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A three-day bank strike in India is drawing attention as customers question whether salaries, UPI payments and ATM withdrawals will be affected. Banking unions are reported to be participating in the industrial action, and commentators like Ankit Avasthi are explaining the potential disruption to everyday digital and cash transactions for millions of account holders.

Russian bank customers will be able to add money to their accounts using ATMs operated by other banks, according to a report by BFM.ru. The change means deposits will no longer be limited to a customer's own bank's machines, expanding access to cash top-ups across the country. The news is drawing attention as it affects everyday banking for millions of users.

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay, paying tributes at Mahatma Gandhi's statue in Kothirampur, Karimnagar, said BJP workers are the true heirs of Gandhi, while claiming there is a 'duplicate Gandhi family' in the country and accusing the Congress party of turning into one itself. His remarks intensify the ongoing BJP-Congress dispute over the political legacy of Mahatma Gandhi.

New research indicates that climate change is producing a measurable, subtle slowing of the Earth's rotation. As warming redistributes mass — for example through melting ice and changes in ocean circulation — the planet's spin is affected, altering the length of the day by tiny amounts. Scientists say the finding offers another independent signal of human-driven climate change, visible even in fundamental planetary dynamics.

Laura Delano joins Blake Mycoskie on the No Magic Pill podcast for a conversation asking whether psychiatric treatment itself can make patients worse. Delano, a prominent critic of the mental health industry who has spoken about her own experience withdrawing from psychiatric medication, discusses the possibility that prescribed treatments may harm some patients. The episode is drawing large audiences amid growing debate over long-term psychiatric medication use.

The United States has imposed sanctions on members of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang accused of ATM jackpotting attacks, in which criminals hack cash machines to force them to dispense money. The action is part of a wider crackdown on the gang's financial operations and cyber-enabled theft targeting banks and ATM networks.

A man involved in the explosion of a cash machine at the Holiëhoek shopping centre has been sentenced to thirty months in prison. The court reportedly took into account his limited but, according to the ruling, 'indispensable' role in the blast. The case is part of a wider wave of ATM bombings in the Netherlands that has put pressure on authorities and security at cash machines.

Russia has begun paying wages in digital rubles as part of its central bank digital currency rollout, and is preparing to let users withdraw the digital currency as physical cash through ATMs. The development marks a step in expanding the digital ruble beyond pilot use, tying state-linked salary payments directly to the new currency infrastructure.

New neuroimaging research shows that patients undergoing depression treatment display some common brain changes, while certain individuals also exhibit distinct antidepressant effects not seen in others. The findings could help explain why some patients respond differently to treatment and may guide more personalised approaches to treating depression.

Visa and Mastercard have agreed to pay a combined $167.5 million to settle claims over ATM fees, and consumers are being asked to check whether they qualify for a payout. The settlement covers people who paid certain fees when using ATMs, though details on eligibility and claim deadlines remain limited.

Omar al-Bashir, Sudan's former ruler who was ousted in 2019 and has been held in custody, is seeking to travel abroad for medical treatment, his lawyer told AFP. The request adds to questions about the health and legal status of the longtime leader, who faces charges linked to the 1989 coup and the Darfur conflict.

Attention is turning to the Artemis II mission's return to Earth, with coverage describing reentry as 'riding a fireball through the atmosphere.' The crewed flight around the Moon must survive extreme heat and plasma conditions as it plunges back through the atmosphere, a critical phase NASA has only tested once before with an uncrewed capsule.

A photographer has shared an image of a lone figure on a bench at Copenhagen's harbor in the evening, with red light and the downtown skyline reflected in the water. The picture, framed as fine-art street photography, emphasizes solitude and the calm of the city's waterfront after dark.

Local leaders in Idaho's Treasure Valley are working to raise public awareness of cryptocurrency ATM scams, which often trick residents into depositing cash into machines under false pretenses. Officials want residents to recognize warning signs and avoid sending money to strangers via crypto ATMs, a common method used by fraudsters targeting vulnerable people.

Omar al-Bashir, Sudan's ousted longtime ruler, has been moved to the capital Khartoum and is seeking permission to travel abroad for medical treatment. Bashir, who was toppled in 2019 and has faced charges over the 1989 coup and Darfur atrocities, remains in custody. The reported transfer and his health request are drawing attention amid Sudan's ongoing instability and questions over his legal status.

Andreas Kronthaler presented the Vivienne Westwood Spring 2027 collection at a runway show in what is being covered as part of the current fashion week season. Fashion press focused on the atmosphere of the show as much as the clothes, reflecting continued interest in how Kronthaler steers the house after Vivienne Westwood's death in 2022.

A new ranking of Major League Baseball playoff ballpark atmospheres sorts postseason venues from the loudest, most intense crowds to the most subdued. The piece evaluates how each ballpark's fans and environment shape the playoff experience, celebrating the rowdiest atmospheres while noting which stadiums fall flat during October baseball.

Legal analysts are examining who, under the Gaza peace plan, bears responsibility for the treatment of 'protected persons' and what obligations that role entails. The question turns on international humanitarian law: whoever exercises effective control over people in Gaza must ensure protections owed to civilians, including humane treatment and basic guarantees. The debate highlights how ambiguities in the plan could leave accountability for civilian welfare unclear.

Engadget highlights an affordable option for adding Dolby Atmos surround sound to a television, aimed at home theater fans who want immersive audio without expensive equipment. The piece covers budget-friendly gear for upgrading a TV setup's sound. It is drawing modest attention among technology and audio enthusiasts discussing cheap home theater improvements.

The Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service has released a new analysis tracking global air quality and transboundary pollution for 2026. The review follows cross-border pollution flows and air quality trends worldwide, offering data for researchers and policymakers. Interest centres on how pollution moves across national boundaries and what the latest readings mean for public health.

Ousted Sudanese leader Omar al-Bashir, who was deposed in 2019 and has been held in Sudan, is seeking medical treatment outside the country, according to Asharq al-Awsat. The report is drawing attention because Bashir faces outstanding charges over the 1989 coup and the Darfur conflict, and any move abroad would be legally and politically sensitive for Sudan's authorities.