🧸 Talking to toys: When is it normal play?

Talking to toys or imaginary friends is usually a normal part of childhood pretend play, helping practice communication and social skills. For most kids, this imaginary friendship is common and does not automatically signal loneliness. Parents should seek pediatrician advice if the friend causes distress or threatens self-harm. Significant changes in sleep, eating, or social interaction are also warning signs. Instead of banning them, parents can use curiosity to engage with the child's imaginary world. 🧸

🔬 AI checks jaw bone maturity from dental scans

Researchers developed deep learning algorithms to assess cervical vertebral maturation stages using CBCT scans. The study involved 364 CBCT scans from orthodontic patients in the midwestern United States. In a specific five-class setting, ResNet50 achieved a high accuracy of 88.54% over 96 scans. This research supports the possibility of using deep learning for CVM staging from sagittal views. However, larger and externally validated cohorts are needed before wider clinical use. 🧐

🏅 Asian Games 2026 Day 4 Updates

The Asian Games 2026 are currently live, offering updates from Day 4. Various athletes from different nations are competing across multiple events in 2026. Specific scores and results from the day are being reported, covering several disciplines. This phase of the games showcases the intense rivalry and athletic performance of the participants. Fans should keep checking the official updates for the latest outcomes. 🏅

🚨 Two Police Officers Found Dead in J&K Car

Two police officers were discovered deceased inside a car in Jammu and Kashmir. The incident occurred in the region, involving the two uniformed personnel. Details indicate the discovery was made on a specific date, though exact numbers were not provided in the report. The circumstances surrounding their death remain under investigation by local authorities. Further updates on the case are expected as the probe continues. 🚨

🏅 Manu Bhaker and Mirabai Chanu in focus at Asian Games 🏸

Olympic medallists Manu Bhaker and Mirabai Chanu are set to headline India's campaign today. They will compete in the 10m air pistol and women's 49kg weightlifting events, respectively, at the Asian Games. Manu Bhaker qualified third in qualifying, while Chanu aims to secure a medal after missing one previously. Shooting and weightlifting provide major medal chances for India on Wednesday. The Indian men's badminton team also aims for the gold medal match against China.

🎾 Jay Meena moves to Asian Games quarterfinals

Indian soft tennis player Jay Meena advanced to the quarterfinals of the Asian Games on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. He secured his spot by defeating Pakistan's Arain Hussain with a score of 4-0 in Group D. Meena is scheduled to face the Philippines' Sherwin Nuguit on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. This competition is taking place at the Higashiyama Park Tennis Centre in Nagoya, Japan. The tournament continues with various sports events scheduled for the coming days. 🎾

🔥 BJP MLA sparks controversy with Garba comments

A BJP MLA stated that Muslim men wanting to attend Garba should bring their sisters and daughters to the events. This comment was made by Rameshwar Sharma in Bhopal’s Huzur constituency on Monday, September 21, 2026. The statement came amidst ongoing religious controversies surrounding Garba across the nation. Critics, including Arif Masood and Mohsin Ali Khan, strongly condemned the remarks as divisive and hateful. Sharma later defended his comments on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, linking them to 'love jihad' allegations.

✈️ Airport owners can own airlines, says Govt

The government is currently reviewing if airport operators, like Adani Group, can start running airlines. This decision involves the operators of Delhi and Mumbai airports under their OMDA agreements. India aims for at least five airlines with 100 aircraft each, supporting new airline startups. However, the government needs to address potential drawbacks before making a final call on the request. For now, there is no blanket rule preventing private operators from owning airlines. ✈️

⚖️ SC slams drug price hikes as 'dacoity'

The Supreme Court declared the exorbitant pricing of drugs as nothing short of 'dacoity' in broad daylight. Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta raised this serious issue in New Delhi, questioning the government's silence on the matter. The court highlighted a case where a cancer drug went from Rs 2,770 to an MRP of Rs 27,000. The bench strongly suggested that all medicines must be covered under the price control mechanism, like Jan Aushadhi Kendras. The court was hearing PILs seeking intervention due to massive price disparities in medicine sales. 💊

⚖️ SC says courts can't dictate national song

The Supreme Court agreed to examine penalties for refusing to sing the national song due to religious objections. This was in response to a petition by Carnatic vocalist T M Krishna regarding 'Vande Mataram'. The court noted that the Bijoe Emmanuel case from August 1986 is still the law regarding conscientious objectors. The bench stated that the state is best suited to decide the national song's version, not the courts. Therefore, no one's Article 25 rights or conscientious objector rights should be violated. 🎤

💡 India's green energy faces grid woes ⚡

India is producing significant green energy, but grid shortages are causing substantial wastage of this clean power. This issue is particularly evident as renewables briefly matched over half of peak demand in July in the country. While renewable capacity hit 54% of total power by 2024, transmission infrastructure has lagged severely behind generation growth. In Q1 2026, transmission limits accounted for nearly two-thirds of all renewable curtailment at 300 GWh. Experts stress that fixing this mismatch in infrastructure and storage is key to meeting the 500GW target by 2030.