tech The new, limited edition Xbox Series X25 sold out almost instantly on its launch day. Reports indicate that stock vanished in milliseconds across platforms. Meanwhile, high-priced listings appeared on eBay, with one reaching three thousand dollars. eBay is reportedly taking action by shutting down some of these listings. Consumers are strongly advised against buying the console from scalpers. 💸
entertainment Peter Cullen, the famous voice actor for Optimus Prime, has passed away at the age of 85. He died peacefully at his home located in Los Angeles, California. His career highlights include voicing Optimus Prime starting from the 1984 animated series through live-action films until 2023. Cullen also lent his voice to characters in Invincible and Voltron. His family requests that fans honor his legacy by leading with compassion and integrity.
A municipal worker was fatally struck by a speeding car on Thursday morning in Khammam town. The deceased, identified as M. Nagamma, 55, was sweeping near Jammibanda locality on the Khammam-Bonakal Road. Initially hit by one car, she was thrown across the divider and subsequently run over by another vehicle coming from the opposite direction. Police have officially registered a hit-and-run case regarding this tragic incident. Authorities are currently investigating the matter to identify the responsible parties. 😔
The Telangana Polytechnic Joint Action Committee (TPJAC) has requested the State government to review GO Ms. No. 97. They proposed keeping Government Polytechnic Colleges within the existing Government Technical Education framework instead of a new university structure. This concern was raised regarding student academic recognition, affordability, and job prospects. The TPJAC wants clarity on qualifications, fee protection, and student welfare before any big structural change. They also support industry collaboration and modernization within the current system. 🎓
The Telangana High Court upheld the detention of Muddangula Aditya under the PD Act. The Warangal police detained him for supplying fake insecticides to farmers in four separate crimes. The court dismissed the wife's petition, Anuradha's argument regarding the PD Act's requirements. Justices Moushumi Bhattacharya and Renuka Yara found no reason to disagree with the detention order. The bench noted that such activities negatively impact agricultural production and wider social implications. 🧑⚖️
A video capturing a woman's casteist tirade directed at security guards has gone viral recently. The incident took place in Greater Noida, involving the woman and the security personnel. While specific numbers and dates are not provided in the source, the clip has drawn widespread public attention. This behavior highlights ongoing social tensions related to caste in public spaces. Authorities are expected to take action following the public outcry over the footage.
business Over the last decade, India's Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) has seen significant debt restructuring. According to the IBBI report, admitted claims totaled Rs.14.14 lakh crore across approved resolution plans. These claims were reduced to a recovery amount of approximately Rs.4.32 lakh crore. This process essentially provides a large haircut to big industrialists who owe money to banks. The report details these major haircut cases under the controversial IBC 2016 framework. 📉
entertainment The crypto coin promoted by GTA 6 hacker group CyberLeek is reportedly crashing rapidly. The group, which leaked GTA 6 footage over a week ago, was promoting the coin through its leaks. As of August 27, the market cap dropped to $4.1 million, down from $12.1 million on August 26. This decline is linked to the upcoming official Netflix extended look today at 3 pm ET. Take-Two is also trying to track the hackers while CyberLeek claims funds for future infrastructure. 📉
world The Trump White House attempted to troll Canada with a photo showing an American bald eagle attacking a Canadian goose. This image, posted amid US-Canada trade spats, was actually filmed by a Goan immigrant. The original footage from February 23, 2025, in Burlington, Ontario, showed the eagle giving up after 20 minutes of combat. The photographer, Mervyn Sequeira, captured the intense wildlife encounter without political spin. This incident highlights the failures of administration trolling efforts on social media. 🦅
world Senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad stated that youth protests are a natural element of democratic societies, emphasizing that a country's maturity is judged by its response to these movements. He made these remarks during an interview at the NDTV World Anvishka Summit in Kathmandu on Thursday. Prasad noted that while some regions face violence, India and Nepal handle such issues differently, citing Nepal's regime change after youth protests. He stressed that India treats Nepal as an equal friend, respecting its sovereignty and future aspirations. 🤝
tech Attackers are probing SharePoint environments after public exploit code was released for a new vulnerability chain. The threat involves more than 8,700 internet-facing SharePoint servers across various organizations. This chain uses CVE-2026-55040 for authentication bypass followed by CVE-2026-63520 for remote code execution. Unpatched on-premises SharePoint servers face major security liability as attackers test the PoC code. Organizations must prioritize patching and monitor logs to secure their deployments quickly. 🔒
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