✈️ Iran threatens neighbors over US sanctions

Iran has threatened regional airports with retaliation if they enforce new US sanctions targeting Iranian airlines. This warning was issued by Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, in response to US restrictions. The US expanded sanctions to 27 Iranian airlines, alongside warnings to service providers. This escalation follows the US-Israel war on Iran which began on February 28th. Iran's threat aims to deter countries from participating in Washington's economic pressure campaign. ✈️

📱 Vivo X500 Pro Max battles Galaxy S26 Ultra

Vivo X500 Pro Max is up against the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra in a flagship showdown. The comparison features both phones, with Vivo priced at around $1,000 and Samsung at about $1,300. Vivo boasts an 8,000mAh battery and 144Hz display, while Samsung offers S Pen and DeX. Vivo wins on hardware value, but Samsung edges out in productivity ecosystem and software support. 🔋

🌋 Yellowstone supervolcano: Will it end everything? 🌋

A worst-case scenario Yellowstone supervolcano eruption would cause a civilization-scale disaster across North America. The massive ashfall, pyroclastic flows, and infrastructure failures would severely disrupt life in the region. Volcanic aerosols would also cool the global climate, leading to decades of food shortages and economic chaos. However, ecosystems and agriculture are expected to gradually recover, allowing humanity to persist. Scientists are closely monitoring subtle seismic activity as a cautionary thought experiment.

💡 Bank is building culture through platform collaboration

A platform is defined as a collaboration system, not just infrastructure, according to Marcy Paramonova and Stéphane Cusin. This was discussed during their talk at KubeCon & CloudNativeCon Europe. The teams implemented open support sessions and super user awards starting around that time to boost adoption. This structural approach fosters an engineering mindset by promoting shared standards and self-service. Ultimately, designing these systems allows the desired culture to naturally emerge within the organization.

⚖️ 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. 😔