🔥 West Bengal political drama heats up before by-polls

Major political turmoil is unfolding across West Bengal as the Trinamool Congress faces challenges ahead of assembly by-polls. Rabiul Alam Chowdhury from Rajnagar made a last-minute U-turn to contest after withdrawing earlier due to safety concerns. Meanwhile, Congress candidate Milan Pradhan was arrested in Haldia court following charges in old cases. This drama follows the Election Commission recognizing two separate TMC factions, putting Mamata Banerjee's group in a tricky spot. The party is now approaching the Supreme Court of India for legal assistance.

🎾 ABVP's Yash Dabas in DUSU 2026 Race

Yash Dabas is the ABVP presidential candidate for the DUSU 2026 elections, currently facing a close fight with NSUI's Vijay Shankar. Dabas, who hails from Kanjhawala, has been involved in student activities for six years and is also a tennis player. He completed his undergrad at SGTB Khalsa College and studied law at the CLC, focusing on student rights. Dabas has highlighted issues like women's safety, proposing pink booths and 1,000+ CCTV cameras. His team also includes Yash Maurya for VP and Riya Chhawdi for Secretary. 🎾

🧸 Why parents keep old report cards and drawings

Psychology suggests parents keeping old report cards and childhood drawings are preserving their life stories, not just memories. This happens with many parents across various stages of family life. Research indicates that physical objects trigger autobiographical memories and positive feelings of nostalgia. These items act as powerful memory cues, connecting parents to specific moments or family periods. Ultimately, parents might be holding onto a moment in time rather than just a piece of paper. 🕰️

✨ Samsung Z Flip8 owns the foldable game

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 sets a new standard for flip phones with superior audio quality. This phone, from Samsung, boasts a slim design measuring just 6.1 millimeters when unfolded. Furthermore, it offers an extended software support period, ensuring security patches for years to come. This significantly surpasses Motorola's offerings of four years of security updates and three major Android updates. All detailed measurement data and test results are available in Notebookcheck’s comprehensive review.

🚢 India-Pak naval clash highlights power gap

A recent collision involving INS Kolkata and PNS Hunain brought the India-Pakistan naval imbalance into sharp focus. The incident occurred in international waters, showcasing the Indian Navy's superior strength against the Pakistani vessel. This confrontation followed earlier aggressive maneuvers by Pakistani navy vessels near Indian assets in the Gulf of Aden. Experts suggest these tactics resemble grey-zone warfare, possibly influenced by China's behavior. The Indian Navy has historically maintained significant naval superiority during past conflicts. 🚢

🌟 Atlee reveals Vijay's advice on Jawan

Filmmaker Atlee shared that CM Vijay encouraged him to take the role in Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan. This conversation happened during the audio launch of Vijay Sethupathi’s Baththa in Chennai on Friday. Atlee stated that Vijay told him the film would change his career trajectory, which it did significantly. He credited Vijay's support for his career growth, following films like Theri, Mersal, and Bigil. Atlee emphasized that despite his hard work, Vijay's backing was crucial to reaching his current level. 🎬

🚨 Airport phone wipe leads to court ruling on searches

An American citizen was arrested at Atlanta airport for wiping his phone with a PIN during a search. The incident involved Samuel Tunick returning from the Dominican Republic on January 24. The new US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled on September 17 that border agents can search cellphones without reasonable suspicion. This decision broadens authority regarding electronic device searches at the US border. It fuels the ongoing debate about traveller privacy versus government inspection powers. 📱

🧐 Congress leader suspects blackmail in CM marriage claims

Congress leader Raju P. Nair alleged a conspiracy to destabilize the Kerala government using claims about the CM's second marriage. He voiced these doubts to the Kalamassery police after appearing before them regarding Anto Augustine's revelations. This occurred while an SIT investigated corruption related to the failed Lionel Messi-led Argentina bid in Kochi. Nair suspects Augustine might have fabricated the story as a defense or to blackmail the government. The Cybercrime Police FIR was transferred to Kalamassery police for further investigation into the matter. 🧐

🏛️ Trump bans media outlets from White House

President Donald Trump announced the immediate banning of several media outlets from the White House, citing 'reporting FAKE NEWS!' on Friday. The banned outlets include CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, as announced from Truth Social. This action followed a short press conference where he claimed they 'purposely write negative news' to diminish Republicans. CNN and Politico strongly denounced the move, asserting their First Amendment rights against government interference. Legal experts suggest these bans will likely be challenged in court, referencing past precedents on press access. 📰

🗳️ DUSU 2026: NSUI leads presidency race

The counting for the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) election is currently in progress. The President’s race is tight between NSUI's Vijay Shankar Meena and ABVP’s Yash Dabas. In the Vice-President contest, independent candidate Deepanshu Shokeen is leading significantly. As of the 10th round, Shokeen has garnered 16,693 votes in that specific contest. The results are expected to finalize soon, shaping student leadership at DU.

📊 Data shows big gap in female workforce participation

First district-level data has revealed significant disparities in the participation of women in the workforce. This analysis was conducted across the district to map out current employment trends. The findings highlight a wide gap, with participation rates varying substantially between different demographics. This disparity suggests systemic issues affecting women's entry and retention in the job market. Authorities are now expected to review these statistics to implement corrective measures. 📊