⛽ New Hyundai SUV promises 22 KMPL mileage

Hyundai is launching the Bayon, a new SUV positioned between the Venue and Creta, focusing on fuel efficiency. The automaker has already started accepting bookings for this model in India. Industry reports suggest it might feature the Creta's 1.5-litre NA petrol engine or a CNG kit. The CNG version is projected to offer 20-22 km/kg, making it a strong competitor. The Bayon is expected to hit dealerships next month with an estimated price between Rs 10.5 lakh and Rs 18 lakh. ⛽

🔬 Stem cell EVs fight eye damage from oxidative stress

MSC-derived extracellular vesicles effectively protected ARPE-19 cells against oxidative damage caused by H2O2 treatment. This research was conducted by several authors at The Aga Khan University in Karachi. The study details results from September 24, 2026, showing significant cell protection mechanisms. The EVs reduced ROS and decreased the pro-inflammatory marker IL-6 while boosting IL-10. This suggests EVs hold promise as a safe, cell-free therapy for eye diseases.

🎬 Sunil Pal slays Salman, SRK over movie earnings

Sunil Pal sharply criticized Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan regarding the film industry's standards. Pal pointed out that 'Hanuman Ansh', made for only Rs 2 crore, earned Rs 500 crore. Conversely, he stated that a Rs 500 crore film isn't making even Rs 50 crore. He also called the reality show 'Bigg Boss' a 'gutter show' that needs to stop. Pal asserted that audiences build up actors, not the stars themselves.

💰 Nike cofounder gives massive donation to Oregon university

Nike cofounder Phil Knight and his wife Penny have gifted a massive $1 billion to the University of Oregon. This significant donation, revealed during an unscheduled call, is earmarked for establishing a new engineering college at the institution. This pledge follows previous large contributions, such as a $2 billion gift to OHSU’s Knight Cancer Institute in 2025. University President Karl Scholz called the gift an endorsement of higher education's ability to foster innovation. The donation arrives as US university funding faces ongoing uncertainty from federal cuts. 💰

🏛️ Assam CM backs CEC Gyanesh Kumar amid impeachment talks

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has openly supported the Election Commission of India's Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar. This support comes amidst ongoing political pressure regarding Gyanesh Kumar's potential impeachment proceedings. The controversy has been in the news for several weeks, drawing attention from various political parties across the nation. Sarma's stance signals a potential political alignment in the current high-stakes electoral environment. The situation is expected to continue evolving as the impeachment process moves forward.

📱 Galaxy S27 might be pricier due to memory costs

Leaked info suggests the Samsung Galaxy S27 could cost more than expected because of rising memory prices. The phones are expected to use Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 SoC and UFS 5.1 storage. A Counterpoint report states memory now accounts for 20% or more of flagship smartphone costs. Buyers might want to consider last year's models before prices climb even further. This memory crisis is affecting phones across multiple brands globally. 💸

💧 Cauvery water fight heats up in Supreme Court

Tamil Nadu alleged a 20 TMC water deficit from the Cauvery river in the Supreme Court on September 24, 2026. Karnataka argued it faces a terrible drought situation while fulfilling its duties as the upper riparian state. Karnataka had realized 112.729 TMC, but Tamil Nadu claimed a shortfall of 20.969 TMC against its entitled 59.191 TMC. The court gave Karnataka one week to file its formal response to the dispute. The next hearing regarding this sensitive issue is scheduled for October 12. 💧

✈️ Iran threatens neighbors over US sanctions

Iran has threatened regional airports with retaliation if they enforce new US sanctions targeting Iranian airlines. This warning was issued by Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, in response to US restrictions. The US expanded sanctions to 27 Iranian airlines, alongside warnings to service providers. This escalation follows the US-Israel war on Iran which began on February 28th. Iran's threat aims to deter countries from participating in Washington's economic pressure campaign. ✈️

📱 Vivo X500 Pro Max battles Galaxy S26 Ultra

Vivo X500 Pro Max is up against the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra in a flagship showdown. The comparison features both phones, with Vivo priced at around $1,000 and Samsung at about $1,300. Vivo boasts an 8,000mAh battery and 144Hz display, while Samsung offers S Pen and DeX. Vivo wins on hardware value, but Samsung edges out in productivity ecosystem and software support. 🔋

🌋 Yellowstone supervolcano: Will it end everything? 🌋

A worst-case scenario Yellowstone supervolcano eruption would cause a civilization-scale disaster across North America. The massive ashfall, pyroclastic flows, and infrastructure failures would severely disrupt life in the region. Volcanic aerosols would also cool the global climate, leading to decades of food shortages and economic chaos. However, ecosystems and agriculture are expected to gradually recover, allowing humanity to persist. Scientists are closely monitoring subtle seismic activity as a cautionary thought experiment.

💡 Bank is building culture through platform collaboration

A platform is defined as a collaboration system, not just infrastructure, according to Marcy Paramonova and Stéphane Cusin. This was discussed during their talk at KubeCon & CloudNativeCon Europe. The teams implemented open support sessions and super user awards starting around that time to boost adoption. This structural approach fosters an engineering mindset by promoting shared standards and self-service. Ultimately, designing these systems allows the desired culture to naturally emerge within the organization.