⚡ Ola Electric stock jumps after new S1Z scooter launch

Ola Electric Mobility shares surged by up to 6 per cent in trade on Friday following the announcement of its S1Z electric scooter. This news was reported on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) where the stock hit an intraday high of ₹39.77. As of 2 PM, the shares were trading 4 per cent higher at ₹39.13, with 63 million shares traded. The S1Z scooter features indigenous 46 series LFP cell technology and is available in 3.1 kWh and 5.1 kWh variants. Investors are advised to consider fresh positions while maintaining a strict stop loss at ₹36. ⚡

📱 Galaxy S27 base looks super similar to last year's

Leaked renders suggest the base Galaxy S27 will maintain a very similar design to the Galaxy S26. This news comes after the Galaxy S27 Ultra showed an iPhone-like horizontal camera plateau. The base model reportedly keeps the same flat display and rounded corners as previous generations. While the Ultra gets major changes, the base variant seems stuck in an iterative cycle. This strategy might encourage more buyers to upgrade to the more feature-rich Ultra model. 📱

🛡️ Security defenses show mixed results in 2026 tests

Picus Labs analyzed 338 million attack simulations across live customer environments between January and June 2026. Average prevention effectiveness improved to 69%, recovering to the 2024 peak after a previous decline. However, the Post-Compromise Prevention Rate was low at just 37% when attackers gained authenticated access. Quiet actions like discovery were the least prevented, hitting only 10% success rate. Detection logs improved to a four-year high of 58%, showing infrastructure investment is paying off.

✈️ Bangladesh moving forward with Chinese jet deal

Bangladesh confirmed a draft proposal to purchase Chinese J-10CE jets, attack helicopters, and UAV systems. This deal was submitted to the Ministry of Finance and Armed Forces Division for final approval. The proposal includes these acquisitions, subject to budgetary allocation in the current fiscal year. The government is moving on this after observing the conflict between Pakistan and India last May. If approved, the procurement will be executed immediately or roll over to the next budget cycle. ✈️

🏏 SA player slams trans cricketer playing in Australia

South African allrounder Marizanne Kapp expressed strong disapproval that trans cricketer Anaya Bangar is permitted to play community cricket in Australia. Kapp shared her discontent on Instagram, tagging the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) in her post. Anaya Bangar, who underwent genital surgery earlier this year, stated she was thrilled to get another chance to play cricket. Cricket Australia confirmed her eligibility for Premier Cricket until March 2027, conditional on a blood test later. The BCCI has not yet taken a final decision on allowing her in domestic cricket. 🏏

🔥 Man stops suicide attempt outside Collectorate

A 35-year-old man named Yedukondalu attempted self-immolation outside the Markapuram Collectorate in Andhra Pradesh. He is a displaced resident of the Poola Subbaiah Veligonda Project from Sunkeshula village. The incident occurred on Friday morning, August 28, 2026. The man allegedly protested because his name was missing from the R&R compensation list. Police detained him after stopping the attempted self-immolation.

🌟 Stars with heartbeats: EKG in space 🔭

Astronomers are studying 'heartbeat stars,' which are binary star systems with eccentric orbits. The research, conducted by Jowen Callahan et al., utilized data from SDSS APOGEE and NASA's TESS. They analyzed 31,548 binary candidates to find these stellar pulsators. This tidal pull allows scientists to study stellar tides and the internal structure of these stars. Fifty new heartbeat stars were confirmed, with 14 showing eclipses, making Bonnie Tyler's song relevant.

🌕 Partial lunar eclipse visible over Lisbon

Lisbon residents witnessed a partial lunar eclipse during the early hours of Friday morning. The event involved up to 96 percent of the moon being masked as Earth's shadow passed across it. This occurrence happened on Thursday night into Friday morning, Aug. 28, 2026. The visibility spanned parts of North and South America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. This eclipse followed a total solar eclipse that passed over Greenland, Iceland, and Spain two weeks prior.

🛡️ India secures Javelin missile deal with the US

India signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance with the U.S. on Friday, August 28, 2026, to buy Javelin anti-tank guided missiles. This deal boosts the defence partnership between India and the United States. The procurement is happening under emergency powers, allowing purchases up to ₹300 crore per equipment category. Deliveries for the sixth tranche of emergency procurements (EP-6) are expected by the end of 2026-27. The U.S. Embassy views this as a step towards deeper defence cooperation. 🛡️

🛡️ India and US lock in Javelin missile deal

India and the United States have officially signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance for the Javelin anti-tank guided missile system. This agreement was finalized at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi on Friday, August 28, 2026. Under the FMS route, India is now a customer of this medium-range, fire-and-forget missile. The deal deepens the Major Defence Partnership and opens doors for defense industrial collaboration. Future talks will focus on mutually beneficial co-production opportunities between both nations. 🛡️

🧠 Brain's 'Brake' Could Silence Chronic Pain

Scientists have discovered a specific brain mechanism that functions as a 'brake' capable of switching off chronic pain signals. This breakthrough research was conducted by researchers at various institutions. The study details the activation patterns observed across different neurological pathways over several months. This finding offers a potential new avenue for managing persistent pain conditions that currently lack effective cures. Further research is planned to explore how this brake mechanism can be therapeutically targeted in patients.