🏘️ Delhi HC gives 6 weeks for slum dwellers to move

The Delhi High Court ordered over 350 slum dwellers to vacate their homes near the Prime Minister’s residence within six weeks. These residents, from Bhai Ram Camp, DID Camp, and Masjid Camp, must relocate to Savda Ghevra where alternative accommodation is ready. The court ruled that the government must provide promised amenities at DUSIB Colony during this period. A monitoring committee, led by former Delhi judge Manmohan Sharma, was also formed to oversee the rehabilitation. This decision modifies an earlier 15-day eviction order, addressing livelihood concerns raised by the residents. 🏘️

⚓ Kakinada Gateway Port set for 2027 launch

The Kakinada Gateway Port is nearing its commission, with the breakwater facility construction now complete at Kona in Kakinada district. Kakinada Gateway Port Private Limited, a subsidiary of Auro Infra Private Limited, is developing this greenfield port at an estimated cost of ₹2,620 crore. The port will have three berths with an annual capacity of handling 16 Million Metric Ton Per Annum, starting with coal exports. The first berth is expected to finish by year-end, aiming for a port commissioning by early 2027. Furthermore, a 15-km railway track connecting the port to Samarlakota is being proposed.

🗳️ TVK leaders push Vijay for PM role; Congress pushes back

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leaders are pushing the narrative of Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay as a potential Prime Minister for the 2029 elections. This push is happening in Tiruppur, where leaders like KA Sengottaiyan made statements about Vijay's national potential. Various leaders declared him the "next Indian PM," citing the party's 100-day achievements. Congress is reacting strongly, calling TVK leaders to be in "fan-club mode" instead of focusing on policy. They insist that constitutional reality demands winning 272 Lok Sabha seats to become PM. 🗳️

🏛️ Karnataka HC drops case against homestay owner

The Karnataka High Court quashed criminal proceedings against a Coorg homestay owner accused of not reporting a rape of a US tourist. The charges, including one under the repealed Foreigners Act, 1946, were dismissed by Justice M Nagaprasanna. The alleged incident happened on April 12, 2026, over seven months after the law's repeal. The court ruled there was no legal duty for a private citizen to report sexual offenses. Consequently, the chargesheet filed against the owner was also thrown out. ⚖️

📽️ Optoma PK52: Great Picture, Pricey Decision

The Optoma Photon Beam PK52 offers a compelling cinematic experience with its bright picture and HDR support. The reviewer tested the projector for half a month after being approached by Optoma to review it. While the design is simple and sturdy, the projector lacks autofocus and has a limited colour range. It comes with 2x HDMI 2.0 ports and weighs 3.4 kg, and the software is focused on settings. Buyers should weigh the strong picture against the high price tag before purchasing. 🎬

🤖 Anthropic shifts to WFH amid security scare

Anthropic told its San Francisco staff to work from home on Monday and Tuesday this week. This move followed a warning received from Allied Universal, the security contractor for the buildings. The union representing the guards stated that no strike authorization vote has been called for this week. Although Anthropic isn't in the bargaining talks, a security strike could still halt office operations. The company opted for caution, rather than risking disruption to its sensitive IPO timeline. 😟

🌳 Minecraft 26.3 snapshot brings new forest and creator tools

Minecraft 26.3 Snapshot 10 introduces a Dappled Forest panorama to the main menu and adds creator tools. This update is for Java Edition players, technical creators, and those tracking the next big release. Key changes include performance boosts for structure locating and standardized Explorer Map names. Data packs are updated to version 118.0, featuring a new compute command for creators. This snapshot offers polish for players and substantial updates for world builders. 🤩

🐢 Kid finds ancient turtle fossil in Wyoming

An 11-year-old named Touren Pope spotted a fossilized shell exposed on the ground in Wyoming during a family trip. He found the nearly complete shell of a softshell turtle from the Bridger Formation in the Greater Green River Basin. The find was reported in the fall of 2025, and experts confirmed its importance. In recognition, Touren was allowed to name the specimen, calling it “Little Timmy.” The fossil is now at the Tate Geological Museum for cleaning and research. 🐢

😔 Brand pulls Kriti Sanon ad after controversy

The jewellery brand has withdrawn its Raksha Bandhan advertisement featuring Kriti Sanon. The ad faced backlash after Kriti wore an off-white outfit with a bralette-style blouse and draped skirt. This occurred after Kriti defended her choice on August 25 via an Instagram note. The brand issued a statement on Wednesday, saying the ad was removed out of respect for Indian culture. Kriti had argued that festivals are about emotion, not just the clothes worn. 💖

🕌 Owaisi slams HC ruling, calls it 'attack on Islam'

The Allahabad High Court ruled that students cannot change the dress code set by educational institutions based on personal preferences. This decision was reached by a two-judge bench dismissing the petition by minor student Sukaina Rizvi in Prayagraj. The court stated that wearing a headscarf is not an essential part of the Islamic faith. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi called the judgment an "attack on Islam," arguing the judges shouldn't decide religious essentials. He also claimed this ruling might hamper Muslim girls' education in UP. 🕌

🏎️ F1's backup plan for 2027 season opener is set

The Chinese Grand Prix is emerging as the primary alternative for the 2027 Formula 1 season opener if Bahrain and Saudi Arabia are unfeasible. F1 is monitoring the Middle East situation following the February conflict between the US and Iran. Currently, the provisional 2027 plan A starts in Bahrain on March 14th and Saudi Arabia on March 21st. If the Middle East conflict isn't resolved by the end of September, F1 may shift the opener to China, followed by Japan. Domenicali confirmed F1 will maintain a target of 24 Grand Prix races next year regardless of the situation. 🏎️