🐘 Hyderabad schools off for Ganesh immersion

Educational institutions across Hyderabad will observe a holiday on Friday, September 25th for the Ganesh immersion. This decision came after an order from Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju on Wednesday, September 23rd. Schools and colleges in Hyderabad, Secunderabad, Ranga Reddy, and Medchal-Malkajgiri districts will be closed that day. Government offices in these districts will also remain closed on September 25th. November 14th, the second Saturday, will be a working day to compensate for the holiday. 🐘

🚗 DU student alleges SUV harassment in Delhi

A Delhi University student reported being eve-teased by a group of men in Mukherjee Nagar, northwest Delhi. The incident occurred around 9:30 pm on Wednesday while the student, Naman, was driving the vehicle. Police registered an FIR at Mukherjee Nagar police station under BNS sections 78, 79, and 3(5). The complaint stated an SUV driver tried to pull the woman into the car after making comments. Authorities are now investigating the matter and have traced the vehicle allegedly involved. 🚗

🚀 Xbox Project Helix might edge out PS6 performance

A new leak suggests Xbox's Project Helix will boast a slightly better chipset compared to the PlayStation 6. Leaker Kepler_L2 claims the Xbox Helix will have 56 TFLOPS versus the PS6's 40 TFLOPS. Kepler_L2 also mentioned Helix has about 42% more silicon and 20% more memory than its rival. The AMD chipsets for both consoles have reportedly been 'taped out' for manufacturing. This points to a potential end-of-2027 holiday season launch instead of a 2028 release.

📈 NSE sees strong debut in trading

The National Stock Exchange of India experienced a significant rise during its trading debut. This market launch took place in India. On the day of debut, various indices saw substantial upward movement. The introduction aims to boost capital markets infrastructure in the country. Further market monitoring will determine its long-term stability and growth trajectory. 📈

🏏 Australia bowls as Edwards debuts in South Africa

Australia opted to bowl in the ODI against South Africa, kicking off a big summer of international cricket. This match took place in Durban, South Africa, on a public holiday called Heritage Day. The season includes nine ODIs, eight Tests, and three T20Is, starting preparations for next year's World Cup. Jack Edwards made his ODI debut, while Cameron Green and Josh Hazlewood returned to the side. The teams unveiled their respective line-ups for the highly anticipated contest. 🏏

🏏 Australia bowls first ODI in SA heat 🔥

Australia has opted to bowl in the first ODI match of the summer against South Africa. The match is taking place at Kingsmead in Durban, South Africa. Jack Edwards made his ODI debut, and Cameron Green and Josh Hazlewood returned to the squad. Australia welcomed Green back after a shoulder concern, while Hazlewood returned from his rest period. This game is the start of nine ODIs, plus eight Tests and three T20Is, prepping for the ODI World Cup.

📉 Sensex, Nifty tumble; Ola Electric surges

Indian benchmark indices, SENSEX and NIFTY50, fell over 1% on Thursday, September 24, due to global crude oil price hikes and rising US Treasury yields. The SENSEX dropped 1.07% to 74,024.27, while NIFTY50 fell 1.13% to 23,182.35 that day. Meanwhile, Ola Electric's shares jumped 6.4% on news of its proposed rights issue. Furthermore, Max Estates surged 8.22% after signing an MoU for a Ghaziabad land parcel. The market movement showed mixed reactions across various sectors. 📉

🤖 US vs China AI race: who's ahead? 🤖

A high-stakes AI race is underway between the US and China as both superpowers push their technology limits. The US currently dominates in computing power, holding nearly three-quarters of the world's total AI capacity, while China is gaining ground in model usage. Despite the US spending significantly more, China's capital expenditure is increasing at a faster rate. China leads in producing AI research publications, accounting for over 27 percent globally in 2024. The US remains the biggest magnet for top AI researchers, though many educated in China now work in the US.

🏏 Sooryavanshi might ditch Tilak or Dube in six months

Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif predicts a major selection issue for India's T20I team within the next six months. He suggests Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's rise could push either Tilak Varma or Shivam Dube out of the playing XI. Sooryavanshi has scored 193 runs in his first six T20Is of 2026 with a strike rate of 189.22. His recent IPL season saw him score 776 runs at an average of 48.50, boosting his claim for a regular spot. The selectors will soon face the difficult task of managing this rapidly escalating talent. 🚀

📶 Vodafone Idea updates its 5G network map across India

Vodafone Idea has released an updated 5G Network Deployment Map to show where it has launched 5G services nationwide. The map details locations using the 3300 MHz band separately from those using both 3300 MHz and 26 GHz. This visual tool lets customers check Vi's reported rollout footprint across various parts of India. It is important to note that a marked location does not guarantee 5G coverage at every single nearby address. The company has not specified which locations were added in this latest map update.

🩺 India eyeing chip and soda ban near schools

India is moving to restrict the sale of high-fat and sugar foods within 50 meters of schools to fight rising obesity rates. This rule would affect family stores and restaurants near India's 1.5 million schools, impacting brands like PepsiCo and Coca-Cola. The authority published thresholds in August, inviting public feedback until October 6 for the proposed law. This initiative aligns with global trends, similar to regulations in Chile and Mexico. Future changes aim to nudge companies to reformulate their recipes for healthier options. 🍎