🪐 Radio signals caught from an exoplanet

Astronomers have successfully detected radio signals originating from an exoplanet for the first time. This breakthrough occurred while studying the $\beta$ Pictoris system, located about 64 light-years from Earth. The detection was made by a team led by Kevin N. Ortiz Ceballos using the MeerKAT radio telescope in South Africa. These natural bursts allow scientists to learn that the gas giant's magnetic field is at least 1,250 gauss. This finding provides key data about this young world orbiting a star. 🪐

🏅 Jay Meena bags India's first soft tennis medal

Indian soft tennis player Jay Meena won bronze at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. He achieved this historic feat representing India in the sport. His campaign involved a tough semi-final loss to Japan's Takuya Kurosaka with a 3-5, 1-4, 1-4, 4-1, 6-4, 1-4 scoreline. Meena credited this win to years of dedication from coaches and support systems. He hopes for more government backing for soft tennis moving forward. 🥉

🗳️ EC internal drama sparks impeachment talks

A major rift has emerged within the Election Commission of India, leading to political confrontation. Two election commissioners raised objections 14 times over 10 months regarding revision decisions, which the panel claimed were unanimous. In Goa, 97 verified voters were deleted from rolls because the software lacked a rollback feature, despite eight requests. The opposition INDIA bloc is now preparing to file an impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. The BJP has responded to these escalating allegations regarding the poll body's operations. 🗳️

😔 Minister assures support for murdered student's family

Social Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar met the parents of engineering student T. Akshitarani in their native village. The minister assured the family that the government would ensure stringent punishment for those responsible for her murder. Currently, the State government is providing ₹4.12 lakh assistance, with an additional ₹4.12 lakh sought from the Central government. He also directed the police to expedite the investigation and file a charge sheet against the accused. Furthermore, the MLA promised a house under the Indiramma scheme and an outsourcing job for a family member.

💻 Googlebook could seriously disrupt the PC scene

Googlebook has a big chance to build an Android-like OS unlike any competitor currently available. This potential player targets the Mac and Windows markets, which need a fresh option against Microsoft's combative stance. The opportunity hinges on several factors aligning, given the slow pace of new OS releases. Android is being reimagined for the desktop era, offering touch-first interactions that other OSs lack. This could appeal to the 'mobile first' generation, provided the pricing is right. 🚀

🤝 US-China Leaders Meet, Stress Peace and Cooperation

US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping for his second state visit at the White House. The two leaders discussed their friendship and urged peaceful coexistence between the two major nations. Xi emphasized avoiding the "Thucydides Trap" and maintaining healthy competition between the countries. They also addressed artificial intelligence, stressing that its development must remain under human control for public welfare. Previously, US tariffs peaked at 145% on Chinese goods during the trade war. 🤝

🚦 Telangana launches big safety bureau for roads and rails

Telangana government established the TG-TMARS, a specialized state police wing overseeing traffic, road, and rail safety across the state. Headquartered in Hyderabad, it will be led by an Additional Director General or Inspector General of Police. With over 32,000 km of roads and 1.8 crore registered vehicles, the bureau centralizes enforcement standards. It will manage everything from traffic signals to round-the-clock road crash response. The Director must report on the bureau's operationalization to the State Road Safety Council within six months. 🚦

🎮 Control Resonant gets a big hotfix update

Remedy Entertainment rolled out the first hotfix for Control Resonant to improve game balance. The update focused on lowering enemy health and making the Dancer and Deserter Resonants easier to stun. These changes aim to fix early game issues with enemies having too much endurance during the playthrough. Additionally, Dylan's power scaling now relates to upgrades, and the build power indicator was reworked. Players can now also decrease the cost to reset skills and reallocate points. 🎮

🛡️ Kozhikode NSS runs big anti-drug drive

The National Service Scheme (NSS) held an anti-drug awareness program on Thursday, September 24, 2026. This massive event took place at Mananchira Square in Kozhikode, gathering 1,700 members. Volunteers participated as 'Toofan Commandos' to support the State government's 'Toofan' campaign. Activities included a human chain, an anti-drug pledge, and balloon releases with messages. This district-level event was jointly organized by NSS Calicut University and the District Social Justice Office. 🛡️

📰 School Assembly Updates: Big News Roundup

This assembly covers the top national, world, sports, and education news for September 25th. Various updates are presented concerning key events across these different domains. Specific details regarding national happenings, global developments, and athletic records are highlighted. The overall context provides students with a broad overview of current affairs. Further discussions will delve deeper into these reported topics in subsequent sessions.

👀 India's Watch on US-China Summit Dynamics

Xi Jinping and Trump recently held a high-profile summit to discuss global issues. This meeting took place between leaders of China and the United States. Key discussions involved trade relations, the Quad alliance, and the rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence. India is closely monitoring these talks to understand the evolving geopolitical landscape in Asia. The outcomes of these discussions will heavily influence regional stability and economic policies moving forward.