🏛️ High Court allows resigned MLAs to contest bypolls

The Madras High Court dismissed a PIL petition seeking to halt byelections in Madurantakam and Dharapuram. The petition was filed by advocate K. Suthan in Chennai against the practice of MLAs resigning to rejoin politics. The court ruled that Parliament, not the judiciary, should decide on cooling-off periods or expense rules for resigned MLAs. Six MLAs, including Kumaravel and Sathyabama, resigned after winning elections as AIADMK candidates before joining TVK. The ECI confirmed there is no rule forcing resigned MLAs to cover bypoll costs.

👓 Meta drops cameras, unveils new $349 smart glasses

Meta has unveiled new camera-free smart glasses to tackle rising privacy backlash against AI gadgets. These Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses, made through EssilorLuxottica, ship starting October 13 for $349. The glasses feature an expanded Muse AI assistant for voice commands, though they still record audio without a clear bystander warning. Critics suggest that audio-only recording issues might not fully ease public privacy concerns. This move positions Meta in the AI device race, aiming for the next major computing platform. 👓

🏸 India bags bronze in men's badminton at Asian Games

The Indian men's badminton team secured a bronze medal after a 3-1 semi-final loss against the People’s Republic of China in Aichi, Japan. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty clinched the tie with a victory over Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang. This medal was achieved during the Asian Games 2026 on Wednesday. Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty, and PV Sindhu have all received direct entry into the round of 32. The singles competition is set to begin on Friday, with finals scheduled for September 29. 🏸

🎬 Arif Zakaria on his 40-year acting journey

Actor Arif Zakaria reflected on his extensive 40-year career across various mediums. He shared insights about directors like Karan Johar and Yashraj, noting they treat actors well. Zakaria started by doing theatre for just Rs 100 and later appeared in the hit TV show Chunauti in 1987. He mentioned earning Rs 750 per episode for his first TV serial, which was substantial then. He continues to act in films like My Name is Khan and War, showcasing his versatile talent.

😠 Bengaluru entrepreneur bans hiring from four North Indian states

A Bengaluru entrepreneur named Karthik SG announced his company, A1 Sports World, will stop hiring male candidates from Rajasthan, MP, UP, or Bihar. This decision followed an internal discussion concerning a former employee accused of inappropriate behaviour towards female colleagues. The announcement was made on Wednesday, and female candidates from these states reportedly supported the move. However, the company faced heavy backlash from users and other CEOs accusing it of regional bias. Karthik defended the move by citing an incident where an employee from one of those states was fired for abusive conduct. 😠

🔢 Shillong Teer Results for September 24, 2026

The Shillong Teer results for today, September 24, 2026, have been released. These winning numbers cover all the various Teer games played in the region. Specific results include various number combinations drawn throughout the day. This daily draw is a popular event followed by many participants across Shillong. People will now check these numbers to see if they have won any prizes.

🏛️ Advocate wants contempt plea against CEC in SC

A Supreme Court advocate requested consent from the Attorney General to file a criminal contempt case against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. This move followed an Indian Express report detailing a complete breakdown of consensus within the Election Commission of India. The advocate stated that the other two commissioners objected at least 14 times over the last 10 months regarding policy changes. These alleged actions violated Supreme Court precedents requiring institutional consensus for the EC to function. The advocate argued that the CEC’s actions threatened the free and fair elections doctrine by creating a one-man autocracy. ⚖️

🥈 Roshibina Devi bags third straight Asian Games medal

Manipuri wushu player Roshibina Devi secured a silver medal in the women's 60kg Sanda category at the 20th Asian Games. She achieved this in Aichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall on Thursday, losing to China's Zhang Xiaoyu. This medal makes her the first Indian woman to win three successive Asian Games medals, following bronze in Jakarta 2018 and silver in Hangzhou 2023. Despite controversy over her selection, she managed to win medals despite limited preparation time. Roshibina aims to inspire other players in the upcoming Games. 🏅

🔬 Surface pulls metal nanoclusters apart unexpectedly

Researchers discovered that metal nanoclusters spontaneously break down when landing on oxide surfaces. This happened when early transition metal clusters were deposited onto a well-defined iron-oxide surface. The study observed this fragmentation at room temperature, finding that the tendency was strongest for Ta > W > Mo. This shows the oxide support actively dictates cluster fate, not just acting as a passive scaffold. Future work aims to control this fragmentation to design advanced catalysts. 🔬

⛈️ Cyclone Arnab approaching coast, heavy rains expected

A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is threatening to move towards the coast, bringing heavy rains and strong winds. The system is forecast to cross the north Andhra Pradesh-south Odisha coast between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur. This crossing is expected during the night of September 23 and the early hours of September 24, 2026. Odisha is facing the main impact, with schools closed and 11 districts on high alert. Coastal Andhra Pradesh is also set to be affected, prompting precautionary measures across both states. ⛈️

⚖️ US expat wins tax relief after 6-year fight

A woman who paid US tax faced a Rs 30 lakh tax demand in India after missing the mandatory Form 67 filing. She was an Indian-origin US citizen who was a tax resident of India during the relevant period. Despite filing Form 67 belatedly on February 8, 2023, her claim was initially rejected by the authorities. The ITAT Delhi sided with her on September 14, 2026, directing the AO to verify her Rs 23.48 lakh credit claim. The tribunal ruled that filing Form 67 is directory, not mandatory, based on a High Court precedent. ⚖️