⚖️ 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. 🏥

📱 RAMageddon: iPhone prices jump by £100

Apple is raising the price of all iPhones by £100 due to a phenomenon called "RAMageddon." This price hike affects iPhones across different models as component costs surge because of the AI gold rush. Memory chip shortages have driven up prices dramatically, with some chips now five times more expensive than before. Consequently, even older iPhones are priced like current models because they use the same costly memory. Experts predict that the era of cheap smartphones is officially over, with memory costs expected to rise until at least 2027. 💸

✨ Pixel 11 Pro XL: Google's massive camera powerhouse

Google launched the Pixel 11 Pro XL, a super-sized phone featuring a top-class camera and huge screen. It competes with rivals like Samsung's S26 Ultra and Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max in Europe and the US. Priced at £1,279, it boasts a 6.8in OLED display and the Tensor G6 chip. The battery lasts up to two days, supported by Android 17 and Google AI Pro features. This phone offers a polished experience but is not a massive performance leap over its predecessors. 📱

🇯🇵 Indian expat finds lost iPhone 16 Pro in Japan again

An Indian content creator named Pragati lost her iPhone 16 Pro for the fifth time in Japan. She was in Japan, where she successfully retrieved the device after leaving it unattended in public. This happened across various locations including a police station and a vegetable market. Pragati attributes the safe recovery to Japan's renowned civic safety and low crime rate. She used Apple's 'Find My' feature to track and find the untouched phone.

✨ Cosmic clocks showing weird glitches

Millisecond pulsars, nature's most accurate timekeepers, have shown unexpected instability. This glitch occurred twice in the closest pulsar, observed using combined X-ray, optical, and infrared data. The pulsar spins around 30 times per second and will speed up over time. These events reveal that even these highly precise cosmic clocks can glitch due to internal shifts. Future observations will continue to monitor these stars for more clues. 🔭

🌕 Harvest Moon meets blazing Venus this week

This week offers a spectacular view of the night sky featuring the Harvest Moon rising alongside Venus. This celestial event is visible across various locations. The alignment is set to occur during the days leading up to the full moon, which is expected on September 18th. Astronomers note this combination provides a prime opportunity for stargazing enthusiasts. People are encouraged to observe this cosmic display for a memorable view. ✨

🗳️ Nagaland voter list gets major clean-up

More than 1.5 lakh names were removed from Nagaland's draft voter list during a special intensive revision. This action took place in Nagaland, where the draft roll held 11.9 lakh voters compared to 13.5 lakh before the August exercise. Over 29,940 voters were marked as deceased, while 1.2 lakh were shifted or absent, and 5,000 were duplicates. Voters can file claims against removal between September 20 and October 20. The final electoral roll will be published on November 22 after appeals are heard by November 18.

🇮🇹 Italy gears up to restrict foreign students in schools

Italy is planning to ban burqas and niqabs in schools and cap the number of foreign students per class. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced these measures at a youth wing gathering in Rome on Sunday. The proposal also mandates language classes for parents of students struggling to integrate. Currently, foreign students make up 11.6% of those enrolled in Italian schools, according to Fondazione ISMU. These changes are set against the backdrop of immigration being a key election issue for 2027. 🇮🇹

🩺 IIT Bombay signs 18-point student charter after protests

IIT Bombay Director signed an 18-point student charter following three days of protests after a student suicide. The protesting students involved were from IIT Bombay, and the meeting occurred on Sunday night. The charter demanded various changes, including representation in committees and mental health support for professors. Key demands also included an independent probe into suicides and no action against protesters. The administration committed to addressing these issues, though deadlines are set for various reports and actions. 🤝

⚠️ Kochi tackling dangerous low-hanging cables

The Kochi Corporation is starting a major drive to remove hazardous, low-hanging overhead cables across the city. This action is being spearheaded by the Corporation and KSEBL in Kochi, Kerala. The drive aims to recover costs from the respective cable owners, following repeated directives from the Kerala High Court. The Mayor noted that only three companies have official permits, while others illegally use electricity poles. Zonal meetings will soon resume the effort to restore order to the messy overhead cable situation. 🚧