🌿 New Begonia species found in Arunachal Pradesh

A new flowering plant species, Begonia neelamorum, has been officially described from Arunachal Pradesh. This discovery was made in the Keyi Panyor district, with specimens collected in May. The plant is about 10-12 cm tall and was found near the Keyi River at roughly 1,000 metres above sea level. The researchers named it after the Neelam clan of the local Nyishis community. This makes it the 54th Begonia species recorded in India’s northeast. 🌸

🏏 Sri Lanka brings back Malinga to the team

Sri Lanka cricket team has decided to bring Eshan Malinga back into the squad for upcoming matches. This decision was made by the national selectors ahead of the next series. The inclusion comes as part of the team's preparations for the tour scheduled from October 15th to November 5th. Malinga's experience is seen as crucial for boosting the bowling attack's performance. The team will now finalize its full playing XI in the coming days.

🚢 India aims to be a top 4 shipbuilding power

Sanjeev Sanyal stated that India has the potential to become a credible fourth-largest shipbuilding nation over the next decade. This prediction was made by the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council member at News18 DEFCON 2026. Currently, India contributes less than 1% of global shipbuilding, while China leads with about 55% of the world's ships. Sanyal emphasized that India possesses labor, steel, and design capabilities to expand beyond naval vessels. Sustained private sector investment is needed to achieve this major maritime goal. 🚢

🇮🇳 India's Defence Shift: Importer to Global Power

Lt Gen Puneet Ahuja detailed a vision for India's future-ready armed forces at Defence Conclave 2026. He spoke from the IHQ of MoD (Army) about transforming the defence sector. This transformation is being driven by jointness, innovation, self-reliance, and cutting-edge technology. The core focus involves harnessing technology and human capital to bolster national security. This strategic shift aims to make India a global leader in defence capabilities.

🚨 TMC MP sues CEC; opposition demands arrest

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra filed a police complaint against Chief Election Commissioner Ganesh Kumar in Delhi. Moitra alleged that the Election Commission's decisions were falsified by one person without majority consent. The Election Commission countered this, stating that unanimous decisions were made. Opposition leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal and Mamata Banerjee, are demanding the CEC's arrest. They are also calling for past elections to be declared null and void and new polls to be held.

😠 Rahul claims Parliament laws are illegal due to election rigging

Rahul Gandhi strongly criticized the Chief Election Commissioner and the Modi government regarding alleged election irregularities. He asserted that if votes were stolen, then laws made by Parliament through compromised members are also illegal. Gandhi specifically targeted CEC Gyanesh Kumar, referencing a report about dissent within the Election Commission over 10 months. He stressed that the destruction of the vote damages the foundation of the nation and every Indian's expression. This escalating situation continues to challenge the integrity of the country's democratic processes.

🏛️ HC finds arrest of Congress candidate 'surprising'

The Calcutta High Court noted it was surprising that the Congress Nandigram bye-election candidate was arrested in a sixth case while already in custody. This involved Milan Pradhan, who was arrested on September 18 in relation to a 2007 murder case in Nandigram. The state had previously stated on Tuesday that he was not wanted in any other case from 2007. The court subsequently directed police not to take coercive action against him in the sixth case until October 12. These cases originated from protests in 2007 against a chemical hub plan.

🔬 New lutetium clock is super accurate ⏱️

Researchers have developed a highly accurate atomic clock using the element lutetium. The team from the National University of Singapore achieved this breakthrough using lutetium, a rare-earth metal. This new clock can measure time to a trillionth of a second with record-breaking stability. Its performance is notable because it hardly registers changes in temperature or magnetic fields. Future applications suggest this clock could maintain accuracy across extreme environments globally.

😠 BJP chief slams school breakfast contamination allegations

T.N. BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran condemned reports of breakfast contamination in state schools. This issue was reported in Chengalpattu and Tiruvallur districts, involving students who were hospitalized. These incidents were brought to light via media reports on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Nagenthran criticized the TVK-led government for lacking proper quality checks and hygiene audits. He demanded severe action against responsible officers and contractors immediately. 😠

🤝 Qualcomm and Apple renew chip licensing deal

Qualcomm and Apple have decided to extend their existing licensing agreement for chip technology. This partnership involves both tech giants across their respective operations. The agreement was reportedly set to run until at least 2027. This deal is crucial for both companies' ongoing hardware development strategies. Both firms are expected to continue collaborating on future mobile and computing advancements.

🏛️ India Bloc prepping impeachment move against CEC

The India Bloc is preparing an impeachment motion against the Election Commission of India's CEC Gyanesh Kumar. This move follows questions raised by India Today about Form 6 changes and voter roll deletions in Goa. Specifically, 97 names were omitted in Goa due to Form 7 deletion rights. Officials failed to respond to specific queries regarding the Form 6 modifications. The next step involves the expected delivery of the formal notice next week.