https://memews.com/news/india-nz-fta-signed-growth-forecasts-rise-cmuhpy56598zpvfwa 2026-09-26T01:30:20.000Z 0.6 Livemint en 2026-09-26T01:30:20.000Z India-NZ FTA signed; growth forecasts rise https://www.livemint.com/lm-img/img/2026/09/24/1600x900/logo/trade_pact_1752584133819_1752584134056_1790239499698_BvI1_fa3e2db4-a6e9-4ad7-8511-fef67d9da253_XQgx.jpg India-NZ FTA signed; growth forecasts rise India and New Zealand finalized a Free Trade Agreement this week, set to be effective on October 20th. The agreement grants Indian exporters duty-free access in New Zealand, while India conceded on 70% of tariff lines covering 95% of current trade value. Global agencies have raised India's FY26-27 growth forecasts, with four out of five now projecting at least 7%. Furthermore, chipmaker AMD joined the $1 trillion market-cap club, marking a significant business milestone. Banks are also preparing for potentially higher cash demand starting October 15th with the new UPI regime. 📈 https://memews.com/news/supreme-court-allows-trump-s-voter-check-system-cmuhpyjng99zakjzl 2026-09-26T01:30:10.000Z 0.6 Livemint en 2026-09-26T01:30:10.000Z Supreme Court allows Trump's voter check system https://www.livemint.com/lm-img/img/2026/09/26/1600x900/logo/Suopreme_court_1790386052526_9RNe_1790386065920_6ydS_d82f6719-e3d1-4bb1-a154-2cfae6b3c4d4_K3ob.jpg Supreme Court allows Trump's voter check system The Supreme Court reinstated an expanded immigration database designed to curb non-citizen voting. This decision was made regarding the Justice Department's request to use federal records for sweeping citizenship checks on registered voters. The court ruled 6-3, affirming that Homeland Security can request citizenship info from agencies like the Social Security Administration. Critics fear this could wrongly remove eligible voters, especially ahead of the November midterms. The administration can now deploy the system as Republicans seek to maintain their congressional control. https://memews.com/news/man-with-disability-rides-3700km-solo-to-ladakh-cmuhpymyp9a161zfjz 2026-09-26T01:30:00.000Z 0.6 The Hindu en 2026-09-26T01:30:00.000Z Man with disability rides 3700km solo to Ladakh https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/3qe8eb/article71509832.ece/alternates/LANDSCAPE_1200/11435_25_9_2026_13_23_36_1_IMG_20260925_WA0033.JPG Man with disability rides 3700km solo to Ladakh Junais Sathar successfully completed a massive 3,700 km solo journey from Kannur to Ladakh in a specially adapted vehicle. The 33-year-old from Kanacheri, Kannur, took 35 days on the road, crossing 13 states while averaging 150 to 200 km daily. He financed this trip, which cost around ₹1.5 lakh, using savings from his small shop. Sathar hopes his adventure encourages others who hesitate due to physical limitations. He asserts that limitations should not stop anyone from pursuing their goals. https://memews.com/news/trump-rejects-iran-s-ceasefire-bombing-expected-after-midterms-cmuhpypc19b8u8grm 2026-09-26T01:25:29.000Z 0.6 Livemint en 2026-09-26T01:25:29.000Z Trump rejects Iran's ceasefire; bombing expected after midterms https://www.livemint.com/lm-img/img/2026/09/26/1600x900/logo/Trump_Pezeshkian_1790383763340_NH8v_1790383763488_7pcg_a466c216-a574-4f94-b4ab-aa51d20f9a13_ydZ5.jpg Trump rejects Iran's ceasefire; bombing expected after midterms President Donald Trump rejected Iran's proposal for a seven-day ceasefire on Friday. This decision was reported by the Wall Street Journal, citing US officials, concerning US-Iran tensions. Tehran's proposal involved reopening the Strait of Hormuz and resuming nuclear talks by November 3rd. Trump believes Iran is seeking a deal that will dismantle its nuclear program post-midterms. Washington is expected to resume bombings after the US midterms on November 3rd. 💣 https://memews.com/news/mom-pawned-gold-for-daughter-s-nit-fees-cmuhpyrmb9cxi5kd9 2026-09-26T01:23:00.000Z 0.6 Times of India en 2026-09-26T01:23:00.000Z Mom pawned gold for daughter's NIT fees https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-134495521,width-1280,height-720,resizemode-6,overlay-toi_sw,pt-32,y_pad-600/photo.jpg Mom pawned gold for daughter's NIT fees Anusmita Mohapatra shared how her mother pawned her gold bangles to fund her NIT Trichy admission fee. Her mother, Amita Mohapatra, worked as a teacher in Ambodala, Odisha, earning only ₹3,000 monthly. The admission and hostel cost was around ₹1.25 lakh, which her mother managed through the pawned jewelry. Anusmita later got a job at Flipkart in Bengaluru, which she views as honoring her mother's sacrifice. She now works hard at Flipkart, dedicating her success to her mother. 💖 https://memews.com/news/stallone-s-take-on-winning-the-right-battles-cmuhpytp59d1j4ucbz 2026-09-26T01:17:00.000Z 0.6 Times of India en 2026-09-26T01:17:00.000Z Stallone's take on winning the right battles https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-134495494,width-1280,height-720,resizemode-6,overlay-toi_sw,pt-32,y_pad-600/photo.jpg Stallone's take on winning the right battles Sylvester Stallone shared a powerful life lesson about focusing energy on important battles rather than trying to win everything. He expressed these thoughts in a 2006 interview with Total Film while discussing his character, Rocky Balboa. Stallone noted that most times in life, people lose, but the few wins must be significant. This suggests success isn't about winning every competition, but choosing what genuinely matters to one's goals. Ultimately, his words encourage prioritizing relationships and values over constant competition. 🥊 https://memews.com/news/political-heavyweights-team-up-for-reality-show-cmuhovjho921uz0gco 2026-09-26T01:00:00.000Z 0.6 India Today en 2026-09-26T01:00:00.000Z Political heavyweights team up for reality show https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/story/202609/shehzad-poonawalla-and-tej-pratap-yadav-join-hands-ahead-of-their-rise--fall-stint-shehzad-poonaw-255222301-16x9_0.png?VersionId=FOs4ZJe9oC32U7nAcSD5LBm_52elaeWC Political heavyweights team up for reality show Former Bihar minister Tej Pratap Yadav and BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla teamed up for a reality show called Rise & Fall. This collaboration took place on September 26, 2026, on Prime Video, hosted by Virender Sehwag. The show features 15 contestants battling in roles of 'Rulers' and 'Workers'. Both men are outside their previous political affiliations, with Tej Pratap expelled from RJD in May 2025 and Poonawalla resigning from BJP in August 2026. They both bring diverse backgrounds to this new televised venture. 📺 https://memews.com/news/trump-and-xi-wrap-up-three-day-summit-cmuhoup318sdoxxsx 2026-09-26T00:41:00.000Z 0.6 Times of India en 2026-09-26T00:41:00.000Z Trump and Xi wrap up three-day summit https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-134495346,width-1280,height-720,resizemode-6,overlay-toi_sw,pt-32,y_pad-600/photo.jpg Trump and Xi wrap up three-day summit US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded their three-day summit on Friday after tours in Washington. They pledged 'strategic stability' while showing minor progress on trade disputes. Specific details on limited agreements, like exempting some goods, will be released on Monday. Sensitive issues like Taiwan remain unresolved despite Xi pressing Trump on the matter. Both leaders indicated future meetings were expected at the G20 in December. 🤝 https://memews.com/news/jhu-jiner-bounces-back-after-india-slump-cmuhpyywv9equboi4 2026-09-26T00:30:00.000Z 0.6 Times of India en 2026-09-26T00:30:00.000Z Jhu Jiner bounces back after India slump https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-134489278,width-1280,height-720,resizemode-6,overlay-toi_sw,pt-32,y_pad-600/photo.jpg Jhu Jiner bounces back after India slump China's Zhu Jiner is leading the women's section at the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. She is competing on Board 1 despite China lacking its top-tier players in the event. This marks a strong turnaround from her performance at the Global Chess League in India a couple of weeks prior. Despite the tough schedule, Jiner appreciated the passionate chess culture of Bengaluru. She is currently remaining unbeaten, turning perceived pressure into resolve for the team. ♟️ https://memews.com/news/supreme-court-clears-trump-s-citizenship-database-push-cmuhnqt4475at3oa8 2026-09-26T00:24:00.000Z 0.6 Times of India en 2026-09-26T00:24:00.000Z Supreme Court clears Trump's citizenship database push https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-134495300,width-1280,height-720,resizemode-6,overlay-toi_sw,pt-32,y_pad-600/photo.jpg Supreme Court clears Trump's citizenship database push The US Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to use a controversial federal citizenship database for voter checks. This decision impacts states across the US as the administration pushes for federal election involvement. The ruling lifts restrictions on the SAVE programme, despite critics warning about wrongly flagging citizens. However, the court barred broad voter-roll purges immediately before the midterms. States can still check individual voter citizenship status using the federal system. 🗳️ https://memews.com/news/nasa-pushes-prima-telescope-development-forward-cmuhnnttn6z16iapu2 2026-09-26T00:18:20.000Z 0.6 Google News · Science en 2026-09-26T00:18:20.000Z NASA pushes PRIMA telescope development forward https://cdn-cabinet.ua.news/uploads/images/nasa_prodovzhuye_rozrobku_infrachervonog_1790371094410.webp NASA pushes PRIMA telescope development forward NASA is actively continuing the development of the PRIMA infrared space telescope, which is set to enter Phase B for preliminary design. This 1.8-meter telescope, called Probe far-Infrared Mission for Astrophysics, is planned for a five-year mission starting no earlier than 2033. It aims to study exoplanet origins, galaxy growth, and black hole evolution in the far-infrared range. Astronomer Meredith MacGregor noted it can determine the role of water in planet formation, which JWST cannot access. PRIMA will be the first mission in the new Probe Explorers class, with a cost cap of $1.2 billion. 🔭 https://memews.com/news/aaditya-thackeray-wants-mpsc-exams-postponed-cmuhnqw9f76180sbnb 2026-09-26T00:16:00.000Z 0.6 The Hindu en 2026-09-26T00:16:00.000Z Aaditya Thackeray wants MPSC exams postponed 🧐 https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/wmj61q/article71510543.ece/alternates/LANDSCAPE_1200/3col_with_2col_G37FE41QH.3.jpg.jpg Aaditya Thackeray wants MPSC exams postponed 🧐 Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray wrote to the Maharashtra Governor on September 25, 2026, requesting a postponement of the MPSC State Service Mains. He made this request because the recommendations from the state-appointed reform panel, headed by Additional Chief Secretary V. Radha, are still pending. The panel received over 20,000 representations regarding issues like question-paper security and evaluation transparency. This move comes just before the State Service Main Examination is set to start in October. Thackeray also asked for age relaxation for candidates affected by any delays. https://memews.com/news/missouri-map-drama-supreme-court-rejects-trump-s-plan-again-cmuhnqy8977f5g1fv 2026-09-26T00:13:00.000Z 0.6 Times of India en 2026-09-26T00:13:00.000Z Missouri map drama: Supreme Court rejects Trump's plan again https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-134495284,width-1280,height-720,resizemode-6,overlay-toi_sw,pt-32,y_pad-600/photo.jpg Missouri map drama: Supreme Court rejects Trump's plan again The US Supreme Court rejected the use of a new, Trump-backed Missouri congressional map on Friday. This decision reverts to the previous congressional districts for the November midterm elections in Missouri. The dispute affects over 1 million potential voters statewide, who were shifted under the contested map. Republicans wanted the new map to help them gain an extra seat in Congress. Voters will consequently use the 2022 and 2024 election districts moving forward. https://memews.com/news/supreme-court-eases-bail-for-delhi-riots-accused-before-wedding-cmuhnr0k47819uiyuz 2026-09-26T00:07:53.000Z 0.6 The Hindu en 2026-09-26T00:07:53.000Z Supreme Court eases bail for Delhi riots accused before wedding https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/skk9v/article71511430.ece/alternates/LANDSCAPE_1200/Supreme%20Court%20%203.JPG Supreme Court eases bail for Delhi riots accused before wedding The Supreme Court partially relaxed a specific bail condition for 2020 Delhi riots accused Meeran Haider on September 25, 2026. This relief was granted for Meeran Haider in the 2020 Delhi riots case, specifically in Delhi. The mandatory police station appearances were reduced from twice a week to once a week, with exemptions on his wedding day and October 24. Haider claimed the old condition hampered his job search, which the court addressed. However, the court maintained other restrictions, like a ban on public appearances, until the trial concludes. ⚖️ https://memews.com/news/mit-expands-neutrino-detector-to-18-for-rare-particle-study-cmuhnnvt970jfq1ng 2026-09-26T00:06:02.000Z 0.6 Google News · Science en 2026-09-26T00:06:02.000Z MIT expands neutrino detector to 18 for rare particle study https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/DUNE-and-AI.jpg MIT expands neutrino detector to 18 for rare particle study MIT researchers are expanding the Ricochet neutrino experiment from two to 18 detectors. This international study is taking place at the Institut Laue-Langevin in Grenoble, France. The upgrade involves observing coherent elastic neutrino-nucleus scattering, with the system growing from two to 18 detectors. This research aims to better understand neutrino properties and probe gaps in the Standard Model of particle physics. Researchers are now developing automation software to manage the complex, growing detector system. https://memews.com/news/bjp-s-strength-is-public-trust-says-nitin-nabin-cmuhmn05g4e1tb9jzd 2026-09-26T00:00:00.000Z 0.6 The Hindu en 2026-09-26T00:00:00.000Z BJP's Strength is Public Trust, Says Nitin Nabin https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/gfgtnn/article71510539.ece/alternates/LANDSCAPE_1200/PTI09_25_2026_000398A.jpg BJP's Strength is Public Trust, Says Nitin Nabin BJP National President Nitin Nabin stated that trust earned through public service is the party's core strength. He made this statement at a 'Seva Sankalp Sabha' in Dadiya village, Jaipur district, on September 25, 2026. Nabin cited welfare achievements, noting over 4 crore houses built and toilets for 12 crore poor families. He countered Rahul Gandhi's criticism by highlighting direct benefit transfers impacting people's lives. The event commemorated the 110th birth anniversary of Deendayal Upadhyaya. 🤝 https://memews.com/news/up-bets-on-better-sugarcane-for-farmer-gains-cmuhmn2xt4f1ok9c7l 2026-09-26T00:00:00.000Z 0.6 The Hindu en 2026-09-26T00:00:00.000Z UP bets on better sugarcane for farmer gains https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/z03h7r/article71510541.ece/alternates/LANDSCAPE_1200/iStock-2123913966.jpg UP bets on better sugarcane for farmer gains The Uttar Pradesh government announced a focus on improving sugarcane productivity instead of expanding farmland. This initiative targets high-yielding, disease-resistant varieties, better seeds, and scientific farming methods. As of September 25, 2026, efforts aim to overcome red-rot pressure and boost sucrose content. Mechanization and tech like AI are being used to lower costs and increase profitability for farmers. The department is now leveraging data-driven decisions for a more transparent agricultural ecosystem. 🚜