🏞️ Montana family locks down riverland for wildlife

A Montana family has permanently protected 57 acres along the Stillwater River through a conservation easement. Sean and Melodye Rooney, who bought the land in 2003 west of Whitefish, are now its sole owners. The property, which spans nearly a mile of river, is being monitored as part of Snapshot USA. Camera traps have documented species like bears, wolves, and mountain lions on the land. This secures habitat for trout and connects to other protected areas in the Flathead Valley. 🏞️

⚖️ 7 judicial officers appointed to Delhi High Court

The Central government officially notified the appointment of seven judicial officers to the Delhi High Court on Saturday. Nivedita Anil Sharma and Nisha Sahay Saxena received permanent judge positions, while others were named as additional judges in Delhi. This decision followed the Supreme Court Collegium's recommendation of eight names on September 10. The Centre cleared only seven names, excluding Gurvinder Pal Singh from the judgeship. The Delhi High Court has a sanctioned strength of 60 judges but is currently running with 44. ⚖️

🩺 AIIMS NORCET 11 Result 2026 is Out

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, has released the AIIMS NORCET 11 Result 2026 for candidates. A total of 1,00,804 candidates appeared for the exam, and 12,072 will advance to the next stage. The preliminary result is available in PDF format showing roll number, category, and percentile. The main examination is scheduled for September 30, 2026, with an admit card coming later. The mains exam scores will determine the final selection, not the prelims result.

🎬 Hanuman Ansh survives big release 'Toxic'

Hanuman Ansh became a major box office surprise this year despite initial limited screen counts. Co-producer Ragini Sona shared that the film dropped from 350 to 25-30 theatres in the second week due to releases like Toxic. Despite the massive competition, Hanuman Ansh held its ground against Yash's Toxic film. The producers felt the 'Toxic vs Hanuman Ansh' narrative was created by media and public opinion. The film, based on Divine Detour, is the first part of a trilogy.

😠 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. ♟️