🔭 NASA's $1.2B Prima Telescope is Coming 🔭

NASA has advanced the Prima far-infrared telescope into preliminary design and technology development. This mission is part of the new Probe Explorers class, located in the agency's Explorers Program. The telescope, with a 5.9-foot mirror, is targeted for a 2033 launch with a planned five-year mission. It aims to study how planets and galaxies formed by observing far-infrared radiation. Prima will also investigate how black holes and heavy elements accumulated across cosmic time.

👮 Pregnant, Cleared UPSC, Became IPS Star

Manzil Saini cleared the UPSC in her first attempt while pregnant and joined the Indian Police Service. She was born in Delhi and later became Lucknow’s first woman SSP in May 2016. Her career includes investigating a kidney racket and receiving a gallantry medal in 2024 for a 2017 hostage rescue. Although facing scrutiny over the Shravan Sahu case, a 2023 inquiry cleared her of departmental lapses. She currently serves as an IG in the Vigilance unit in Uttar Pradesh. 👮

💃 Aarushi Bajaj's Bold Fashion Game

Actor Aarushi Bajaj is showcasing a fearless approach to fashion across her various looks. She is seen in styles ranging from bold party dresses to breezy summer ensembles. Her wardrobe features thigh-high slits, plunging necklines, and statement accessories in different photos. Bajaj expertly blends dramatic elements with understated pieces to create unique vibes. She continues to make fashion statements, regardless of the occasion.

🧠 Deaf adults show better peripheral vision, new study reveals

Scientists discovered that deaf adults develop superior peripheral vision due to brain rewiring. Researchers from the Universities of York and Sheffield compared 16 hearing and 16 deaf adults using MRI scans. The study, published on September 24, 2026, showed greater neural weightage to far-peripheral vision in the deaf group. This allows them to better catch unexpected events outside the central line of sight. This finding sheds light on how the brain adapts when dealing with sensory loss. 🧠

🏛️ Delhi HC pushes Centre to decide SFI's Instagram block appeal

The Delhi High Court directed the Central government's GAC to decide the Students' Federation of India's appeal against its Instagram account block. Justice Amit Mahajan expects a decision within three weeks following the court's order on Thursday. SFI, the student wing of CPI(M), had appealed after Instagram permanently disabled its Delhi account on July 5. The account, with 13,000 followers, was disabled citing community standards violation without specific details. The court emphasized that the GAC must resolve the appeal expeditiously as per IT Rules, 2021. 📱

😠 Freebie Flight Sparks Political Fire in Kerala

A controversy erupted over Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan using a chartered flight to visit flood-hit Malappuram district. The Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) is now holding competitions to reveal the identity of the "anonymous benefactor." Satheesan stated the government helicopter contract expired and his trip did not tax the public money. CPI(M) leader T.M. Thomas Isaac suggested this protest is an LDF warning shot to the UDF government. DYFI vows to protest further if transparency regarding these gifts is not provided. 😠

📱 Apple moves photo trust from C2PA to sensor

Apple has unveiled the design for Apple Reference Image, an opt-in camera mode on the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. This new feature shifts image provenance trust from the C2PA editing chain to the hardware and Apple's private cloud infrastructure. The system signs pixel data immediately at capture, using two signed RFC 3161 timestamps for verification. Final images carry a composite ML-DSA-87 and RSA-3072 signature, which Apple calls quantum-secure. The feature is opt-in and currently lacks a public web verifier for observers. 📸

⚖️ Executive-Judiciary fight heats up over appointments

Justice Dipankar Datta's reply to the Centre’s defense of the CEC appointment law has reopened an old constitutional conflict. This dispute centers on who gets the final say in selecting members for powerful Indian institutions like the Election Commission. The 2023 law changed the selection process, giving the government two members on the three-member panel. Datta questioned the ECI's independence under this structure, while also challenging the myth of the judiciary solely appointing judges. This issue has long been debated, with Arun Jaitley raising similar concerns as early as 2011.

🚀 NSE hits big, named 'The Dominator' by Macquarie

The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) made history by listing on BSE on Thursday, September 24. The exchange services provider, based in India, now ranks as the 10th most valued company with a market cap of ₹4.8 lakh crore. Shares jumped 5.2% to ₹1,878 apiece, despite a flat debut at ₹1,800. Analysts from Macquarie Group call NSE 'The Dominator' due to its market share and strong fundamentals. The company plans platform expansion to drive future revenue growth. 📈

🏏 Gambhir on Rohit: Team first is the ultimate rule

Gautam Gambhir shared insights on his relationship with Rohit Sharma during a JioStar conversation. He explained their bond was established when Gambhir was a senior player before he became coach in India. While different views exist, Gambhir emphasized that the team's best interest is the final call. This understanding is key for coaches and captains, according to the former player. These comments come as Rohit's narrative shifts post-Lord's ODI in July.

🧠 Tau buildup messes with brain signals in Alzheimer's

Tau accumulation is reshaping neurotransmitter signaling in Alzheimer's disease, a condition affecting 11% of those aged 65+ in the U.S. Researchers at the Korea Brain Research Institute studied AD mice, confirming hyperphosphorylated tau aggregation over time. Proteomic analysis of seven brain regions showed dysregulation in metabolic and cell cycle pathways. They found alterations in six neurotransmitters, specifically dopamine- and serotonin-signaling molecules. The findings suggest tau accumulation might cause neurotransmitter remodeling, pointing to new therapeutic targets.