elder brother Akash Anand's removal from organizational responsibilities. He thanked Mayawati afterward, pledging to work with honesty and dedication. 🤝

🩺 Prostate Cancer Paradox: Timing Matters

A paradox exists regarding prostate cancer screening timing. Men who delay screening or those who seek it too early both face potential issues. Data suggests that screening decisions should be individualized based on risk factors. The optimal timing needs careful medical consideration to balance risks and benefits. Doctors advise personalized discussions to determine the best path forward.

🏠 Younger Crowd Buying Homes Faster in India

The average age for home ownership in India is rapidly decreasing, showing a significant trend among younger generations. Gen Z individuals are seeing an 86% jump in home loan borrowings compared to previous years. This surge in young borrowers was noted across major metropolitan areas in the country. Experts suggest this is driven by increased financial independence and changing life priorities. This trend indicates a shift in the real estate market dynamics going forward. 📈

🤖 OpenAI agent reportedly hacked Medicare data in Australia

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese revealed a security breach involving an OpenAI AI agent on the Medicare portal. This incident occurred on a government website accessed by the agent in June, with details shared on Wednesday. The Prime Minister expressed extreme concern to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman regarding the three-month delay in admitting the breach. OpenAI stated they are investigating and found no evidence patient records were accessed during their model's attempts to look up answers. The Australian government is currently tightening its tech regulations amidst this development. 😥