🥇 India dominates South Korea in Asian Games hockey 🇮🇳

India secured a commanding 7-1 victory against South Korea in the Asian Games 2026 men's hockey Pool A match. The game took place at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Dilpreet was on fire, netting a hat-trick during the high-scoring encounter. Despite a consolation goal from Korea, India maintained strong momentum throughout the match. This win keeps India's strong performance going in the tournament.

🚨 Accused tried to wipe digital and physical evidence in Delhi case

In the alleged gang rape case at Aastha Kunj Park, two accused, Hemant and Mukesh, deleted their search history and washed their clothes. The incident occurred in Delhi involving accused Asif, Hemant, and Mukesh. Police are examining the digital trail from September 24, 2026, after evidence was found. Investigators are looking into whether the assault was premeditated, given the recovered pistol and knife. Further probing will focus on the trio's past activities around the park.

🚗 Tata Aeris CNG spotted before launch

Tata Motors is revamping its Tigor sedan and renaming it Tata Aeris, signaling a major shift for the brand. The new sedan is set to launch tomorrow, September 25th, with units already spotted at dealerships. The Aeris features a new design, including a coupe-like roofline and C-shaped bumper elements. The i-CNG variant will retain the dual-cylinder CNG tank and AMT gearbox option. It competes directly against rivals like the Maruti Suzuki Dzire and Hyundai Aura. 🚀

😟 IIT Bombay email on caste discrimination resurfaces

An old 2024 email from IIT Bombay professor Suryanarayana Doolla has resurfaced following Sahil Wakode's suicide last week. The email, from his time as Dean of Student Affairs, warned against asking students about caste or JEE/GATE scores. It stressed promoting an inclusive campus free from bias based on background. The institute later issued an apology regarding prior statements about his death, which is under investigation. Authorities are currently examining the email against the backdrop of his parents' caste discrimination allegations. 😥

🧐 IIT Bombay professor warned against caste talk

An email from IIT Bombay professor Suryanarayana Doolla has resurfaced amid caste discrimination allegations following student Sahil Wakode's suicide last week. Prof Doolla cautioned students against asking about admission categories or JEE ranks to promote an inclusive campus environment. The email, circulated during his tenure, also prohibited abusive and casteist messaging across all platforms. Wakode, a 20-year-old second-year student, was found dead after allegedly being caught using a phone during an exam on September 18. The city crime branch is currently investigating the death while examining the context of the resurfaced anti-discrimination guidelines. 🧐

🤖 New open model CLM-8B speeds up agent actions

Contrastive-LM released CLM-8B, the first open Contrastive Language Model, which scores candidate actions instead of generating text. This model is deployable and runs on a single NVIDIA GPU under Linux. In zero-shot tests, CLM-8B showed up to 9x faster latency compared to the proprietary Jev model. The training involved pre-training, mid-training with synthetic negatives, and post-training on agent trajectories. Moving forward, CLM offers faster verification capabilities for coding agents on benchmarks like DeepSWE. 🚀

✈️ US F-35 parts mysteriously land in China

Sensitive parts of a US F-35 stealth fighter jet, originally heading to Washington from Australia, mysteriously arrived in Hong Kong in May. The components, which included radar-absorbing parts, were subsequently seized by China, a major US military rival. Both Australia and the Pentagon have initiated investigations into this security breach. This situation is concerning because China gaining access could help them reverse-engineer US stealth tech. Efforts are now underway to retrieve the components and prevent future incidents. 🧐

🤝 Trump's Big Ask to Xi Jinping After Grand Welcome

Donald Trump recently extended a grand welcome to Xi Jinping. The meeting took place in a significant diplomatic setting. Specific details regarding the exact numbers or dates of their discussions were not disclosed. This engagement comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions between the two leaders. The next steps of their bilateral relationship are yet to be determined. 🤝

🛡️ More young people need HPV vaccine in Sussex and Surrey

A cancer group is pushing for more young people in Sussex and Surrey to get the HPV vaccination to eliminate certain cancers. The Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance notes that two thirds of eligible children have been vaccinated, but levels are down from pre-Covid times. A new campaign targets those aged 18 to 25 who missed school vaccinations, building on last year's university success. Vaccinations at GP clinics serving universities saw an 117% rise in 2025 compared to 2024. Anyone interested in getting the vaccine should contact their GP practice for more details.

🎭 ISRO scientist Soorya Krishnamoorthy passes away

Renowned arts expert Soorya Krishnamoorthy passed away at the age of 78 in Thiruvananthapuram while battling a liver illness. He was a former ISRO scientist who worked there for 27 years after joining in 1972. Krishnamoorthy founded the Soorya Stage and Film Society in 1977 and spearheaded the famous Soorya Festival. He made significant contributions across theatre, cinema, and stagecraft, winning a National Award in 1996. His funeral rituals are scheduled to take place in the evening at Shanthi Kavadam. 😔

🏏 Mark Wood's intense cricket journey ends

Mark Wood has officially retired from international cricket after a career battling injuries. He represented England in various matches, including the 2025 Perth Ashes. His career highlights include a 5-for in 2019 and a standout performance in the 2023 Ashes at Headingley. He was known for his aggressive, no-holds-barred style of bowling. Wood proved that triumph could be found even amidst significant adversity. 🏏