🇮🇳 Modi stresses service over power during yatra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that service should be the core purpose of life during a virtual interaction. This talk was held with Seva Yatris traveling on their Yatra from Vadnagar to Varanasi. He noted that service-oriented policies led to 4 crore poor receiving permanent homes and 25 crore citizens escaping poverty. Modi urged everyone to advance the youth's role in building a developed India by 2047. The Yatris shared experiences about planting saplings and getting positive feedback on government schemes. 🌿

✈️ F-35 parts in China before Trump-Xi talks

Parts from an Australian F-35 fighter jet, coated with stealth material, were reportedly diverted to Hong Kong. The advanced jet's components, including a canopy and weapons-bay door, were originally headed to the US in May. Australia confirmed the diversion was a mistake, but China has since taken possession of the parts. This issue looms as US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet today. Both sides are expected to discuss trade, AI, and Taiwan during their high-stakes talks.

🏛️ HC questions EC over symbol allotment to rebel TMC faction

The Calcutta High Court questioned the Election Commission's decision to give the 'envelope' symbol to the rebel TMC faction. This decision involved the Democratic Trinamool Congress in West Bengal. The allotment occurred on September 18 for upcoming bye-elections, sparking a challenge from the Indian Secular Front. The court stressed that the EC should have reserved the symbol after its prior use by another party. The hearing was adjourned while the poll panel sought more instructions. ⚖️

📉 10 midcap stocks down up to 58%

The Indian equity market is showing volatility, with several stocks dropping sharply from their 52-week peaks. Specifically, 10 Nifty Midcap 150 stocks have seen declines reaching as high as 58% from their highs. This data is based on reports from ACE Equity and ETMarkets.com, referencing periods around September and December 2025. The broader market context shows the Nifty 50 is around 11% below its high. Investors are watching these corrections to see future market movements. 📈

🐘 Hyderabad schools off for Ganesh immersion

Educational institutions across Hyderabad will observe a holiday on Friday, September 25th for the Ganesh immersion. This decision came after an order from Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju on Wednesday, September 23rd. Schools and colleges in Hyderabad, Secunderabad, Ranga Reddy, and Medchal-Malkajgiri districts will be closed that day. Government offices in these districts will also remain closed on September 25th. November 14th, the second Saturday, will be a working day to compensate for the holiday. 🐘

🚗 DU student alleges SUV harassment in Delhi

A Delhi University student reported being eve-teased by a group of men in Mukherjee Nagar, northwest Delhi. The incident occurred around 9:30 pm on Wednesday while the student, Naman, was driving the vehicle. Police registered an FIR at Mukherjee Nagar police station under BNS sections 78, 79, and 3(5). The complaint stated an SUV driver tried to pull the woman into the car after making comments. Authorities are now investigating the matter and have traced the vehicle allegedly involved. 🚗

🚀 Xbox Project Helix might edge out PS6 performance

A new leak suggests Xbox's Project Helix will boast a slightly better chipset compared to the PlayStation 6. Leaker Kepler_L2 claims the Xbox Helix will have 56 TFLOPS versus the PS6's 40 TFLOPS. Kepler_L2 also mentioned Helix has about 42% more silicon and 20% more memory than its rival. The AMD chipsets for both consoles have reportedly been 'taped out' for manufacturing. This points to a potential end-of-2027 holiday season launch instead of a 2028 release.

📈 NSE sees strong debut in trading

The National Stock Exchange of India experienced a significant rise during its trading debut. This market launch took place in India. On the day of debut, various indices saw substantial upward movement. The introduction aims to boost capital markets infrastructure in the country. Further market monitoring will determine its long-term stability and growth trajectory. 📈

🏏 Australia bowls as Edwards debuts in South Africa

Australia opted to bowl in the ODI against South Africa, kicking off a big summer of international cricket. This match took place in Durban, South Africa, on a public holiday called Heritage Day. The season includes nine ODIs, eight Tests, and three T20Is, starting preparations for next year's World Cup. Jack Edwards made his ODI debut, while Cameron Green and Josh Hazlewood returned to the side. The teams unveiled their respective line-ups for the highly anticipated contest. 🏏

🏏 Australia bowls first ODI in SA heat 🔥

Australia has opted to bowl in the first ODI match of the summer against South Africa. The match is taking place at Kingsmead in Durban, South Africa. Jack Edwards made his ODI debut, and Cameron Green and Josh Hazlewood returned to the squad. Australia welcomed Green back after a shoulder concern, while Hazlewood returned from his rest period. This game is the start of nine ODIs, plus eight Tests and three T20Is, prepping for the ODI World Cup.

📉 Sensex, Nifty tumble; Ola Electric surges

Indian benchmark indices, SENSEX and NIFTY50, fell over 1% on Thursday, September 24, due to global crude oil price hikes and rising US Treasury yields. The SENSEX dropped 1.07% to 74,024.27, while NIFTY50 fell 1.13% to 23,182.35 that day. Meanwhile, Ola Electric's shares jumped 6.4% on news of its proposed rights issue. Furthermore, Max Estates surged 8.22% after signing an MoU for a Ghaziabad land parcel. The market movement showed mixed reactions across various sectors. 📉