🔭 NASA's Roman Telescope heads to map the dark universe 🔭

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope successfully launched on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center. The observatory is now en route to the second Sun-Earth Lagrange point, about one million miles away. The mission kicked off on Sunday, 7:26 a.m. EDT, and is designed to study dark matter and exoplanets. It promises to map the sky nearly 1,000 times faster than the Hubble Space Telescope. Official mission images are anticipated to be released in early 2027.

🗳️ ABVP wins PU President's post again

The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) won the Punjab University Students’ Council president's post for the second consecutive year. This victory was secured in Punjab by ABVP candidate Ankit Bidhan, who beat AAP-linked Adil Brar. The results were finalized on September 1, 2026, showing ABVP secured 3,149 votes. The support from SOI, whose candidate was disqualified, is fueling buzz about potential Akali-BJP ties. ABVP's growing influence raises questions about student politics beyond the Chandigarh campus. 🗳️

⚡ Ather Konarc vs iQube, Orbiter, Chetak showdown

Ather Energy's Konarc is being compared against rivals like iQube, Orbiter, and Chetak in the EV scooter market. The Konarc S variants start at Rs 99,999, whereas iQube and Chetak have higher initial prices. While Konarc offers an on-board 450W charger and AirWalk, iQube boasts a superior 212 km claimed range. Konarc currently features a basic LCD display, unlike iQube and Chetak which have TFT touchscreens. The comparison covers ranges, top speeds, and various feature sets among the models. 🛵

📚 Kerala announces big teacher and school awards

The Kerala government has officially announced the winners for the State Teachers’ Awards and the new Srestha Vidyalaya Puraskaram. Minister N. Samsudheen revealed the award details during a press conference held on Tuesday in the state. The State Teachers’ Awards cover five categories, recognizing teachers from various districts like Malappuram and Thrissur. For the schools, top spots were given to institutions across Thiruvananthapuram, Malappally, and Kozhikode in the primary category. Both sets of awards will be distributed on September 5th at Kandamkulam Jubilee Hall, Kozhikode. 🏆

🎶 Can Yesha Nagula video save the dance?

The audio track for Yesha Nagula has become a chartbuster despite mixed reactions to its lyrical video. Specifically, the choreography by Aata Sandeep has faced criticism for being too organized and not energetic enough. Sandeep explained that some special dance moments are being saved exclusively for the theatrical release. The full video release on September 24 is crucial to either rescue the choreography or face harsher critiques. 👀

📱 Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is thinner and lighter

The new Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is engineered to be slimmer and lighter for better everyday convenience. It comes from Samsung and features a 4.1 mm unfolded thickness and a weight of just 214 g. The device boasts a 3,000 nits display brightness and a 5000 mAh battery. It runs on the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, supported by Galaxy AI features. Users can choose from Graphite, Cream, Violet Shadow, and Green Shadow color options.

⚖️ High Court orders nursing council to change gender record

The Madras High Court directed the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council to update a registrant's gender from 'transgender' to 'male' in their official documents. This order was issued by Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy concerning the registrant's plan to migrate to Karnataka. The council must correct records digitally and physically, removing all prior transgender descriptions, and complete the transfer within eight weeks. The judge specifically mandated that no mention of the previous gender should accompany the records sent to the Karnataka State Nursing Council. This decision followed arguments from the petitioner's counsel regarding the client's gender affirmation journey. 🏳️‍⚧️

🍦 Reliance drops into ice cream scene with Bombay Creamery

Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL) has officially entered the ice cream market with the launch of Bombay Creamery. This new brand is set up by RCPL, the FMCG arm of Reliance Industries Limited, and positioned as India's first accessible premium dairy brand. The initial launch features products across cones, cups, tubs, bars, and sticks, with prices starting at Rs 10 in western India. RCPL backs this entry with its national distribution and aims for a pan-India rollout after the initial phase. This move signals a long-term commitment to the category, building on its explorations since 2023.

⛽ Jet fuel and commercial LPG prices see hike

Jet fuel prices for domestic airlines increased by over 5% on Tuesday, with Indian Oil Corporation Limited reporting the rise. This second consecutive monthly increase brings the aviation turbine fuel rate to Rs 121.2 per litre. The hike adds to airline expenses, as fuel is about 40% of their operating costs. Simultaneously, commercial 19-kg LPG cylinder prices rose by around Rs 10 across the country. This trend is linked to global oil price increases from the West Asia conflict. ⛽

⚽ Sunderland snags Fofana, beats Arsenal to £30m star

Sunderland unexpectedly secured winger Malick Fofana from Lyon in a last-minute transfer deal. This major move saw the Black Cats outmaneuver Arsenal, who had been in talks with Mikel Arteta. The agreement is valued at an initial £26m plus a £4m performance add-on. Arsenal ultimately decided against the transfer after hesitating over Lyon's valuation. Fofana will sign a five-year contract with Sunderland, which runs until 2031. ⚽

💧 Pak PM raises water issue at SCO; India rejects Hague ruling

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif raised his long-standing grouse on the Indus Waters Treaty at the SCO summit, emphasizing water is the region's lifeblood. This followed India's rejection of a Hague-based Court of Arbitration ruling that upheld the treaty's binding nature. The ruling, issued by the Court of Arbitration, stated the 1960 IWT remains legally binding and its dispute mechanism can continue. India maintains the tribunal is 'illegally constituted' and holds no jurisdiction over its sovereign decisions. The ongoing dispute adds tension, especially since India suspended the treaty after the April 2025 Pahalgam attack. 💧