This week offers a spectacular view of the night sky featuring the Harvest Moon rising alongside Venus. This celestial event is visible across various locations. The alignment is set to occur during the days leading up to the full moon, which is expected on September 18th. Astronomers note this combination provides a prime opportunity for stargazing enthusiasts. People are encouraged to observe this cosmic display for a memorable view. ✨
india More than 1.5 lakh names were removed from Nagaland's draft voter list during a special intensive revision. This action took place in Nagaland, where the draft roll held 11.9 lakh voters compared to 13.5 lakh before the August exercise. Over 29,940 voters were marked as deceased, while 1.2 lakh were shifted or absent, and 5,000 were duplicates. Voters can file claims against removal between September 20 and October 20. The final electoral roll will be published on November 22 after appeals are heard by November 18.
world Italy is planning to ban burqas and niqabs in schools and cap the number of foreign students per class. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced these measures at a youth wing gathering in Rome on Sunday. The proposal also mandates language classes for parents of students struggling to integrate. Currently, foreign students make up 11.6% of those enrolled in Italian schools, according to Fondazione ISMU. These changes are set against the backdrop of immigration being a key election issue for 2027. 🇮🇹
india IIT Bombay Director signed an 18-point student charter following three days of protests after a student suicide. The protesting students involved were from IIT Bombay, and the meeting occurred on Sunday night. The charter demanded various changes, including representation in committees and mental health support for professors. Key demands also included an independent probe into suicides and no action against protesters. The administration committed to addressing these issues, though deadlines are set for various reports and actions. 🤝
india The Kochi Corporation is starting a major drive to remove hazardous, low-hanging overhead cables across the city. This action is being spearheaded by the Corporation and KSEBL in Kochi, Kerala. The drive aims to recover costs from the respective cable owners, following repeated directives from the Kerala High Court. The Mayor noted that only three companies have official permits, while others illegally use electricity poles. Zonal meetings will soon resume the effort to restore order to the messy overhead cable situation. 🚧
india A strong sentiment has emerged among Indians calling for a decisive leader to take charge of the nation. This desire is being voiced by citizens across various parts of India who feel the current situation requires radical change. The call for such a figure has gained traction recently, reflecting widespread public dissatisfaction. This sentiment suggests a deep yearning for strong, unwavering governance in the country. It remains to be seen how this public mood will influence the political landscape moving forward. 🦇
entertainment Indian writer Ruthvika Rao has won the 2026 Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize for her book, 'The Fertile Earth'. This prestigious prize recognizes outstanding adventure fiction written in English by any nationality and published in paperback in the UK. The book features Vijaya and Krishna, whose intense bond takes a disastrous turn after a tiger hunt goes wrong. The story explores social hierarchies in the village of Irumi, set in the Eastern Ghats. Rao's novel captures a country undergoing the rise of violent Naxalite movements seeking justice.
Two Indian students tragically passed away during their flight training in Canada. The deceased were Manoj Sivakumar from Tamil Nadu and Srisaran Thirugnanasambantham from Puducherry. The Consulate General of India in Vancouver shared condolences on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The mission is offering full consular assistance to the families for repatriating the remains to India. The families are currently going through a very difficult time following this accident.
science Dutch scientists discovered that tin-based perovskite materials keep hot electrons energized for 1,000 times longer than expected. This research was conducted by scientists at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. The study, published in ACS Energy Letters, highlights that the hot phonon bottleneck and Burstein–Moss effect work together to slow cooling from picoseconds to nanoseconds. This addresses a major solar energy challenge where excess electron energy is usually lost as heat. These findings could boost hot-carrier solar cells, improving solar conversion efficiency moving forward. 🔋
sports The Indian men's kabaddi team won their Asian Games 2026 opener against hosts Japan with a score of 49-24 on Monday. This Group A match took place at the Tokai Citizen Gymnasium in Aichi. India led by a big margin at half-time with a score of 31-9, with the final score being 49-24. Captain Sunil Kumar revealed they deliberately eased up to boost Japan's morale. Next up, India will face the Republic of Korea in their next Group A fixture on Tuesday.
JPMorgan has indicated that lead times for the upcoming iPhone 18 are expected to increase during the second week of production. This projection specifically concerns the supply chain for the new device. The increase is anticipated starting from the second week of the production cycle. This rise is attributed to ongoing global component shortages affecting Apple's manufacturing schedule. Analysts suggest this trend could impact consumer availability later this year. 🍎
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