🚗 No more stopping at tollgates on highways

New guidelines from NHAI plan for Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling on upcoming high-speed National Highways. This system will allow vehicles to pass through toll points electronically without stopping at conventional booths. The rules apply to future four- and six-lane Greenfield and Brownfield corridors, excluding expressways. NHAI aims to make these highways safer, greener, and better equipped for future traffic demands. Future planning will also incorporate detailed traffic projections and greenery from the initial project stage. 🛣️

💻 Googlebook pre-orders sell out fast

Googlebook laptops have already sold out on the US online store just days after pre-orders launched. The shortage affected Acer, Dell, and Lenovo models on Google's own site. Pre-orders opened on September 21, and the initial stock disappeared quickly. This rapid sell-out suggests high demand for the new $899 starting laptop. Consumers can still pre-order at Best Buy before the October 4 release.

🌕 New massive crater spotted on the Moon 🌕

Scientists discovered a new, large impact crater named McGetchin on the Moon. This finding was made by a NASA scientist using the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, covering an area about 1.2 km across. The crater, measuring 728 feet wide, formed sometime between April 11 and May 22, 2024. The discovery significantly updates models of lunar crater formation and affects surface temperatures. This major find could also provide insights for future human exploration missions to the Moon.

⚖️ Homeowner wins big after HOA drama in Texas

Texas homeowner Elizabeth Luna successfully won $33,243 after a near three-year legal battle with her HOA. The dispute took place in the Oaks Northwest community near the San Antonio Medical Center. The court ordered the HOA to pay $20,743.39 and president Terri Thomure to pay $12,500. This stemmed from rental restrictions, tenant interference, and an attempt to block her property sale. Luna now advises homeowners to hold their boards accountable for improper actions. ⚖️

🩺 PCOS and health habits: a deeper look

A recent study explored why women with PCOS struggle to maintain healthy eating and exercise habits. Researchers interviewed 20 women with PCOS, 13 doctors, and four nurses in Hunan Province, China. The study identified three stages of change: intention, adoption, and maintenance, alongside disengagement. Disengagement happens when barriers like cost or disease issues outweigh supporting factors. Healthcare providers should tailor interventions based on where the individual is in this change process. 🩺

🎓 GVP College hosting big seminar on NEP-2020

Gayatri Vidya Parishad College is organizing a two-day national seminar starting on Friday. This event will take place at its Central Auditorium, Rushikonda Campus. Academicians and education pros will discuss NEP 2020 implementation challenges in private HEIs. Topics include curriculum change, skill development, and tech-enabled learning. Manpreet Singh Manna will be the chief guest for the discussions.

💊 Pharmacists key to better healthcare systems

GITAM School of Pharmacy observed World Pharmacist Day and National Pharmacy Week 2026 in Visakhapatnam. Principal L. Srinivas emphasized pharmacists' role in boosting healthcare and promoting smart antimicrobial use. G. Prasad discussed chronic kidney disease and Uddanam Nephropathy, stressing early diagnosis. M. Krishnaji Rao highlighted AI in drug discovery and personalized medicine at Divi's Labs. Academic competitions were also held as part of the AMR Awareness Mission.

🇮🇱 Netanyahu's UNGA speech: Iran attack was 'easy'

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the 81st UN General Assembly on September 24, 2026, defending Israel’s military actions against Iran and Hamas. The speech was disrupted by a mass walkout from the Palestinian Mission to the UN, which Netanyahu called 'moral cowards.' He declared the allegations of Gaza genocide as 'the biggest lie of the century' and stated the Iran attack was 'one of the easiest decisions' he made. Netanyahu also sharply criticized Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. He concluded by asserting that Israel will continue to 'win' against its adversaries. 🇮🇱

🧠 Brain's front and back evolved separately, says Stanford

A Stanford team discovered that the front and back parts of the brain developed from distinct origins. This research was conducted by studying mouse embryos and growing specific brain cells in the lab. The study details that the lizard brain manages basic survival, while the forebrain handles complex thought. This finding challenges previous biological understandings of brain function. It could potentially open new avenues for understanding various brain disorders.

💥 Houthis claim attack on Riyadh and Aramco in Yanbu

The Houthis have claimed responsibility for an attack targeting facilities in Yanbu. The attack reportedly hit areas near Riyadh and Aramco infrastructure in the region. Specific numbers or dates regarding the incident were not provided in the initial reports. This action is part of the ongoing regional tensions and conflicts. The situation remains fluid, and further developments are expected to be reported soon.

🚗 Bitumen price hike messes up Kochi road repairs

Soaring bitumen prices are severely impacting road construction projects across Kochi. This issue affects motorists as local bodies struggle with the cost escalation of ongoing infrastructure work. From March 5th to September 16th, the price rose by ₹4,822 per 156-kg barrel. Kochi Corporation is now looking at approving extra estimates to manage the price gap in ongoing projects. The state has around ₹1 lakh crore in works underway, and a wider directive is awaited from the Finance department. 🚧