⚖️ IIT-B faculty questions exam malpractice process

A section of IIT-Bombay faculty is questioning the due process followed regarding the alleged exam malpractice of Sahil Wakode. This occurred at IIT-Bombay in Mumbai, following his tragic death by suicide last week. The National Commission for Scheduled Castes visited on September 24, 2026, to probe the circumstances surrounding the incident. Concerns are being raised about procedural lapses, such as not issuing a fresh answer sheet after the alleged malpractice. Currently, a 10-member committee is investigating, and the Mumbai Police are set to question Professor Doolla.

🧐 Parking slips missing vehicle numbers at bus stand

Upa Lokayukta Justice B. Veerappa conducted a surprise inspection at the Chikkodi bus station on September 24, 2026. He reviewed food quality, staff wages, and the functioning of CCTV cameras at the Belagavi district location. Justice Veerappa directed immediate repairs for faulty surveillance equipment and stressed hygiene standards. He also strongly objected to parking receipts being issued without essential details like the vehicle number. Officials present, including NWKRTC Divisional Controller M.R. Munji, were instructed to take corrective actions. 🧐

🏎️ Baku F1 action heats up before FP2

Practice sessions at the 2026 F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix concluded with George Russell setting the fastest time in FP1. The race took place in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Thursday. Russell clocked a time of 1m45.387s, ahead of Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli experienced an early hydraulics issue during the session. Teams are now prepping for FP2, which is scheduled to begin at 1pm BST.

🚀 Xiaomi 18 Pro series hitting global markets

Xiaomi officially confirmed that the Xiaomi 18 Pro series, including both the Pro and Pro Max, will undergo global launches this year. The company unveiled these devices in China just before making the global announcement on September 24, 2026. The 18 Pro features a 6.4-inch LTPO AMOLED screen and a 7,000 mAh battery, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. The Pro Max is even larger with a 6.9-inch display and an 8,500 mAh battery using the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. Clarity on the Pro Max's India availability is pending before the official global rollout. 📱

🗳️ Goa voter deletions: system had no undo button

The Election Commission of India stated that its ECINet software lacks a rollback feature to reverse voter deletions once Form 7 is used. In Goa, 97 voters flagged for logical discrepancies were later found eligible after submitting documents. Eight requests from the CEO's office between February 11 and 17 to enable the facility went unacted upon before the final roll publication. This meant the 97 eligible electors were missed in the final electoral roll released on February 21. The ECI's explanation raises questions about the lack of action on those repeated requests. 🗳️

🎬 Gremlins 3 teaser drops, release date MIA

A new teaser trailer for Gremlins 3 has officially been released for fans to see. The teaser was made available without any official announcement regarding its release date. The clip itself did not provide specific details about when the movie will hit theaters. This has generated a lot of buzz among movie enthusiasts who are eager for more information. Fans are now waiting for further updates from the production team.

⚖️ Delhi HC rejects bail plea for YouTuber Ajeet Bharti

The Delhi High Court dismissed YouTuber Ajeet Bharti’s plea for anticipatory bail on Thursday, September 24, 2026. This case involves alleged casteist remarks made against Nagina MP Chandrashekhar Azad, and it was heard in the Delhi High Court. The FIR was registered under the SC/ST Act, the IT Act, and the BNS. Justice Saurabh Banerjee ruled that a prima facie case existed under the SC/ST Act, imposing a statutory bar on pre-arrest bail. The detailed court order regarding this matter is currently awaited. 😔

🩺 FMGE Oct 2026 registration closes tomorrow

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences is closing the registration for the FMGE October 2026 session tomorrow, September 25. Candidates must complete the online application by 11:55 PM via the NBEMS website. The exam is set for October 31, with registration opening on September 11, 2026. The application fee is Rs 4,650, and the result is due by November 30, 2026. Candidates need to submit all documents and pay the fee before the deadline.

📱 Flipkart Big Billion Days Early Bird Deals are live now

Flipkart's Early Bird Deals for the Big Billion Days 2026 sale have officially started on September 24. This early preview covers deals across mobiles, laptops, TVs, and appliances on the Flipkart platform. The main sale is set to begin on October 9, 2026, with early access starting on October 8 for select members. Bank offers include up to 10 percent instant savings with Axis Bank and ICICI Bank cards. Customers can also utilize Super Pay in 3 for interest-free installments on their purchases.

🤖 Apple dropped OpenAI for Google in Siri AI shift

Newly released court documents reveal major internal tensions within Apple's partnership with OpenAI for its AI features. OpenAI expressed disappointment over weak user engagement following the landmark 2024 agreement for 'Apple Intelligence.' Despite the rollout across hundreds of millions of devices, the commercial upside was minimal, and default settings kept the feature off. Apple subsequently partnered with Google in January to power its revamped 'Siri AI' using Gemini models. This shift happened as OpenAI saw its market share decline against competitors like Google and Meta.

🔬 Newborn screening could spot childhood cancer risks

Genomic newborn screening has the potential to identify children at risk of developing early-onset cancer before symptoms appear. Researchers analyzed DNA from dried blood spots from a Michigan birth cohort spanning 1987 to 2020. The study found 1,948 children who developed solid or CNS malignancies by age eight, with variants in 132 children. These findings suggest one in 27,000 newborns might have an associated early-onset malignancy. Further research is needed to confirm the cost-effectiveness and clinical application of this screening. 🧬