📚 UGC-NET results out; some papers getting a redo

UGC-NET results for 84 subjects have been announced by the NTA, showing over 4,241 candidates qualified for JRF. Out of 7,73,806 registered candidates, 6,07,151 appeared for the exam on the June 2026 test. English, Commerce, and Sociology papers will be re-conducted on September 9 and 10, 2026, due to errors. Candidates taking the re-tests won't have to pay extra fees for the exams. Their final scorecards for these subjects will be released after the fresh exams. 🧐

💥 Lorry hits SUV near Ambur, five injured

A family of four, plus the driver, sustained injuries after an SUV was struck by a lorry on the Chennai-Bengaluru Highway. This incident occurred near Ambur town in Tirupattur on Friday. The five injured individuals include K. Silabarasan, 35, and his wife and two children. The lorry, carrying liquor bottles from Vellore to Tirupattur, hit the SUV while it was on the highway. A case has been registered, and an official probe into the accident is currently underway.

🎓 VIT partners with Columbia University for dual degrees

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) has signed an MoU with Columbia University (Columbia Engineering) New York, USA. The agreement was officially signed by G. Viswanathan, founder and Chancellor of VIT, and Sen. Soulaymane Kachani, Dean of Academic Affairs and Global Partnerships at Columbia University. This partnership makes VIT the first Indian university to secure such a dual degree agreement with Columbia University. The collaboration opens up world-class academic pathways for engineering students on a global level. The signing ceremony took place in the presence of Binaya Srikanta Pradhan and G.V. Selvam on August 29, 2026.

📱 Google Pixel 11 drops for review

The Google Pixel 11 is a yearly spec update keeping the design mostly the same. It features the 3nm Tensor G6 chipset and a larger 1/1.56-inch main sensor compared to the Pixel 10. The phone launches with a starting price of $899 for the base 256GB model. In this competitive market, the Pixel 11 relies on its unique style and Android experience to stand out. It comes in colors like Pistachio and Hibiscus, with a base price of $899. 📱

🏛️ HC slams Nagpur civic body over SC judgment ignorance

The Bombay High Court reprimanded Nagpur Municipal Corporation officers for claiming ignorance of the Supreme Court’s ‘Bulldozer judgement.’ The court found it unbelievable that an IAS officer would be unaware of such a widely known decision. The bench directed NMC officers to submit affidavits by September 4th regarding their stance. This case involves property demolition related to the Mahal riots, where the SC mandated 15 days' notice. The HC questioned the NMC’s claim of lacking knowledge after the judgment was delivered on November 13, 2024. ⚖️

🧐 Karnataka medical college canteens get food safety checkup

Food Safety officials inspected 34 canteens and kitchens across government and private medical college hostels in Karnataka on August 27. Five establishments were issued notices due to deficiencies found during the rigorous checks. During one inspection, officials seized 7 kg of expired rava and eight litres of expired milk. Legal action is being initiated against the concerned food business operator under the Food Safety and Standards Act. These checks are part of the ongoing department efforts to ensure food safety and hygiene for students. 🧐

🧠 MRI tool predicts dementia progression

Researchers have developed a new MRI-based biomarker tool capable of predicting the progression towards dementia. This tool was studied by a team of experts in a clinical setting. The findings were presented in a study published on October 15th, detailing specific imaging markers. This development offers a significant step forward in early detection strategies for neurodegenerative diseases. Further validation of this predictive model is now scheduled for upcoming research phases. 🧠

🦠 Ebola outbreak hits two new zones in Congo

The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has expanded to two new health zones in eastern Congo. This spread occurred in North Kivu province, impacting Biena and Manguredjipa areas. Current figures show 60 people affected, with 5,794 confirmed cases and 2,786 deaths recorded. The situation is worsened by insecurity, displacement, and a health workers’ strike. Congo started vaccinating front-line workers with the Ervebo vaccine on Thursday.

🚕 Bengaluru transport unions demand changes from app aggregators

The Federation of Private Transport Organisations is planning a protest in Bengaluru against taxi aggregators and various operational issues. They submitted a complaint to the Transport Commissioner on Friday detailing their concerns with city transport. The demands include restricting taxi apps on Play Store and implementing a "One City, One Fare" system. Federation president Nataraj Sharma has given the government a 15-day deadline to address these grievances. Otherwise, the federation will initiate a Bengaluru bandh, starting with black flags on vehicles. 🚕

📱 Samsung Gears Up for Galaxy A56 One UI 9 Beta

Samsung is actively preparing the beta program for its new One UI 9 update. This software update is targeted specifically for the Galaxy A56 smartphone model. The rollout is expected to start sometime in the near future, pending final testing phases. This update brings new features and performance enhancements to the mid-range device. Users will be able to join the beta program once official announcements are made by the company.

⚖️ When parties know the truth, judge is on trial

The Supreme Court stated that when litigants know the truth, the judge effectively ends up on trial. Justice Vikram Nath penned the 15-page judgment regarding a dispute between a woman and her former lawyer in Maharashtra. The case involves allegations of misconduct, dating back over a decade to an accusation against a senior police officer. The woman sought ₹2 crore compensation, but the court ultimately ordered both parties to pay ₹5 lakh each in costs. Justice Nath emphasized that the court is not an auditorium for manufactured drama. ⚖️