🛡️ Govt plans list of BIS-registered silver sellers

The consumer affairs department is planning to release a list of BIS-registered silver retailers before the festival season. This initiative involves the department and state governments to help consumers identify authorized sellers across India. Currently, there are about 25,000 BIS-registered silver retailers, and the list will be district-level. This move comes as mandatory silver jewellery hallmarking is set to begin in October. Furthermore, e-commerce platforms must clearly show if their silver products are hallmarked. 🛡️

🕊️ Abbas warns against 'another Nakba' at UNGA

Palestinian leader Abbas issued a strong warning against a repeat of the 'Nakba' during the UNGA 2026. He made this statement while attending the United Nations General Assembly, where he urged international delegations to take action for Palestinian protection. Abbas emphasized that his people will not accept displacement from their homeland. This declaration comes as Israeli Prime Minister arrives at the UNGA with a small entourage. The Palestinian UN mission is pushing for significant diplomatic responses to the ongoing situation. 🕊️

😥 Parents demand protest over Sahil's suicide at IIT Bombay

The parents of IIT Bombay BTech student Sahil Wakode insist on protesting at the institute's main gate despite police directing them to Azad Maidan. The 22-year-old died by suicide on September 18 after an incident during a mid-semester exam. Investigations are ongoing by the Mumbai Crime Branch and an internal panel, examining CCTV footage. The family alleges caste-based harassment, demanding action against Professor Suryanarayana Doolla and Director Shireesh Kedare. IIT Bombay has since signed an 18-point charter in response to student protests. 😥

🏛️ SC stops Premium FAR for illegal construction in Karnataka

The Supreme Court has issued an interim order barring the use of Premium Floor Area Ratio to legitimize unauthorized construction. This directive was issued by a three-judge bench led by CJI Surya Kant in Bengaluru on Tuesday, September 22. The court has given the Karnataka government four weeks to respond to the petition. The core issue is whether property owners can pay for extra rights to legalize existing violations. The Supreme Court's order is limited while the full validity of the scheme is under review. 🚧

🎬 Anupam Kher advises Govinda on his personal life

Bollywood actor Govinda was recently seen with Komal Rani Swarnkar at Lalbaugcha Raja, while Sunita Ahuja visited alone that day. Anupam Kher advised Govinda not to let personal habits overshadow his professional life. Kher noted that Govinda has gotten bogged down by his surroundings despite his talent. Kashmera Shah also reacted strongly against glamorizing homebreakers on Instagram. Sunita Ahuja later expressed her distrust in humans while speaking to the paparazzi. 💔

⚖️ Carter vs. Streets: Child Support Court Battle

Maverick Carter is in a court fight with ex-partner Crystal Streets regarding child support for their daughter. This dispute involves Carter and Streets in court documents, where Carter seeks to halt the current $25,000 monthly payments. The request comes as their 18-year-old daughter attends a boarding school, and the hearing took place on September 15. Streets argues payments should continue until graduation, while Carter claims he covers all expenses. Currently, Carter's obligations are suspended for three months while the judge decides.

📢 The fight for women's public space rights is ongoing

Young women recently started 'Apno Thiyo' pop-up tea stops to create safe public gathering spots. This effort highlights issues, especially following a gang-rape incident at Astha Kunj Park in Delhi. While authorities reacted defensively, students pointed out poor lighting and inadequate security at the 142-acre park. Despite Delhi having many CCTV cameras, the park lacks coverage, and LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu ordered a safety audit. Ultimately, the issue is framed as an infrastructure problem needing shared responsibility, not just policing.

🏏 Leicestershire appeals pitch penalty to avoid relegation scare 🏏

Leicestershire has announced they will appeal the 27-point penalty handed down for preparing a poor pitch during their victory over Glamorgan. This decision, based on match referee Ian Ramage's log, docked them 19 points plus an additional eight points. The penalty stemmed from a match on August 20-23, which occurred after an unscheduled Bollywood film shoot at Grace Road. The appeal means the second relegated team from Division One might remain uncertain until the final round of games. The club is now backed by specialist sports law barrister Craig Harris to fight the sanction.

⚓ US Navy confirms 8 suicide attempts on carrier

The US Navy confirmed that eight sailors attempted suicide while aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group. This incident occurred during its record-long deployment in West Asia, which lasted over 300 days since November. Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao disclosed this in response to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's inquiries regarding sailor well-being. Concerns were also raised by families about living conditions, including plumbing issues and food shortages. The carrier is now returning to the US after a brief stop in Thailand.

🏛️ SC clarifies: No stay on student's detention relief

The Supreme Court revised its order concerning DM Medha Roopam and confirmed there is no stay on the relief given to student Akriti Chaudhary. This case involves Chaudhary, a 25-year-old DU history grad detained under NSA during the Noida workers' protest in April. On September 2, the High Court quashed her detention and ordered Rs 5 lakh compensation from Roopam's salary. The SC initially stayed the compensation order pending a full review of the case merits. The court emphasized officials' loyalty must be to the Constitution, not the political executive. 🏛️

🔬 Pesticides linked to higher breast cancer risk

Numerous pesticide chemicals have been scientifically linked to an increased risk of developing breast cancer. This finding was reported by researchers through technology networks investigating chemical exposure. The study identified hundreds of specific compounds associated with the increased health risk. The chemicals are often present in agricultural products and the environment. Further research is needed to fully understand the long-term health implications of these exposures. 🔬