🌟 Mom pawned gold for daughter's NIT fees

Anusmita Mohapatra shared how her mother pawned her gold bangles to fund her NIT Trichy admission fee. Her mother, Amita Mohapatra, worked as a teacher in Ambodala, Odisha, earning only ₹3,000 monthly. The admission and hostel cost was around ₹1.25 lakh, which her mother managed through the pawned jewelry. Anusmita later got a job at Flipkart in Bengaluru, which she views as honoring her mother's sacrifice. She now works hard at Flipkart, dedicating her success to her mother. 💖

🏏 India's pace squad gets a real-time test

Heavy rain hit Trivandrum just before India's practice session, and Shubman Gill was injured by Mohammed Siraj in the nets. Morne Morkel stressed that this West Indies ODI series is crucial for testing the pace unit's depth. India has fielded seven frontline quicks in ODIs this year, with Prasidh Krishna and Gurnoor Brar being frequent players. The series aims to push fringe players into tough situations, preparing them for the World Cup next year. 🏏

🌊 Bihar MLA tours Netherlands amidst flood crisis

Bihar MLA Maithili Thakur is currently on a tour in the Netherlands. She is making her first public performance while the state of Bihar is experiencing severe flooding. The tour is taking place amid the ongoing flood situation in Bihar. This trip marks a significant international appearance for the MLA. Further details about her agenda in the Netherlands are yet to be released. 🌊

🥊 Stallone's take on winning the right battles

Sylvester Stallone shared a powerful life lesson about focusing energy on important battles rather than trying to win everything. He expressed these thoughts in a 2006 interview with Total Film while discussing his character, Rocky Balboa. Stallone noted that most times in life, people lose, but the few wins must be significant. This suggests success isn't about winning every competition, but choosing what genuinely matters to one's goals. Ultimately, his words encourage prioritizing relationships and values over constant competition. 🥊

🌍 Pakistan thanks Trump, warns on Indus Waters Treaty

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked US President Donald Trump for his timely intervention during the May 2025 conflict following India’s Operation Sindoor. He stated this intervention was crucial when two nuclear-armed neighbors faced a larger war. Sharif warned that any attempt to divert Pakistan’s Indus River share would be considered an act of war. He criticized India for pausing the 1960 water-sharing agreement, which he claims has no legal basis. Pakistan asserted its right to self-defense during the confrontation in New York City on September 25, 2026.

🎬 Political heavyweights team up for reality show

Former Bihar minister Tej Pratap Yadav and BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla teamed up for a reality show called Rise & Fall. This collaboration took place on September 26, 2026, on Prime Video, hosted by Virender Sehwag. The show features 15 contestants battling in roles of 'Rulers' and 'Workers'. Both men are outside their previous political affiliations, with Tej Pratap expelled from RJD in May 2025 and Poonawalla resigning from BJP in August 2026. They both bring diverse backgrounds to this new televised venture. 📺

🏃 Tejaswin Shankar kicks off Asian Games 2026 decathlon

Indian decathletes Tejaswin Shankar and N Thowfeeq started the men’s decathlon at the Asian Games 2026 on September 26. Shankar clocked 10.98s in the 100m, scoring 865 points and placing fifth overall. The event is the first of ten, with Shankar aiming for back-to-back Asian Games medals. His stronger events like long jump and high jump are set for later on the first day. The full decathlon spans two days, including events like the 400m and 1500m. 🥇

🤝 Trump and Xi wrap up three-day summit

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded their three-day summit on Friday after tours in Washington. They pledged 'strategic stability' while showing minor progress on trade disputes. Specific details on limited agreements, like exempting some goods, will be released on Monday. Sensitive issues like Taiwan remain unresolved despite Xi pressing Trump on the matter. Both leaders indicated future meetings were expected at the G20 in December. 🤝

♟️ Jhu Jiner bounces back after India slump

China's Zhu Jiner is leading the women's section at the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. She is competing on Board 1 despite China lacking its top-tier players in the event. This marks a strong turnaround from her performance at the Global Chess League in India a couple of weeks prior. Despite the tough schedule, Jiner appreciated the passionate chess culture of Bengaluru. She is currently remaining unbeaten, turning perceived pressure into resolve for the team. ♟️

⚖️ Supreme Court clears Trump's citizenship database push

The US Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to use a controversial federal citizenship database for voter checks. This decision impacts states across the US as the administration pushes for federal election involvement. The ruling lifts restrictions on the SAVE programme, despite critics warning about wrongly flagging citizens. However, the court barred broad voter-roll purges immediately before the midterms. States can still check individual voter citizenship status using the federal system. 🗳️

🔭 NASA pushes PRIMA telescope development forward

NASA is actively continuing the development of the PRIMA infrared space telescope, which is set to enter Phase B for preliminary design. This 1.8-meter telescope, called Probe far-Infrared Mission for Astrophysics, is planned for a five-year mission starting no earlier than 2033. It aims to study exoplanet origins, galaxy growth, and black hole evolution in the far-infrared range. Astronomer Meredith MacGregor noted it can determine the role of water in planet formation, which JWST cannot access. PRIMA will be the first mission in the new Probe Explorers class, with a cost cap of $1.2 billion. 🔭