🧠 Fruit Fly Brain Maps to Play Doom 🤯

Researchers mapped a male fruit fly's brain using AI, revealing over 166,000 neurons in the project. This foundational neuroscience resource was then adapted by engineers to train the fly to play the game Doom. Specifically, each Doom frame stimulated sensory neurons, mapping activity to game controls and dopamine cells. Other developers have used the tech for fly shooters and even a Minecraft project. This breakthrough is attracting significant attention from tech hubs in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

⚖️ MLA facing disqualification over cheque-bounce conviction

Businessman Dinesh Menon filed a petition in the Kerala High Court seeking the disqualification of Pala MLA Mani C Kappan. The four convictions were issued on September 1 by the Additional Metropolitan Magistrate, Borivali, Mumbai. Kappan was sentenced to a total of three-and-a-half years across the cases. Menon argues these convictions meet the criteria under Section 8(3) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Consequently, he requests the Election Commission to initiate a by-election for the Pala seat. ⚖️

📸 AI recreates 80s Punjab vibes with 5 prompts

The internet is obsessed with recreating 1980s analogue nostalgia using AI image generators. Users can now generate warm, retro Punjab images featuring earth-toned courtyards and vintage aesthetics. These prompts allow recreating styles from 1984 to 1988, preserving facial identity in settings like a village courtyard or Panjab University. The trend reflects a cultural desire to bring back warm, vintage memories from that specific era. Caution is advised regarding privacy when uploading identifiable images for these AI creations.

📢 India's moves against China are just signals

Various proposed reactions against China, like trade deals with Taiwan or naval patrols, are largely just signals rather than actual leverage. These actions primarily affect Beijing's pride without damaging China's core economy or power. China's real leverage lies in its support for Pakistan and its deep economic penetration into South Asia. India is structurally dependent on China, with imports increasing and vital supply chains relying on Beijing. Therefore, symbolic gestures risk hurting India more than they affect China's strategy. 😟

📉 Gold prices dip in Hyderabad on Sept 12

Gold rates experienced a noticeable fall in Hyderabad on September 12, 2026. The price for 10 grams of 22-carat gold dropped to Rs. 1,41,550, while 24-carat was at Rs. 1,54,420. These changes follow a recent trend of fluctuations during the wedding season. Gold remains a key investment, tracking international prices and rupee rates. Buyers should monitor live prices as the rates can change instantly.

🚚 Renault drops new pickup, sets up rivalry

Renault has unveiled its Niagara, a pickup truck built specifically for the Brazilian market. This model is set against the backdrop of Mahindra preparing the Scorpio Lifestyler for an early 2027 Indian launch. The Niagara features a 938-litre cargo bed and comes with a 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 156 bhp. While it shares tech with the Duster, the Niagara is currently not slated for the Indian market. Renault plans to introduce hybrid powertrains for this vehicle starting in 2027. 🚚

🚨 Katihar School Building 'Stolen' for 44.85 Lakh

A school building worth Rs 44.85 Lakh has been reportedly stolen from Katihar. The incident involves the building from a school located in Katihar. The value of the stolen property was confirmed to be Rs 44.85 Lakh. This theft raises serious concerns about local oversight and property protection. Authorities are currently investigating the matter to trace the missing structure.

🏏 Harleen Deol joins Barbados Tridents for WCPL

Harleen Deol has officially joined the Barbados Tridents for the remainder of the WCPL tournament. She is the fifth Indian player in the competition, representing a quarter of the 20 overseas slots available. Deol brings experience, having scored 311 runs in 28 T20Is and 649 runs in 28 WPL matches. The Tridents already feature Kiran Navgire and Pooja Vastrakar from India in their overseas contingent. They are set to face Jamaica Empress on Saturday and Guyana Amazon Warriors on Sunday. 🏏

🚔 Gangster Amrit Dalam extradited from Moldova

Punjab Police successfully extradited Amritpal Singh, also known as Amrit Dalam, from the Republic of Moldova. He is a key operative linked to the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang. This happened on Saturday, September 12, 2026, concluding a six-month operation. The fugitive is wanted for murder, UAPA, and multiple other serious offences. This marks the first extradition Punjab Police secured from a European country. 🚨

🚨 Telangana bans fake paneer for a year

The Telangana government has prohibited the sale of analogue or non-dairy paneer across the state for one year, effective immediately. This order was issued by TG SAFE Commissioner Avinash Mohanty following recent inspections of dairy and retail spots. The ban was notified in the official gazette via Notification No. 807 dated September 10, 2026. The move aims to protect public health after officials found artificial ingredients like palm oil and glycerol monostearate in some products. Authorities are prepared to take action against violations under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. 🚫

👷 Haryana sanitation workers end strike after talks with CM

Safai Karamcharis called off their strike following a meeting with Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini. The union met with Cabinet Ministers Sh. Vipul Goel and Sh. Krishan Kumar Bedi in Chandigarh. Agreements included a uniform allowance of Rs. 440 monthly and payment of arrears for eligible staff. Benefits like LTC and medical cashless policy extension were also approved for municipal roll employees. Furthermore, in-principle approval was given to enhance accident insurance to Rs. 10 lakh and provide 20 days of medical leave. 👷