https://memews.com/news/trump-rejects-iran-s-truce-offer-amid-regional-tension-cmuj4qte7jh1tcnaqa 2026-09-27T01:13:31.000Z 0.6 Livemint en 2026-09-27T01:13:31.000Z Trump rejects Iran's truce offer amid regional tension 💥 https://www.livemint.com/lm-img/img/2026/09/27/1600x900/logo/Iran_1788049683175_1788049687368_e1ee07e0-e43e-4d84-9bb9-5d8b6daac86b_1790471360040_czp4_e9551c66-2923-4ffe-9254-9198b9ddd410_DGu3.jpg Trump rejects Iran's truce offer amid regional tension 💥 US President Donald Trump confirmed on Saturday that he rejected Iran's proposal for a seven-day ceasefire to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This rejection took place as the naval blockade in Hormuz continues to ramp up economic pressure on Tehran. Simultaneously, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced global efforts to isolate Iran economically. Meanwhile, Iran insisted on a diplomatic solution following Trump's decision on Sunday. The situation remains tense with ongoing military activity in the region. https://memews.com/news/astronaut-captures-earth-art-from-space-cmuj4myyjj0182ebbn 2026-09-27T00:53:31.000Z 0.6 Google News · Science en 2026-09-27T00:53:31.000Z Astronaut captures 'Earth Art' from space 🪐 https://c.ndtvimg.com/2026-09/ehk3md88_space-photography_625x300_27_September_26.jpeg Astronaut captures 'Earth Art' from space 🪐 Astronaut Jessica Meir captured a striking view of the Northern Patagonia Icefields from the International Space Station. She took the image while in the cupola of the ISS this week, sharing the stunning topography with followers. Meir used a Nikon Z9 camera equipped with a 400mm lens for the shot. She described the natural landscape as "Earth Art," highlighting the incredible places to explore. This shared moment received amazed reactions from social media users globally. https://memews.com/news/ec-changes-process-for-electors-with-notices-cmuj4o8onjbs54ozs 2026-09-27T00:42:00.000Z 0.6 Times of India en 2026-09-27T00:42:00.000Z EC changes process for electors with notices https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-134513246,width-1280,height-720,resizemode-6,overlay-toi_sw,pt-32,y_pad-600/photo.jpg EC changes process for electors with notices The Election Commission of India decided to change the procedure for electors who received notices about mapping issues. Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) and Assistant EROs will now visit the homes of these electors in the concerned areas. This decision came after complaints regarding discrepancies flagged by ECINET software. The EC also agreed to an independent audit of the ECINET software itself. This move is intended to ease the inconvenience faced by citizens in retaining their voting rights. https://memews.com/news/karnataka-job-demand-is-super-high-cmuj3kduxir1o9tfb4 2026-09-27T00:31:00.000Z 0.6 The Hindu en 2026-09-27T00:31:00.000Z Karnataka job demand is super high 🤯 https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/m7ue55/article71513986.ece/alternates/LANDSCAPE_1200/AFP_34KA8ND.jpg Karnataka job demand is super high 🤯 The Karnataka Examinations Authority received a massive 16.51 lakh applications for over 11,249 vacant government posts. These openings were announced between June 5 and September 9, 2026, across 15 different departments in the State. Revenue Department saw the highest interest with 4,92,534 applications for VAO roles. This high turnout is partly due to the long hiring gap since 2018 and private job losses. The State government aims to fill about 75,000 posts over the next two years. https://memews.com/news/ec-says-sir-decisions-were-unanimous-cmuj3lnupiuh4vwue 2026-09-27T00:17:00.000Z 0.6 Times of India en 2026-09-27T00:17:00.000Z EC says SIR decisions were unanimous https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-134513142,width-1280,height-720,resizemode-6,overlay-toi_sw,pt-32,y_pad-600/photo.jpg EC says SIR decisions were unanimous The Election Commission asserted that all decisions regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls were taken unanimously by the three commissioners. This statement followed reports suggesting the Chief Election Commissioner ignored the views of the other two ECs. The SIR order, issued on 24.6.2025 for all States/UTs starting with Bihar, received unanimous approval from the Commission. The EC also clarified that the commissioners did not write to the Cabinet secretary to flag policy concerns. Moving forward, the EC decided that the agenda for all meetings will be circulated in advance. https://memews.com/news/thoothukudi-s-mega-shipyard-push-for-industrial-boom-cmuj3kg64isrtuswy 2026-09-27T00:15:00.000Z 0.6 The Hindu en 2026-09-27T00:15:00.000Z Thoothukudi's mega shipyard push for industrial boom https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/jju8od/article71513811.ece/alternates/LANDSCAPE_1200/rajesh_9865_24_9_2026_16_42_17_3_DJI_FLY_20260919_091154_0617_1789793794473_PHOTO.JPG Thoothukudi's mega shipyard push for industrial boom A proposed greenfield shipyard is set to transform Thoothukudi into a major maritime-manufacturing hub in southern Tamil Nadu. The project involves HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co Ltd and others in Thoothukudi. It boasts an investment of about ₹38,000 crore and an annual capacity of 2.5 million Gross Tonnage (GT). This development aims to create a large industrial ecosystem, similar to Ulsan, and generate 15,000 direct jobs. Authorities are currently conducting enumerations and planning rehabilitation for affected local communities. 🚢 https://memews.com/news/naga-men-killed-in-manipur-ethnic-violence-flare-up-cmuj3lqvpiv18wxebe 2026-09-27T00:06:00.000Z 0.6 Times of India en 2026-09-27T00:06:00.000Z Naga men killed in Manipur ethnic violence flare-up https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-134513096,width-1280,height-720,resizemode-6,overlay-toi_sw,pt-32,y_pad-600/photo.jpg Naga men killed in Manipur ethnic violence flare-up Two Mao Naga men were shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Kalenjang village, Senapati district, on Saturday afternoon. This incident is part of escalating Naga-Kuki conflict in Manipur, which has seen over 40 lives lost since February. Specifically, 21 people, comprising 11 Nagas and 10 Kukis, have died since August 27. This violence is separate from the Meitei-Kuki conflict that has claimed over 300 lives. The killings occurred as the United Naga Council ended its 131-day economic blockade of major highways. 😟 https://memews.com/news/karur-stampede-one-year-later-justice-still-missing-cmuj2gisaih1a0h9r3 2026-09-27T00:00:00.000Z 0.6 The Hindu en 2026-09-27T00:00:00.000Z Karur stampede: One year later, justice still missing 😔 https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/4win8c/article71513051.ece/alternates/LANDSCAPE_1200/DSC_0306.JPG Karur stampede: One year later, justice still missing 😔 A year after the stampede at Velusamypuram, Karur, which killed 41 people during a rally, the area is back to normal. The tragedy happened on September 27, 2025, when a massive crowd gathered to see C. Joseph Vijay. The CBI has investigated the incident since taking over from the SIT more than 11 months ago. However, no charge sheet has been filed, and no arrests have been made, keeping families anxious. The victims' families are now demanding justice as the first anniversary approaches on September 26, 2026. https://memews.com/news/tribals-protest-forest-road-delay-in-jawadhu-hills-cmuj2gl01ii12xcifv 2026-09-27T00:00:00.000Z 0.6 The Hindu en 2026-09-27T00:00:00.000Z Tribals protest forest road delay in Jawadhu Hills https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/tamil-nadu/s1y5aw/article71513642.ece/alternates/LANDSCAPE_1200/road-14.jpg Tribals protest forest road delay in Jawadhu Hills Tribal residents from Kanamalai are protesting the hold-up in building a crucial forest road in the hills. This remote area, part of Jamanamarathur Panchayat Union, hosts 3,000 people across 32 hamlets. The 6.7 km road, approved in 2025 at ₹4.11 crore, is vital for health and transport. Forest officials noted the project awaits approval after the 2026 Assembly elections. Authorities have been informed about the urgent need for this infrastructure. 🏥 https://memews.com/news/chennai-drain-cleaning-deadline-set-for-oct-10-cmuj2gn4jijbz9f8j 2026-09-27T00:00:00.000Z 0.6 The Hindu en 2026-09-27T00:00:00.000Z Chennai drain cleaning deadline set for Oct 10 https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/tamil-nadu/19pl3c/article71513050.ece/alternates/LANDSCAPE_1200/IMG-20260926-WA0031.jpg Chennai drain cleaning deadline set for Oct 10 Stormwater drain desilting works are progressing across Chennai zones for monsoon preparedness. Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department Secretary Gagandeep Singh Bedi inspected these works on Saturday. In GCC limits, about one lakh silt catch pits were cleaned in the first phase, with completion targeted by October 10. The Water Resources Department allocated ₹42 crore for preventing river mouth blockages. A review meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary is scheduled for September 29 with district collectors. ⛈️