🏖️ Delaware beach towns boom on tax break appeal 🏖️

Delaware's small coastal towns are seeing a population surge due to appealing tax savings for new residents. More than 40,000 people have moved to Sussex County since 2020, boosting its population by 17%, which is five times the national rate. These moves are changing the landscape as farmland converts to development, and the older population increased by 23% during the same period. While property values are rising significantly, tax savings remain a major draw for people relocating from high-tax states. Increased development and traffic are now putting pressure on local services like healthcare.

📸 Nikon drops Z5IIC camera to chill out photography

Nikon has unveiled its new Z5IIC, a full-frame mirrorless camera designed for beginner photographers. This camera was revealed today and performs like the Z5II, featuring the Expeed 7 engine and a full-frame CMOS sensor. The Z5IIC debuts a Scene Mode with 15 presets and includes a film grain feature not present on the Z5II. It shoots 24.5MP stills and 4K/60fps video, and weighs around 620g. The camera is priced at $1,449 and available for pre-order starting October 15th. 📸

🚨 Cop dies after bike hits him during Ganesh immersion

Sub-Inspector K Venkanna, aged 55, tragically passed away after being struck by a motorcycle while on duty. The incident took place in the early hours of Wednesday near Crane No. 2 on NTR Marg at Tank Bund in Hyderabad. Police confirmed that an unidentified man on a motorcycle hit the Sub-Inspector and subsequently fled the scene. Initially, Venkanna thought he had minor injuries and travelled to Warangal, where he later showed severe discomfort. An investigation is underway, examining CCTV footage to identify the rider. 👮

📉 Asia stocks dip amid rising yields and political focus

Asian stock markets experienced a downturn as increasing bond yields put pressure on investors. This market movement was observed across various Asian exchanges. Specifically, yields saw significant increases around the dates mentioned in market reports. The market sentiment remains closely tied to ongoing discussions between Trump and Xi. Investors are now watching these high-level talks for further direction.

📚 RMS CET 2026 registration open for 2027-28 admission

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is organizing the Rashtriya Military School Common Entrance Examination (RMS CET) 2026. This exam is for admission to Class 6 and 9 across five RMS locations: Chail, Shimla, Ajmer, Dholpur, Belgaum, and Bengaluru. The application window runs from September 23 to October 20, 2026, with the actual test scheduled for December 13, 2026. Candidates must meet specific age criteria depending on whether they are applying for Class 6 or Class 9 for the 2027-2028 academic year. The exam will be a pen and paper test, with fees starting at Rs 1000 for general categories.

🌧️ Heavy rain shuts waterfalls in ASR district

Torrential rain hit Alluri Sitharama Raju district on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, causing streams to overflow and disrupting roads. Chaparai and Kothapalli waterfalls were closed as a safety precaution for tourists. G.K. Veedhi received nearly 50 mm of rain, while other spots got over 30 mm. The downpour also damaged roads in the Jerrela area of G.K. Veedhi mandal. Joint Collector T. Sripooja ordered officials to stay alert and monitor vulnerable spots closely. 🌧️

🚨 Another molestation case surfaces in Samastipur

Four men were arrested after a 56-second video showed alleged molestation in Samastipur. The incident occurred on Wednesday on Dam Bypass Road in Jagatsinghpur village under Karpurigram police station. The arrests happened on Thursday, following the video's viral circulation. This follows a similar case in Jamui where a Class X girl was harassed on Saturday. Police are investigating both incidents seriously to ensure justice is served. 😔

🩺 NEET-PG 2026 results dropping soon, sources say

The NEET-PG 2026 examination results are anticipated to be announced shortly by the NBEMS. This high-stakes exam took place on August 30, 2026, with a re-exam held in Jaipur on September 5. The test covered 1,111 centers across 339 cities for 2.73 lakh candidates. Despite technical disruptions, the overall process was deemed fair and transparent by Dr Abhijat Sheth. A specific re-examination was conducted for 2,445 candidates affected by power issues at the Sitapura centre in Jaipur.

🤖 OpenAI claims SEC filings weaken xAI antitrust case

OpenAI has asked a Texas federal judge to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit filed by Elon Musk's xAI against Apple. The suit alleged Apple violated antitrust laws by exclusively integrating ChatGPT into Apple Intelligence features. The case, which is slated for a January trial, was initiated by Musk’s companies last year. OpenAI argued that recent securities disclosures from SpaceX, which publicly traded in June, contradict xAI's claims of competitive harm. The company maintains it does not possess monopoly power and that the initial integration was underperforming. 🤖

🥇 Indian squash stars dominate Asian Games

Anahat Singh defeated Singapore's Wai Iynn Au Yeong in the Asian Games on Thursday. She and Tanvi Khanna, who also beat Wai Yhann Au Yeong, set up an all-Indian women's singles quarter-final. On September 24, 2026, Anahat won 3-0 and Tanvi won 3-1 in their respective matches. This performance showcases India's strong presence in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games squash courts. Next, Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar will face the Philippines' David Pelino and Jemyca Aribado on Friday.

♟️ China and Kazakhstan draw in Women's Chess Olympiad

China and Kazakhstan drew their round seven match 2–2 in the Women's Chess Olympiad. This happened in Samarkand, leaving both teams tied for first place with 13/14 match points. The top chasing group is now only one point behind the leaders as of Wednesday. India advanced by beating Germany 3½–½, reaching 12/14 points. Kazakhstan will face India in the next round, which is crucial for the top spots. ♟️