🚨 Tharoor slams ECINet software as 'disastrous'

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has called for the withdrawal of the Election Commission's ECINet software, calling a report on its functioning 'extremely serious'. The software, launched in January this year, was used during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The controversy surfaced after it was revealed that centralized control prevented Goa officials from reversing wrongful voter deletions, potentially impacting citizens' welfare schemes. Tharoor stated this deeply affects citizens' constitutional rights and access to vital humanitarian benefits. He demanded an apology from the Election Commission and the immediate rescinding of this software.

🚨 ClickFix: How hackers turn trusted sites into malware traps

Attackers are using ClickFix, a sophisticated method, to breach enterprise networks without traditional exploits. CTM360 traced this technique from a 2023 novelty to a major threat in late 2025 across various platforms. Microsoft linked 47% of its 2025 initial-access cases to this method, showing rapid growth. The attack uses on-chain infrastructure for evasion, making simple domain blocking ineffective. Defenders must now focus on machine identity checks rather than just blocking infrastructure. 🛡️

🎬 'Pooja Meri Jaan' trailer drops with big cast

The trailer for the crime drama 'Pooja Meri Jaan' has been released, featuring Mrunal Thakur, Huma Qureshi, and Vikram Singh Chauhan. This film is set to be released in the year 2026 and is associated with Maddock Films and Zee5. The trailer itself showcases the intense nature of the crime genre ahead for viewers. Fans can look forward to this upcoming project on Zee5.

🏏 Warwickshire vs Leicestershire action update

Play is ongoing in the County Championship Division One 2026 between Warwickshire and Leicestershire today. Manav Suthar bowled to Ben Cox, while Ed Barnard bowled to Holland and Ben Cox in the match. So far, Oliver Hannon-Dalby has recorded 6 wickets for 20 runs in the game. This contest is part of the 66th match of the County Championship Division One 2026 season. Further play will continue as the match progresses today.

🏏 Hampshire vs Sussex: County Championship Action

The match between Hampshire and Sussex is ongoing in the County Championship Division One 2026. James Coles was dismissed for 16 runs off 28 balls, caught by J Fuller. This happened during the 68th match of the tournament today. Andrew John Neal was involved in the bowling action leading to the dismissal. The game continues with ongoing play between the two county sides. 🏏

📉 Banking stocks dive after IRDAI's proposal

Banking and financial stocks faced heavy selling pressure on Thursday, September 24, due to IRDAI's proposal on insurance distribution. The NIFTY Bank index dropped over 2%, losing 1,135.65 points at 2:21 PM. These changes affect banks relying on bancassurance for income, as commission caps are being lowered. Jefferies notes IndusInd Bank has higher exposure, while Macquarie sees differing impacts across lenders. The proposals aim to reduce insurer spending via phased EoM limit reductions.

🔬 AI Cracks Code for Stable Drug Molecules

An AI model has successfully identified stable molecular structures crucial for drug discovery. This breakthrough was achieved by researchers in the field of computational chemistry. The model demonstrated high accuracy when predicting molecular stability across various compounds. This innovation significantly speeds up the early stages of pharmaceutical research and development. Further testing will determine the real-world applicability of these newly discovered molecules.

🏏 Mushtaq backs Bangladesh's WTC final dreams 🏏

Mushtaq Ahmed believes Bangladesh has a real shot at challenging for a World Test Championship final spot. He stated this while at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Bangladesh. To qualify, the team needs 47 more points from six remaining Tests, needing wins in four home games. Mushtaq emphasized that the team's mindset must shift to playing without the fear of losing. He also stressed the importance of developing local spin-bowling coaches for future generations.

🏏 Middlesex vs Northamptonshire Match Update

The 54th match of the County Championship Division Two 2026 is currently underway between Middlesex and Northamptonshire. Lewis McManus and James Sales are the key batsmen in this fixture. As of today, the game is in progress with specific runs logged for the players. The ongoing action contributes to the Division Two competition standings. Further updates on the match progression are expected throughout the day.

😠 CJP demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) called for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke made these strong remarks in Delhi regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) controversy. This demand follows a report stating two Election Commissioners raised objections at least 14 times over 10 months. CJP argued that the Election Commission was undermining democracy by influencing voter eligibility. The Congress Working Committee is set to meet in New Delhi on September 29 to discuss this entire political situation.

🏏 Lancashire vs Durham: County Championship Action

The 56th match of the County Championship Division Two 2026 is underway today between Lancashire and Durham. Ben McKinney and Emilio Gay were the key batters at the crease during the session. The scoreboard shows Durham at 79 runs for the loss of 1 wicket after 20 overs. This match is part of the ongoing County Championship Division Two competition. More updates on the progress of this game will be provided shortly.