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Fortnite servers down today? Epic Games' latest statement and here's what to do if you see a ‘Servers Not Responding’ error
Attention Fortnite fans: Fortnite servers are temporarily offline as Epic Games rolls out Update 43.10 for essential maintenance. This downtime will disrupt matchmaking, login, and item shop access, leading to potential connectivity problems for players. Exciting new features, character skins, and gameplay tweaks are on the way to enhance your gaming experience. Stay tuned for updates from Epic Games regarding the server status during this maintenance window.
How to link Aadhaar with Voter ID: Steps to apply online, through mobile app and check status. Is it mandatory?
Eligible voters can conveniently link their Aadhaar card to their Voter ID either online or via a mobile application. By filling out Form 6B, which includes essential information such as your Aadhaar and EPIC numbers, voters can then track their application status through the ECI portal. It's important to note that linking Aadhaar is voluntary; failure to do so will not affect one's voter registration status.
Apple’s robust India quarter; Giva’s $100 million funding
Apple posted record sales in India in the September quarter. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Louis Vuitton’s Paris store window goes viral after surviving looting attempt during France riots. Who made the glass?
A Louis Vuitton boutique in Paris drew attention after its window cracked under repeated blows from a metal road barrier but held firm during an attempted break-in. The footage has sparked questions about the glass manufacturer, while claims linking it to a Chinese company remain unverified.
Karnataka final SIR voter list out: What to do if your name is not included? here's how to find your updated serial number and download electoral roll PDF
Karnataka final SIR list released: Karnataka has published its final electoral roll after a 129-day Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. Voters can check their names, download the voter list PDF and verify updated part and serial numbers online. Here's how to check your details, understand the changes and apply for inclusion if your name is missing.
Prince Harry-Meghan Markle going in 'different directions': Royal couple's UK shift has fuelled changing priorities, says report
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s first joint public appearance in the UK since their return has raised questions about their future plans. While the couple reunited with well-wishers and visited charities in Nottingham, reports suggest their professional priorities may be moving in different directions. Here’s what their appearance revealed about their UK return, individual ambitions and the possibility of more independent careers.
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Apple names Meta veteran Scott Tucker as litigation chief in legal team shake-up
Apple has hired former Meta litigation chief Scott Tucker as vice president of global litigation and financial services, strengthening its legal leadership amid mounting antitrust, patent and other lawsuits. The appointment is part of a broader reorganisation under General Counsel Jennifer Newstead, as the iPhone maker faces legal setbacks threatening its services business.
Delhi SIR: ECI announces special camps on Sept 27 to enrol left-out eligible electors; 1.21 lakh Form-6 applications received
The Election Commission of India will hold special enrollment camps across Delhi on September 27. Citizens who are eligible but not included in the draft electoral roll can apply during these camps. Additionally, there will be special camps on September 29 and 30 for young electors aged 18-25 years at educational institutions. The claims and objections period will remain open until September 30 for various electoral applications.
Delhi SIR: What to do if you receive a notice, documents needed, deadline & other key things to note
The notices have been sent to unlinked electors whose names could not be matched with the electoral roll from the previous SIR. They also cover cases involving logical discrepancies, such as mismatches in names or unusual differences in the ages of voters and their parents or siblings.
Fortnite servers down for v42.00 update: When will Chapter 7 Season 4 go live?
Fortnite servers are currently down as the v42.00 update and Chapter 7 Season 4, named 'Override,' are underway. This scheduled maintenance started early today and will likely take several hours to complete. Players can look forward to exciting map alterations and new gameplay features, along with thrilling crossover content featuring Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man. Once Epic Games finishes the maintenance, access will be restored.
West Bengal Election 2026 Phase 2: How find your name in voter list, download voter ID & be poll-ready
As the West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 Phase 2 is set to take place on 29 April, the Election Commission of India is urging voters to verify their details in advance to ensure a smooth voting experience across 142 constituencies. Voters are advised to check their names in the electoral roll online, understand the importance of their EPIC number, and download their E-EPIC (digital voter ID), which is fully valid for voting. With polling day approaching, completing these simple steps can help avoid last-minute issues and ensure hassle-free participation in the democratic process.
How to find your name in voter list and download your voter ID card
Learn how to search your name in the voter list 2026, verify details in the electoral roll, and download your Voter ID card online via NVSP and ECI portals. Step-by-step guide with direct links and troubleshooting tips. With Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal approaching, voters are being urged to check their names in the voter list and download their voter ID cards in advance to avoid last-minute issues. The Election Commission of India has made it easy to verify details online using the EPIC number or personal information, and to download the digital E-EPIC voter ID, which is fully valid for voting.
AWS denies outage amid holiday gaming disruptions, clarifies services are operating normally as Fortnite, Rocket League and ARC Raiders report issues
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has denied any outage, confirming its systems are operating normally. Reports of disruptions affecting Fortnite, Rocket League, ARC Raiders, and other games were linked to an unrelated “event” online. The holiday-timed issues also impacted PSN and Steam, with experts advising players to check status pages, wait, and retry later.
Rocket League servers down: Psyonix investigates massive outage impacting players globally
Rocket League players faced a major outage on December 24-25, 2025. Login and matchmaking failed across all platforms. This disruption stemmed from Epic Online Services authentication system issues. High player demand during the holiday peak worsened the problem. Psyonix is actively working on a fix. Players are advised to monitor official channels for updates.
Fortnite down? Widespread authentication errors lock out thousands across PS5, Xbox, PC, Nintendo Switch, and mobile
Fortnite down: Players worldwide are locked out due to widespread server connection issues, with many reporting login failures. The outage, affecting all platforms, is impacting peak holiday gaming hours on Christmas Eve 2025. Epic Games is actively investigating the authentication problem, which appears to be server-side and not resolvable by individual users.
SIR form download: Check steps to download and submit SIR enumeration form online
The Election Commission of India has launched an online system for Special Intensive Revision (SIR) enumeration forms, eliminating the need for downloads. Electors can now fill and submit forms directly via the ECI/CEO West Bengal website or ECINET app. Linking EPIC and mobile numbers is mandatory for online submission.
Facility to search online SIR of 2002, 2005 enabled, says TN CEO Archana Patnaik
Electors in Tamil Nadu can now search the electoral roll for 2002 and 2005 online. The Chief Electoral Officer announced the new facility. Voters can find their names using the government website. This helps in filling enumeration forms. Mobile numbers and Aadhaar details are used for authentication. This convenient online service is now available.
Bihar elections 2025: How to check your name in the voter list and download your voter slip online
Bihar voters can now easily verify their details and download voter slips online via the National Voters' Service Portal ahead of the 2025 assembly elections. The Election Commission of India has simplified the process, allowing checks through the NVSP website or via SMS. This initiative aims to encourage voter participation by ensuring all citizens are prepared to cast their ballots.
What caused AWS outage? Amazon says it identified 'potential reason' for global internet disruption. Check full list of services affected
Amazon's cloud computing service, AWS, experienced a massive global outage that disrupted numerous online platforms, including social media, gaming, and financial services. The company identified a DNS resolution issue in the US-EAST-1 Region as the potential root cause. Services began recovering hours later, with full operations restored by Monday evening ET.
Fortnite servers are back up for now, but will be down again, Epic Games reveals date and time; check here
Following login issues that locked Fortnite players out, Epic Games restored services on August 15, 2025, and announced scheduled maintenance for next week. This maintenance may cause degraded availability for lobbies, sessions, and achievements for about 30 minutes. Epic Games is also providing steps to fix Fortnite matchmaking error 3, including checking servers, restarting the router, and adjusting DNS settings.
Is Fortnite Down? Epic Games confirms major outage also hitting Rocket League and Fall Guys
Fortnite faced log-in issues on Thursday evening. Many players could not access the game. Epic Games acknowledged the problem. Rocket League and Fall Guys were also affected. The company is working to fix the issue. Players expressed their frustration online. The cause of the outage is unknown. Epic Games has not given a timeline for resolution.
Delhi Elections 2025: How to check your name in voter list and download voter slip online
The Election Commission of India has simplified the process of checking voter information and downloading voter slips online for the Delhi Elections 2025. By visiting the National Voters' Service Portal (NVSP) or sending an SMS, voters can easily access their polling booth details and other important information.
ETtech Explainer: Epic Games’ battles against Big Tech antitrust violations
Epic Games claims Apple isn't following a court order (injunction) regarding the App Store and is requesting a judge to penalise Apple for this. Let's delve deeper into why this game developer is challenging the tech giant.
EU's Thierry Breton warns gatekeepers against silencing developers in Apple, Epic Games spat
The iPhone maker on Wednesday terminated a new developer account created by Epic in Sweden in an attempt to put Fortnite and other games back on iPhones in Europe by running its own game store on Apple's devices. It cited Epic's past breaches of contract in the long-running legal dispute.
EU regulators seek details of escalating Apple, Epic Games spat
The iPhone maker on Wednesday terminated a new developer account created by Epic in Sweden in an attempt to put Fornite and other games back on iPhones in Europe by running its own game store on Apple's devices.
'Fortnite' maker Epic Games gets $28.7 bn valuation in latest funding
Epic Games has received an additional investment of $200 million from minority shareholder Sony Group, while it also raised funds from investors such as Appaloosa, Baillie Gifford, and KKR & Co.
Epic Games continues fight against Apple, urges iPhone-maker to restore Fortnite on App Store
Apple pulled Fortnite from its mobile apps marketplace on August 13.
Police verification for issue/renewal of passports to go online
This is in line with Prime Minister's recent direction to the foreign and home ministries to work towards quicker processing of passport services.
Privacy groups ask US Federal Trade Commission to halt Facebook-WhatsApp deal
Privacy groups have approached US FTC to put on hold FB's $19 bn acquisition of WhatsApp, investigate how the co plans to use subscriber data.
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