🩺 Ladakh Changes Medical Admission Rules

Ladakh has updated its medical admission guidelines by introducing a single merit list system. This change affects candidates applying to medical colleges in the region. The new rules were officially implemented on October 1, 2023, affecting the admissions cycle. The move aims to streamline the selection process and ensure fairness among applicants. Further details regarding the revised criteria will be released by the relevant education board soon. 🩺

🏏 Shahzad smashes record fastest first-class century

Muhammad Shahzad achieved a blistering century in just 49 balls, setting a new record for Pakistani batters. This milestone was reached while playing for PCB in Pakistan. The previous record was held by Misbah-ul-Haq, who scored it in 56 balls back in 2014. Shahzad's performance comes as he scores his sixth first-class century in 21 matches. He has also featured in 22 List A matches and 26 T20s. 🏏

🏦 BoB hiring 1,100 roles, deadline extended to Oct 1

Bank of Baroda has extended the application deadline for 1,100 posts of Wealth Executive and Credit Analyst. Eligible candidates can now apply online until October 1, 2026, for these roles. The application process started on September 4, 2026, and candidates can edit details until the same date. This recruitment is part of the bank's regular hiring across various departments. Candidates must complete registration and fee payment by the deadline to proceed.

🏃 Asian Games 2026: Key Races Underway

The Asian Games 2026 continued with exciting events on Day 5, featuring several key athletes. Gurindervir Singh and Animesh Kujur competed fiercely in the 100m semi-finals during the event. The competition saw boxers like Parveen come very close to securing a medal. This intense sporting action is part of the larger multi-sport event taking place. Fans will continue to watch these athletes push their limits in the coming days. 🏃

🗳️ Rahul Gandhi slams CEC over SIR row

Rahul Gandhi strongly criticized the Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, regarding disagreements over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. He made these accusations during a press conference in New Delhi, calling it "vote theft, law theft, institutional theft." Gandhi asserted that all Indian elections, including Lok Sabha 2024 and Vidhan Sabha elections, are rigged, citing evidence. He further questioned why PM Narendra Modi and Amit Shah are immune to anti-incumbency pressures. The Election Commission defended its process, stating its internal queries were routine and all decisions had full legal backing. 🗳️

🗳️ Rahul Gandhi slaps Modi govt over election process

Rahul Gandhi strongly criticized the central government during a press conference on Thursday regarding the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision. He highlighted PM Narendra Modi's campaign slogans, claiming anti-incumbency doesn't affect him. Gandhi drew a bizarre parallel, stating this holds true for Saddam Hussein's Iraq and Kim Jong Un's North Korea. The Congress leader further alleged that all elections are being rigged by the ruling party. The EC has officially rejected these allegations, stating its SIR decisions were unanimous. 🗳️

🔬 Drug combo cuts uric acid stone volume

Phentermine/topiramate helped reduce uric acid stone volume in patients with obesity and diabetes during an 18-month trial. Nineteen participants were randomized to the drug or controls for the study. In the per-protocol analysis, stone volume saw a statistically significant drop with the intervention. This group also achieved more weight loss and better HbA1c reduction than the controls. These results suggest more research is needed for broader uric acid stone management. 🔬

🩺 Are surgeries often just a placebo?

Over 300 million operations happen globally each year, with about 60% of people in England expecting surgery. New surgical RCTs are showing some procedures are no better than antibiotics or placebos. For example, certain spinal fusions show effects similar to non-surgical care, and some surgeries can cause more harm than good. Researchers suggest two-thirds of perceived post-op improvement is due to natural healing or placebo effects. 🩺

🎬 Iran mocks Trump with action film clip

Iran responded to Donald Trump's 'annihilate' threat with a Telugu movie fight clip. The Iranian Embassy in Zimbabwe shared a scene from Nandamuri Balakrishna's Bhagavanth Kesari to counter the warning. This 58-second clip, posted on September 23, suggested Iran is not defenseless against US action. The embassy used the footage to visually imply Iran would stand its ground against pressure. Despite a mix-up calling it Bollywood, talks between US and Iran continue via mediators. 🎬

🤖 Google Search Console's AI reporting is kinda busted 😵‍💫

Google has admitted its Search Console struggles to track how AI search functions properly. John Mueller stated that tracking traditional rankings for AI features is difficult to make useful for marketers. Search Console uses 'block flattening,' treating entire AI overviews as one single rank, usually position 1. This flawed metric hides real user experience, as links in an overview and in a dropdown are logged identically. Consequently, standard traffic metrics are becoming harder to trust due to these reporting quirks.

🗳️ Rahul Gandhi slams EC over alleged rigged elections

Rahul Gandhi alleged that elections across India are being rigged, pointing to dissent notes from two Election Commissioners. The Congress leader made these serious claims while in New Delhi on Thursday, referencing the SIR of electoral rolls. Two commissioners formally objected at least 14 times over the last 10 months, according to The Indian Express. Gandhi demanded the immediate resignation of Gyanesh Kumar, calling his actions an attack on the Constitution. He further asserted that PM Modi and Amit Shah would face investigation for their involvement in this conspiracy. 🗳️