🧬 New search engine scans millions of cells instantly

Malva is a new search engine that can scan RNA sequences across millions of individual cells in mere seconds. This platform was developed by researchers and indexes over 140 terabytes of public single-cell and spatial transcriptomics data. The index contains over 100 billion unique 24-nucleotide sequences from roughly 51 million cells. It helps scientists investigate diseases like cancer by allowing direct sequence queries without massive data downloads. Malva will continue to grow by crawling public sequence archives as more datasets become available. 🧬

✈️ PM Modi hits Uzbekistan for SCO summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tashkent for a four-day visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. He will meet President Mirziyoyev in Uzbekistan to boost trade and defense ties. The visit includes attending the 26th SCO summit in Bishkek. India is currently Uzbekistan's tenth largest trading partner with near one billion dollars in bilateral trade. Next, the PM plans to participate in the international summit proceedings.

🚨 84-year-old businessman arrested in Chennai abuse case

An 84-year-old Chennai businessman, Veeramani, was arrested on Saturday for sexually abusing a minor girl. The arrest was made in Teynampet alongside his business associates, Mahendra Simha and Shanthi. The case originated from a video on Oct 6, 2025, but a closure report was initially filed due to lack of identity details. The special judge rejected this closure request on Aug 19, ordering further investigation. Consequently, police arrested the trio, who were remanded to judicial custody. 🚨

🧐 Rahul Gandhi demands FIR over Kharge's remarks

Rahul Gandhi has called for the registration of an FIR regarding the 'purification' row. This issue involves Rahul Gandhi and BJP leaders in the political arena. The specific numbers or dates related to the incident were not mentioned in the source material. The context revolves around political discourse and accusations made by Kharge. Moving forward, the political debate on this matter is expected to intensify. 🧐

🚜 Farmers protest ESA notification in Hosanagara

Hundreds of farmers held a protest march in Hosanagara on Saturday against the ESA notification. The march, organized by the Western Ghats Raitha Sahakari Vedike, went from Karanagiri to Hosanagara. This was to oppose the seventh draft declaring over 20,668 sq. km near the Western Ghats as ESA. Leaders demanded a physical survey to protect habitats and cultivated lands from the notification. The group plans similar protests in Sagar, Tirthahalli, and Shikaripur soon.

📢 BJP claims Modi govt boosted minority welfare

The BJP Telangana president, N. Ramchander Rao, accused the Congress of using minorities as a vote bank during a meeting in Mahabubnagar. He asserted that the Narendra Modi government provided equal welfare and development access to minority communities. According to him, 22% to 37% of beneficiaries across Central schemes, like the Mudra scheme, are from minority backgrounds. Rao also criticized the Congress for opposing the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA). He urged Minority Morcha cadres to spread the Union government’s welfare initiatives at local levels. 📢

🎾 Coco Gauff's Wimbledon win changed everything

Coco Gauff achieved a massive career turning point by defeating Venus Williams at Wimbledon in 2019. This match took place at the All England Club, where the 15-year-old faced the five-time Wimbledon champion. Gauff won in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4, marking a huge moment for the young player. This victory elevated her from a promising junior to a global name, setting the stage for her future success. Following this, her ranking soared, and she achieved major wins like becoming the youngest WTA singles champion in 15 years. 🎾

🛣️ Guntur Inner Ring Road phase-3 to finish soon

Union Minister Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar inspected the phase-3 works of the Guntur Inner Ring Road on Saturday. This 4.25-km project, running from Shilparamam to Pedapalakaluru, is being executed at a cost of ₹48 crore. Issues with occupants along the alignment were resolved after the coalition government took office, allowing construction to start. Additional work, like shifting high-tension wires, might cost an estimated ₹2-3 crore. A proposal to extend the road to Perecherla Junction is pending approval, which could cost ₹15 to ₹20 crore.

🚨 Woman threatens to jump in Lucknow river

A woman threatened suicide by jumping into the Gomti River at Pakka Pul after a family argument. The incident was reported on August 28 in Lucknow, causing panic among nearby commuters. Police initially tried to persuade her to step back from the railing for a while. A timely intervention by a passerby helped distract and pull her away from the edge. Authorities have since taken control and are gathering details about the dispute.

📜 RTI Act: Your Right to Know Government Secrets

Mahesh Walvekar stated that seeking information is a fundamental right for every citizen under the RTI Act. He made this announcement while speaking at an awareness workshop in Yadgir on Saturday. The Union government implemented the RTI Act on October 12, 2005, with the main aim of bringing transparency to government work. Citizens can use RTI applications to ask about government projects and official orders. Officials were reminded that responses must be provided within 30 days to prevent fines. 📜

🥊 Khabib's Cousin KO'd by Song Yadong at UFC Shanghai

Umar Nurmagomedov was knocked out by Song Yadong during the main event at UFC Shanghai on Saturday. The knockout came from a brutal right hand as Umar was shooting for a takedown. Three notable figures in Umar's corner, including Khabib Nurmagomedov and Usman, witnessed the event. They reacted visibly distraught to the former bantamweight title challenger's demise. Fans have been criticizing Usman's actions following this loss. 😟