⚖️ CJI to try Mamata's symbol freeze plea this week

The Supreme Court agreed to attempt listing Mamata Banerjee's petition against the Election Commission's symbol freeze. This hearing is taking place before CJI Surya Kant on Monday, September 21, 2026. The petition was filed after the EC allotted new names and symbols to TMC factions on September 17. Mamata's camp argued the EC didn't properly check the party structure amid rival claims. The court stated it will try to hear all arguments this week. ⚖️

☕ Tom Hanks' coffee brand supports war veterans

Tom Hanks launched his nonprofit coffee brand in 2022, ensuring all proceeds benefit war veterans. The initiative, now called Hanks for Our Troops, supports military families across the nation. As of now, the brand has helped hundreds of military families over the past four years. The coffee offers ground and single-serve pods, aligning with the mission to honor veterans' service. Customers can order the 'coffee with purpose' from the official website or a popular chain store. ☕

🚨 IIT Bombay parents challenge cheating claims, demand video proof

Parents of a 22-year-old IIT Bombay student have strongly rejected cheating allegations against their son during an exam. They demanded concrete proof of the cheating and insisted that CCTV footage must be reviewed to establish facts. The incident occurred on Friday evening when the student was found dead in Hostel Number 4. The parents questioned the institute's narrative, noting his relaxed state before his death on Thursday. The Mumbai Police investigation is now under the Crime Branch after an FIR was filed. 😔

🏅 R Madhavan's son Vedaant at Asian Games

Vedaant, the son of actor R Madhavan, participated in his debut at the Asian Games. He represented India at the event held in Hangzhou, China. The games started on October 14th and are scheduled to run until October 29th, 2022. This marks his first time competing in such a major international sporting event. His performance provides a new chapter for the family's sporting journey.

📉 Oracle layoffs hit flagship Stargate data center

Oracle's recent layoffs reached Abilene, Texas, which is the company's main Stargate data center used to prove its OpenAI deal is on track. On September 14, employees were notified via email around 5 am Central, with logins failing beforehand across various departments. The cuts specifically targeted Customer Hardware Support in Abilene, Phoenix, and Ashburn locations. This facility is crucial as it houses 200MW of capacity, yet OpenAI is choosing newer chip clusters elsewhere. Oracle is offering 4 weeks of base salary plus one extra week for every year of service. 💸

🛵 Top electric scooters sold in August 2026

Electric scooter sales hit 1,88,714 units in August 2026, a massive 131.04% jump from August 2025. Bajaj Chetak and TVS iQube dominated the market, accounting for over half of the total sales volume. Chetak sold 52,248 units, growing 272.83%, while iQube sold 42,882 units. Hero Vida followed with 25,558 units, showing a strong 108.25% growth year-on-year. These top performers drove the overall market surge, indicating high consumer interest in EVs. 🚀

🎬 Karan Johar's film on R&AW founder set for 2028

Karan Johar has officially announced his film about Rameshwar Nath Kao, the founder of India's R&AW. This movie is scheduled to hit cinemas on August 11, 2028, based on Nitin Gokhale's book. The film aims to depict Kao's journey and the establishment of the agency. This project was initially announced by Karan Johar in January 2020. Further details regarding the cast and director are still awaited. 🧐

🔬 AI scans slides to predict cancer recurrence risk

Mayo Clinic researchers found that AI spatial analysis can spot patterns in pathology slides related to pancreatic cancer recurrence. This study involved 203 patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma treated before surgery. The findings, published on 21.09.2026, showed certain cancer patterns predicted higher recurrence risks. This could help clinicians tailor surveillance and therapy without extra tests. The team aims to use this tech for more precise patient risk assessment. 🔬

🧪 Study finds injections better than pills for HIV control

A new study indicates that HIV injections are more effective at suppressing the virus compared to daily oral medications. The research, conducted by scientists, found significant differences in viral suppression rates between the two methods. The data reviewed covered a period leading up to the publication of the findings. This suggests a potential shift in treatment protocols for individuals living with HIV. Further research is expected to determine the best long-term strategy for patient care. 🧪

⚖️ Congress candidate challenges police detention in Nandigram bypoll

Congress candidate Milan Pradhan has approached the Calcutta High Court to challenge his detention by the West Bengal Police. He is the Congress candidate for the Nandigram Assembly bypoll, and the court is set to hear the plea on Tuesday. Pradhan was initially arrested in a 2007 alleged murder case and has been in judicial custody until October 3. The counsel stressed that with the election on October 6 and campaigning ending on October 4, he needs protection. Congress alleges that these continuous cases are deliberately targeting Pradhan right before the bypoll. 🗳️

😟 Congress weighs in on IIT-B suicide case 😟

Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed commented on the IIT Bombay suicide case involving a student found with a mobile phone during an exam. The Mumbai Police transferred the case to the Crime Branch after the father alleged harassment by professor Suryanarayana Doolla. The student allegedly died on Friday evening after the incident during a mid-semester examination. Mohamed supported the professor, stating her generation was mentally strong and advised reporting caste issues formally. She also called for more mental health therapists in colleges. 🏥