🏏 Mushtaq backs Bangladesh's WTC final dreams 🏏

Mushtaq Ahmed believes Bangladesh has a real shot at challenging for a World Test Championship final spot. He stated this while at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Bangladesh. To qualify, the team needs 47 more points from six remaining Tests, needing wins in four home games. Mushtaq emphasized that the team's mindset must shift to playing without the fear of losing. He also stressed the importance of developing local spin-bowling coaches for future generations.

🏏 Middlesex vs Northamptonshire Match Update

The 54th match of the County Championship Division Two 2026 is currently underway between Middlesex and Northamptonshire. Lewis McManus and James Sales are the key batsmen in this fixture. As of today, the game is in progress with specific runs logged for the players. The ongoing action contributes to the Division Two competition standings. Further updates on the match progression are expected throughout the day.

😠 CJP demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) called for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke made these strong remarks in Delhi regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) controversy. This demand follows a report stating two Election Commissioners raised objections at least 14 times over 10 months. CJP argued that the Election Commission was undermining democracy by influencing voter eligibility. The Congress Working Committee is set to meet in New Delhi on September 29 to discuss this entire political situation.

🏏 Lancashire vs Durham: County Championship Action

The 56th match of the County Championship Division Two 2026 is underway today between Lancashire and Durham. Ben McKinney and Emilio Gay were the key batters at the crease during the session. The scoreboard shows Durham at 79 runs for the loss of 1 wicket after 20 overs. This match is part of the ongoing County Championship Division Two competition. More updates on the progress of this game will be provided shortly.

📉 Nifty down 400 points, Sensex tanks 1,200 points

Indian equities saw a massive drop on Thursday, September 24, with Nifty 50 falling nearly 400 points and Sensex losing 1,200 points. This significant decline occurred while the Sensex was experiencing its monthly expiry. Several factors contributed, including surging US bond yields and rising crude oil prices nearing $106 a barrel. Furthermore, a strengthening US Dollar and negative sentiment in banking stocks pushed the market down. Overall, volatility from the expiry and profit booking also played a part in the market's sharp fall.

🔋 vivo S2 FE leaks with massive battery power

A new leak suggests vivo is developing the S2 FE, featuring a standout 10,000 mAh battery with 44W wired charging support. This phone is reportedly similar to the S2, boasting a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display and a 50MP main camera. The device is expected to use the MediaTek Dimensity 7300e chipset and might be priced under INR 40,000. The S2 FE is rumored to launch alongside the V80 on October 6. These specs suggest a solid mid-range contender for the market. 🔋

⚖️ SC questions Andhra cops over custodial death case

The Supreme Court took direct control of the alleged custodial death and disappearance of Gade Sai Krishna. This happened after the Andhra Pradesh police faced scrutiny over a delayed FIR and CCTV footage issues. The Bench stayed High Court proceedings and directed case records submission by September 30, with the next hearing on October 12. The court questioned if senior officers' roles were being ignored during the investigation. The State SIT has already filed a chargesheet against seven accused based on initial findings. ⚖️

😠 Congress slams EC report as 'MODI'

Following the release of the Election Commission's dissent report, the Congress party has strongly criticized the findings. The party leadership made these statements from its headquarters in Delhi. The report details certain aspects of the electoral process, with specific critiques being raised. Congress members argue that the methods described amount to disenfranchising the Indian electorate. They are now planning political actions based on this critique. 😠

🏆 Pavandeep & Amir dominate Group B in Malaysia win

Pavandeep and Amir secured a comprehensive victory for Malaysia in Group B. The win took place in Malaysia, showcasing their strong performance against the opposition. The match resulted in a decisive Group B win for the Malaysian team. This victory solidifies their position in the tournament standings. They will now move on to the next stage of the competition.

🔬 AI models could speed up drug discovery using digital cells

Researchers developed two digital models using 4D lattice light-sheet microscopy to predict mitochondrial responses to drugs. These models were created at the University of California San Diego, CA, USA. The first AI, MitoSpace, was trained on 40,000 4D cancer cell videos with 75% accuracy. The second model created a 'digital twin' of a human carcinoma cell to mimic real mitochondrial transport. The team plans to combine these approaches to eventually model whole tissues for better clinical insights. 🔬

😡 AAP workers vandalize ED vehicles in Mohali protest

AAP workers clashed with police outside GMADA on Thursday, protesting the Enforcement Directorate's search operations. The workers damaged windows of an agency vehicle while trying to enter the GMADA campus. This protest happened during an ED money-laundering investigation linked to Tirupati Infraprojects Pvt Ltd. AAP alleges the BJP-led Centre is using agencies to pressure the Punjab government. The ED is also surveying 26 premises across several cities as part of the probe.