🏛️ Advocate wants contempt plea against CEC in SC

A Supreme Court advocate requested consent from the Attorney General to file a criminal contempt case against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. This move followed an Indian Express report detailing a complete breakdown of consensus within the Election Commission of India. The advocate stated that the other two commissioners objected at least 14 times over the last 10 months regarding policy changes. These alleged actions violated Supreme Court precedents requiring institutional consensus for the EC to function. The advocate argued that the CEC’s actions threatened the free and fair elections doctrine by creating a one-man autocracy. ⚖️

🥈 Roshibina Devi bags third straight Asian Games medal

Manipuri wushu player Roshibina Devi secured a silver medal in the women's 60kg Sanda category at the 20th Asian Games. She achieved this in Aichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall on Thursday, losing to China's Zhang Xiaoyu. This medal makes her the first Indian woman to win three successive Asian Games medals, following bronze in Jakarta 2018 and silver in Hangzhou 2023. Despite controversy over her selection, she managed to win medals despite limited preparation time. Roshibina aims to inspire other players in the upcoming Games. 🏅

🔬 Surface pulls metal nanoclusters apart unexpectedly

Researchers discovered that metal nanoclusters spontaneously break down when landing on oxide surfaces. This happened when early transition metal clusters were deposited onto a well-defined iron-oxide surface. The study observed this fragmentation at room temperature, finding that the tendency was strongest for Ta > W > Mo. This shows the oxide support actively dictates cluster fate, not just acting as a passive scaffold. Future work aims to control this fragmentation to design advanced catalysts. 🔬

⛈️ Cyclone Arnab approaching coast, heavy rains expected

A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is threatening to move towards the coast, bringing heavy rains and strong winds. The system is forecast to cross the north Andhra Pradesh-south Odisha coast between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur. This crossing is expected during the night of September 23 and the early hours of September 24, 2026. Odisha is facing the main impact, with schools closed and 11 districts on high alert. Coastal Andhra Pradesh is also set to be affected, prompting precautionary measures across both states. ⛈️

⚖️ US expat wins tax relief after 6-year fight

A woman who paid US tax faced a Rs 30 lakh tax demand in India after missing the mandatory Form 67 filing. She was an Indian-origin US citizen who was a tax resident of India during the relevant period. Despite filing Form 67 belatedly on February 8, 2023, her claim was initially rejected by the authorities. The ITAT Delhi sided with her on September 14, 2026, directing the AO to verify her Rs 23.48 lakh credit claim. The tribunal ruled that filing Form 67 is directory, not mandatory, based on a High Court precedent. ⚖️

🇺🇦 Ukrainian nationals get bail for alleged rebel training in India

Six Ukrainian nationals received default bail from an NIA court in Delhi on Wednesday. They were arrested in March this year for allegedly running a training camp for ethnic armed rebels in India and Myanmar. The court ordered their release on a cash bond of Rs 1 lakh each, while discharging them from immigration offenses after a Rs 5.5 lakh penalty. Special judge Prashant Sharma granted the bail based on parity with Matthew Aaron Van Dyke. This happened because the agency filed a charge sheet that omitted the UAPA provisions from the initial FIR. 🇺🇦

🔥 EVM controversy sparks again in Delhi

The issue surrounding Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) has resurfaced in Delhi. This reappearance follows the events from last year in Rajdhani Delhi. There are no specific numbers or dates provided in the source material for the current situation. This renewed debate stems from past electoral concerns raised by various political groups. The next steps involve monitoring the political discourse and official responses to these claims.

🤕 Sumit Kundu out of Asian Games due to injury

Indian boxer Sumit Kundu’s run in the men’s 70kg boxing at the 2026 Asian Games ended abruptly because of a knee injury. This happened in Aichi-Nagoya during the round-of-16 contest against Iraq’s Ali Al-Sarray. Kundu had previously advanced after beating Thailand’s Bunjong Sinsiri with a 4-1 score. The injury caused him to lose by ‘Referee Stops Contest’ at the start of the third round. India’s total medal count currently sits at 14 across the games.

🎬 Love & War hitting IMAX; Bhansali back after 9 years

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's highly anticipated romantic drama, Love & War, will be released in the IMAX format. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal and is set for a cinema release on January 21, 2027. This marks Bhansali's return to the IMAX format after his 2018 epic, Padmaavat. The production is known for its spectacular scale, suggesting an immersive visual experience for audiences. The movie is also scheduled to release during the Republic Day week.

🏛️ ED raids on Punjab body spark political fire

Enforcement Directorate searches at GMADA office have ignited a political clash between the AAP-led Punjab government and the Centre. The Punjab government approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court for judicial help regarding the ED operation. These searches are part of a money-laundering probe into land acquisition and compensation irregularities, continuing for a second day. AAP leaders are protesting, accusing central agencies of targeting Punjab before elections. The High Court has now appointed a Warrant Officer to monitor the ongoing search and seizure proceedings. 🧐

🎬 Ranbir Kapoor's bloodied first look for Love & War

Ranbir Kapoor's first look from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War has been officially revealed to fans. The poster features Ranbir driving a vintage car, with one hand visibly bruised and bloodied. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal, with a worldwide theatrical release set for January 21, 2027. The project is reported to be a period romantic war drama, written by Sanjay and Ila Bedi Dutta. Producers are taking strict measures, with over 500 NDAs signed, to prevent any leaks before the launch.