🏏 Kingsmen reach CPL final despite Hetmyer's hundred

The Jamaica Kingsmen defeated the Guyana Amazon Warriors by five wickets to secure their spot in the CPL final. The match took place where the Kingsmen chased a target of 207, while the Warriors scored 206 for 4. Hetmyer scored an impressive 102 not out off 45 balls during the Warriors' innings. Kingsmen relied on strong batting partnerships to reach the target in the last over. They will now face the Falcons in the final on Sunday. 🏆

😠 New Taxes Spark Public Outcry

The public is voicing strong dissatisfaction regarding various taxes and charges being imposed. This sentiment is directed towards the Mahamanav administration concerning income tax, GST, and UPI transaction fees. Specific instances mentioned include income tax payments and GST charges at retail shops. Citizens are questioning the continuous escalation of levies on daily life necessities. The administration's future policy direction on taxation remains a point of contention.

💡 TSMC wins another 2nm chip deal with MediaTek

TSMC secured another major win by having MediaTek's Dimensity 9600 Pro use its 2nm N2P process. This move shows TSMC can now stably allocate 2nm capacity to multiple big clients instead of just one. The new chip boasts a 17% single-core performance boost and up to 61% less multi-core power use. Next, Qualcomm's 2nm orders are the key indicator, while Samsung is fighting hard with Tesla and Broadcom. TSMC held a 72.5% foundry market share in Q2, keeping the competition intense. 🚀

🤖 LLM formats decoded: GGUF vs GPTQ vs AWQ

LLM model formats like GGUF, GPTQ, and AWQ deal with how model weights are stored and squeezed. Containers define disk storage while quantization methods reduce bit usage for efficiency. GGUF, replacing older GGML, is a single-file binary format supporting diverse metadata. GPTQ is a one-shot post-training method using Hessian info for weight rounding. These formats allow running massive models on less powerful hardware. 🧠

🧐 Classified F-35 parts diverted to Hong Kong

Sensitive F-35 components, including a stealth canopy, were unexpectedly diverted to Hong Kong this summer while en route from Australia to the US for repairs. This incident has triggered a major Pentagon inquiry into potential technology theft by China. The parts were being moved by an intermediary for Lockheed Martin when the rerouting occurred over the Pacific. Authorities are currently working to recover the missing equipment and investigate the diversion's reasons. Further briefings on this national security issue are expected from State and Pentagon officials in the coming weeks. 🧐

🧠 ADHD symptoms evolve as you get older

Researchers observe that ADHD symptoms shift across the lifespan in the United States. Hyperactivity is more common in young children, while inattention tends to become more persistent with age. A 2021 study found about 10% of participants achieved remission by young adulthood. For older individuals, hyperactivity can become inner restlessness instead of outward action. Treatment often involves behavioral interventions, medication, or a mix, depending on the symptoms. 🧠

⚖️ AG recommends FIR in CMRL-Exalogic payoff case

The Kerala Advocate General advised the State government to accept the ED's report regarding the CMRL-Exalogic pay-off case. The report names former CM Pinarayi Vijayan, T. Veena, P.A. Mohamed Riyas, and others in money laundering allegations. This was reported to the State Police Chief last week, involving Sasidharan Kartha, MD of Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited. Legal experts state the police must register the FIR under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002. A final decision awaits the Advocate General's meeting with State Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan. ⚖️

🥹 50-year reunion: friends relive school days

Childhood friends from the 1976 batch recently reunited at their old school to relive their student days. The group, including Rakesh Nagar's friends, dressed up in school uniforms, backpacks, and water bottles. This nostalgic event took place at the same school where they spent their childhood decades ago. They recreated childhood games like pitthu and the schoolyard train dance. Viewers found the reunion heartwarming, inspiring others to cherish old friendships.

📈 Blackstone sees India near foreign capital tipping point

Blackstone believes India is approaching a significant tipping point for foreign investment. This observation comes from their analysis of the Indian market dynamics. The firm noted that inflows have been robust throughout the recent fiscal periods. This suggests strong international confidence in India's economic growth trajectory. Investors are expected to further pour money into the country as this momentum continues. 📈

📹 CCTV in all pharmacies? Chemists push back.

India's top drug advisory panel recommended mandatory CCTV surveillance at every pharmacy counter to curb illegal drug trafficking. This recommendation came after the Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) met on August 27. The move now faces opposition from chemists, highlighted by the AIOCD's letter dated September 17. Chemists argue the required infrastructure cost of around Rs 50,000 to 1 Lac is unaffordable for small businesses. They also point out technical issues like power failures and suggest a source-based tracking system instead. 💊

🛂 Trump extends $100k H-1B visa fee until 2027

The $100,000 fee for H-1B non-immigrant visas has been extended by Donald Trump's executive order until September 21, 2027. This decision was announced by the White House, noting that underlying reasons for the restrictions persist. Since the fee and new selection system, registrations from top IT firms have dropped by 92%. Furthermore, registrations for beneficiaries with at least a U.S. Master’s degree increased from 45.1% in FY 2026 to 66.1% in FY 2027. This matters for Indians as they hold the largest share of approved H-1B beneficiaries by country of birth.