📱 Samsung's new phones hit Google Play Console

The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, along with the Galaxy A08 and A07s, has been listed on the Google Play Console. The S26 FE is confirmed to use the Exynos 2500 chipset and has 8GB of RAM, while the A08 features the Helio G99. Both A08 and A07s sport 720 x 1,600px displays, with the A07s having 4GB of RAM. While the S26 FE specs are known, the official release date remains unannounced for fans. The successor to the Galaxy A07 4G is anticipated soon. 📱

🏸 Badminton's struggle outside the big leagues 🏸

The 2026 BWF World Championships started in New Delhi, showcasing China's dominance while smaller nations face hurdles. Countries like Uganda and Bulgaria have very few players and limited media presence at the tournament. For athletes like Fadilah Shamika Mohamed Rafi from Uganda, success comes through personal drive and scholarships. Bulgarian athlete Kaloyana Nalbantova faces underestimation, despite her team's efforts in European Championships. These nations are striving to build recognition despite challenges like lack of sponsors and high travel costs.

😠 MMC&RI contract workers protest over unpaid wages

Contract workers at Mysore Medical College and Research Institute held a protest on Monday demanding their pending wages and an end to harassment. The workers, affiliated with the MMC&RI Contract Workers’ Union, gathered at the administrative building. They alleged that their wages for three months were delayed, and supervisors were harassing them. The AIUTUC noted issues like no wage slips and missing EPF/ESI contributions. The protest is set to continue on Tuesday as management failed to address their demands.

🇮🇳 Approaching Viksit Bharat 2047 Goal

India is making significant progress towards achieving the vision of a developed nation by 2047. This journey involves massive infrastructural and societal transformations across the country. Various reports highlight key milestones reached in the last fiscal year, indicating steady growth. The government emphasizes that sustained efforts across all sectors are crucial for this ambitious target. Moving forward, focus will shift to sustainable development and global competitiveness. 🚀

⚖️ CBI challenges acquittal in Muthanga constable death case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) plans to challenge the acquittal of the accused in the 2003 Muthanga land agitation case. This incident involved the death of a constable during the agitation in Kerala. The Principal Sessions Court Kalpetta had previously sentenced the accused to five years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of ₹36,000. Justice A. Badharudeen is reserving orders on the appeal filed by four accused, including M. Geethanandan. The case originally had 57 accused persons, with 35 eventually acquitted. ⚖️

🇮🇳 Congress sings Vande Mataram in Goa, Kharge clashes with BJP

Congress workers sang two stanzas of Vande Mataram at a large meeting in Goa on Monday, attended by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. The event, held in Verna, saw party members singing the national song amid BJP criticism. The Union home ministry mandates singing all six stanzas of the song at official functions. Kharge strongly refuted BJP's "anti-national" claims, questioning their contribution to the freedom struggle. He countered their accusations by questioning the BJP's own role in India's independence.

😟 Social Media Linked to Riskier Teen Habits

A new study has established a link between social media usage and riskier product consumption among adolescents. The research, detailed in Contemporary Pediatrics, focused on various teenage demographics across several regions. Specifically, the data analyzed usage patterns from January 2022 to December 2023. The findings suggest that exposure on these platforms correlates with increased experimentation with certain substances. Researchers are now planning further longitudinal studies to understand this complex relationship better. 😟

🏥 Kerala Health Minister wants clear hospital signs

Kerala Health Minister K. Muraleedharan has ordered government hospitals to display clear signages for better patient experience. He specifically requested that doctor details, OP clinic days, and timings be visible in public hospitals. This directive came after public complaints about long waits due to doctor absences were received by his office. Muraleedharan instructed the Principal Secretary to implement this across all health institutions urgently. Furthermore, contact details for the Deputy District Medical Officer (Vigilance) must also be displayed for grievances.

🚧 Kerala Lokayukta orders removal of hazardous bridge installations

The Lokayukta ordered the Chief Engineer of PWD (Bridges) to remove all unauthorized and hazardous utility installations from bridges and culverts. This directive came from a Division Bench, including Justice N. Anilkumar and Upa Lokayukta Justice Ashok Menon, following a petition by Ravi Ulleyeri of Kozhikode. The panel set a three-month deadline for removal, relocation, or re-routing of these fixtures, confirmed by a Kozhikode district inquiry. The PWD must also fix structural defects and restore pedestrian pathway width on all affected bridges. An Action Taken Report with photo proof is required, verified by the Road Safety Commissioner by November 25.

⚡ Ferrari's EV sets new auction record

Ferrari's first fully electric car, the Luce, sold for $40 million at a charity auction. This tailor-made vehicle was auctioned by Sotheby’s during Monterey Car Week in California. The sale surpassed a previous record set in 2025 when a Daytona SP3 sold for $26 million. Despite facing criticism for deviating from tradition, the high price signals significant demand for the electric model. Ferrari plans to sell the first batch of several hundred Luce vehicles while limiting supply. ⚡

🏥 India's cancer fight needs faster high-tech treatments

India is facing a growing cancer crisis, with the NCRP estimating over 1.57 million new cases by 2025. Breast, lung, and oral cancers are major contributors, with lung cancer linked to pollution besides tobacco. Many patients are diagnosed late, which limits treatment options and increases care costs. Advanced therapies like immunotherapies are available globally but need faster access in India. A combined effort from government, industry, and insurance is needed to make these innovations reach patients quickly. 🏥