business An Air India pilot flying from Phuket to Delhi was found to be high on marijuana. The pilot was reportedly taking sleep medication which caused issues with resting before the flight. The incident occurred recently while the flight was preparing for takeoff. This situation raised significant safety concerns regarding air travel standards. Authorities are now investigating the circumstances surrounding the pilot's condition. ✈️
business Ramesh Rangarajan has been elected as the new Chairman of Kasturi and Sons Ltd. This company is the holding entity for The Hindu Group Publishing Private Ltd. He joined The Hindu Group after graduating from Loyola College, Chennai, and previously worked as Deputy General Manager. Rangarajan brings deep experience in the advertising and circulation segments of the news media industry. He currently also holds roles on the boards of Sporting Pastime India Limited and MRF Limited. 📰
business The proposed 'Trump-class' battleship program is now estimated by the CBO to cost a massive $275 billion. This super-ship project, announced by Trump in December 2025, is planned to start with two vessels, including the USS Defiant. Estimates show a full-displacement 35,000-ton hull could cost around $18 billion per ship. Experts worry these huge ships are vulnerable and clash with the Navy's distributed firepower doctrine. The program faces huge cost and viability scrutiny despite its advanced weaponry. 💣
india Rahul Gandhi raised concerns regarding the media's conduct during speeches by Amit Shah. He specifically questioned why journalists often interrupt Amit Shah while he is speaking publicly. This observation highlights a perceived pattern in media coverage of political figures. Gandhi suggested that this interruption practice needs critical examination by the press. He called for a more balanced and respectful journalistic approach moving forward.
tech A new Microsoft Defender zero-day exploit named "ShieldBreak" has been released by security researcher Nightmare Eclipse. This vulnerability allows users to gain SYSTEM privileges on fully patched Windows 10, 11, and Server systems. The exploit was tested successfully on Windows 11 25h2 and Windows Server 2025 with a 100% success rate. This follows an ongoing dispute between the researcher and Microsoft regarding vulnerability disclosure practices. Microsoft stated they are actively investigating the claims about the new ShieldBreak zero-day.
india The Kerala High Court overturned a central order that refused to renew FCRA certificates for two NGOs. These NGOs, Save A Family Plan and Kerala Social Service Forum, were denied renewal over alleged funding of the Vizhinjam port protest. The refusal was based on a Central security agency's report, but the court ruled the denial lacked specific reasons. The court mandated authorities to review and issue fresh orders within three months. It found the link between the NGOs and protest funding to be 'too far-fetched.'
india An inquiry committee has found all three charges against Justice Yashwant Varma to be established in a recent probe. The allegations involved unexplained cash at his residence in New Delhi, lapses in evidence handling, and unsatisfactory responses. A large amount of cash in Rs 500 notes was found at 30, Tughlak Crescent, but the judge couldn't explain its source. The committee submitted its final report to the competent authority for further legal action. ⚖️
india Congress defended the Jharkhand government's handling of the youth agitation over alleged exam issues. This defense came after police used lathi-charge at Albert Ekka Chowk. Congress cited 152 paper leaks since 2015 under BJP rule, but only 17 were investigated by CBI. They accused the BJP of wanting a CBI probe to shield the 'exam mafia' instead of letting CID investigate. Congress alleges BJP disrupted the peaceful protest on August 10 in Ranchi. 🧑🎓
entertainment Actor Vishal expressed strong affection for Udhayanidhi Stalin after supporting the action taken against him. This happened at the audio launch of Vishal's directorial debut, Magudam, in the context of Udhayanidhi's detention in Thanjavur. The detention occurred earlier this month following remarks perceived as aimed at actress Trisha during the Cauvery water dispute protests. Vishal stressed that while political paths might differ, their personal friendship remains unaffected by any rivalry. He also called for equal punishment for anyone making derogatory remarks about women in the fraternity.
business The power struggle at the Tata Group has intensified after N Chandrasekaran announced he won't seek reappointment as chairman of Tata Sons. This followed the withdrawal of Ratan Tata's associates like Vijay Singh and Mehli Mistry from key positions. The dispute centers around Tata Trusts, which owns about 66 per cent of Tata Sons. Key disagreements involve board appointments and whether Tata Sons should eventually be publicly listed. The situation adds friction between different trustee camps within the conglomerate.
tech Nightmare-Eclipse released ShieldBreak, a ninth Windows zero-day exploit targeting Microsoft’s own fix. This vulnerability affects Windows 11 25H2 and Windows Server 2025, as reported on this date. The exploit bypasses the patch for CVE-2026-50656 using CLFS log manipulation and object manager symbolic links. This proves the underlying weakness in the Malware Protection Engine remains exploitable through different techniques. Security teams must monitor for these specific activities until Microsoft issues a comprehensive fix. 🛡️
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