🚨 Congress leader says he tipped off police on Veeramani case

A Congress leader claimed he informed Chennai Police about the alleged child sexual abuse case involving R. Veeramani. M.P. Ranjan Kumar stated he filed a written complaint on November 21, 2024, and shared video clips with the authorities. This contradicts the police statement that they received the complaint only in October 2025. Kumar alleged the police correspondence gradually stopped, and he is now disclosing this due to vested interests. He insists he is ready to cooperate fully to ensure justice for the victims. 🚨

🥈 Roshibina Devi takes silver in Asian Games Wushu

Indian wushu player Naorem Roshibina Devi secured a silver medal in the women's sanda 60kg final. She competed against China's Zhang Xiaoyu at the Asian Games event. Zhang Xiaoyu won the final with a score of 0-2, defeating Roshibina across both rounds. Zhang advanced after beating Vietnam's 2023 world champion Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy. This marks Roshibina Devi's second consecutive silver medal at the Asian Games. 🥈

🤖 Meta drops Tamagotchi-style AI wearable, Muse Charm

Meta has unveiled Muse Charm, a new AI wearable designed to keep users connected to its Muse agent. This gadget was revealed by CEO Mark Zuckerberg at the company's Connect event on September 23, 2026. The palm-sized totem features a tiny screen displaying the agent's avatar, Jolly. It allows users to talk to Muse instantly via a fingerprint sensor without unlocking a phone. The devices are currently being finalized and are expected to ship by December for the holidays.

💰 17 Cr gold bust: Smuggling busted via Bangladesh route

The DRI and BSF seized approximately 12 kg of foreign-origin gold valued at nearly Rs 17 crore during recent operations. These seizures took place in West Bengal and Patna, targeting smuggling networks using the Bangladesh route. Specific incidents included recoveries near BOP Gongra on September 20-21, and another near BOP Mahakhola on September 21. Earlier, 5.9 kg was found near BOP Pathergata, while in Patna, 1.71 kg was seized from an arrested train passenger. These coordinated actions aim to disrupt the smuggling, transportation, and distribution of this gold. 💰

🏥 India looking at pharmacy license ratio to stop misuse

The government is considering setting an indicative ratio for retail and wholesale pharmacy licenses to curb misuse. This move was discussed at the 70th Drugs Consultative Committee meeting of the CDSCO on September 18. Currently, licensing is varied across states due to broad discretion under Drugs Rules, 1945. The proposal aims to bring uniformity and stop wholesale licenses being used for retail sales. This change is significant for India's $30 billion retail pharmacy market. 💊

🤖 Meta drops high-end VR glasses and AI charm

Mark Zuckerberg unveiled new Meta VR Glasses and the Muse Charm pendant during the Connect conference. The slimmer VR Glasses will retail for $1,299 when released in spring 2027. The Muse Charm allows users to interact with Meta AI agents hands-free without using a phone. These new devices showcase Meta's continued focus on VR and AI integration. Meta is aiming to ship the Muse Charm around the December holidays. 🤖

🚨 Morgan Stanley employee leaks Asia deal pipeline

An employee from Morgan Stanley leaked a document detailing the Asia deal pipeline to the public. This breach occurred at the financial giant's offices. The leaked document reportedly contained sensitive information about upcoming deals across the region. This action raises serious concerns regarding data security and internal protocols at the bank. Authorities are now investigating the extent of the information compromise and the source of the leak. 🚨

🔬 Most HIV patients prefer long-acting treatment

A systematic review and meta-analysis published in the journal AIDS found that over two-thirds of people on daily HIV pills are willing to switch to long-acting regimens. This willingness varied across studies, which were mostly conducted in high-income countries. The review authors stressed that individuals should be informed about this option when clinically and contextually appropriate. This shift could significantly improve treatment adherence for people living with HIV. Further research is needed to better understand these individualized treatment preferences.

🎬 VIBE hits 14.43 cr worldwide after six days

Kunal Kemmu and Preity Zinta's 'VIBE' has completed six days of theatrical runs since its release on September 18, 2026. The action-comedy has grossed a worldwide total of Rs 14.43 cr, with Rs 10.45 cr earned domestically. On Wednesday, September 23, the film collected Rs 1 cr in India across 2,431 shows. This performance followed strong opening days, including a peak of Rs 3 cr on Sunday. The movie continues its run with an overall Day 6 occupancy of 11.55%.

📉 GIFT Nifty signals weak start for Dalal Street

The GIFT Nifty traded lower by 162.5 points, signaling a potentially negative opening for Dalal Street on Thursday. This bearish cue comes as Nifty rose 0.5% on Wednesday, supported by broad-based buying activity. Foreign institutional investors bought shares worth Rs 1,617 crore, while the rupee fell to 95.73 against the US dollar. Analysts predict Indian equities may continue their gradual upmove due to positive geopolitical sentiment. Key near-term drivers will remain West Asia developments, Brent crude movements, and global cues. 📉

📈 Market moves on key company updates

Indian equity benchmarks closed higher on Wednesday amid global cues and domestic developments. The Nifty 50 settled at 23,446.80, while the Sensex finished at 74,828.25, showing positive momentum. Bharat Dynamics secured an Rs 810.79 crore deal for the Indian Air Force on Wednesday. NTPC also declared a final dividend of Rs 3,393.83 crore for FY26. Stock focus remains on companies like Waaree Energies and Canara Bank on Thursday. 🚀