🐆 Leopard attacks young boy in Valparai

A five-year-old boy named Deekshu was attacked by a leopard near the Upper Peralai estate in Valparai, Tamil Nadu, on Thursday evening. The attack happened around 5 p.m. when he was playing with his mother after returning from school. The leopard struck the child on the head before fleeing back into the forest. Deekshu was first taken to the government hospital in Valparai and later transferred to a hospital in Coimbatore for specialist care. Locals are calling for stronger safety measures due to frequent wild animal incidents in the plantation area. 🐆

🏏 Mendis century powers Lanka to big total

Kusal Mendis scored a century to help Sri Lanka reach 321 for 6 in the second ODI against England. The innings took place at Headingley, featuring strong contributions from Kusal Mendis and Kamindu Mendis. The total of 321/6 was achieved by the Sri Lankan team on the date of the match. This batting effort demonstrated a well-rounded performance, setting a high first-innings total against England. The teams will now contest the match, with England needing a big chase. 🏏

💣 Placeholder domain is now a malware hotspot 🚨

A commonly used placeholder domain, third-party[.]com, has started serving malicious content to Windows browsers. Manifold Security reported this domain is referenced across over 1,700 public repositories as of the writing. The malicious activity has been running since at least June 2026, poisoning clipboards for Windows users. This weaponization of a trusted domain opens doors for prompt injection and other security risks. Developers must use reserved placeholders like example[.]com to avoid this threat.

🗳️ CM Vijay meets party workers before bypoll push

Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay will meet TVK booth workers in Maduranthakam Assembly constituency on September 25 at 3 pm. The TVK has nominated Maragatham Kumaravel for the bypoll, which is also scheduled for Dharapuram on October 6. Leaders promised to quickly address public grievances, including providing roads and drinking water within three to four months. Furthermore, they pushed for a target of 1.25 lakh to 1.40 lakh votes for their candidate. This meeting focused on campaign strategy and government policy announcements. 🗳️

🚨 Delhi call center scams US victims for 100 crore

The Delhi Police busted an illegal international call center in Pitampura that allegedly cheated US victims of around Rs 100 crore. The operation was run by individuals in Pitampura, New Delhi, and the raid occurred on September 21. The syndicate used tech-support fraud, malware, and fake FBI threats to trick victims. Victims were coerced into buying gift cards or transferring crypto under false pretenses. Authorities are now seeking other key syndicate members located both in India and abroad. 💰

✊ Activists push for job guarantee using KKRDB funds

Activists from the Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Struggle Committee demanded an urban employment guarantee scheme. They held a press conference in Kalaburagi, highlighting the migration of poor people to major cities. The committee stated that KKRDB funds should focus on human development instead of just physical infrastructure, mentioning poverty and unemployment. They also called for affordable rail transport, specifically requesting two new trains with more unreserved coaches. The activists welcomed the reconstitution of the Cabinet Sub-Committee on Article 371(J) to address regional imbalances.

👮 Pankaj Kumar Meena becomes Markapuram's first SP

Pankaj Kumar Meena officially took charge as the first Superintendent of Police in Markapuram district on Thursday. As an IPS officer, he outlined priorities covering public safety and preventing road accidents along major highways. He assured consultation with Revenue officials to resolve noted land disputes in the district. Meena emphasized that women's safety would be a top priority, and he would be accessible to the public. He affirmed that all necessary measures would be taken to improve public services in the region.

🌊 North Andhra on high alert due to swollen rivers

Flood alerts have been sounded across Srikakulam and Vizianagaram districts following heavy inflows into several rivers. Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu and Collector Swapnil Dinakar Pundkar were reviewing the situation near Meliyaputti on Thursday. The Nagavali, Vamsadhara, and others received huge inflows after a deep depression crossed the Kalingapatnam sea coast. Officials are actively managing the situation, shifting people from low-lying areas while NDRF and SDRF teams stand ready. Monitoring of the river situation will continue on an hourly basis for the next couple of days. 🌊

🏆 CM Revanth Reddy gets prestigious award in Kerala

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy is set to receive the Aryadan Muhammed – 2026 Best Public Servant Award in Nilambur, Kerala, on Friday. This award, established by the Aryadan Muhammed Foundation, honors veteran Congress leader Aryadan Muhammed. The recognition includes a cash prize of ₹1 lakh, a citation, and a memento for his public welfare initiatives. Revanth Reddy was chosen for his work benefiting farmers, Backward Classes, and the general public. The presentation marks the fourth death anniversary of Aryadan Muhammed. 🏆

🛡️ 19yo Indian Hacked US Justice Dept. System 🚨

Nisarga Adhikary, a 19-year-old cybersecurity researcher, was honored by the US Department of Justice for finding a critical vulnerability. This achievement took place after he reported a security flaw in one of the DoJ's major law enforcement systems. The department validated and patched the issue within a week after his report roughly a week ago. This recognition adds to his prior work finding vulnerabilities in CBSE's digital systems. Adhikary has also reported flaws in US military systems and was not paid for his disclosures.

💉 Measles scares continue despite high vaccine coverage

Immunization experts are meeting to tackle ongoing measles outbreaks across the WHO South-East Asia Region. This gathering took place in New Delhi, focusing on closing persistent immunity gaps among children and adolescents. In 2025, the region reported 94% coverage for the third dose of DTP, while zero-dose children dropped by 65% since 2021. However, measles elimination targets are behind schedule, and HPV vaccine coverage was only 7% in 2025. Experts will now guide priorities beyond 2026 to strengthen surveillance and reduce future risks. 💉