🔬 Most HIV patients prefer long-acting treatment

A systematic review and meta-analysis published in the journal AIDS found that over two-thirds of people on daily HIV pills are willing to switch to long-acting regimens. This willingness varied across studies, which were mostly conducted in high-income countries. The review authors stressed that individuals should be informed about this option when clinically and contextually appropriate. This shift could significantly improve treatment adherence for people living with HIV. Further research is needed to better understand these individualized treatment preferences.

🎬 VIBE hits 14.43 cr worldwide after six days

Kunal Kemmu and Preity Zinta's 'VIBE' has completed six days of theatrical runs since its release on September 18, 2026. The action-comedy has grossed a worldwide total of Rs 14.43 cr, with Rs 10.45 cr earned domestically. On Wednesday, September 23, the film collected Rs 1 cr in India across 2,431 shows. This performance followed strong opening days, including a peak of Rs 3 cr on Sunday. The movie continues its run with an overall Day 6 occupancy of 11.55%.

📉 GIFT Nifty signals weak start for Dalal Street

The GIFT Nifty traded lower by 162.5 points, signaling a potentially negative opening for Dalal Street on Thursday. This bearish cue comes as Nifty rose 0.5% on Wednesday, supported by broad-based buying activity. Foreign institutional investors bought shares worth Rs 1,617 crore, while the rupee fell to 95.73 against the US dollar. Analysts predict Indian equities may continue their gradual upmove due to positive geopolitical sentiment. Key near-term drivers will remain West Asia developments, Brent crude movements, and global cues. 📉

📈 Market moves on key company updates

Indian equity benchmarks closed higher on Wednesday amid global cues and domestic developments. The Nifty 50 settled at 23,446.80, while the Sensex finished at 74,828.25, showing positive momentum. Bharat Dynamics secured an Rs 810.79 crore deal for the Indian Air Force on Wednesday. NTPC also declared a final dividend of Rs 3,393.83 crore for FY26. Stock focus remains on companies like Waaree Energies and Canara Bank on Thursday. 🚀

🔮 Horoscope vibes for Sept 24, 2026

Aries is advised to stop overthinking and just take the next step, while Pisces needs to find quiet strength in their heart. Taurus should learn everything now as new opportunities await them, and Gemini is encouraged to jump out of their comfort zone. Cancer is entering an abundant time with fresh energies, and Leo needs some emotional TLC to embrace exciting prospects. ✨

⚖️ Justice Chavan added to UCC panel after exit drama

Justice Chavan was unexpectedly inducted as a member of the Maharashtra UCC panel just two days after he resigned over an ex-IAS officer's presence. This decision involved the Maharashtra government and the UCC panel itself. The induction happened recently, following his initial exit. The context stems from his previous departure related to the involvement of an ex-IAS officer. His new role is set to contribute to the ongoing discussions on the Uniform Civil Code. ⚖️

⚖️ Chavan reinstated after exit drama

Justice Chavan was inducted as a member of the Maharashtra UCC panel just two days after he stepped down over an ex-IAS officer's presence. This move places him back into the panel's structure in Maharashtra. The panel induction happened very quickly following his departure. His initial exit was prompted by concerns regarding the presence of a specific ex-IAS officer. The future role of Justice Chavan on this panel remains to be seen. ⚖️

🌍 Jaishankar and Rubio talk sanctions, Russia, and Iran

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday at the UN General Assembly High-Level Week in New York. The leaders discussed potential sanctions against countries economically dealing with Russia and Iran. Rubio emphasized the US's ability to help regional partners with energy security challenges. Jaishankar also reiterated India's concerns regarding the Russia sanctions act and discussed the situations in the Gulf and Ukraine. Both reaffirmed the importance of the growing US-India strategic partnership for the Indo-Pacific. 🤝

🤖 Google drops two top-tier speech AI models

Google has released two new benchmark-topping text-to-speech models: Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS and Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS. These models are available via Google's cloud platform, offering different trade-offs between cost efficiency and audio quality. As of the launch, Flash TTS supports 130 languages, whereas Flash-Lite TTS supports 101 languages. Developers can customize voices using prompts or from 30-second samples, with consent required for replication. Google has implemented SynthID watermarking and C2PA records for enhanced transparency. 🤖

🎯 Shooting drama at Asian Games 2026

The shooting events are live at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya 2026 with Kamaljeet facing elimination pressure. Kedarling Uchaganve is competing in the men's 10m air pistol event today. Kamaljeet initially finished seventh in the first relay with a score of 580-18x, while Aakash placed ninth with 579-20x. Kamaljeet's chances of making the final are slim given the current standings of other shooters. However, Kamaljeet has later climbed to the top spot with a perfect score after five shots in the second series. 🎯

🗳️ Goa Voters Missed Out Due to EC Flaw

The Election Commission's system has reportedly excluded valid voters in Goa despite multiple email communications. This issue affects registered voters in the state of Goa. Reports indicate that 8 emails were sent over a period of 7 days regarding the voter list. The flawed process raises concerns about the accessibility and fairness of the electoral rolls. Authorities are expected to address these discrepancies to ensure all eligible citizens can vote. 🗳️