🤳 Samsung Wallet lets you pay with just your fingerprint

Samsung has rolled out on-device biometric authentication for UPI payments within Samsung Wallet in India. This feature allows Galaxy users to authenticate eligible transactions using their fingerprint sensor instead of typing their UPI PIN. Payments up to Rs 10,000 are covered by this new security measure, which processes authentication locally on the device. This update aims to boost privacy and reduce transaction failures caused by incorrect PIN entries. Samsung Wallet continues to offer other features like contactless payments and digital key storage. 💳

💧 Karnataka says water release depends on supply

Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar stated that water release to Tamil Nadu is conditional upon availability because reservoir inflows have stopped. This statement was made in Bengaluru on Wednesday amidst intense political pressure from the state government. Tamil Nadu alleged a 20 TMC deficit, while Karnataka cited drought conditions within its basin as of Wednesday. The Supreme Court is currently considering Tamil Nadu's plea regarding the Cauvery water-sharing arrangement. Karnataka plans to file an appeal, which Shivakumar will review during the special session meeting this evening. 💧

🤖 DeepSeek drops open-source agent runtime Harness

DeepSeek released DeepSeek Harness, an agent runtime, on August 13, 2026, which quickly gained massive traction in the community. The tool was launched by DeepSeek for the developer ecosystem, boasting an impressive adoption rate across its initial days. It supports about 40 model providers and features real OS-level sandboxing for secure operations. The unique feature is that even the agent loop itself functions as a swappable plugin within the architecture. This framework is positioned as the foundational machinery for building advanced AI agents. 🛠️

📈 Global bond rout pushes US yields to 2004 high

A global bond rout continues, causing significant market movement across international debt. This trend has pushed the yield on the 30-year US Treasury to its highest level since 2004. Investors are reacting to ongoing economic uncertainties and interest rate expectations worldwide. This rapid upward movement in yields signals growing risk aversion among global financial players. Markets are now watching central bank announcements closely for the next major shift. 📈

🔬 AI to decode weird cancer trial results

Artificial Intelligence is being positioned to help explain unexpected outcomes from cancer trials. This technology will be utilized by researchers across various medical institutions. The application is currently being explored with data from trials conducted in recent months. The goal is to gain deeper insights into complex biological processes affecting patient health. Moving forward, this could significantly improve how future cancer therapies are designed and tested. 🔬

🩺 Ladakh Changes Medical Admission Rules

Ladakh has updated its medical admission guidelines by introducing a single merit list system. This change affects candidates applying to medical colleges in the region. The new rules were officially implemented on October 1, 2023, affecting the admissions cycle. The move aims to streamline the selection process and ensure fairness among applicants. Further details regarding the revised criteria will be released by the relevant education board soon. 🩺

🏏 Shahzad smashes record fastest first-class century

Muhammad Shahzad achieved a blistering century in just 49 balls, setting a new record for Pakistani batters. This milestone was reached while playing for PCB in Pakistan. The previous record was held by Misbah-ul-Haq, who scored it in 56 balls back in 2014. Shahzad's performance comes as he scores his sixth first-class century in 21 matches. He has also featured in 22 List A matches and 26 T20s. 🏏

🏦 BoB hiring 1,100 roles, deadline extended to Oct 1

Bank of Baroda has extended the application deadline for 1,100 posts of Wealth Executive and Credit Analyst. Eligible candidates can now apply online until October 1, 2026, for these roles. The application process started on September 4, 2026, and candidates can edit details until the same date. This recruitment is part of the bank's regular hiring across various departments. Candidates must complete registration and fee payment by the deadline to proceed.

🏃 Asian Games 2026: Key Races Underway

The Asian Games 2026 continued with exciting events on Day 5, featuring several key athletes. Gurindervir Singh and Animesh Kujur competed fiercely in the 100m semi-finals during the event. The competition saw boxers like Parveen come very close to securing a medal. This intense sporting action is part of the larger multi-sport event taking place. Fans will continue to watch these athletes push their limits in the coming days. 🏃

🗳️ Rahul Gandhi slams CEC over SIR row

Rahul Gandhi strongly criticized the Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, regarding disagreements over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. He made these accusations during a press conference in New Delhi, calling it "vote theft, law theft, institutional theft." Gandhi asserted that all Indian elections, including Lok Sabha 2024 and Vidhan Sabha elections, are rigged, citing evidence. He further questioned why PM Narendra Modi and Amit Shah are immune to anti-incumbency pressures. The Election Commission defended its process, stating its internal queries were routine and all decisions had full legal backing. 🗳️

🗳️ Rahul Gandhi slaps Modi govt over election process

Rahul Gandhi strongly criticized the central government during a press conference on Thursday regarding the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision. He highlighted PM Narendra Modi's campaign slogans, claiming anti-incumbency doesn't affect him. Gandhi drew a bizarre parallel, stating this holds true for Saddam Hussein's Iraq and Kim Jong Un's North Korea. The Congress leader further alleged that all elections are being rigged by the ruling party. The EC has officially rejected these allegations, stating its SIR decisions were unanimous. 🗳️