🚮 Garbage dumping continues in Erode despite segregation rules

Open dumping and burning of household waste persists across several areas in Erode district. This issue is visible in 46 Pudur, Lakkapuram, and Muthugoundanpalayam panchayats. The problem involves waste being dumped along roads and canals since at least September 24, 2026. Residents point to gaps in collection and monitoring as key reasons for the continued dumping. Authorities are urged to implement better monitoring and enforcement strategies soon. 🚮

🗳️ BJP names 24 leaders for state posts before polls

The BJP announced the appointments of 24 state general secretaries and joint secretaries across various states on Thursday. These key organizational posts were filled by leaders like Satish Dhond and Manas Mohanty in New Delhi. This move is happening months before crucial assembly elections in five different states. The party is actively strengthening its internal machinery ahead of the upcoming electoral fights. Smriti Irani was also assigned charge of Chhattisgarh and Haryana as part of these changes.

🚀 Adobe Premiere finally drops on Android 📱

Adobe has released its Premiere mobile video-editing app onto the Android platform, expanding its reach beyond iPhone users. This powerful tool is now free for Android creators to use for various content like vlogs and tutorials. It features a multi-track timeline and frame-accurate editing, supporting up to 4K exports without ads. The app also includes generative AI tools from Adobe Firefly, like Image-to-Video functionality. Adobe plans future updates to add desktop syncing and more advanced editing controls.

🧐 TN Minister faces sexist jabs over missed visit

A Tamil Nadu Minister is facing criticism from the DMK party regarding his absence from a visit to Vijay in London. The political spat centers around speculation about the minister's menstrual cycle during the time of the event. The criticism emerged after the minister missed the scheduled engagement, which was set for a specific date. This incident has sparked debate over gender bias in political discourse within the state. The situation is expected to remain a point of political contention moving forward. 🧐

🪐 Venus might have eaten its own moon 🪐

Venus may have consumed its moon through a slow gravitational process instead of a massive collision. Researchers at the University of California, Riverside proposed this new theory after extensive modeling. The planet, which spins very slowly at 243 Earth days, naturally dragged any satellite inward. Simulations showed that under many conditions, the hypothetical moon would spiral inward and fragment. This finding impacts the search for habitable exoplanets, suggesting slow rotators might lose their moons.

🔬 CNS tumor care: molecular testing gaps in Saudi Arabia

A survey assessed molecular neuropathology practices in Central Nervous System tumor care across Saudi Arabia. The study involved 131 healthcare professionals surveyed from February 12 to May 31, 2026. Only 13.0% reported having molecular neuropathologists, while 95.8% felt precision medicine was relevant. Despite this, only 16.7% reported actually implementing precision medicine in care. Respondents strongly urged for more research and better referral systems. 🔬

⛽ Oil prices climb despite diplomatic uncertainty

Oil prices managed to extend their upward trend amidst growing doubts surrounding the diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran. This market movement was observed across global energy exchanges. Specifically, prices saw gains throughout the latest trading sessions. The uncertainty stems from ongoing negotiations impacting global supply stability. Analysts are closely monitoring these developments for future price shifts. ⛽

🚨 Tharoor slams ECINet software as 'disastrous'

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has called for the withdrawal of the Election Commission's ECINet software, calling a report on its functioning 'extremely serious'. The software, launched in January this year, was used during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The controversy surfaced after it was revealed that centralized control prevented Goa officials from reversing wrongful voter deletions, potentially impacting citizens' welfare schemes. Tharoor stated this deeply affects citizens' constitutional rights and access to vital humanitarian benefits. He demanded an apology from the Election Commission and the immediate rescinding of this software.

🚨 ClickFix: How hackers turn trusted sites into malware traps

Attackers are using ClickFix, a sophisticated method, to breach enterprise networks without traditional exploits. CTM360 traced this technique from a 2023 novelty to a major threat in late 2025 across various platforms. Microsoft linked 47% of its 2025 initial-access cases to this method, showing rapid growth. The attack uses on-chain infrastructure for evasion, making simple domain blocking ineffective. Defenders must now focus on machine identity checks rather than just blocking infrastructure. 🛡️

🎬 'Pooja Meri Jaan' trailer drops with big cast

The trailer for the crime drama 'Pooja Meri Jaan' has been released, featuring Mrunal Thakur, Huma Qureshi, and Vikram Singh Chauhan. This film is set to be released in the year 2026 and is associated with Maddock Films and Zee5. The trailer itself showcases the intense nature of the crime genre ahead for viewers. Fans can look forward to this upcoming project on Zee5.

🏏 Warwickshire vs Leicestershire action update

Play is ongoing in the County Championship Division One 2026 between Warwickshire and Leicestershire today. Manav Suthar bowled to Ben Cox, while Ed Barnard bowled to Holland and Ben Cox in the match. So far, Oliver Hannon-Dalby has recorded 6 wickets for 20 runs in the game. This contest is part of the 66th match of the County Championship Division One 2026 season. Further play will continue as the match progresses today.