Times of India

Indian researchers found that the global Covid lockdowns of 2020 may have caused an 8-10 Kelvin drop in lunar surface temperatures. This decrease is attributed to reduced Earth's outgoing radiation due to decreased human activity. The study highlights the Moon as an amplifier of Earth's radiation signature, but more data is needed for confirmation.

US President Joe Biden highlighted the necessity of preventing an all-out war in the Middle East amid rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon resulted in significant casualties, including Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's death. The White House supports a 21-day temporary cease-fire proposed by multiple nations during the recent UN General Assembly.

X, previously known as Twitter, argued in Delhi High Court that blocking Hindutva Watch's account was unjustified and disproportionate. Despite objecting to the government's proposal, X complied with the order. The social media platform expressed willingness to restore the account if ordered by the court. The case will be heard next on October 3.

North India recorded its wettest monsoon in 11 years with rainfall 7.1% above normal. The entire country saw the highest rainfall since 2020, marking six consecutive years of normal to above-normal rains. Central India had the highest surplus, while East and Northeast faced deficits.

Two Meitei youths from Thoubal district disappeared after attending a recruitment test in Imphal West, Manipur. Allegedly abducted by Kuki militants, their case has drawn attention from CM N Biren Singh, who is focusing on their rescue. A third youth has been found safe, and efforts are ongoing to locate the remaining two.

A Delhi policeman died after being chased and hit by a car driven by two drunk men he had confronted for drinking. The suspects were arrested, and the incident was recorded on CCTV. Police are investigating potential connections to a liquor supplier mentioned in their diary entry.

India is set for its fifth winter of troop deployment in eastern Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh-Sikkim due to ongoing distrust with China. Although political-diplomatic talks indicate some progress, the trust deficit with the PLA remains significant. The Indian Army is transitioning to its winter posture and reviewing the operational situation.