📚 Bihar Teacher Jobs Open: 32,388 Posts Up For Grabs

The BPSC has officially opened applications for the School Teacher Recruitment Examination, TRE 4.0. This major recruitment drive aims to fill 32,388 school teacher posts within the Bihar Education Department. Interested candidates must apply online through the official BPSC website before September 30, 2026. The selection test will feature 150 MCQs worth 150 marks, including negative marking. Candidates need to pay a Rs 100 application fee to complete the process.

😤 Covington pivots from Chimaev to Usman trilogy fight

Colby Covington has shifted his focus away from a potential wrestling match against Khamzat Chimaev. This conversation took place as Chimaev had hinted at a possible showdown in Abu Dhabi. Covington insisted the bout must be at 185 pounds, but now prefers a trilogy against Kamaru Usman. Usman defeated Covington in UFC 245 in 2019 and again at UFC 268 in 2021. Covington still sees wrestling as a way to settle the rivalry under new rules. 😤

🚨 Teacher Shot Dead In UP School After Argument

A 26-year-old teacher, Nishat Fatima, was allegedly shot dead inside a school in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh on Monday. The incident involved a 28-year-old man, Mohd Saud Ansari, from Naurangabad locality. The confrontation started after a verbal dispute at around 11:30 am. Ansari reportedly fired a country-made pistol at Fatima, killing her instantly. He then allegedly shot himself with the same weapon and passed away at the scene. 💔

🏏 Rain threat looms for Japan's cricket showdown

Japan is set to host the world-class India T20 international team in a one-off T20I match in Sano. The match pits Japan, ranked 41st, against India, who are ranked second in T20, and is scheduled for the Asian Games. Japan hopes this game will be a big step forward for their cricket journey. However, heavy rain in Sano has caused issues, including the cancellation of India's training session. Authorities are hoping the weather clears so the exciting game can actually happen. 🏏

🏞️ Poyang Lake's ecosystem health went through a wild ride 🏞️

Researchers analyzed ecosystem health in the Poyang Lake Region over the Three Gorges Project lifecycle from 1995 to 2022. The study, conducted across 13 counties, found the Comprehensive Ecosystem Index followed a V-shaped pattern of decline, trough, and recovery. Degradation was linked to hydrological regulation and socioeconomic expansion pressures. The recovery phase showed an anthropogenic compensation effect, shifting development focus ecologically. This research offers a framework for managing human-impacted lake systems.

😔 IIT Bombay student's death sparks caste bias claims

The grandmother of Sahil Wakode, an IIT Bombay student, is demanding a CBI inquiry into his death. She stated that her family believes his suicide was due to caste-based discrimination and harassment at the college. Sahil, a second-year BTech student, was found hanging on Friday evening in Hostel Number 4. The family alleges institutional harassment, while the college cited cheating during an exam. The institute has already removed Professor Suryanarayana Doolla, and this is the third suicide case in seven months. 😔

💥 Pak airstrikes kill three in Afghanistan

Pakistani airstrikes reportedly killed three and injured four in Afghanistan, escalating border tensions again. The incident occurred in Kunar province on September 21, 2026, targeting alleged civilian areas. This follows a deadly militant attack in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province last week. Pakistan accuses the Taliban government of harboring militants responsible for cross-border attacks. Afghanistan has warned it will "respond appropriately" to this aggression, threatening further instability.

💧 Geologists hunt for hidden 'rock glaciers' for water

Geologists are actively searching for camouflaged 'rock glaciers' across various terrains. These formations are crucial for sustaining the world's freshwater reserves. Researchers are tracking these glaciers, noting their significance in water security across different regions. The discovery of these features helps scientists better understand global hydrology patterns. Future research aims to map these vital sources to manage freshwater resources effectively. 💧

🧐 Kharge says SIR process is flawed, hurting BJP leaders too

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge stated that the special intensive revision of electoral rolls (SIR) is a flawed process affecting even BJP leaders. Several BJP leaders, including Lal Krishna Advani and S Jaishankar, have received notices from the Election Commission regarding their voting eligibility. So far, 13.8 crore voters have been removed from lists across 31 states and Union Territories. Kharge questioned the concept of 'VIP voters' and if it violates the one person, one vote principle. Final electoral rolls in the affected 19 states will be published in October and November. 🧐

🏛️ Forgery plea against Sonia Gandhi revived in Delhi court

A Delhi court has revived a forgery plea regarding Sonia Gandhi's alleged inclusion in the 1980 voter roll. The Rouse Avenue Court set aside a magistrate's order that rejected an FIR plea against her. The petition questions how her name appeared in the 1980 New Delhi list before she got citizenship on April 30, 1983. This case comes as 47 lakh names were dropped from Delhi’s draft electoral rolls recently. The petitioner can now approach the magistrate court again, with the next hearing scheduled for September 29.

🚨 NCW takes action on Bihar harassment video

The National Commission for Women (NCW) took suo motu cognizance regarding a harassment and assault incident in Bihar. This happened in the Jamui district after a video of the event went viral on social media. The incident reportedly occurred on the evening of September 19, and authorities have already registered an FIR. The NCW demanded immediate arrest of all involved individuals, urging a time-bound and impartial probe. Currently, three minors have been taken into custody, and efforts continue to arrest others. 😔