🦠 Ebola response shows progress, yet remains a huge continental issue

African scientists have noted that the Ebola response is showing signs of improvement across the continent. This progress is being observed in various affected areas across Africa. Data indicates that the outbreak has seen fluctuations, with specific figures being monitored daily. Despite the positive steps, the scientists stressed that the situation still constitutes a major continental emergency. Further coordinated efforts are needed to contain the spread and achieve full control.

⚖️ SC asks states to respond to Pranit More's FIR plea

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to Maharashtra and Haryana regarding comedian Pranit More's request to consolidate his FIRs. A three-judge bench, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, also notified the Union government on Monday. The controversy started after a misogynistic audience member's remarks during his show in Gurugram. Maharashtra Cyber Police registered FIRs against More, the audience member, and another person under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Moving forward, a separate petition is calling for a regulatory framework for stand-up comedy and social media.

🏏 Jack Edwards joins Australia squad for SA ODIs

Fast bowler Jack Edwards has been added to Australia's squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against South Africa. He is currently travelling from Puducherry, India, to Durban ahead of the first ODI on Thursday. Billy Stanlake is ruled out due to a side strain sustained during the second ODI against Zimbabwe. Spencer Johnson has been released from the squad despite playing in two ODIs against Zimbabwe. The series will take place on September 24, 27, and 30 across Durban, Johannesburg, and Potchefstroom. 🏏

😔 IndiGo Crew Member Dies in Mumbai Taxi Crash

An IndiGo crew member, who was also the mother of an 8-year-old child, tragically passed away in a taxi accident. The incident occurred in Mumbai, resulting in a fatal collision involving the vehicle. Specific details regarding the time and exact date of the crash were not provided in the initial report. The crew member was reportedly commuting when the accident took place, leading to the sad outcome. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding this fatal taxi crash. 😔

🧑‍💼 Mizoram CM takes over ZPM presidency

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma was appointed as the ZPM president during a party reorganization for the 2026-28 term. This change happened on Monday at the party office, replacing the inactive Lalliansawta due to health reasons. The appointments were made after the VUC addressed vacancies stemming from health concerns among existing leaders. A constitutional amendment also allowed Lalduhoma to hold the party post while serving as CM. Further appointments included Dr Kenneth Chawngliana as senior vice-president and Lalmuanpuia Punte as vice-president. 🧑‍💼

🔬 Polypoid MPS: A Study of 29 Cases 🔬

A retrospective study analyzed the clinical and pathological features of polypoid manifestations of mucosal prolapse syndrome. The research involved 29 patients, 17 males and 12 females, treated at two tertiary hospitals in China. Data collection spanned from December 2016 to May 2025, with a mean age of 50 years for the group. The findings highlight the diagnostic difficulty in separating polypoid MPS from neoplastic lesions due to overlapping features. A structured framework is suggested to help with differential diagnosis moving forward.

☁️ Windows 11 reinstall coming via cloud

Microsoft is set to introduce the ability to fully reinstall Windows 11 directly through the cloud platform. This update is expected to benefit all users across various devices globally. The feature rollout is anticipated to begin in the coming months, following internal testing phases. This change aims to streamline the OS reinstallation process, making it much easier for users. Microsoft is positioning this as a major convenience upgrade for their Windows ecosystem. ☁️

🏸 India men crush Bangladesh in Asian Games badminton

The Indian men's badminton team swept their pre-quarterfinals match against Bangladesh 3-0. This took place at the Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium on Monday. Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty, and Kidambi Srikanth secured the wins with scores of 21-4, 21-12, and 21-15, 21-9 respectively. Since none of the Bangladeshi players were ranked in the world's top 100, India advanced without using their doubles pair. The team will now face fourth seeds and host Japan in the quarter-finals on Tuesday. 🏸

🚨 Child abuse content vanishes after report

Following an India Today investigation exposing a CSAM pipeline, 39 out of 50 flagged Instagram URLs have disappeared from the platform. This action also led to the suspension of two linked WhatsApp groups that shared the material. The investigation, reported on September 21, 2026, revealed content remained live until directly reported to the platform. Despite Meta's claims of zero tolerance, questions persist regarding the proactive detection of such abuse. The focus now remains on whether Meta's systems could have spotted the content before the public exposé. 😔

⚖️ Lawyer who fought Mistry now takes on Tata Sons

Tata Trusts has hired Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi to oppose N Chandrasekaran's reappointment as Tata Sons chairman and its proposed listing. This legal battle is taking place between Tata Trusts and Tata Sons, with Singhvi previously representing Tata Sons against Cyrus Mistry. The Trusts are challenging the September 17 board resolution, which appointed Chandrasekaran for another five-year term. Singhvi's involvement shows deep insight into the governance issues facing the conglomerate. The dispute might lead to judicial intervention regarding the chairman's reappointment and listing plans. ⚖️

🚧 Hyderabad's new elevated corridor aims to cut traffic woes

An 18.1-km elevated corridor is being built from Paradise Junction to the Outer Ring Road at Shamirpet. This project is situated along Rajiv Rahadari (SH-1) to serve northern Hyderabad and Secunderabad commuters. The corridor aims to divert long-distance traffic, currently facing heavy snarls, starting from its current state. Local residents anticipate this shift will free up surface roads for shorter journeys within neighbourhoods. HMDA estimates the entire project will be completed by the beginning of 2028. 🚧