🎨 UCEED 2027: Design Exam Details Are Coming Soon

The Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) 2027 registration is expected to kick off around October 1, 2026. This exam will be held on January 17, 2027, at five major IITs plus IIT Jabalpur. Candidates must have passed 12th grade and meet specific age criteria based on their category. The application process involves visiting the official website and completing several steps to register. The UCEED score is valid for one year for admission in the same academic year. 🎨

😔 IIT Bombay suspends Dean after student suicide

IIT Bombay suspended Dean of Student Affairs, Professor Suryanarayana Doolla, immediately following the suicide of 20-year-old BTech student Sahil Wakode. The suspension occurred amid student protests demanding action regarding the circumstances of Sahil’s death at IIT Bombay. The incident happened on Friday after Sahil was allegedly caught using a mobile phone during the mid-semester exam. The institute also issued an apology for earlier statements made about the unfortunate demise of Sahil. Authorities are now investigating the matter, and further action will be taken after the probe is complete. 😔

⚡ Transrail keeps growth target despite Q1 slowdown

Transrail Lighting Ltd is sticking to its 20-22% annual revenue growth guidance even after a sluggish first quarter. This was reported by CEO Randeep Narang in Mumbai, amid geopolitical supply chain issues. The company projects a ₹9.5 trillion domestic T&D market opportunity through 2032. They are focusing on profitability rather than rushing growth in competitive segments. Transrail plans to build capabilities in data centres and BESS for future expansion. ⚡

😠 Man throws weights in Bengaluru gym, membership cancelled

A man reportedly became aggressive and threw 20kg weight plates in a Cult.fit gym in Indiranagar, Bengaluru. This incident occurred last week during a busy period when other members asked him to share equipment. The aggressive behavior escalated after he refused to alternate sets, nearly hitting a woman with a plate. Indiranagar Police initiated legal action after the viral video spread online. Cult.fit confirmed they investigated the matter and subsequently cancelled the member's membership. 😠

🎧 Flight test: 5 noise-cancelling earbuds compared

An editorial team tested five noise-cancelling earbuds on a flight to check ANC, sound, comfort, and battery. The tested models included Sony WF-C710N, Bose QuietComfort, JBL Wave Buds 2, OnePlus Buds 4, and Oppo Enco Air5 Pro. Data covered various specs like Sony's 8.5-hour NC time and JBL's 40-hour total playback. The comparison assessed how well each balanced noise reduction with overall audio quality for travel. Buyers' feedback was analyzed to provide a practical guide for frequent flyers.

🎭 Comedian's UP shows cancelled after Modi mimicry

Three upcoming shows by comedian Pulkit Mani in Uttar Pradesh have been cancelled following his impersonation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This incident occurred after Mani performed at a Rahul Gandhi event in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday. The cancellations were cited as being due to 'unforeseen circumstances' in Noida and 'repeated threats from goon activists' in Kanpur and Lucknow. Several BJP leaders criticized Gandhi for hosting the comedian, calling the performance 'cheap' political theatre. It is unclear whether the cancellations were initiated by Mani or the respective venues. 🎭

⚖️ SC notices govt over Pranit More's FIR cluster

The Supreme Court issued notices to the Union Government, Maharashtra, and Haryana regarding Pranit More's petition to club multiple FIRs. The comedian faced scrutiny after an audience member made a misogynistic comment over a Rs. 370 biryani incident. Multiple FIRs were lodged under various sections of BNS and the IT Act against him and others. More has apologized publicly and recently announced a comeback tour called 'Ghayal'. A PIL was also filed citing this controversy to seek digital content safeguards. 🧐

🤖 White House tells AI giants to self-regulate

The White House advised AI companies worried about their tech to stop development voluntarily, according to Michael Kratsios. This advice came after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and others called for slowing frontier AI progress. Kratsios stated the government has existing tools and doesn't need Congress to rush in for action. He cited Anthropic's June model suspension as an example of government intervention when issues arise. The administration is leaving the 'pause' decision up to the companies for now.

🏍️ Suzuki's SV650 Roadster is Back in Europe

Suzuki is bringing back its iconic SV650 V-Twin Roadster to the European market. This comeback follows its discontinuation earlier this year due to failing stricter Euro5+ emission norms. The bike has now been certified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for a 2027 model year. It will utilize the engine from the SV-7GX, featuring similar performance specs to the current sport tourer. Suzuki is expected to globally unveil the revised SV650 at this year’s EICMA show in Milan. 🏍️

😠 TN Minister sues YouTuber for defamation

Tamil Nadu Minister for Natural Resources, T.K. Prabhu, is filing a defamation case against YouTuber M. Maridhas. The legal action is being pursued in the Madras High Court against Maridhas, Google LLC, YouTube India, and X Corporation. The Minister has demanded ₹1 crore in damages with 12% annual interest from the suit filing date. Prabhu claims the YouTuber made false allegations of corruption against him on YouTube and X. He seeks these damages due to loss of reputation and emotional distress caused by the statements. 😠

😠 MP Dubey sues ex-Finance Secretary Garg

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has filed a criminal defamation case against former Finance Secretary Subhash Garg. This legal action stems from Garg questioning official Q1 GDP growth data and accusing Dubey of meeting him in 2018. Dubey denies ever visiting Garg’s office, stating he hasn't visited any GOI office since becoming an MP in 2009. The conflict intensified after Garg alleged Dubey was "blackmailing" him regarding transfers and contracts. Dubey demands a public apology, threatening jail time if Garg refuses.