sports East Bengal successfully won their IFA Shield opener against Calcutta Customs with a final score of 3-1. The match took place in Kolkata, West Bengal, on September 24, 2026. Despite initially trailing 0-1, East Bengal scored three goals to secure the comeback victory. This win marks a positive start for the Red-and-Gold Brigade in the tournament. The team showed resilience throughout the game, even facing late pressure from Customs. ⚽
sports East Bengal secured a 2-1 win against Calcutta Customs in the IFA Shield match played in Kolkata, West Bengal. The game saw Riki Hembram score first for Customs, but Rohit Kumar equalized for EBFC on September 24, 2026. Akash Hembram assisted Rohit Danu's winning goal in the 52nd minute, putting East Bengal ahead. The match was affected by the wet pitch conditions at the East Bengal Ground. East Bengal aims to continue their strong run in the domestic circuit moving forward. ⚽
world The Allahabad High Court dismissed an insurer's appeal and hiked compensation for a road accident victim's family. This ruling clarifies that courts can grant relief even with procedural gaps when insurers challenge payouts. Justice Prashant Kumar increased the award for Sabhajeet Tadmali from Rs 7.20 lakh to Rs 11,43,565 following an accident on November 16, 2017. The insurance company argued the vehicle was stolen, but the court found no evidence supporting this claim. The High Court emphasized that technicalities should not block just compensation for accident victims.
business The Indian stock market faced heavy selling pressure on Thursday, causing Sensex to drop over 1,100 points and Nifty to fall below 23,100. This downturn was driven by surging US bond yields and rising crude oil prices above $100 a barrel. Furthermore, increased bets on a Fed rate hike and renewed Iran-US tensions added to the market stress. Financial stocks also took a sharp hit due to proposed changes by the insurance regulator. Investors must now watch crude oil prices, US yields, and geopolitical stability closely. 📉
world Two Tomahawk missiles struck Shajarah Tayyebeh Elementary School in Minab, Iran, resulting in over 150 deaths, including 123 children. The US and Israel conducted the joint war, and Iran blamed the United States for the strikes. Bloomberg found the Pentagon's overreliance on AI, fed with outdated targeting data, was behind the tragedy on February 28th. Officials noted the urgency of the assault compressed target finalization, alongside old intelligence about the site. Moving forward, Palantir has reportedly modified its system to re-review intelligence for inconsistencies. 😔
india Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu held a teleconference to review the ongoing rain situation with District Collectors. He directed officials in Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, and other affected districts to remain fully alert on September 24 and 25, 2026. The Chief Minister emphasized restoring road connectivity and moving people from landslip-prone areas immediately. He also instructed them to establish control rooms and ensure continuous power supply in the affected regions. Officials were told to clear up damaged trees and manage the flood situation proactively.
tech Hype around smart glasses has hit a snag after some users were accused of covertly filming public events. This led to some calling Ray-Ban Metas 'pervert glasses,' sparking PR concerns for Meta and EssilorLuxottica. Despite the backlash, Meta is doubling down, while Snap launched its high-end AR pair, SPECS. Global shipments of AI glasses more than doubled year-on-year up to June, showing strong underlying demand. Companies are racing to define the AI age, with alternatives and features evolving rapidly.
business Gautam Adani announced a massive investment exceeding ₹1 lakh crore in West Bengal by 2035. This commitment was made during a foundation stone ceremony in Kolkata, alongside Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The plan includes ₹4,000 crore for a 2,000-bed hospital and creating 10,000 jobs. The investment scope covers ports, logistics, power, roads, and data centers. This push aims to establish West Bengal as a major Asian industrial hub. 🏗️
business The BJP reported spending Rs 529.39 crore across five states for the 2026 Assembly elections. This massive expenditure included Rs 286.99 crore in West Bengal, where the BJP secured 207 of 294 seats. In Assam, the BJP won 82 seats after spending Rs 96.27 crore against Congress's Rs 30 crore. However, in Tamil Nadu, the DMK reported significantly higher spending at Rs 193.70 crore compared to the BJP's Rs 51.56 crore. Future spending patterns and party expenditures will be closely watched as election cycles approach.
tech AI tech has evolved past simple chatbots to help with tasks like email organization and website creation. Companies like Microsoft offer CoPilot, integrating OpenAI into their suite for drafting and data sense-making. Google's Gemini now handles document drafting and image creation across its ecosystem. Notion AI helps users organize and edit data within their existing workspaces, automating repetitive tasks. These tools require human oversight as AI can occasionally make errors in output.
science Miami Dolphins star Zach Sieler and his wife Hannah launched the Sieler Safe Haven Foundation in 2022. They are developing their 250-acre property in Missouri into a farm and conservation classroom for kids. The foundation's work stems from a 2019 experience at their hunting camp with a wheelchair user. Now, the site offers hands-on lessons covering agriculture, wildlife, and land management. The couple also plans to start raising cattle on the Missouri property soon. 🚜
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