🧪 Melbourne joins global drug discovery effort

The University of Melbourne has joined the Structural Genomics Consortium, creating SGC-Melbourne as its Australasia site. This new site allows Australian scientists to contribute to Target 2035, a global mission aiming for a pharmacological tool for every human protein by 2035. A major part of Target 2035 involves generating data to build next-gen AI tools for drug discovery. SGC-Melbourne will connect Australian expertise in protein science with the global SGC network. This collaboration aims to make drug discovery more computational, speeding up future medicine identification. 🧪

💰 BJP's Bengal Spend Tops Congress's Multi-State Total

BJP's spending in West Bengal elections alone was Rs 286.99 crore, surpassing Congress's total spend of Rs 248.55 crore across five states. This massive outlay accounted for over half of the BJP's total Rs 529.38 crore across Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Bengal. The BJP won 207 out of 293 seats in Bengal, whereas Congress won only two seats there. In contrast, Kerala showed Congress spending more than BJP in that state's contest. The BJP's central headquarters balance rose to Rs 7,627.2 crore during the election period. 📈

👮 Delhi cop traces 76 missing kids during pandemic

Head Constable Seema Dhaka traced 76 missing children across four states in just two and a half months. She was with Delhi Police, starting from Samaypur Badli Police Station in Delhi's Outer North district. This feat occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, which began in 2020. Her achievement led to her becoming the first Delhi Police personnel to receive an out-of-turn promotion. She continues to serve, embodying dedication in challenging investigations. 🌟

🏛️ INDI bloc targets CEC Gyanesh Kumar again

The INDI bloc is preparing to file an impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar Gupta in both Houses of Parliament. This move follows reports questioning the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process involving the CEC. Specifically, two commissioners formally objected at least 14 times over the last 10 months regarding SIR decisions. The opposition is taking action after previous attempts in March and April 2026 were rejected or are pending. Furthermore, Congress units are planning protest marches on September 25 demanding his removal. 🧐

🏛️ Opposition pushes for Chief Election Commissioner impeachment again

The Opposition is preparing a new impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Congress and the INDIA bloc agreed on the move, which could be submitted in Parliament next week. This follows an Indian Express report stating two Commissioners raised objections 14 times over 10 months. The Opposition cites these objections as fresh grounds for action against Mr. Kumar's functioning. The Election Commission maintains all its decisions, including SIR, were unanimous and lawful. 🗳️

🌬️ Envision drops new 16.7 MW offshore wind turbine 🌬️

Envision Energy has launched its EN-252/16.7 offshore wind turbine, designed specifically for high-wind international markets. This new machine is based on the existing Model Z platform and features AI-based monitoring for better reliability. It could potentially boost annual energy production by 1-2% and cut turbine numbers by 10% in a gigawatt-scale project. Furthermore, these upgrades are estimated to lower the levelised cost of energy (LCOE) by 2-4%. The turbine can handle extreme conditions, surviving gusts up to 82 metres per second under a once-in-50-year event scenario.

🔄 BJP reshuffles state units with new leaders

BJP president Nitin Nabin announced fresh organizational assignments across nine states on Thursday. Shivprakash was made in-charge for five states, including Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. Saudan Singh received charge for four states, namely Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal. V Satish was assigned responsibility for the party’s ST and SC morchas and the Parliament office. These changes are part of the party's recent organizational overhaul.

😠 DU college teachers strike over poll campaign assault

Teachers at Motilal Nehru College (Evening) have initiated an indefinite strike following an alleged assault during DUSU poll campaigning. This protest is happening at the college in Delhi University due to concerns over campus safety. The strike started on Wednesday, following an incident on September 16 where a teacher was allegedly assaulted by a student campaigner. Faculty members are demanding action because they feel administration and police are not taking necessary steps. Academic activities have been suspended from the college until these serious concerns are addressed.

🔭 Massive stars might explain weird galaxies found by Webb

Astronomers are investigating if early galaxies look strange because their biggest stars evolved differently. A new survey, TEMPOS, using Hubble's COS, is examining these stars in nearby dwarf galaxies. This work was published on September 21, 2026, and involves 29 massive stars from six local dwarf galaxies. These stars act as stand-ins to model conditions from the early universe, which Webb is currently exploring. Findings suggest wind speeds drop sharply at very low metallicity, potentially changing galaxy evolution. 🌌

🧠 Scientists map gene activity in the brain

Researchers created a detailed map of gene activity within the brain's prefrontal cortex. This study was conducted on over 6.3 million cells from 1,494 deceased donors spanning ages infancy to 108. The findings, published in Nature, illuminate processes in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and schizophrenia. These insights help identify vulnerable cell types and potential therapeutic targets for neurological issues. Future research will use this map to guide personalized treatments for brain disorders. 🧠

🌌 Exoplanet sends first-ever detected radio signal

Astronomers have detected a radio signal originating directly from an exoplanet for the very first time. This groundbreaking discovery was made by researchers from Harvard & Smithsonian and the University of Oregon, who pinpointed the source. The detection occurred in the Beta Pictoris system, which is located 63.4 light-years away from Earth. The signal is actually from the exoplanet's aurora, suggesting it has a strong magnetic field. This marks the first direct measurement of an exoplanet's magnetic field strength. 🛰️