☔ Heavy rain in Odisha forces 8000+ evacuations

Heavy rain from a deep depression battered parts of Odisha on Thursday, leading the government to evacuate people from vulnerable areas. Officials confirmed that 8,082 people were evacuated across six affected districts, which include Ganjam and Koraput. This action was taken amidst growing fears of floods and landslides across the region. The IMD warned that rainfall intensity would rise as the system is expected to enter near Koraput in the evening. The government has deployed ministers and senior officers to manage the ongoing relief efforts. ☔

📢 Dipke demands CEC resignation, warns of protests

Dipke held a press meet where he strongly demanded the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar. This event took place in connection with ongoing political discussions regarding the Election Commission. The protest warnings were issued with reference to the current political climate and recent developments. Dipke stated that if his demands are not met, massive nationwide protests will follow. Further actions depend on the response from the relevant authorities. 📢

🧠 Brain changes linked to depression's severity over time

A 10-year study linked grey matter volume changes in major depressive disorder to cumulative illness severity. The research was conducted within the Münster Neuroimaging Cohort, tracking inpatients and controls. The analysis involved 206 individuals over up to 10 years, with repeated MRI scans. Higher cumulative illness severity was associated with a steeper decline in hippocampus and prefrontal cortex volume. This suggests a need for personalized, trajectory-based models for depression treatment moving forward. 🧠

🤩 Mysterio family reunion could hit WWE ring

WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio is hoping for a historic match with his children, Dominik and Aalyah. This potential event would create a major full-circle moment for the Mysterio family. Aalyah began training at the WWE Performance Center in October 2025 and returned in February 2026. Rey wants to share the ring with both his son and daughter before ending his legendary career. This reunion would allow fans to revisit their long-running family wrestling story. 🤩

🕌 Jain merchants' saga from Mughal India to modern Ahmedabad

This podcast discusses how a Jain merchant family navigated business through various Indian eras. The Jhaveris, originally from Osian, migrated to Ahmedabad in the late 16th century to thrive in the Mughal trading hub. Under Shantidas Jhaveri, they gained imperial favors, but faced challenges like Aurangzeb's actions. Later, they became powerful brokers, influencing kingdoms amidst political shifts. Today, the family, now Lalbhais, remains a major business stakeholder in Ahmedabad.

🏛️ Calicut Varsity union reforms face backlash

A pro-Left Syndicate member criticized the recent approval of college union election rule changes at the University of Calicut. K. Mohamed Haneefa stated on Thursday, September 24, 2026, that the panel report was presented without prior circulation or detailed discussion. He also objected to the creation of a separate Research Scholars’ Union for all full-time PhD scholars. Haneefa stressed the need for clarity on maintaining academic links with the host institution's student body. Furthermore, the representative structure must consider the research scholars' geographical distribution across campus and affiliated colleges.

🏭 Collector pushes for quick industrial growth in Sri Sathya Sai

District Collector A. Shyam Prasad instructed officials to accelerate industrial growth and grant all necessary clearances promptly. This directive was given during the District Industries Promotion and Export Committee (DIPC) meeting held at the Collectorate. The committee also approved investment subsidy incentives for eight industries under the new A.P. MSME EDP 4.0 (2024-25) policy. Mr. Prasad urged APIIC and DIC officials to ensure MoU-bound companies begin production quickly instead of staying on paper. Furthermore, an MSME Growth Workshop is scheduled for September 30 at Sai Teja Convention Hall in Puttaparthi. 🏭

🏏 England vs Sri Lanka: Pavan Rathnayake Smashes Six 🏏

Pavan Rathnayake scored a massive six off Gus Atkinson's delivery during the 2nd ODI. This action took place during the Sri Lanka tour of England. As of today, the score stood at SL 254/4, with Janith Liyanage on 3 runs and Pavan Rathnayake on 33 runs. The performance builds momentum for Sri Lanka's batting effort against the English bowlers. The team is aiming for a total well over 340 in this match.

🏥 Official flags major issues at Belagavi hospital

Upalokayukta B. Veerappa conducted a surprise visit to the Taluk Hospital in Chikkodi, Belagavi district on Thursday. He observed the hospital was in a state of disarray, inspecting areas like the blood bank and medicine storage unit. Veerappa was dissatisfied because the facility lacked proper upkeep despite government grants and noted expired medicines were being given out. He directed officials to immediately ensure cleanliness and separate medicine counters for different patient groups. Concerned officials, including DCP Vijayakumar Honakeri, were present to address these issues. 🏥

🌳 Keralam Orthodox Church pushes back on ESA rules

The Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church has demanded that the Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) be limited only to forest zones. The Church stated that the proposed restrictions could worsen issues for people in hilly regions facing human-wildlife conflict. They requested an extension for submitting objections to the seventh draft notification. The Church argued that conservation should involve informing the public, not just issuing notifications. An expert committee should assess the ground reality before any final decisions are made.

🐘 Sakrebailu Elephant Camp Reopens Soon

The Sakrebailu Elephant Camp near Shivamogga is scheduled to reopen for visitors on September 26. It was closed since May 21 this year due to stricter security measures following an incident at Dubare Elephant Camp. The Forest Department is implementing a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to ensure safety for both tourists and elephants. These new rules mandate that visitors will not have direct contact with the 24 tamed elephants. This popular spot, which sees over 2.5 lakh visitors yearly, now features separate paths for visitors and animals. 🐘