What's Happening

This week’s science news has mostly come from outer space. NASA has been quite busy this week with the extraction mission to Asteroid Bennu and is all set for its next trip to asteroid Psyche. NASA astronaut Frank Rubio returned to Earth after spending a record 371 days in outer space.

Disney+ is all set to follow Netflix's footsteps and start their strict anti-password sharing drive with Canada from this November, leaving only Amazon Prime as the viable go-to action for multiple account sharing.

The BJP MP from South Delhi had sparked a row by uttering objectionable slurs against Danish Ali during the proceedings of the House. Several opposition MPs had sought action against Bidhuri for his conduct.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may give people extra time until the end of October to return or exchange their Rs 2,000 currency notes. This extension is being considered to help people living abroad, including non-resident Indians. Initially, RBI set September 30 as the deadline to withdraw all Rs 2,000 notes.

The imminent return of former Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif from his nearly four-year self-imposed exile in London is being received by both, anticipation and uncertainty in Pakistan.

Following Maneka Gandhi's controversial statement accusing ISKCON of selling cows to butchers, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has initiated a legal action against the BJP MP.

If you're flying from Bengaluru today, take precautions due to the ongoing Karnataka Bandh resulting from a Cauvery water dispute. Kempegowda International Airport had to cancel 22 incoming and 22 outbound flights. To ensure a hassle-free journey, consider arriving at the airport at least three hours before your flight. Please note that airport taxi services may be disrupted, but metro services by the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) will operate as usual.

British-Irish actor Michael Gambon, renowned for his portrayal of Professor Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter film series, passed away at the age of 82 on Thursday, September 28. The actor had been battling pneumonia leading up to his demise.

Dr Philips, widely known as 'TheLiverDoc,' is known to voice critical views on alternative medicine, particularly Ayurveda, Homeopathy and Unani. He has been actively treating patients suffering from complications arising from the use of alternative medicines.

Thalapathy Vijay's upcoming October release, Leo, is making waves on social media due to the last-minute cancellation of its audio launch, originally slated for September 30. Some fans speculate that external pressures forced the Leo team to call off the event.