📧 Outlook outage hits thousands of users 📧

Thousands of users reported issues with Microsoft Outlook starting Monday morning. The problem affected Microsoft 365 services for both Business and Enterprise customers across various platforms. Reports spiked sharply, exceeding 6,000 issues reported by just before 11:16 a.m. ET. Microsoft identified the disruption as stemming from a "misconfiguration issue" in its authentication system. The company is currently working on restoring full functionality, though search remains impacted.

🧪 HPLC Pinpoints ALS Drug Mix in Blood Plasma

A High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) method was successfully used to measure a combination of drugs for ALS. This analysis was conducted using advanced chromatography techniques. The study focused on quantifying the drug mixture in plasma samples collected from patients. This research is crucial for understanding drug efficacy and patient response in ALS management. Further validation of this method is expected to improve treatment protocols.

🏏 Bathinda Royals face Ludhiana Lions today

The 4th match of the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League, 2026, is scheduled for today at 1:00 PM local time. The match will feature the Bathinda Royals against the Ludhiana Lions. The squads for both teams have been officially announced for this contest. Bathinda Royals have Harnoor Singh as captain, while Ludhiana Lions have Arshdeep Singh leading their side. This game marks an important fixture in the ongoing T20 league action.

⚖️ Lawyers boycott courts over AG removal demand

The High Court and Shillong Bar Associations have decided to boycott judicial work across Meghalaya. This action is until Advocate General Amit Kumar is officially removed from his post. The protest started after allegations surfaced regarding a law intern and senior advocate misconduct in late July. Over 400 advocates struck Kumar off rolls on August 5th, demanding his removal from the Chief Minister. This open-ended abstention continues despite the Supreme Court Bar Association advising against it. ⚖️

📚 Sonia Gandhi's Penguin book deal talks hit a snag

Discussions regarding a book deal involving Sonia Gandhi reportedly shifted from amicable to tense. The negotiation was taking place with the publisher Penguin. Specific details regarding the dates and figures of the talks were not disclosed in the report. This change in tone has raised questions about the future of the intended publication. Further updates on the status of the deal are awaited.

📚 Lawyers pushed back on Sonia Gandhi's book edits

Sonia Gandhi's forthcoming book faced scrutiny from Penguin India's legal team regarding its content. The lawyers requested specific changes and cuts across several chapters of the manuscript. These requests were reportedly made during the editing phase of the publication process. The book aims to delve into various political narratives and personal experiences. Future details regarding the final published version are yet to be disclosed.

⚖️ SC Collegium picks new Rajasthan HC Chief Justice

The Supreme Court Collegium recommended Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal to be the Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court on August 31, 2026. This recommendation followed public letters by Justice Sandeep Mehta criticizing the conduct of Rajasthan Acting Chief Justice S.P. Sharma. Justice Mehta had alleged 'favouritism' in three letters throughout August, as his transfer requests went unanswered. The Collegium also proposed Chief Justices for Madhya Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Courts. Justice Agrawal has been ordered to transfer immediately to Rajasthan pending his official appointment. ⚖️

📉 Shein's IPO sees stock dip in Hong Kong

The online fashion giant Shein experienced a slump in its shares following its highly anticipated Initial Public Offering. The company listed in Hong Kong, where its shares were traded. Specific figures and exact dates of the listing were not detailed in this report. This dip reflects the market reaction to the IPO launch for the major e-commerce brand. Investors will continue to monitor the stock's performance moving forward. 📉

✨ Numerology forecast for Sept 1, 2026

For Number 1s, work roadblocks might cause frustration, so taking time to think instead of forcing decisions is advised. Number 2s can clear old grievances by speaking calmly to loved ones over tea. Number 3s might feel irritated by small things, needing a short break to restore patience. Number 4s should balance daydreaming with practical tasks to keep grounded during the day. Number 5s should keep conversations light while managing unexpected calls from friends.

📸 Galaxy Z Fold8's My FanCam tracks people in video

The My FanCam feature lets users automatically track a selected person in videos on the Galaxy Z Fold8 series. This capability is powered by AI technology from Samsung Research, integrated with the MX Business team. Users can instantly switch between subjects after an initial analysis, even in complex group videos. A major hurdle overcome was processing the AI workloads entirely on-device without needing a separate server. This allows fans and users to focus on special moments in various footage types. 🤳

💰 Bethlehem Kudumba Unit hits 200 crore mark

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit has smashed the worldwide box office, entering the 200 crore club in just 11 days. Starring Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju, the film is Mollywood’s 7th to cross this double-century mark. On day 11, it grossed 11.08 crore in India and 4 crore overseas, totaling 206.37 crore worldwide. This achievement also makes it the 4th Malayalam film to hit a century internationally. The movie is now ranked 7th among Mollywood’s top grossers overall. 📈