🗽 Mamdani masters Trump's deal-making playbook

President Donald Trump met with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in the Oval Office on November 21, 2025. Mamdani, a progressive figure, has successfully navigated political waters by balancing diverse constituency values. His approach mirrors Donald Trump's 'Art of the Deal' tactics. For instance, he achieved a detainee release from Trump while promising big urban reforms. Furthermore, his administration successfully froze rents on one million apartments via the Rent Guidelines Board. 🏙️

✊ WJM strikes for student justice at Malayalam university

The Women Justice Movement (WJM) district committee began a hunger strike on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, to back Anagha Sasi. This action took place at Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University. Ms. Sasi is protesting against alleged caste discrimination and teacher harassment. WJM stated they will support her until justice is served and plan further action soon. Several other organizations also showed solidarity with the protest. ✊

🧐 CPI member questions party's electoral strength

CPI(M) State secretariat member C.N. Mohanan criticized the CPI for attacking Pinarayi Vijayan, the Leader of the Opposition. He questioned the CPI's political power by asking how many Assembly seats the party could get 5,000 votes on its own. Mohanan cited internal attacks on the Left government over PM SHRI as a reason for the Left Front's poll issues. He also disputed the CPI's claim of leading the LDF formation efforts. These comments came after an article criticizing Vijayan's stance on the Deputy LoP post. 🧐

🚄 India's bullet train cost nearly doubled

The Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train project's estimated cost has escalated to nearly Rs 2.1 lakh crore from the original Rs 1.1 lakh crore. This high-speed rail endeavor, founded by PM Narendra Modi in September 2017, is being developed by NHSRCL with Japanese support. The first section is set to run in August 2027, while the full project completion is now targeted for 2030. The cost hike is mainly attributed to land acquisition delays in Maharashtra and delays in receiving train sets from Japan. Furthermore, BEML is developing indigenous trainsets for 2027 operation. 🚄

🗳️ 70% support for one nation, one election

The August 2026 Mood of the Nation survey indicates that 70.4% of Indians back simultaneous Lok Sabha and state assembly elections. This finding comes from the India Today MOTN survey conducted by CVoter across a sample of 25,184 people. The support dipped from 74% in January 2026, amid the debate over the Modi government's proposal for 2029 implementation. Congress leader P Chidambaram strongly opposes this, calling it a "Constitutional monstrosity." The joint parliamentary panel chairman suggests 2029 is possible if the Constitution is amended by 2028. 🗳️

🔬 Korea develops microgel system for keloid radiation

Researchers in Korea are creating a new injectable microgel system for targeted keloid treatment. The team from Pusan National University developed these biodegradable hyaluronic acid microgels to deliver radiation directly within the scar tissue. In tests, the microgels achieved high labeling efficiency (>90%) in under 10 minutes and reduced keloid size by about 70% after two weeks. This minimally invasive approach overcomes the targeting issues of conventional external-beam radiation therapy. Further studies are required to assess recurrence and broader clinical safety of the platform. 🔬

✈️ Modi's 4-day tour hits Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is embarking on a four-day trip starting Saturday, August 27, 2026, to strengthen regional ties. First, he will visit Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from August 29 to 30 for a state visit with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Next, he travels to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, for the SCO summit, which is set to discuss regional security. At the SCO, Modi will highlight India's priorities of security, connectivity, and opportunity. He will also attend the World Nomad Games opening ceremony during this tour. 🤝

🔬 Pancreatitis risk linked to cholesterol issues

A study analyzed the risk factors associated with pancreatitis when gallstones are present. The research focused on patients in relation to dyslipidemia, which acts as a cofactor in the condition. Data reviewed covered cases documented up to the current date of the publication. This analysis aims to better understand the interplay between high cholesterol and pancreatic inflammation. Future research will continue to explore these complex links for better patient care. 🔬

✨ Dolly Parton built a replica of her humble childhood home

Dolly Parton grew up in a basic two-room Tennessee cabin with her parents and 11 siblings. The original home, located in Locust Ridge outside Sevierville, lacked both electricity and running water. In 1986, Parton had a replica built at Dollywood, which was approved by her mother Avie Lee. This recreation lets visitors see life in the Smoky Mountains during the 1940s and 1950s. Her humble start deeply shaped her career as a global singer and philanthropist. 💖

🏏 Gill defends India's follow-on call after drawn test

India risked enforcing a follow-on to secure a result in Sri Lanka's test series. This decision, taken despite rain concerns, led to an epic draw on the final day. The SSC pitch did not deteriorate enough for the spinners to dominate the game. Gill stated that he doesn't think the follow-on call backfired given the time constraints. India remains hopeful about qualifying for the World Test Championship finals. 🏏

📈 Salesforce surges 22% on AI partnership news

Salesforce shares jumped 22% on Thursday after beating second-quarter earnings and partnering with AI startup Anthropic. This massive move involved Salesforce integrating with Claude via a new plug-in for sales data access. The company reported $11.35 billion in revenue, surpassing analyst expectations of $11.32 billion. Marc Benioff stated that the feared 'SaaSpocalypse' is not happening for the software sector. This optimism helped lift other software names like Adobe and Figma. 🚀