🤝 Vijay backs Rahul Gandhi for PM role

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay has chosen Rahul Gandhi as the INDIA bloc’s Prime Ministerial candidate, according to Congress leader Tharahai Cuthbert on Monday. This statement came after the TVK initially promoted Vijay for the top post, leading to alliance tensions. Cuthbert clarified that projections of Vijay becoming PM were not the official leadership stance. Both Vijay and Rahul Gandhi share a close connection, with Vijay inviting Gandhi to his swearing-in ceremony in Chennai. Congress asserted it is an autonomous party, not subordinate to the TVK. 🤝

🇮🇳 TN leader says Vijay backs Rahul Gandhi for PM role

Tamil Nadu Congress CLP leader Tharahai Cuthbert stated that Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has supported Rahul Gandhi for the alliance's Prime Ministerial candidate. She clarified that there is no leadership rift between the ruling party and its ally, the TVK. The recent FIR against Rahul Gandhi in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, occurred on this context. Cuthbert suggested the FIR showed the BJP's political anxiety over Gandhi's public support. She confirmed that Vijay has chosen Rahul Gandhi as the PM candidate moving forward.

📉 Wall Street dips amid crude oil price surge

Wall Street experienced a dip as concerns about rising inflation resurfaced. This market movement is linked to the spiking prices of crude oil globally. Specifically, crude prices have shown significant increases recently. This situation is fueling renewed fears that central banks might need to hike interest rates. Investors are now closely watching how this trend progresses in the coming weeks. 📉

🚲 51 persons with disabilities get new three-wheelers

Fifty-one people with disabilities received free three-wheeler motor vehicles at the Visakhapatnam Collectorate on Monday. This state government initiative aims to boost independent living and self-reliance for the beneficiaries. Each vehicle is valued at approximately ₹1.02 lakh, according to legislator Vishnukumar Raju. Out of 79 applications received, 51 eligible individuals were selected from the 60 sanctioned vehicles for 2025-26. Officials confirmed plans to extend this benefit to more eligible persons in the future.

🤝 Spurs eyeing Mudryk; Chelsea might move Tosin

Tottenham Hotspur is reportedly interested in signing Mykhailo Mudryk from Chelsea. The deal might involve Chelsea loaning Mudryk to Spurs. In return, Chelsea reportedly wants to offload Tosin Adarabioyo on a permanent transfer. Tosin's time at Chelsea is apparently winding down after the recent squad changes. This potential swap is happening amidst Chelsea's final transfer window dealings.

😔 51 Indian recruits dead in Russian army

Fifty-one out of 227 Indian nationals recruited into the Russian army have tragically died, while 139 have already been discharged. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated this during the SCO Summit in Kyrgyzstan. The government continues active discussions with Moscow for the repatriation of the remaining individuals. New Delhi has also warned citizens against risky job offers related to the Russia-Ukraine war. The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to appoint a nodal officer to assist affected families.

✨ Samsung Z Fold8 Ultra: Is it truly 'ultra'?

Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the successor to the Z Fold7, offering enhanced features in its foldable series. This device boasts an 8-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X inner display and a 5000mAh battery. Key specs include the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and a starting price of ₹1,99,999. While it maintains the previous design, the new hinge and thinner profile improve usability. Consumers will need to weigh these upgrades against the premium price tag. 📱

💻 New malware hides in images with clickbait trick

A sophisticated multi-stage attack chain is using TerminalFix to infect computers with a reverse tunnel. This method targets users in various organizations by tricking them into running PowerShell commands. The attack chain involves DLL sideloading, steganographic payload extraction from PNGs, and Active Directory reconnaissance. The malware ultimately deploys a custom Python-based reverse-tunnel implant for network access. Microsoft suggests restricting PowerShell execution and training employees against fake CAPTCHA prompts. 💻

💧 Bihar and Jharkhand settle long-standing water fight

Bihar and Jharkhand have signed a crucial agreement concerning the shared Sone River water resources. This pact was officially made between the two states, resolving a dispute that had persisted for over two and a half decades. The agreement addresses water sharing issues that have been pending since the early 1990s. This resolution is expected to bring stability to agricultural practices in the region. The implementation phase of the agreement is set to begin shortly.

🔋 EV battery health monitored with digital twin tech

Researchers introduced a Battery Health State Index-driven digital twin framework for EV battery condition assessment. This framework was developed using laboratory cycling data from an Arbin system. The study utilized Random Forest, achieving an R² of 0.998, and integrated this with charging data to create a Digital Twin Score (DTS). This DTS effectively categorized charging sessions into low, medium, and high-risk levels. The system offers an interpretable solution for intelligent maintenance support in EV charging environments. 🔋

💡 New solar cell tech boosts efficiency with CeO-CuInS2

Researchers developed a CeO–CuInS2 heterostructure absorber to tackle low efficiency in thin-film solar cells. This material was synthesized by multiple authors at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University in Saudi Arabia. The fabricated device achieved a PCE of 6.29%, with a Voc of 0.733 V and Jsc of 13.82 mA cm−2 on August 31, 2026. The CeO incorporation effectively enhances charge separation and carrier transport within the absorber layer. These findings prove that CeO integration is a strong strategy for boosting solar cell performance. 💡