Biggest Story In India Headlines 27th September 2024
The Supreme Court has officially closed the curative petition filed by the Union government and the Airports Authority of India (AAI), which sought to challenge a 2022 judgment allowing GMR Group to manage Nagpur’s Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the four-judge bench, led by Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, that there were no grounds to pursue the petition. Mehta revealed that after conducting a “dispassionate” review, he found no basis to challenge the earlier ruling. He also clarified that he acted independently, without consulting the government.
Legendary West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has taken on a mentorship role with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for IPL 2025, replacing Gautam Gambhir. Bravo, who recently retired from all forms of cricket after his Caribbean Premier League season ended prematurely due to injury, will now mentor KKR after serving the Trinbago Knight Riders in the CPL. KKR CEO Venky Mysore expressed excitement about Bravo’s involvement, highlighting his extensive experience and relentless drive, which will be a valuable asset for the team and players.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg made waves at the company’s annual Connect event in Menlo Park, California, with a custom T-shirt slogan: “Aut Zuck aut Nihil,” which translates to “All Zuck or Nothing.” The phrase was a playful twist on the Latin “Aut Caesar aut Nihil,” which means “either Caesar or nothing.” The slogan, embodying grand ambition, was worn by Zuckerberg as he introduced Meta’s latest technological innovation: the prototype of their augmented-reality glasses, dubbed the “best in the world.” The phrase was quickly picked up by the media and became a viral sensation.
West Indies cricket icon Dwayne Bravo has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket after sustaining an injury during his final Caribbean Premier League season. The all-rounder, set to turn 41, retires as the leading wicket-taker in T20 cricket. Having previously retired from international cricket and the Indian Premier League, Bravo spent his last years transitioning into coaching roles with teams like Chennai Super Kings and Afghanistan’s national team. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Bravo expressed gratitude for the sport, sharing that it had given him everything he dreamed of for himself and his family.
Shocking new details have emerged in the Bengaluru murder case of Mahalakshmi, whose body was found dismembered and stored in a refrigerator. Police reports indicate that Mukti Ranjan Ray, the accused, attacked and killed Mahalakshmi in her home in Vyalikaval before purchasing a heavy-bladed knife the following day. He then used the knife to dismember her body into 59 pieces. Mahalakshmi’s remains were discovered on September 21, leaving the Bengaluru community in disbelief.
At Meta’s Connect event, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang gave high praise to Meta’s new “Orion” augmented reality glasses, calling their 100-gram weight “a big deal” and commending the glasses’ tracking, brightness, color contrast, and field of view. The “Orion” glasses, Meta’s first prototype holographic AR glasses, have been in development for nearly a decade and were well-received by tech figures and media personalities who tested them at the event.
India’s Consulate General in San Francisco has strongly condemned the recent vandalism of the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan temple in Sacramento, California. The desecration, which included graffiti with slogans like “Hindus go back!” and expletives directed at Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has sparked outrage in the community. This incident follows a similar act of vandalism at another temple in Melville, New York. The Consulate General has taken up the issue with local authorities, urging swift action to bring those responsible to justice.
In a major development, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has secured a ₹31,673 crore loan from Power Finance Corporation (PFC) to fund nine critical infrastructure projects, many of which are located in constituencies represented by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde or his son Shrikant. The projects include the Thane-Borivali twin tunnel and several elevated roads and creek bridges aimed at improving the transportation infrastructure across Mumbai and its neighboring areas. MMRDA Commissioner Sanjay Mukherjee hailed the loan agreement as a milestone for the region’s development.
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has announced his intention to retire from Test cricket following Bangladesh’s upcoming series against South Africa. However, security concerns in the country have cast doubt on whether his final match will take place at his home ground in Mirpur, as Shakib had hoped. Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Faruque Ahmed explained that the security arrangements for Shakib’s farewell match are contingent on government approval due to the unrest in Bangladesh.
Sebi Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch announced that the market regulator is working on around a dozen artificial intelligence (AI) projects aimed at speeding up processes and improving efficiency. Buch highlighted that half of the projects focus on facilitating faster approvals, including IPOs, which will help ensure that no IPO document exceeds three months from the date of application. This marks Sebi’s broader push toward leveraging AI to create a more dynamic and responsive regulatory environment.
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