🪐 Youngest Planet Spotted, Still In Formation

Astronomers have confirmed the discovery of Elias 2-24 b, making it the youngest known planet. This baby planet is orbiting the star Elias 2-24, which is located about 450 light-years from Earth. The discovery was detailed in a study published on Wednesday, involving observations from the W M Keck Observatory. The planet is still moving through the disk of dust and gas from which it was formed, according to NASA. Finding more young planets like this helps scientists improve current planet-formation models.

🇺🇸 Trump's UN speech targets Iran and Gaza peace

US President Donald Trump signed the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 into law on Friday. This legislation expands sanctions on Russia while extending existing sanctions on Iran for another five years until 2031. US Ambassador Mike Waltz confirmed Trump will discuss Iran and Gaza in his UN General Assembly address. The new law keeps authorities targeting companies dealing with Iran's energy sector active. Trump is also scheduled to meet with Gulf leaders next week. 🌍

🤖 Nvidia CEO says AI won't end the world by 2030

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated that there is a zero percent chance that Artificial Intelligence will cause the end of the world by the year 2030. He made this declaration while speaking about the rapid advancements in AI technology. Huang emphasized that the current trajectory does not point towards any imminent global catastrophe. This viewpoint comes amidst growing public discussions regarding AI safety and existential risks. He suggested that careful development and regulation will be key to managing AI's future impact. 🤖

🗳️ DUSU Election 2026: ABVP vs NSUI in close race

The counting for the DUSU Election 2026 has officially begun this morning at 8 AM. The main contest is currently a tight race between the ABVP and the NSUI. Specific vote counts are yet to be revealed as the process unfolds across the campuses. This election is highly anticipated by the student community for its impact on campus politics. The final results are expected to determine the leadership for the upcoming academic year.

🗳️ DUSU 2026 counting is on; key candidates face off

The high-stakes DUSU 2026 elections concluded on Friday with a voter turnout of 40.46%. ABVP's Yash Dabas and NSUI's Vijay Shankar Meena are leading the presidential race in Delhi. The vote counting began on Saturday at the Multipurpose Hall of the University Sports Stadium. Both ABVP and NSUI expressed strong confidence in securing wins across the four central panel posts. Security has been heavily deployed around the strong room for the ongoing process. 🗳️

🧠 Brain activity predicts risky choices

Scientists at UCSF and UC Berkeley found two brain regions compete when making risk decisions. Their activity can predict a choice nearly half a second in advance. The findings, published in Nature Neuroscience, show how the brain weighs risk versus reward in real-time. This could help treat conditions like addiction and OCD associated with risky behavior. Researchers monitored this using electrodes in patients during a specific video game.

🏏 Cricket World Update: Japan vs Hong Kong Live Action

Cricket action is ongoing with Japan setting a strong pace in their innings. Japan scored 50 runs in 10.2 overs before their innings break at 95/7 in 20 overs. Meanwhile, Hong Kong managed 50 runs in 11.2 overs during the drinks break. The match is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Sano International Cricket Ground. Conditions are overcast with a fast and bouncy pitch for the game ahead. 🏏

🛰️ NASA finds surprise in 5 new Mars craters

NASA successfully punched five holes into the surface of Mars. These impacts were observed by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter in various regions of the planet. The craters were documented during observations conducted in late 2023. Scientists are now studying the geological features of these fresh impact sites. This research helps refine our understanding of Mars's ancient history and composition. 🛰️

🙏 Tharoor on Sree Narayana Guru's impact

Shashi Tharoor has written a biography of Sree Narayana Guru, a social reformer in modern India. The book focuses on the Guru, who was from the untouchable Ezhava caste in Travancore. While the Guru was hugely revered in Kerala, only about 1 in 20 people outside the state knew him. Tharoor aimed to remedy this neglect and set the record straight about his achievements. The biography highlights his universalism against the oppressive caste system. 🕉️

🏭 Odisha setting up 870-acre Silicon Valley hub

The Mohan Majhi Government plans to create an 870-acre Silicon Valley hub near Naraj in Cuttack district. This area will host major semiconductor, electronics, and IT projects due to its strategic location. The announcement was made on Friday, September 18, 2026, during SEMICON India 2026 in New Delhi. Odisha has already received investment proposals worth approximately ₹23,600 crore, promising 6,100 jobs. The state is offering 25% additional fiscal support for approved semiconductor projects. 🚀

🛡️ US approves $2.7B arms package for Ukraine air defense

The US State Department cleared a potential $2.68 billion military sale to Ukraine to upgrade air defense capabilities. This decision was made while Russian forces continued attacks across Ukraine. The package approval comes as US-mediated peace talks stall due to territorial issues. Meanwhile, Ukraine has also received a 3.3 billion-euro tranche from EU support. Kyiv is hosting the 'Carpathian Eight' summit to discuss regional security and cooperation. 🛡️