⚖️ IBC Code: Massive Dues Cut Over 10 Years

Over the last decade, India's Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) has seen significant debt restructuring. According to the IBBI report, admitted claims totaled Rs.14.14 lakh crore across approved resolution plans. These claims were reduced to a recovery amount of approximately Rs.4.32 lakh crore. This process essentially provides a large haircut to big industrialists who owe money to banks. The report details these major haircut cases under the controversial IBC 2016 framework. 📉

📉 GTA 6 leaker's crypto is tanking fast

The crypto coin promoted by GTA 6 hacker group CyberLeek is reportedly crashing rapidly. The group, which leaked GTA 6 footage over a week ago, was promoting the coin through its leaks. As of August 27, the market cap dropped to $4.1 million, down from $12.1 million on August 26. This decline is linked to the upcoming official Netflix extended look today at 3 pm ET. Take-Two is also trying to track the hackers while CyberLeek claims funds for future infrastructure. 📉

🦅 Eagle vs Goose: White House Trolling Fails

The Trump White House attempted to troll Canada with a photo showing an American bald eagle attacking a Canadian goose. This image, posted amid US-Canada trade spats, was actually filmed by a Goan immigrant. The original footage from February 23, 2025, in Burlington, Ontario, showed the eagle giving up after 20 minutes of combat. The photographer, Mervyn Sequeira, captured the intense wildlife encounter without political spin. This incident highlights the failures of administration trolling efforts on social media. 🦅

🇳🇵 Youth protests are part of democracy, says BJP leader in Nepal

Senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad stated that youth protests are a natural element of democratic societies, emphasizing that a country's maturity is judged by its response to these movements. He made these remarks during an interview at the NDTV World Anvishka Summit in Kathmandu on Thursday. Prasad noted that while some regions face violence, India and Nepal handle such issues differently, citing Nepal's regime change after youth protests. He stressed that India treats Nepal as an equal friend, respecting its sovereignty and future aspirations. 🤝

🚨 SharePoint exploit code puts servers at risk

Attackers are probing SharePoint environments after public exploit code was released for a new vulnerability chain. The threat involves more than 8,700 internet-facing SharePoint servers across various organizations. This chain uses CVE-2026-55040 for authentication bypass followed by CVE-2026-63520 for remote code execution. Unpatched on-premises SharePoint servers face major security liability as attackers test the PoC code. Organizations must prioritize patching and monitor logs to secure their deployments quickly. 🔒

🏛️ Teachers suspended for joining RSS marches in Karnataka

Two government school teachers were suspended for allegedly joining Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) marches. Anna Saheb Deshmukh, from Kuppi, and Gururaj Joshi, from Hunasagi, were the teachers involved in this action. The incidents occurred on October 10 and October 12 of last year, respectively. The suspension followed an inquiry based on a complaint filed by Jummanna Gudimani, district president of the Ambedkar Swabhimani Sene. This action aligns with Karnataka's push to regulate private use of government premises. 🏛️

🚨 Land Deal Scam: ₹14.5 Crore Fraud in Bengaluru

The Central Crime Branch (CCB) registered an FIR regarding a ₹14.5 crore land deal fraud. Vanki Penchaliah, chairman of an educational group, filed the complaint in Bengaluru City Police. This alleged scam involved four individuals who pitched land in various cities starting in January 2021. Initially demanding ₹25 crore, the amount was reduced to ₹14.50 crore for property registration. The CCB is now probing financial transactions and documents related to this case. 🚨

🚀 Honda and T-Hub launch big startup challenge 🚀

Honda and startup incubator T-Hub announced the launch of the Honda Innovation Challenge 2.0 on Thursday. This program is open to Indian startups focusing on digital mobility and customer experience solutions. The year-long initiative includes three new challenges and offers up to ₹4.8 crore in total funding. Each challenge will pick four startups, eligible for up to ₹40 lakh for proof-of-concept projects. Selected teams will work with Honda's teams during a 12-week sprint for real-world applications.

🏏 From dishwashing to 167: Shahbaz's epic cricket grind

Shahbaz Ahmed made a huge career shift, leaving his civil engineering path to pursue elite cricket. He moved about 1,500 kilometers from Mewat, Haryana, to Kolkata to join the club circuit. During tough times, he washed utensils to survive before debuting for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy. Recently, while playing for East Zone against North East Zone in the Duleep Trophy, he scored a career-best 167. He also took wickets, bowling 3 for 20, showcasing his complete match-winning skills.

🦾 14yo gamer builds custom VR controller

Fourteen-year-old Scott Merrow from New Hampshire created a 3D-printed adaptive VR controller due to his symbrachydactyly condition. With help from his uncle, a mechanical engineer, he developed three versions of the device. The latest prototype uses a sensor sleeve that translates pressure into controller inputs. This breakthrough allowed him to successfully use left-handed VR controls for the first time. Scott is currently presenting his invention and heading to the national convention next month. 🎮

🌐 Andhra Pradesh set to be India's third subsea hub

Andhra Pradesh is set to become India's third subsea internet hub due to major datacenter buildouts in the region. Google and Microsoft are bringing new subsea cables to the Visakhapatnam coast, as confirmed by Google executive Alexander Smith on August 27, 2026. The I-2SEA cable system, involving Microsoft, is slated to be ready for service by Q4 2029. These investments are driven partly by geopolitical derisking, aiming to boost resilience in India's internet connectivity. This expansion will create a robust new digital layer connecting major metros across India. 🌐