sports Real Madrid suffered a 2-1 loss against Atlético de Madrid on September 21st. The team has a six-point deficit to Barcelona, making the title race tough. Diomande's dribbling showed real promise in the match. However, critics suggest Vinicius Junior needs to be benched for better performance. Madrid must make strategic changes to avoid a trophy-less season. 😬
india IIT Bombay professor Suryanarayana Doolla has been suspended from his deanship following campus protests over a student's suicide. The Mumbai Crime Branch is investigating the matter after Doolla was named in an FIR by the student's parents in Mumbai. This FIR was registered after allegations of caste-based harassment over a three-month period. The death occurred on Friday evening, hours after an examination incident on September 18. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities likely to question Doolla and others soon. 😔
tech Gmail is introducing a "Copy code" button for two-factor authentication emails across mobile platforms. This shortcut lets users grab a verification code directly from the inbox without needing to open the message first. The feature is visible in Gmail for Android version 2026.09.07.x and iOS version 6.0.260907. This update follows recent enhancements like Live voice features and Gemini answers in the inbox. It is important to note that this convenience feature is not yet available on the web version of Gmail.
health A cardiologist spotted a baby cockroach on his table at JW Marriott's Romano restaurant in Mumbai. Dr Ashok Seth, Chairman of Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, noted the incident occurred while he was attending a medical programme. Reports indicated a cockroach was also seen in the buffet area around 15 minutes prior to the sighting. Dr Seth stressed that this is a public health issue, as pests carry germs according to WHO guidelines. He expressed concern over the lack of visible corrective action from the hotel management. 🤢
india BJP legislators recited the full version of Vande Mataram during the Legislative Assembly and Council proceedings on September 21, 2026. This happened at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru during a special session addressing drought and the Kasturirangan report. The official recording only played two stanzas before BJP MLAs became agitated. They started reciting the complete song, protesting the government's order. The Congress government mandates only the first two stanzas be sung in most programs. 🇮🇳
world A series of brutal killings, dubbed 'Stoneman' cases, took place in Mumbai and Kolkata decades ago. In Kolkata, 13 pavement dwellers were murdered starting in June 1989, with their heads smashed by heavy objects. These attacks were similar to earlier incidents in Mumbai during the 1960s and mid-1980s. Investigators never conclusively identified a single killer across these separate events. The unresolved nature of these crimes keeps the 'Stoneman' mystery alive today. 😨
health Dr Reddy’s Laboratories and Takeda have signed an agreement for QDENGA dengue vaccine distribution across India's private market. The partnership will see QDENGA become available in the first half of 2027, following CDSCO's approval in July 2026. This makes QDENGA the first approved dengue vaccine in India for ages 4–60. Dengue cases in India have seen an 11-fold increase over the last two decades, making this a big health step. Both companies aim to address the country's dengue burden through this collaboration. 💉
india Karnataka BJP MLAs sang the entire Vande Mataram despite a government order limiting it to two stanzas. BJP MLA SR Vishwanath criticized the Congress-led Karnataka government for this move in the Vidhana Soudha. The order, issued on September 8, 2026, restricts singing to just two stanzas at state programs. This decision was reportedly made to appease the Congress central leadership, as the Congress opposed the song pre-independence. BJP MLAs stated they would sing the full version regardless of attempts to stop them. 🎤
india The Supreme Court ordered a reinvestigation into the 2012 rape and murder of 17-year-old Sowjanya in Karnataka’s Ujire. This directive comes after Sowjanya's mother, Kusumavathi, filed a plea citing overlooked evidence in the initial CID and CBI probes. Despite investigations, the person responsible for her death remains unidentified as of October 2012. Santhosh Rao, previously arrested, was acquitted by the CBI court on June 16, 2023. The Court mandated that a compliance report detailing the steps taken must be filed within three months. ⚖️
world The Indian Air Force has announced the resumption of its major multinational air exercise, Tarang Shakti, in Jodhpur. This second edition will gather air forces from various countries for joint tactical training and aerial operations. The exercise is scheduled to take place from September 26 to October 12. It aims to boost interoperability among participating air forces and allow them to exchange operational practices. This follows the inaugural 2024 edition which included nations like the US, UK, and Australia. ✈️
india The Mountain School in Vermont, US, charges about $40,000 per semester for a unique educational program. High-school juniors from various places attend to balance academics with farm work and chores. Students engage in tasks like harvesting crops and cleaning, as reported by the WSJ. This environment helps them gain independence and strengthen college applications. Graduates leave with skills and perspective, aiming for top colleges. 🚜
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