🚨 Woman's Dismembered Body Parts Found in Vijayawada Canal

A gruesome murder case came to light after dismembered parts of a woman were discovered in the VTPS cooling canal at Ibrahimpatnam. The incident occurred in the NTR Police Commissionerate limits of the West Zone. On Saturday, September 19, 2026, police recovered the torso and limbs from the canal. The victim is reported to be around 25 years old, and efforts are underway to identify her. Authorities have alerted nearby police stations and deployed clues teams and sniffer dogs.

😠 Manju Warrier sues filmmaker over social media posts

Actor Manju Warrier has filed an injunction cum defamation suit in the Munsif Court, Ernakulam. She is seeking to stop filmmaker Sanalkumar Sasidharan from publishing defamatory content, primarily on social media platforms. Ms Warrier also targeted YouTuber Shajan Skariah and asked Meta to remove the offensive material online. The court promptly issued an interim injunction against Mr. Sasidharan. Furthermore, the court directed Meta to take down the defamatory contents published as of September 19, 2026. 😠

🪐 Venus might have self-destroyed its moon

New research suggests Venus might have destroyed its own moon through planetary mechanics. This theory, proposed by UC Riverside astrophysicist Stephen Kane, posits that Venus's slow rotation caused the moon to spiral inward. The study modeled hypothetical moons with masses ranging from half to ten times Earth's moon. Under these conditions, the tidal evolution would eventually drive a Venusian moon into the planet's surface. This finding has implications for how we assess exoplanet habitability. 🪐

🏛️ Calicut Uni brings separate union for research scholars

The University of Calicut is introducing a dedicated union for its research scholars, replacing the existing Department Students' Union. This change was approved by the Syndicate on Saturday, September 19, as part of reforms for campus elections. All research scholars will now be under the 'Calicut University Research Scholars' Union,' while Thrissur and Wayanad centers get separate unions. Election rules are being revamped to promote democratic understanding among students. This move follows recurring instances of violence during past college union elections. 🏛️

⚖️ Same-Sex Couples Need Marriage for Tax Perks

The central government has clarified that same-sex partners cannot claim spouse tax benefits without formal marriage recognition. This ruling was communicated to the Karnataka High Court regarding their ongoing case. The government reiterated that tax benefits are tied to legally recognized marital status, not just partnership. This stance follows ongoing legal discussions about LGBTQ+ rights and family recognition in India. Future legal proceedings will depend on how the court interprets this definitive central government directive. ⚖️

📱 Should you upgrade your new Apple gear?

The new iPhone 18 Pro and Apple Watch Series 12 have officially landed in stores this week. The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199, while the Series 12 begins at $399. The Pro models feature a better camera and extended battery life compared to the 17 Pro. Upgrading is suggested if serious about AI tools or if the current device is old. The Series 12 offers more accurate heart-rate tracking and a new Readiness feature.

💻 CID officers get serious cybercrime training

The Crime Investigation Department (CID) finished a three-day training on 'Cyber Security and Cyber Hygiene' for its investigation officers. This training took place at the DGP’s office at the CID headquarters. The sessions covered topics like 'digital arrest' frauds, information gathering, and social media crime investigation. Experts taught participants about web intelligence, IP tracing, and digital forensics tools. The program also touched upon Dark Web investigation and cryptocurrency-related crimes.

💖 Karishma Tanna embraces postpartum body post-baby

Karishma Tanna shared pictures of her postpartum body on Instagram after giving birth to a son. She openly admitted her body is softer, curvier, and out of shape following the delivery. The actress addressed trolls questioning her body changes, stating it is a slow healing process. She urged other mothers not to let the world rush or shame them about their changing bodies. Karishma welcomed her son, Ved, with Varun Bangera on July 29th.

🏏 England bowls first in T20I bid vs Sri Lanka

England chose to bowl first against Sri Lanka in the Manchester T20I match. The home side is aiming for their 15th consecutive win and a series clean sweep. This victory could also push England past India in the men's T20I rankings. Sri Lanka made one change, bringing Nuwan Thushara into the XI. The pitch at Old Trafford is anticipated to be a good batting surface.

👽 Viking mission's Martian soil test sparks life debate

In 1976, NASA tested Martian soil using the Viking landers' biology labs. The Labeled Release experiment involved feeding soil radioactive organic nutrients to check for signs of metabolism. Researchers observed a radioactive gas evolution at both landing sites, which was reduced by heat treatment. This looked like a biological process but was not definitively confirmed by other experiments. Ultimately, scientists couldn't separate the signal from Mars' unique chemistry. 👽

✈️ Aircraft students get hands-on training in Telangana

The Telangana State Board of Technical Education and Training and Telangana State Aviation Academy signed an MoU to boost practical training for Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering students. This partnership involves Jawaharlal Nehru Government Polytechnic and TGSAA to improve industry exposure for students. The program combines classroom learning with practicals for the first two years, leading to 2,100 practical hours in the final year. The goal is to better prepare students for jobs in airlines and MRO facilities. Successful completion earns a Practical Training Certificate after meeting attendance and performance standards. ✈️