🏛️ IIT Delhi ex defends IIT Bombay professor

A former IIT Delhi Director publicly defended IIT Bombay professor Suryanarayana Doolla amidst a controversy. V Ramgopal Rao made the statement while serving as Vice Chancellor of BITS Pilani. The incident involved Doolla being suspended on September 21 after a student's death on September 18. Rao argued that the IIT system needs to address classroom heterogeneity and suggest a five-year BTech program. This change would allow students to learn at their own pace, regardless of their entrance rank.

🔪 Son arrested in father's murder after Rs 6 lakh plot

Subrat was arrested after a servant alleged he offered Rs 6 lakh to kill his father, Vineet Minocha. The incident took place in Kalyanpur, Kanpur, involving Subrat, his wife Shalu, and others. The murder occurred on September 5th, and Subrat's arrest followed a confrontation during custody remand. Investigations revealed disputes and financial debts, suggesting a motive. Subrat was scheduled to appear before the court on the day of his arrest. 🔪

☢️ China ramps up nuclear infra across seven sites

Reports indicate China is significantly expanding its nuclear weapons infrastructure at multiple locations nationwide. This activity was spotted across seven sites, including Pingtong and Lop Nur, according to a Telegraph investigation. The Federation of American Scientists estimates China possesses around 620 nuclear warheads, with ongoing development of new ICBMs and submarines. This modernization extends beyond land missiles to include advanced submarine fleets and H-6 bombers. Analysts are debating how this growing, sophisticated arsenal might affect Beijing's stated defensive nuclear posture.

✈️ Akasa Air starts Bhogapuram-Delhi daily flights

Akasa Air is set to launch a new daily flight service connecting Bhogapuram and New Delhi starting October 25, 2026. The service will operate from the Alluri Sitharama Raju Airport at Bhogapuram. The outbound flight departs New Delhi at 5:55 a.m. and lands in Bhogapuram at 8:20 a.m. The return journey leaves Bhogapuram at 9:05 a.m. and arrives in New Delhi at 11:30 a.m. This expansion caters to growing air travel demand in North Andhra and New Delhi. ✈️

🤔 Gambhir on toughest call: dropping Samson for young talent

India head coach Gautam Gambhir admitted that dropping Sanju Samson during the England series was his toughest decision. This call involved leaving out the Player of the Tournament from the T20 World Cup triumph while in Manchester. This happened in July, and the decision was made because Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was in strong form. Gambhir explained that winning the series was the ultimate goal, requiring a platform at the top. The selection later reversed when Samson returned for the Afghanistan series. 🏏

🤖 Meta's Muse Charm: AI in your pocket

Meta revealed the Muse Charm, a pocket-watch-sized gadget bringing their Muse AI agent into the real world. This device is from Meta, based in Menlo Park, California, and is set to ship in December 2026. Zuckerberg shifted focus from the metaverse to "personal superintelligence" as the next big leap. The Charm features a 2-inch screen and 5G modem, potentially appealing to Gen Z users. 📱

🚨 Another horror video surfaces from Bihar

A new video depicting sexual harassment emerged from Samastipur, Bihar, mirroring a recent incident. A group of men on motorcycles surrounded a girl and a boy on a village road in Jagatsinghpur village. This distressing event reportedly took place when the pair had stopped to take photos. Police immediately started action after seeing the video and stated they are still searching for the accused individuals. Authorities have taken the matter seriously and vowed that no one involved will be spared. 😔

🤖 Meta's new gadget is packed with AI goals

Meta is rolling out a new 'Charm' gadget that showcases the company's big AI ambitions. This device is being developed by Meta and is expected to launch in various global markets soon. While specific release dates and pricing are still under wraps, the integration of advanced AI features is key. The move signals Meta's serious push into the next generation of augmented reality and AI integration. Industry watchers anticipate this gadget will reshape how users interact with digital content moving forward. 🤖

🧐 Age issue in Nandigram poll affidavit

The West Bengal Congress challenged the election affidavit of the BJP's Nandigram candidate in the Calcutta High Court. Hasirani Rath, the candidate, claimed to pass Class 10 in 1965 while stating her age as '60+ years'. This discrepancy suggests she would have been very young in 1965, which is factually inconsistent. The Congress seeks cancellation of her candidature if the educational qualification proves false. The BJP counters that Rath was a Class 10 student in 1980, and the Nandigram bye-poll is set for October 6. 🧐

🎬 Ayushmann Khurrana on playing Pakistani spy in Udta Teer

Ayushmann Khurrana discussed his role in the spy comedy Udta Teer during its trailer launch. He addressed the challenge of chanting 'Pakistan Zindabad' as part of his character, Bilal Ahmed, who is a Pakistani spy. The film, directed by Akash A Kaushik, features Khurrana alongside Sara Ali Khan and other cast members. The central plot revolves around Bilal forgetting his country while maintaining his patriotism. Udta Teer is scheduled to release in theatres on October 9. 🎬

✈️ Ministers' flight diverted due to bad weather

An Air India Express flight carrying Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu and MSME Minister Kondapalli Srinivas was diverted to Nagpur on Wednesday night. The flight departed from Vijayawada, heading to Bhogapuram to review rain preparations in north Andhra. The flight, IX1373, was supposed to land at 9:40 p.m. but touched down at 11:42 p.m. due to severe weather over the north Andhra coast. Both ministers will fly back to Vijayawada via Bengaluru on Thursday morning. 🌧️