💻 Running massive AI models on your personal rig

FreeToken introduces an edge-native MoE serving engine to run huge models like 753B GLM-5.2 on a single workstation GPU. Researchers from UC Berkeley and UT Austin developed this system to solve the high-cost problem of running frontier AI locally. The tool achieves interactive speeds for 35B models on an 8 GB laptop GPU and shows significant throughput improvements over competitors. FreeToken is available under Apache-2.0 and is immediately deployable for developers and small teams. This tech significantly lowers the barrier to entry for advanced local AI applications.

🔥 New Pokémon starters revealed for 30th anniversary game

The Pokémon Company dropped new official artwork for Winds & Waves, the 2027 Nintendo Switch 2 game celebrating Pokémon's 30th anniversary. This art showcases the Generation 10 starters, Browt, Pombon, and Gecqua, alongside every past trio. The reveal, illustrated by sowsow, garnered immediate fan reaction regarding their designs. Rumors suggest the game might feature a tropical archipelago region inspired by Southeast Asia. Winds & Waves is slated for a worldwide release in 2027.

👑 Harry and Meghan's UK return could hit their $60M fortune

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to the UK after spending six years in the US. They are relocating from Montecito to a private London residence after their time abroad. Their $60 million fortune might face higher UK tax exposure because they left before completing 10 years of non-residence. Missing the 10-year mark means they could lose Foreign Income and Gains relief and certain inheritance tax advantages. Despite this, their six years abroad keeps them safe from temporary capital gains rules. 💰

🤔 Teen tried suicide at same Maharashtra cliff site

Police revealed a big twist in the Maharashtra hill tragedy involving an 18-year-old youth. This incident occurred at Khavda Hill in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district on Friday morning. The youth had previously attempted suicide from this exact location in 2025. Authorities are now investigating if the quarrel over an iPhone EMI was the main cause. The probe aims to see if other factors contributed to the extreme step. 💔

🏊 Rijiju says Arunachal rivers are easy for him

Kiren Rijiju stated that swimming in the rivers of Arunachal Pradesh is child's play for him. He mentioned that Rahul Gandhi might need training for such activities, while this is normal for him. He emphasized that the rivers in Arunachal Pradesh are huge and very deep. Rijiju warned people never to go into deep water if they do not know how to swim. This statement was shared on August 23, 2026.

📚 DU UG Admissions 2026: Lots of Seats Open

Delhi University Undergraduate Admissions for 2026 still have a significant number of spots available across various colleges. A total of 13,433 seats remain vacant across the university system. These openings are spread across prominent colleges within the Delhi University network. Students who meet the eligibility criteria can now apply to secure one of these remaining slots. Further admission rounds are expected to be announced soon by the university administration.

🌍 Mahindra pushes exports with new Lifestyler pickup

Mahindra is aiming to boost its vehicle exports using the new Lifestyler pickup model. Key overseas targets include ASEAN, the Gulf, and LATAM markets, alongside South Africa and Australia. The vehicle will launch in India as the Scorpio Lifestyler in April 2027, while internationally it will be the Mahindra Lifestyler. This push follows an 18.2% rise in automotive exports to 41,030 vehicles in FY26. The company is also seeing massive growth in electric SUV sales, which surged fourfold in FY26. 🚀

🎓 56,000+ get provisional engineering seats in TN

Over 56,294 candidates received seat allotments following the third round of Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) 2026 counselling. In the general category, 48,501 students got provisional allotments, while 6,183 got tentative ones. Across all categories, these students must complete admission processes by August 27, 2026. The TNEA committee warned that failure to report will result in seat cancellation. These vacant seats will then be pooled for those opting for upward mobility. 🎓

🎭 Bobby Deol on villain typecasting and role variety

Bobby Deol is acknowledging that he is being typecast into darker, villainous roles after recent successes. This happened notably following his parts in 'Aashram' and Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 'Animal'. He stated that even within antagonist roles, there are different kinds of characters he enjoys exploring. He is consciously seeking diverse parts, citing Anurag Kashyap's 'Bandar' as an example of the variation he wants. Deol confirmed that his upcoming spy drama project, 'Teen Kauwe', will offer him new territory to explore.

🚇 Bengaluru Metro Blue Line gets a slight delay ✈️

The Bengaluru Metro Blue Line connecting Central Silk Board to Kempegowda International Airport is now aiming for full operation by March 2028. This 58-km corridor will be launched in several phases due to construction hurdles on the Hebbal–Kempapura section. Trial runs for the KR Pura to Iblur section are set to start in October, with the Iblur–Central Silk Board stretch opening in December 2026. The final KR Pura–Hebbal stretch is slated for completion between December 2027 and March 2028. This connectivity will link with the proposed Orange Line for better access.

✈️ Telangana CM thanks Kharge after US trip denied

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy thanked AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge for backing him after the Central government blocked his US travel. Reddy, currently in London, announced he will discuss the issues upon returning to Hyderabad. The CM was set for a 10-day trip to the UK and US, but returned on August 23 instead of going to Boston. The Ministry of External Affairs denied political clearance because the proposed visit program was deemed not 'appropriate'. Reddy's planned itinerary included visits to Harvard University and MIT. ✈️