🏛️ Single vote win appeal reserved by Madras High Court

The Madras High Court has reserved its orders regarding an election petition filed against TVK MLA R. Seenivasa Sethupathy's win. The case involves the Tirupattur constituency in Sivaganga district, where he won by just one vote over DMK Minister K.R. Periakaruppan. This happened in the 2026 polls, with Sethupathy securing 83,375 votes against Periakaruppan's 83,374. The DMK candidate claimed a postal vote was misdirected due to identical constituency names. The court is considering arguments that constituency numbers are the key identifiers, not the names. 🗳️

🗳️ Mamata's faction candidate pulls out of Rejinagar poll

The Trinamool Congress faction's nominee for the Rejinagar bye-election announced his withdrawal on Saturday. This candidate, Rabiul Alam Chowdhury, was scheduled for the October 6 election in the West Bengal constituency. This followed Sanchita Pradhan's withdrawal from the Nandigram bye-poll a day prior. Mamata Banerjee's faction later backed Congress candidate Milan Pradhan in Nandigram to bolster the Opposition INDIA bloc. The party faction also decided not to contest the Lok Sabha bye-poll in Assam's Nagaon. 😟

🗳️ Mamata's Push: Candidate Reverses Nomination Decision

Rabiul Islam has reversed his decision to step down from the Rejinagar bypoll contest. He is the TMC candidate who initially decided to withdraw his nomination. This decision was made after an intervention from Mamata Banerjee. The bypoll is taking place in Rejinagar. Future developments regarding the election contest are still unfolding.

🔫 Police find AK-47 rounds and Pakistani cash in Poonch shop

A police party conducted a search at a jewellery shop in Main Market Poonch on September 19. The search was carried out by officials from Police Station Poonch, alongside a Forensic Science Laboratory team and a Naib Tehsildar. Authorities recovered five AK-47 rounds, Pakistani currency worth Rs 105, and other materials. The jewellery shop belonged to Davinder Singh, son of Narinder Singh, who resides in Mohalla Khorinar. A case has now been registered under the relevant sections of the law. 🔫

🤖 Samsung drops One UI 9.0 with Android 17 updates

Samsung has rolled out One UI 9.0, which is based on Android 17, to the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra series. This update introduces a refreshed UI design and enhanced Galaxy AI capabilities within Samsung Notes. Key improvements also include an improved Quick Panel with independent controls and advanced accessibility options. Furthermore, the new version strengthens user privacy by scanning for and blocking suspicious apps automatically. This rollout was published on September 19, 2026, bringing new features to these flagship devices. 📱

🏛️ Lawyers talking to media about cases needs action

Former Supreme Court judge Justice Abhay Oka urged the Bar Council of India to take action against lawyers who discuss ongoing case submissions with the media. This practice, he noted, risks self-promotion and may breach the Bar Council of India Rules regarding advertising and solicitation. He cited instances of lawyers hosting podcasts about court arguments, sometimes suggesting clients might win based on judge's questions. Justice Oka stressed that lawyers' duty is to argue best for the court, not promote themselves publicly. He maintained that courts should not issue gag orders, upholding the principle of open justice. ⚖️

🥇 Childhood dare led to Asian Games legend jump

Thaduthuvila Chandapillai Yohannan achieved an 8.07m jump at the 1974 Asian Games in Tehran. He was competing for his country, Kerala, at that time. This leap set an Asian record that stood for three decades. His early athletic spark came from a childhood dare to jump across a stream near Kollam. Now, he reflects on his journey as the Asian Games begin in Japan. 🏃‍♂️

🧐 Reporter TV MD gets one-day excise custody

A court in Sultan Bathery gave the Excise Department custody of Anto Augustine, MD of Reporter TV. This action came after liquor above the limit was seized from his ancestral house in Wayanad district of Kerala. The case was registered under the Abkari Act following the discovery by an SIT on Thursday. The court denied his bail petition on Friday, and he was remanded till September 30. Augustine has now appealed to the Kerala High Court, with a hearing set for September 22. 🧐

💥 SP MP's SUV Damaged in Stone Pelting

A Samajwadi Party MP's SUV was allegedly damaged during a stone-pelting incident. This happened in a village near Amardobha in Sant Kabir Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred late Friday night, September 18, 2026, while the MP was returning from a flood-hit area. The clash arose during a Ganesh idol immersion procession following police action against a loud DJ vehicle. Authorities are currently identifying those responsible and will take necessary action against the culprits.

🤥 Pune businessman faked immigration story

A Pune businessman fabricated an immigration issue to his wife after his planned international trip was cancelled. The 46-year-old told his wife he was going to Kuala Lumpur for business, but he was actually traveling with another woman. Immigration officials discovered the woman was using an old, supposedly lost passport at Mumbai International Airport. Realizing his wife would find out the truth, the man cancelled the trip and went to CSMT. He later confessed to Sahar police station after a kidnapping FIR was registered by his wife. 🤥

🎉 Golmaal 5 confirmed with Ajay Devgn and release date

Rohit Shetty officially confirmed that Golmaal 5 is in development, dropping news on September 19th. The announcement was made via a motion poster featuring Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, and Tusshar Kapoor. The film is slated for release on January 8th, 2027, marking a nine-year gap since Golmaal Again. This installment reunites the original gang, including Sharman Joshi, promising classic franchise dynamics. More details about the leading lady and full cast are currently under wraps. 🎬