Times of India

A Bengaluru consumer commission has ruled in favor of a customer against Sherlock's Pub regarding a service charge. The customer, Rudresh, objected to a mandatory 7.5 percent service charge during his visit. He highlighted guidelines from the Central Consumer Protection Authority to the pub staff, yet was compelled to pay. The commission found the pub's enforcement of the charge to be a violation of consumer rights.

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has weighed in on the uproar regarding the AI-morphed video of 'Chuttamalle'. He argues that discussing such content merely increases its visibility and diverts attention from the fundamental issue at hand. Actor Jr NTR and actress Janhvi Kapoor have both criticized the inappropriate video, stressing the necessity of consent and respect in artistic expressions.

A New Jersey data center spilled thousands of gallons of diesel fuel into a tributary of the Hackensack River. The incident occurred on September 11 and involved a reported 5,000 gallons from a storage tank. Equinix confirmed that two broken valves caused the release while the mayor attributed it to a computer glitch. Clean-up crews removed about 3,500 gallons during the operation, without impacting local wildlife.

Tiger Woods is helping launch Bluejack Ranch, a $2.5 billion, 914-acre gated golf community near Fort Worth, Texas. The project will have 500 homes, an 18-hole course, a dude ranch and resort-style amenities, with residential prices starting at $1 million.

In 2012, the man booked the 2,600 sq ft apartment in a project located in Sector 83, Gurgaon. The basic sale price was fixed at Rs 6,428.50 per sq ft, apart from other applicable charges. The basic sale price of the apartment was stipulated at Rs 1.67 crore. Relying on the assurances given by the developer, the man obtained a home loan and ultimately paid Rs 1,72,93,048.76 towards the apartment.

A groundbreaking study by UCLA Health highlights the intriguing link between gut bacteria and brain ageing in healthy adults. Analyzing brain scans and gut health of nearly 1,500 participants, researchers identified a correlation between the Brain Ageing Index and certain gut microbes. This suggests that optimizing gut health may be pivotal for preserving cognitive function and offers an early detection path for interventions aimed at promoting healthier brain ageing.

In a tragic incident, a five-year-old girl was discovered playing near her mother's body in Vaishali district. The child's mother, Asha Devi, was reportedly beaten to death by her husband following a dispute. Family members learned of the incident after a neighbor alerted them about the situation. The police have initiated a search for Sujit, Asha's husband, who allegedly fled the scene.

Shreyas Iyer and Abhishek Sharma are optimistic about the potential of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in Indian cricket. They emphasise the need for interaction outside cricket to help Sooryavanshi feel comfortable. Iyer acknowledges the challenge of balancing winning and experimentation in upcoming matches against the West Indies. Abhishek highlights the responsibility of senior players to support the young talent during his rise.

Kelowna grower Jordan Abbate won the 2026 B.C. Giant Pumpkin Contest with a 1,485-pound pumpkin, beating the runner-up by just one pound. The victory followed six months of daily care, including watering, pruning and soil preparation. The contest also saw two new B.C. records in other giant vegetable categories.

In India's third ODI against the West Indies, Rohit Sharma displayed remarkable skill by scoring 92 runs amid challenging conditions. Following a string of early dismissals, he adopted a cautious approach before stepping on the gas. Former cricketer Dinesh Karthik hailed Rohit's experience as vital for upcoming international matches, particularly in South Africa, showcasing how seasoned players can thrive under pressure.

BJP has announced eight candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh. Union ministers Hardeep Puri and BL Verma were not included in this announcement. The election schedule was previously announced by the Election Commission of India. Meanwhile, the Samajwadi Party has designated two candidates for these polls as well. The final date for filing nominations will be October 6, followed by polling on October 16.

Advocate Guddu Ansari, aged 35, was shot dead by armed assailants near Patel Chowk in Katihar district. The incident occurred around 9am and was captured on video, which is vital evidence for investigations. Local police are examining CCTV footage and the crime scene to identify the suspects involved in the murder. Investigators are also looking into a possible motive linked to an old dispute.

The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been conferred upon Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel for their pioneering work on light-gated ion channels and the innovative optogenetics technique. This advancement permits researchers to manipulate the activity of nerve cells in living brains, which holds promise for neuroscience and future medical treatments targeting visual impairments and various neural disorders.

NEET UG has ranked as the world’s fifth-largest examination by applications, with around 25 lakh registrations, according to SBI Research. The report places China’s Gaokao at the top with 1.29 crore candidates. UPSC CSE, JEE Main and UGC NET also feature among major global examinations, highlighting the scale, security and contingency challenges involved in conducting tests for millions of candidates.

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Bagchi and Mohana sought responses from the Election Commission, the Centre, the CEC and the other two election commissioners before examining whether the poll panel's statutory procedure was followed. The bench refused to pass an immediate order seeking the suspension of CEC , while considering the controversy over Form 6, which was one of the central issues raised in the petitions.

Mamata Banerjee's lawyer issued a legal notice to two hospitals over "unauthorised" medical record disclosures. This followed allegations made by West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari about her 2021 leg injury. Adhikari claimed that her injury was "faked" during the assembly elections, where she campaigned from a wheelchair. The notice sought clarification on how her medical records were revealed without permission.