🥊 BJP counters Rahul Gandhi on anti-incumbency claim

BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi shot down Rahul Gandhi’s claim that anti-incumbency has vanished for the BJP. Trivedi used electoral history from Tamil Nadu and West Bengal as counter-evidence against the Congress. He pointed out Congress hasn't been in power in Tamil Nadu since 1967 and West Bengal since 1977. Trivedi also cited data from Bihar, UP, and Odisha showing long periods without Congress rule. This response came as Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission of undermining the electoral process.

🔬 New atmospheric observatory coming to Catholicate College

The St. Basil Hills Atmospheric Research Observatory is being established at Catholicate College in Pathanamthitta. This project is a scientific collaboration between the college and NCESS, Thiruvananthapuram. NCESS will provide about ₹1.60 crore for the setup under the Union government’s Mission Mausam programme. The facility will monitor temperature, rainfall, and wind speed to aid climate change assessment. Joint research efforts will also support student training and local weather services.

🚗 Toyota Innova Hycross facelift dropping soon

Toyota is preparing to launch the Innova Hycross facelift with some fresh updates. This revamp is expected to feature styling similar to the Hilux, including a honeycomb grille. While the interior might stay similar, an upgraded 12.3-inch infotainment unit is possible. The existing 2.0-litre petrol and hybrid engine options are likely to remain the same. The launch could arrive before the end of 2026, with a potential price hike. 🚀

🏘️ Old university campus set for massive housing buildout

A former University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee at Waukesha campus, which operated for nearly six decades, has been approved for sale. The 76-acre property, located in Waukesha County, was officially slated for redevelopment into a residential neighbourhood. The plan includes roughly 670 homes, consisting of 70 single-family units and 600 market-rate multifamily units. This shift follows the campus closure in 2025 due to declining enrollment and budget issues. If all approvals pass, demolition could start in early 2027 with phased housing construction beginning later that year. 🏘️

🚨 CM comments on Jamui molestation case

Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary spoke regarding the recent molestation incident in Jamui. The incident occurred in Jamui, Bihar, involving multiple victims. As of the current report, police investigations are actively underway to apprehend those responsible. This event has sparked significant public concern across the state regarding safety issues. Authorities are expected to announce further updates on the investigation timeline soon.

🏦 Bank staff protest over workweek and incentives

Bank employees protested in Guntur this Thursday, demanding a five-day workweek and a review of the PLI scheme. The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) organized the demonstration, with S. Rajesh Khanna leading the demands. An agreement covering these points was signed on March 8, 2024, involving UFBU and IBA. Employees agreed to work an extra 40 minutes daily to cover two extra monthly holidays. The UFBU announced a three-day strike from September 28 to 30, continuing indefinitely from October 26. 🏦

✅ IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026 is out

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026 for all test-takers. Candidates can check and download their scorecards via the official IBPS website, ibps.in. The result link went live on September 23 and is accessible until September 30, 2026. Qualifying candidates will move on to the main examination for the drive aiming to fill 6,715 Probationary Officer vacancies. Candidates must use their login credentials to access the detailed results and scorecard. 🏦

🚄 Kerala ramps up rail projects with new land units

The Kerala government has created new posts and land acquisition units to speed up railway doubling works. These measures target Alappuzha and Palakkad districts to expedite the land acquisition process for key projects. Several projects are sanctioned, like the Ernakulam–Kumbalam doubling at ₹828 crore, spanning various stretches. However, the state still needs to acquire 540 hectares out of a total of 618 hectares for all railway works. The Railways have also approved 145 ROBs and RUBs worth ₹4,786 crore in the region. 🚄

🤖 AI set to be key topic in Trump-Xi talks

President Donald Trump indicated that Artificial Intelligence will be a major topic during his meeting with Xi Jinping on Thursday. The discussion will cover Super Intelligence (SI), maintaining current stances on the technology for both the US and China. Trump stated that the US Department of Justice will serve as the 'guardrail' to oversee AI companies. He wants to leave the current approach untouched, rejecting calls to slow down AI development. Trump insists that the US must maintain its global lead in the AI race. 🤖

🔬 NYU Langone wins big at Gizmodo Science Fair

NYU Langone secured the 2026 Gizmodo Science Fair award for their groundbreaking work in xenotransplantation. The research team, based at NYU Langone, presented their innovative findings to judges at the event. Specific details regarding the winning project's scope and exact metrics were not disclosed in the announcement. This success highlights significant advancements in animal-to-human organ transfer technology. Further research and clinical trials are expected to continue developing this life-saving treatment. 🔬

🔭 Scientists spot radio signals from distant exoplanet

An international team of astronomers detected faint, repeating radio bursts from the exoplanet Beta Pictoris b. This gas giant is located around 63 light years away from Earth and is 10 to 12 times the mass of Jupiter. The signals were pinpointed as originating from the planet, not its host star, using background quasars as markers. These observations suggest the signals are likely auroral emissions related to the planet's magnetic field. Researchers calculated the field strength to be about 1,250 gauss, offering clues about its potential habitability.