🗳️ DUSU 2026 counting is on; key candidates face off

The high-stakes DUSU 2026 elections concluded on Friday with a voter turnout of 40.46%. ABVP's Yash Dabas and NSUI's Vijay Shankar Meena are leading the presidential race in Delhi. The vote counting began on Saturday at the Multipurpose Hall of the University Sports Stadium. Both ABVP and NSUI expressed strong confidence in securing wins across the four central panel posts. Security has been heavily deployed around the strong room for the ongoing process. 🗳️

🧠 Brain activity predicts risky choices

Scientists at UCSF and UC Berkeley found two brain regions compete when making risk decisions. Their activity can predict a choice nearly half a second in advance. The findings, published in Nature Neuroscience, show how the brain weighs risk versus reward in real-time. This could help treat conditions like addiction and OCD associated with risky behavior. Researchers monitored this using electrodes in patients during a specific video game.

🏏 Cricket World Update: Japan vs Hong Kong Live Action

Cricket action is ongoing with Japan setting a strong pace in their innings. Japan scored 50 runs in 10.2 overs before their innings break at 95/7 in 20 overs. Meanwhile, Hong Kong managed 50 runs in 11.2 overs during the drinks break. The match is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Sano International Cricket Ground. Conditions are overcast with a fast and bouncy pitch for the game ahead. 🏏

🛰️ NASA finds surprise in 5 new Mars craters

NASA successfully punched five holes into the surface of Mars. These impacts were observed by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter in various regions of the planet. The craters were documented during observations conducted in late 2023. Scientists are now studying the geological features of these fresh impact sites. This research helps refine our understanding of Mars's ancient history and composition. 🛰️

🙏 Tharoor on Sree Narayana Guru's impact

Shashi Tharoor has written a biography of Sree Narayana Guru, a social reformer in modern India. The book focuses on the Guru, who was from the untouchable Ezhava caste in Travancore. While the Guru was hugely revered in Kerala, only about 1 in 20 people outside the state knew him. Tharoor aimed to remedy this neglect and set the record straight about his achievements. The biography highlights his universalism against the oppressive caste system. 🕉️

🏭 Odisha setting up 870-acre Silicon Valley hub

The Mohan Majhi Government plans to create an 870-acre Silicon Valley hub near Naraj in Cuttack district. This area will host major semiconductor, electronics, and IT projects due to its strategic location. The announcement was made on Friday, September 18, 2026, during SEMICON India 2026 in New Delhi. Odisha has already received investment proposals worth approximately ₹23,600 crore, promising 6,100 jobs. The state is offering 25% additional fiscal support for approved semiconductor projects. 🚀

🛡️ US approves $2.7B arms package for Ukraine air defense

The US State Department cleared a potential $2.68 billion military sale to Ukraine to upgrade air defense capabilities. This decision was made while Russian forces continued attacks across Ukraine. The package approval comes as US-mediated peace talks stall due to territorial issues. Meanwhile, Ukraine has also received a 3.3 billion-euro tranche from EU support. Kyiv is hosting the 'Carpathian Eight' summit to discuss regional security and cooperation. 🛡️

🔪 Wife allegedly kills husband over ex-wife contact

A woman reportedly orchestrated the murder of her husband with the help of her lover and his associate. This incident occurred in Lucknow after disputes arose over the husband's continued contact and financial support for his first wife. The body was found near a canal two days before the arrests were made on September 17. The accused woman, Sufia Bano, was in a relationship with her lover, Munna alias Muchhad, and conspired with him and Mohammad Iqbal alias Basir Ahmed. Police have since arrested the woman and her lover, detaining her 16-year-old son. 🔪

📈 Moody's bumps India's 2027 GDP growth target

Moody's has revised its fiscal 2027 GDP growth forecast for India upward. This projection was made by the rating agency in response to positive economic indicators. Specifically, the forecast now stands at 7% for the mentioned fiscal year. This upgrade is largely attributed to the observed resilience in the West Asia region's economy. Analysts anticipate continued positive momentum based on these global and domestic factors. 📈

🤖 AI consciousness: the next big social split

The debate about AI consciousness is moving beyond academia and into public forums across the world. A study of 1,202 US participants showed 45% thought conscious AI was impossible, while 23% felt it was possible as of September 19, 2026. This issue is predicted to be as divisive as climate change due to high stakes and competing interests. People worry about AI rights, potential misuse, or the need for biological consciousness. Experts are split, making it difficult for society to decide how to proceed with AI development. 🤖

🗳️ DUSU 2026 vote counting starts at 8am

The results for the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections 2026 are scheduled to be announced today. The vote counting process officially kicks off at 8am for the student body in Delhi. Voter turnout during Friday's polling reached 40.46 percent, reflecting the scale of this major student election. While Delhi University has 91 colleges, only 52 directly participate in the DUSU elections. The Delhi High Court has specifically banned any victory processions after the results are declared.