🚨 Child abuse content vanishes after report

Following an India Today investigation exposing a CSAM pipeline, 39 out of 50 flagged Instagram URLs have disappeared from the platform. This action also led to the suspension of two linked WhatsApp groups that shared the material. The investigation, reported on September 21, 2026, revealed content remained live until directly reported to the platform. Despite Meta's claims of zero tolerance, questions persist regarding the proactive detection of such abuse. The focus now remains on whether Meta's systems could have spotted the content before the public exposé. 😔

⚖️ Lawyer who fought Mistry now takes on Tata Sons

Tata Trusts has hired Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi to oppose N Chandrasekaran's reappointment as Tata Sons chairman and its proposed listing. This legal battle is taking place between Tata Trusts and Tata Sons, with Singhvi previously representing Tata Sons against Cyrus Mistry. The Trusts are challenging the September 17 board resolution, which appointed Chandrasekaran for another five-year term. Singhvi's involvement shows deep insight into the governance issues facing the conglomerate. The dispute might lead to judicial intervention regarding the chairman's reappointment and listing plans. ⚖️

🚧 Hyderabad's new elevated corridor aims to cut traffic woes

An 18.1-km elevated corridor is being built from Paradise Junction to the Outer Ring Road at Shamirpet. This project is situated along Rajiv Rahadari (SH-1) to serve northern Hyderabad and Secunderabad commuters. The corridor aims to divert long-distance traffic, currently facing heavy snarls, starting from its current state. Local residents anticipate this shift will free up surface roads for shorter journeys within neighbourhoods. HMDA estimates the entire project will be completed by the beginning of 2028. 🚧

🚨 Police without written arrest grounds face inquiry

The Supreme Court ruled that police officers must face departmental enquiry if they arrest someone without providing written grounds. This ruling was made by Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice Atul S Chandurkar on September 21. The Court observed that the arrest of Jaskaranjit Singh, related to sexual assault allegations, was illegal for this reason. Any re-arrest requires furnishing grounds and getting magistrate permission first. If the officer fails, they must face action, with superiors assigning new investigation duties. 👮

🧠 AI helping Alzheimer's Society support dementia patients

Alzheimer’s Society is integrating Microsoft Copilot and AI agents to cut down administrative tasks within the UK. This technology is being adopted by the organization across its staff to free up crucial time for direct support. Currently, over 1,900 people are using Copilot for daily admin like drafting emails and summarizing data. The charity aims to increase human interaction by allowing advisers more time to listen to families affected by dementia. This strategic move supports the goal of helping more people as the UK population with dementia is projected to hit 1.4 million by 2040. 🧠

🕉️ Ganesha's Milk Miracle Went Global in 1995

On September 21, 1995, reports emerged that Lord Ganesha idols were seemingly drinking milk across India. This news spread rapidly through word-of-mouth and local networks, not social media. By September 23, 1995, the phenomenon caused milk shortages in places like New Delhi. The story quickly crossed borders, reaching Hindu communities in Britain and the US. This massive event happened before India had widespread internet or instant messaging. 🕉️

🏛️ Delhi HC rejects FIR plea in Yashwant Varma case

The Delhi High Court has declined to entertain a plea demanding the registration of an FIR in the Yashwant Varma case. This request was brought by petitioners before the court in Delhi. The petition specifically asked for a CBI or SIT probe into the matter. The court observed that the allegations needed proper investigation before judicial intervention could be considered. Further action depends on the progression of the legal process moving forward. 🏛️

📱 Lava Virat Curve 5G drops with 3D display

The Lava Virat Curve 5G has officially been announced in India featuring a distinctive curved display. It is available from Lava in three colours, including Makrana Ivory, Heritage Indigo, and Ellora Slate. This model comes with a 6GB + 128GB variant priced at Rs 23,999, launching on Flipkart on September 28, 2026. It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7100 SoC and boasts a 6,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging. The phone runs on Android 16 and promises 2 major OS and 3 years of security updates.

🏭 Stellantis goes full ownership of TN plant

Stellantis has acquired 100% ownership of the plant located in Tamil Nadu. This move involves the major automotive group taking complete control of its existing manufacturing facility. The company aims to significantly ramp up production from the current baseline. This strategic shift allows Stellantis to better control operations and future growth plans. Next, the focus will be on scaling up output to meet increasing market demand. 🏭

🧐 Indian Universities vs Global Rankings Debate

A recent development has brought to light the challenges faced by Indian universities in global rankings. This discussion centers around the current position of Indian institutions relative to the world's top 150. Specific data points and dates regarding performance metrics have been presented for review. The core issue revolves around the quality benchmarks required to achieve such elite international recognition. Further analysis and policy changes are expected to address this gap in the near future. 🧐

🏆 Falcons pull off major CPL title heist 🏆

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons won their first CPL championship in their third year of existence. They achieved this victory in the CPL 2026 final against the Jamaica Kingsmen in Bridgetown. The final target was 171, and Amir Jangoo led the successful chase with 57 not out off 34 balls. Mentor Curtly Ambrose noted that many initially doubted the Falcons' chances in the tournament. The team is now celebrating this major win after showing great fight throughout the competition.