🏛️ SC pushes EC for quick TMC name symbol decision

The Supreme Court has asked the Election Commission to urgently resolve the name and symbol dispute between the two TMC factions. This hearing took place in New Delhi, where the SC prompted the poll panel to give a decision timeline by Monday. The ruling also mentioned the Shiv Sena factional row, emphasizing the need for a swift resolution for the AITC issue. Previously, the EC gave temporary names—'Mamata All India Trinamool Congress' and 'Democratic Trinamool Congress'—for the upcoming bypolls. The original party name and symbol remain frozen until the dispute is finally settled. 🗳️

🏛️ SC pushes EC to resolve TMC name clash fast

The Supreme Court has asked the Election Commission to set a timeline for deciding the name and symbol dispute between the two TMC factions. This was heard following a plea filed by Mamata Banerjee before the top court. The court requested the poll panel to inform it by Monday about their final decision on the matter. Previously, the EC temporarily gave Mamata Banerjee's side the "Mamata All India Trinamool Congress" name and the "football player" symbol. The temporary setup will be used for upcoming bypolls while the dispute continues. 🗳️

🎬 Intimacy workshops helped Mohit Malik and Rasika Dugal connect in Mirzapur

Mohit Malik revealed that he and Rasika Dugal participated in intimacy workshops while filming their scenes for Mirzapur: The Movie. They connected from the early project stages, which helped build comfort and ease between the actors. Mohit also mentioned that he auditioned for Munna Bhaiya eight years prior to joining the universe in 2025. He initially feared being overshadowed but was relieved by the audience's positive reception. The film has subsequently crossed the Rs 200 crore mark at the box office. 🎬

🌟 Kerala's cultural icon Soorya Krishnamoorthy passes away

Soorya Krishnamoorthy, a major cultural icon in Kerala, passed away in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday, September 24th. He was best known for organizing the annual Soorya Festival, which spanned over a hundred days yearly. Krishnamoorthy started the Soorya Stage and Film Society in 1977, promoting various art forms like music and dance. After a 27-year career at ISRO, he dedicated himself to culture and won 'Man of the Year' recognition. Political figures and actors paid their respects to the esteemed personality.

🗳️ Kerala CM stresses Election Commission's independence

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan stated the need to protect the Election Commission's independence and transparency. This came on Thursday, September 24, 2026, amid allegations concerning CEC Gyanesh Kumar regarding the SIR process. The statement followed reports from Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi about voter roll cleanup issues. Satheesan emphasized that voters must fully trust the integrity of India’s electoral system. He echoed Rahul Gandhi's stance on the seriousness of vote theft. 🗳️

🌱 Artist plants chia sprouts in missing NYC subway tile

A Korean-American ceramicist named Eujue transformed a missing subway tile into living art using chia sprouts. She placed this installation at the Delancey Street/Essex Street station in NYC. The project, 'NYC Tile Watch', gained traction online, leading to attention from Mayor Zohran Mamdani's team on September 23. Eujue was subsequently invited to submit a formal proposal for artists to replace damaged tiles. The initiative now encourages New Yorkers to report missing tiles via her website. 🚇

🔥 Yamuna Expressway bus tragedy claims nine lives

A charred sleeper bus tragically claimed nine lives on the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida. The vehicle was found to have serious safety violations, including missing fire extinguishers and blocked exits. It was also carrying highly flammable materials and had accumulated about 16 unpaid challans amounting to one lakh rupees. The driver and conductor have been arrested, but officials are now under scrutiny. This incident highlights ongoing negligence regarding fire safety regulations for buses.

🩺 Stroke rates climbing for younger adults

Stroke incidence is showing a noticeable upward trend among younger age groups. This alarming pattern has been observed across various clinical settings. Data indicates a significant rise in cases during the last fiscal year, specifically in Q3 and Q4 of 2023. Experts attribute this to lifestyle changes and emerging risk factors in this demographic. Health organizations are urging increased screening and awareness campaigns to tackle this growing issue. 🩺

😠 Opposition slams EC over 97 missed Goa voters 😠

The Opposition has intensified its critique of the Election Commission following a report highlighting omissions in Goa's final electoral roll. This issue concerns 97 voters, deemed eligible by Electoral Registration Officers, who were excluded post-Special Intensive Revision. The Indian Express report dated September 24, 2026, stated the centralized ECINet system prevented EROs from reversing deletions despite official requests. Jairam Ramesh demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the compromised process. The Opposition argues this centralized control overrides statutory authority, infringing on citizens' rights.

🏏 Luke Williams steps up as MI's new WPL coach

Luke Williams has officially taken over the role of head coach for the Mumbai Indians in the Women's Premier League. He replaces Lisa Keightley in this significant coaching transition for the franchise. This change is effective immediately, with the new tenure starting for the upcoming season. Williams brings a new coaching perspective to the team, aiming for renewed success on the field. The focus now shifts to building momentum and achieving strong results in the WPL.

🚀 Croatia joins Artemis Accords as 74th nation

Croatia officially signed the Artemis Accords on Wednesday, September 23, at the Ministry of Science, Education and Youth in Zagreb. This move makes Croatia the 74th country to join this international framework for space exploration. As of the signing, over 70 countries have joined, following Albania's September 21 entry. The agreement promotes peaceful and transparent exploration of celestial bodies like the Moon and Mars. This signature opens diplomatic channels for cooperation but does not automatically bring industry funding to Croatia. 🛰️