🍿 Thai trip sparks sister's popcorn hustle

Four sisters launched Party Of., a Thai-inspired popcorn brand after a trip to Thailand in February 2023. The founding members are Lisa, Lita, Charlene, and Charlie, based in Washington, DC. By 2025, the brand saw its revenue quadruple and now consistently makes $7,000 monthly. Initially, they struggled with production crises, needing to switch to a new pillow-pouch format. Now, they advise new founders to nail down product-market fit first. 🍿

😠 Salian's Notice to Thackeray Called Publicity Stunt

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut claimed Satish Salian's Rs 500-crore defamation notice to Aaditya Thackeray was purely a publicity stunt. This clash has intensified the political row surrounding the CBI probe into Disha Salian's death. The notice was delivered to Uddhav Thackeray's residence, Matoshree, on Sunday, following Salian's Saturday visit. Raut asserted that court directions regarding the ongoing CBI probe must be strictly followed. The High Court initiated the CBI probe on September 2, 2026, after Mumbai Police's initial investigation.

😟 NSUI flops in DUSU polls; Congress brass upset

The Congress top brass, including Rahul Gandhi, is very displeased with NSUI's performance in the Delhi University Students' Union elections. This failure occurred in Delhi on September 21, 2026, as NSUI couldn't secure a single seat. The ABVP swept the polls, winning three out of four central panel posts amid internal issues in NSUI. The central leadership is reportedly taking serious action regarding the campaign strategy and management. This comes after 20 candidates contested issues like student safety and campus infrastructure. 😟

💸 Gates family wealth plans and funding lessons

Bill Gates stated his children will inherit less than 1% of his wealth upon his passing. This mirrors Melinda French Gates' approach, who intentionally avoided funding her daughter Phoebe Gates' startup. She felt that true business validation required external investors to believe in the venture. French Gates wanted her daughter to experience the full fundraising process, including potential rejections. This philosophy supports building resilience, especially for female founders in business. 🧐

📈 NSE IPO GMP hits 3% on final day

The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) IPO concluded its final day of subscription with a grey market premium hovering around 3%. The issue, priced between Rs 1,700-1,785 per share, saw strong demand across all investor categories. By Day 2, the offering was subscribed 1.16 times its 8.86 crore shares on offer, with retail investors subscribing 72%. The IPO is entirely an Offer for Sale (OFS), meaning proceeds go to selling shareholders, not to NSE. Shares are slated to debut on the BSE on September 24, after allotment on September 22, 2026. 📈

📈 IPO allotment status update for Hero Motors, SS Retail, Jindal Supreme

The allotment status for three mainboard IPOs—Hero Motors, SS Retail, and Jindal Supreme—is expected to be finalized today, September 21. These IPOs opened for subscription from September 16 until September 18. SS Retail shows the strongest grey market performance with a GMP of ₹147, while Hero Motors' GMP has dropped to ₹-2. Successful allottees can check their status using their PAN card on official sites. Shares for all three are scheduled to be credited to demat accounts on September 22.

🚀 BTC hits $81k; NEAR jumps on ZEC swaps

Bitcoin surpassed $81,000 after the SEC paved the way for onchain trading of tokenized US stocks. NEAR jumped about 23% because its cross-chain swap service saw heavy ZEC trading activity. As of Monday Asian morning, Bitcoin was up under 1% over 24 hours. This surge follows the SEC decision made on Thursday, which spurred a short squeeze in the market. Future volatility is expected leading up to the Federal Reserve's late-October meeting. 📈

🌍 World Leaders Tackle Global Crises at UN

World leaders recently convened at the United Nations to address numerous pressing global challenges. The meeting involved representatives from various nations discussing the state of the planet. Key issues on the agenda included ongoing conflicts, rising societal divisions, the rapid advancement of AI, and severe climate change impacts. These discussions reflect the complex, interconnected problems facing the international community today. Moving forward, the UN seeks consensus on strategies to manage these diverse and serious worldwide threats. 🌍

👮 Officers moved two years after Kadambari Jethwani case

Former Vijayawada Commissioner Kanthi Rana Tata and Deputy Commissioner Vishal Gunni received new postings on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The Andhra Pradesh government transferred them after revoking their suspension on September 4. Kanthi Rana is now the Traffic Management and Road Safety’s Inspector General of Police. Vishal Gunni was posted as Deputy Inspector General of Police, Training, with additional charge as Director of APPA. These officers were accused of illegally confining and harassing actress Kadambari Jethwani. 👮

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia hits Houthi targets with airstrikes

Saudi Arabia initiated airstrikes targeting Houthi militants in Yemen. These operations were carried out by the Saudi armed forces in the southern part of Yemen. The strikes commenced on a specific date, though the exact number of targets remains undisclosed. The military action is part of the ongoing conflict aimed at stabilizing the region. Further details on the escalation are expected in the coming days.

💣 Pakistan airstrike in Afghanistan leads to casualties

A Pakistani airstrike targeted Kunar province in Afghanistan, resulting in three deaths and several injuries on Monday. The strike occurred in retaliation for a suicide bombing at a police station compound in northwestern Pakistan. This escalation raises fears of open fighting between the two neighboring nations. The Taliban previously warned Islamabad against military action inside Afghanistan's territory. Kabul remains open to dialogue, suggesting Saudi Arabia could mediate security issues. 🕊️