😟 Nepal ex-minister on Gen Z protests' violent turn

Former Nepali foreign minister Pradeep Gyawali stated that the huge change brought by Gen Z protests last year was unexpected. He commented while speaking at the NDTV World Anviksha Summit in Kathmandu regarding the unrest. The September 2025 anti-corruption protests escalated into violence amid police action, resulting in 76 deaths. Gyawali expressed concern that the violent shift in political change might become a damaging precedent for the nation. He hopes the new Balen Shah government adheres to a balanced foreign policy focusing on national interest. 😟

🏏 Colombo draw hurts India's WTC final chances

Sri Lanka managed to secure a draw in the second Test match in Colombo on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. This draw was achieved by the hosts against India, as Sonal Dinusha anchored the batting performance for Sri Lanka. The match saw Dinusha score 100, 84, 103, and 133* across four innings, making him a series rockstar. India squandered a winning position, which severely dents their World Test Championship final hopes. Now, India needs a win in all remaining seven Tests to keep their qualification chances alive. 🏏

🛰️ Katalyst Space changes plan with Swift spacecraft

Katalyst Space decided to cancel the plan to boost NASA's Swift gamma-ray observatory using its Link spacecraft. This decision occurred after Link lost two of its three reaction wheels, causing serious attitude control problems. The mission had been jointly announced on Aug. 19, and Link is currently in an orbit between 319 and 329 kilometers. Now, the company is redirecting Link to approach Swift to take images, which should take about two weeks. This experience will benefit Katalyst Space's future satellite servicing projects. 🚀

💻 India aims for 3nm chips in 8 years

IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced India's ambitious plan to develop 7nm to 3nm chip technology within the next eight years. This goal is part of a broader push to build a complete semiconductor ecosystem across design, manufacturing, and research. Currently, India possesses 40nm chip making capabilities and is expanding its semiconductor units to 12. The government's Semicon 2.0 initiative, worth Rs 1.275 lakh crore, supports this massive technological leap. Next, India plans to train 1 lakh chip-design engineers to support this long-term vision. 🚀

🧐 Odisha tracks students with GPS and live photos

The Odisha Government has started tracking college students using GPS technology and live photos for attendance purposes. This monitoring is being implemented across various colleges within the state of Odisha. The system was reportedly rolled out starting on September 1, 2023, affecting thousands of students. Critics are raising serious concerns that this constitutes a massive invasion of personal privacy. Further details on the implementation guidelines are expected to be released soon.

🤝 Nadda meets quota activists; Dipke questions PM's stance

Union Minister JP Nadda met with reservation-reform activists, including Harsh Dubey, on Thursday. This meeting took place in New Delhi with activists demanding changes to India's caste-based reservation framework. The interaction followed a large protest on August 21, and Nadda announced another meeting would happen soon. However, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke criticized Nadda for not mentioning the protest's purpose. Dubey called the discussion a positive step towards seeking equal opportunity. 🧐

🤖 OpenAI is bringing ads to ChatGPT in India

OpenAI announced it will start displaying advertisements on its ChatGPT Free and Go subscription tiers in India. This move follows the company changing its terms of service earlier this month, impacting its more than 100 million weekly active users there. The rollout begins with ads from 50 brands, with a dedicated ad manager launching next month for campaigns starting at ₹725 daily. This comes as OpenAI strengthens its revenue streams ahead of a potential IPO. The AI lab has already introduced ads to US and European users. 🤖

🚗 MG Hector Tomahawk EV details revealed

MG Motors India has launched the long-awaited seven-seater Hector Tomahawk EV with a striking new design. It features a single 69.2 kWh battery pack, providing a claimed range of 517 km, and is available in Excite, Exclusive, and Essence trims. The vehicle boasts a 15.6-inch touchscreen and Level-2 ADAS for advanced safety. It starts at Rs 19.49 lakh ex-showroom, with a BaaS option lowering the cost to Rs 13.99 lakh. This EV will compete with the Mahindra XEV 9S and the upcoming Tata Safari EV. 🤩

📉 Sensex drops 2,000 points in 6 mins on CAS expiry

The Sensex experienced a huge late-session swing of over 2,000 points in just six minutes on Thursday. This happened during the first monthly derivatives expiry under the Closing Auction Session (CAS) framework in Indian equities. On Thursday, the Sensex dropped from around 77,200 to 74,983, while the Nifty ended 0.48% lower. This event highlights how CAS affects derivatives settlement, as small price changes dictate option payoffs. Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey confirmed CAS is permanent but is studying trader concerns about implementation issues. 😟

🛑 Atletico Madrid shuts down Alvarez move to Barcelona

Atletico Madrid has officially ended Barcelona's pursuit of Argentine international Julian Alvarez with a clear statement. The Spanish club stated they will not negotiate the transfer due to a perceived lack of respect from Barcelona. This decision was unanimously backed by the club's Board of Directors. Atlético insists on ethical negotiations but won't engage with Barcelona regarding the signing. Consequently, Alvarez will remain with Atletico, and Barcelona is set to activate plan B. 🙅‍♂️

💻 Windows on Arm boasts 7,000+ verified apps for RTX PCs

Windows on Arm now supports over 7,000 verified applications and games for PC users. This update is geared towards the upcoming RTX Spark PCs. As of the latest reports, the library has expanded significantly ahead of new hardware releases. This move aims to boost compatibility and performance on ARM-based systems. More app support is expected to roll out before the launch of the RTX Spark line. 💻