Microsoft has released out-of-band security updates to address a high-severity flaw in Microsoft Exchange Server that could allow an attacker to escalate privileges under certain conditions. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-96940, is rated 8.8 on the CVSS scoring system. "Weak authorization in Microsoft Exchange Server allows an authenticated attacker to elevate privileges over a

Karnataka’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has triggered a political storm over allegations of misuse of Form 7 to seek deletion of voters’ names. Police have registered FIRs in multiple cases following complaints of alleged attempts to remove eligible voters, including members of minority communities. The BJP has rejected allegations of a coordinated attempt to disenfranchise voters, while the Election Commission has ordered investigations into bulk Form 7 filings. Karnataka’s Chief Electoral Officer has also clarified that no voter has been deleted so far on the basis of these Form 7 objections, with applications subject to verification and due process. n18oc_indian18oc_brass-tacksNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

The controversy surrounding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has moved from street protests to the Supreme Court. The top court on Monday issued notice to the Election Commission and other respondents on pleas challenging alleged unilateral decision-making during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, while refusing to pass an interim order suspending Kumar. With protests demanding the CEC’s resignation, allegations over decisions taken without the approval of the other Election Commissioners, and the Supreme Court seeking responses from the poll panel, questions over the functioning and accountability of the Election Commission are intensifying. On Brass Tacks With Nabila Jamal, we examine the allegations against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, the political battle over SIR, the Supreme Court’s intervention and what the latest developments mean for India’s electoral process. n18oc_indian18oc_brass-tacksNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

The BSP's move comes months ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, scheduled to be held next year.

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Assam Police have arrested two people, including a retired Indian Army jawan working on a contractual basis, in an alleged Pakistan-linked espionage case. The accused are suspected of sharing sensitive information related to Indian Army movements with Pakistani intelligence operatives. One of the accused has been identified as Abhishek Kumar Singh, a 31-year-old Bihar resident, who was arrested by the Assam STF in Guwahati. Police said mobile phones, SIM cards and documents were recovered during the operation. A second suspect was subsequently arrested as investigators probe the wider network. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said preliminary reports suggest the accused may have been honey-trapped to extract sensitive information. Central agencies are expected to take over the deeper investigation. -right-standCNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

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