😠 Mamata challenges EC's freeze on TMC symbol in SC

The Mamata Banerjee-led TMC faction moved the Supreme Court on Friday, September 18, challenging the Election Commission's decision to freeze its name and symbol. This dispute involves the faction and the rebel group led by Ritabrata Banerjee in West Bengal. The EC had issued an interim order on Thursday, September 17, preventing the use of the original name and symbol for byelections. Mamata argues the EC failed to examine the party's organizational structure before this decision. The Mamata faction vows to fight the move, calling it illegal and unconstitutional. 😠

🕉️ Bappa's festive welcome vs. immersion scene

Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations saw a grand welcome for Lord Ganesha. The festivities took place across various locations in Mumbai. Over 15,000 idols were immersed on September 7th, marking the end of the festival. This year, authorities emphasized eco-friendly practices during the immersion process. The city is now focusing on cleanup operations following the Visarjan event. 🕉️

🤰 Deepika and Ranveer's temple visit fuels baby buzz

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh visited the Siddhivinayak Temple on Friday, seeking blessings for their expected second child. The couple was accompanied by Ranveer’s parents, Jagjit Singh Bhavnani and Anju Bhavnani, for the prayers. This visit sparked social media buzz comparing it to their September 6, 2024, trip before baby Dua arrived on September 8. Fans are now predicting that 'Baby no 2 coming soon!!!!' based on past patterns. The couple previously announced their second pregnancy on April 19, 2026, with an expected September arrival.

🎤 Samay Raina jabs Nawazuddin Siddiqui over Thamma flop

Comedian Samay Raina publicly criticized actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui regarding the performance of the movie Thamma. The comments were made by Raina, who is a well-known stand-up comedian, targeting Siddiqui. The film, Thamma, had released previously, and the criticism came out around this time. This exchange highlights the often-intense interactions between figures in the Indian entertainment industry. Further reactions and public discussions are expected following this public jab.

💰 GST on MDR set to jump to 18%

The government has announced that an 18% Goods and Services Tax (GST) will be applied to Merchant Discount Rate (MDR). This change affects all merchants and businesses across India. The new tax structure is scheduled to come into effect starting from October 15. This move is part of the government's ongoing efforts to streamline digital transaction taxation. Further circulars are expected to clarify the exact implementation procedures for this tax hike.

⚖️ Equal pay for equal work? SC says 'not always'

The Supreme Court ruled that identical work alone is not enough for equal pay claims. The judgment, delivered by Justices Dipankar Datta and Sheel Nagu, states that parity requires checking recruitment, qualifications, and experience. This decision stemmed from a dispute involving junior higher secondary school teachers in Kerala. The court emphasized that pay must be for equal work of equal value, not just functional similarity. Constitutional courts can intervene if complete parity across all factors is proven. ⚖️

♟️ Chess Olympiad: Top 10 stay perfect after round three

The top ten teams in the open section of the Chess Olympiad maintained flawless 6/6 match scores after the third round. This was happening in Samarkand, where teams faced various challenges against lower-seeded opponents. Across the matches, five of the leading seeds secured victories with a 2½–1½ scoreline. Despite some upsets, the favorites managed to recover and keep their perfect streaks going. Stronger competition is set for round four, including India facing Spain. ♟️

⚠️ IIT Bombay student warned over ChatGPT use in exam

An IIT Bombay student faced a warning for using ChatGPT during an examination. The institute took action against the student involved in the academic misconduct case. The incident occurred in relation to an exam that took place on a specific date, though details are not provided here. This action highlights the university's strict stance on AI usage in testing environments. The institute has stated it will follow further disciplinary procedures as necessary.

🧠 Edge AI gets smarter with FuzzPrismEdge 🧠

A new architecture called FuzzPrismEdge addresses limitations of Deep Neural Networks on IoT devices causing battery drain and overheating. Developed by Mustafa Abdulkadhim and Sandor. R. Repas, this system dynamically scales computations based on real-time environmental context. Testing showed that this framework extends autonomous operational lifespan by 60.0% to 66.7% compared to static models. It uses a Fuzzy Logic Controller to decide between deep sleep, lightweight processing, or heavy object detection. This intelligent resource allocation conserves RAM and avoids unnecessary GPU use on edge nodes.

🔬 Honeycomb structures get a bio-inspired upgrade for crash safety 🌿

Researchers developed a new grass stem-inspired honeycomb structure with curved cell walls to boost energy absorption. This structure was created by modifying the conventional hexagonal design and tested via quasi-static compression experiments. The study compared a conventional and a convex curved cell-wall honeycomb, fabricated using 3D-printed PLA. The optimized design showed a 2.18% increase in Specific Energy Absorption and a 19.75% reduction in Peak Crushing Force. This finding shows major potential for creating lighter crashworthiness applications.

✈️ HAL hands over Tejas and Dhruv NG to IAF and Pawan Hans

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) delivered advanced indigenous aircraft to the Indian Air Force and Pawan Hans Limited on Friday. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu attended the handover ceremony. Specifically, HAL delivered two LCA FOC Trainer aircraft to the IAF and four Dhruv NG helicopters to Pawan Hans Limited. These deliveries highlight India's systematic move towards 'Aatmanirbharta' in defence manufacturing. Further, HAL's capability is showcased across military aviation, civil rotary-wing, and pilot training sectors. 🇮🇳