🧠 Nighttime sleep habits might signal dementia risk

New research suggests that sleep quality could be a key indicator for dementia risk. Researchers analyzed data from 445 adults aged 65 and up in a community setting. They found 35% of participants with extreme daytime sleepiness developed MCR, versus only 6.7% without it. This connects poor sleep to inefficient brain waste removal via the glymphatic system. Experts recommend consistent sleep schedules and lifestyle changes to lower dementia risk. 😴

💖 Shahana Goswami on Milind Soman breakup

Shahana Goswami recently shared insights into her past breakup with Milind Soman. The separation involved a significant age gap, as Milind Soman was 21 years her senior. This chapter of her life concluded sometime in the past, as per her recollection. She emphasized that prioritizing self-love was a necessary step during that time. Moving forward, she is focused on her personal growth and journey.

🗺️ China slams India's 27 Arunachal map points 😠

India formally marked 27 locations in Arunachal Pradesh on Survey of India maps, sparking a strong reaction from China. Beijing immediately labeled this move as illegal and void, while New Delhi stated it was for accurate identification and public awareness. This development came after India announced the mapping exercise on Friday. New Delhi insists Arunachal Pradesh is integral to India, rejecting Chinese territorial claims. The nations continue this ongoing dispute over the disputed region.

🕊️ Senior Maoist Leader Surrenders After Decades

Senior Maoist leader Kakarla Samatha alias Madhavi has surrendered to the Telangana police after being underground for over four decades. She was an underground naxal cadre in the Visakhapatnam Agency area since 1985, working with former CPI (Maoist) general secretary Muppala Lakshmana Rao alias Ganapathi. The surrender was announced by DGP C.V. Anand during a visit to Karreguttalu Hills on Monday. The police are offering full assistance to all surrendered Maoists for their rehabilitation purposes. So far, the Telangana government has provided ₹2 crore to 23 such surrendered individuals. 🤝

📚 Protests erupt at JNU over PhD thesis

Massive protests have erupted within Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) concerning a PhD thesis submission. The demonstrations are being led by the ABVP against the thesis. These protests are happening at JNU, a prominent educational institution. The issue revolves around the thesis of a political prisoner at the university. Further actions from the university administration regarding the thesis remain to be seen. 📚

🏙️ Nairobi demolishing Kibera for housing project

Bulldozers are reshaping Kibera, Nairobi, as part of Kenya’s affordable housing programme. This redevelopment involves new apartment blocks alongside existing structures in the settlement. Government figures showed 8,367 units completed by March 2026 since September 2022. Critics question the compulsory levy and whether homes will be truly affordable for lower-income residents. The success depends on who can actually afford to stay in the new housing.

🐦 Magpies ditch GPS trackers in wild move

Australian researchers fitted five magpies with GPS trackers to map their movements and social ties. The birds, located in Pacific Paradise on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, began removing the devices quickly. The pilot study involved five birds fitted with harnesses weighing about 2.7 grams, starting on a certain morning. The team observed cooperation, where flockmates helped remove the trackers, challenging the experiment's initial goals. This unplanned behavior showed that for the birds, the tag was a social problem, not just hardware. 🐦

⚽ Barca eyes Lautaro Martinez as Alvarez backup

Barcelona is actively seeking alternatives for Julian Alvarez as their pursuit of the Argentine star stalls. They have identified Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez as a promising replacement for the Camp Nou club. Martinez has been consistently performing in Serie A, boasting 175 goals in 376 competitive matches for Inter Milan. Both Deco and Hansi Flick are big admirers of the 28-year-old Argentinian international. However, signing him could be tough since his contract runs until 2029 and Inter is a tough negotiator. 🧐

🚇 HC drops hold on Metro Corridor-VI property acquisition

The Telangana High Court vacated an order stopping property awards for Metro Rail Project’s Phase-II Corridor-VI. This decision involved authorities handling land acquisition from Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station to Chandrayangutta. The judge noted that halting the project would negatively impact citizens' access to integrated public transport. Citing the Supreme Court, the judge allowed authorities to finalize alignment and land acquisition after surveys. The court stated it is not equipped to judge the technical feasibility of such infrastructure projects.

😟 Kerala teachers protest over delayed government jobs

LPST PSC rank holders have been protesting outside the Thiruvananthapuram Secretariat for 36 days. This agitation, led by the All Kerala Lower Primary School Teacher Rank Holders' Association, began seeking appointments from a May 2025 rank list. Association secretary Valarmathi S has been on an indefinite hunger strike for the past 12 days. Protesters demand transparent vacancy reporting and a 1:25 teacher-student ratio. They continue pressing the government to act on the existing list despite ongoing recruitment controversies. 😟

🦠 DRC Ebola outbreak started way before official declaration

The World Health Organization confirmed that the record-fastest growing Ebola outbreak began months before it was officially declared. This surge is happening in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where cases were initially misdiagnosed as malaria or typhoid. As of now, confirmed cases have hit 4,200 with at least 1,900 deaths recorded since the May 15 declaration. The current situation is tough because the rare Bundibugyo virus lacks approved vaccines or treatments. WHO is now pushing for human trials of the Ervebo vaccine in this challenging environment. 🦠