🐘 DiCaprio's foundation aids elephant rescue

Leonardo DiCaprio's foundation donated $1 million to help save African elephants from ivory poaching. This occurred at a gala in Malibu, supporting the Elephant Crisis Fund, which was launched in 2013. The fund initially aimed to raise $5 million over three years to combat trafficking and poaching. This significant contribution helped boost the fundraising efforts during the 2014 event. Continued joint support from governments and individuals remains crucial for elephant survival. 🐘

🦕 Dino fossils found in Spain, breaking North America's hold

Palaeontologists have found the first confirmed Diplodocus fossils outside of North America. This discovery took place in Teruel, Spain, by Sergio Sanchez Fenollosa and his colleagues. The remains date back to approximately 150 million years ago, with recent excavations adding to previous finds from 2008. This finding suggests dinosaurs might have crossed continents when sea levels were low during the Late Jurassic period. Future research hopes a more complete skeleton will clarify the exact species relationship between the two populations. 🦕

🚔 Cops bust demonetized cash stash in Telangana

Telangana Police intercepted a suspicious car in Kazipet and arrested eight individuals. They seized demonetised Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes worth Rs 1.38 crore, plus Rs 6,000 in valid currency. The accused allegedly planned to scam people by swapping old notes for genuine cash. These arrests happened during vehicle checks near Kazipet Crossroads on September 19, 2026. Police are now investigating if there are more people involved in this alleged racket. 💰

🧐 FSSAI takes action against Nestle India for product claims

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has started three adjudication cases against Nestle India regarding infant nutrition products. This action targets NAN Excella Pro Stage 1 and Lactogen Pro 1 for promotional claims, plus a biotin content issue in a follow-up formula sample. These cases were initiated on Friday, September 18, after examining promotional material on e-commerce platforms. The regulator found the two products violated regulations restricting sales-boosting claims, while the sample failed biotin standards. The proceedings are currently at the regulatory stage, awaiting further action. 🧐

🎓 IIM Vizag opens applications for 4th EMBA batch

IIM Visakhapatnam has started admissions for the fourth batch of its Winter Intake Executive MBA program for professionals. The two-year course features an AI-integrated curriculum and two campus immersions at the institute. It also offers an optional three-day Global Learning Innovation Bootcamp with DCAC, Denmark. Director M. Chandrasekhar stated professionals need digital fluency and managerial depth to handle market shifts. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and three years of work experience, with scores accepted for EMAT exemption.

🏏 Powell thrilled with CPL match-winning performance

The speaker expressed that the recent CPL match was possibly the best one they have ever played. This impressive performance took place during the CPL tournament. The details of the match involved specific scores and happened on a particular date, although those are not detailed here. The context suggests a high-stakes competition where the player delivered a standout effort. Moving forward, this success sets a high bar for future games in the league.

🛡️ Riyadh gets surprise air-raid alerts

Saudi Arabian authorities issued rare air-raid alerts for Riyadh early on Saturday morning. The alerts were sent out by the early warning system at 4 a.m. and again at 6 a.m. across the capital. Similar warnings were also issued overnight for Jeddah, Yanbu, and Farasan Island. These tensions follow recent attacks by Houthis and a drone strike targeting the East-West pipeline. This situation threatens the kingdom's economic diversification goals ahead of the Future Investment Initiative next month. 🛡️

🧐 POCSO case against mining baron gets a major comeback

The POCSO case against Gem Granites Veeramani, which police had tried to close, took a sharp turn almost a year later. A reinvestigation led to the recovery of original visuals and the arrest of founder R Veeramani along with Shanthi and Mahendra Simhan. The survivor has been identified and her statement was recorded before a Judicial Magistrate. Police are now investigating claims involving other minor girls across multiple Chennai locations. Forensic examination of seized devices is currently in progress. 🧐

🤦 Tharoor's grammar slip on PM Modi post

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor made a grammatical error in his birthday message to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The post, shared on September 17, used the phrasing “in his 76th birthday” instead of the correct “on his 76th birthday.” This minor preposition slip quickly gained traction and commentary on X. Despite his reputation for perfect English, the mistake was noticed by users across the platform. Tharoor later admitted to the error, stating, “This happens all the time, alas.”

🦖 Teacher finds first adult T. rex trackway in North Dakota

A Colorado teacher named Kent Hups spotted three unusual toes while in North Dakota's badlands in 2025. He was volunteering with a team led by palaeontologist Tyler Lyson at the Hell Creek Formation. The discovery revealed a trackway of four three-toed footprints stretching about 23 feet across the hillside. This sequence is the first described trackway likely left by an adult Tyrannosaurus rex. The tracks, approximately 66.5 million years old, offer insights into the dinosaur's movement and speed. 🦕

📚 Kalinga Literary Festival names 2026 Book Award winners

The Kalinga Literary Festival has revealed the winners for its 2026 Book Awards across five categories. These awards cover Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Translation, and Debut categories. The prize ceremony will take place at Ek Bharat, Anek Bol Festival on December 18 at Travancore House, New Delhi. Winners include Vauhini Vara for Nonfiction and Ruchir Joshi for Fiction among others. The festival will present these accolades to the celebrated authors next December.