TECHNICAL GLITCH
British Airways parent profit drops on higher fuel costs
IAG, the owner of British Airways and Iberia, said Friday that its net profit dropped more than 12 percent in the third quarter on soaring fuel costs and flight disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict. The group said its overall flight capacity had been hit "by cancellations due to the conflict in the Middle East, together with aircraft availability linked to engine issues and disruption related to air traffic control disruption".
US Midterm Elections 2026: Software glitch stalls ballot counting in New York county's key congressional race
A judge has authorized the transport of thousands of paper ballots in Westchester County after technical failures occurred. The machines malfunctioned due to a programming glitch, delaying the counting of votes in a competitive congressional race. Voters were instructed to place completed ballots into secured bags for later processing. Both candidates have encouraged residents to vote, ensuring all votes will be counted.
Rajasthan man opens bank app to check balance, finds Rs 10,00,00,00,00,000 lien on account where he had Rs 55,000; bank blocks his entire savings
A 22-year-old medical store employee in Rajasthan's Sikar, earning Rs 10,000 a month, found a Rs 1 lakh crore lien on his Kotak Bank account while trying to recharge his phone. His Rs 55,000 savings also became inaccessible. Police and the bank later confirmed a technical glitch, and the hold was lifted.
Here's how two major AI companies are limiting usage of their AI models
OpenAI has enacted new rules that disallow the stacking of paid ChatGPT subscriptions on a single device or payment card. Users hitting subscription caps will encounter an error message, preventing them from activating more subscriptions. Many users have complained about GrokBot's rapidly declining usage allocations. Elon Musk admitted the rising costs are contributing to Grok user dissatisfaction.
Google AI avoids answering who won 2020 US presidential election, sparking debate: Here’s what we know
Google AI faced backlash for failing to accurately respond to queries about the 2020 US presidential election results. Users noticed discrepancies between responses for the 2020 and 2016 elections, which sparked concern. Critics suggested the issue implicates political intervention in AI output, while others attributed it to training errors. Google acknowledged the problem and indicated that it is working on solutions for the affected datasets.
All 14 workers trapped at Bengal coal mine rescued
The incident occurred on Monday due to a technical glitch in the pulley system at the Kumardihi A underground mine of Eastern Coalfields Ltd, a subsidiary of state-run Coal India Ltd.
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AI driven cyberattacks pose growing threat to capital markets, warns NSE's Ashish Chauhan
During the ANMI convention in Mumbai, Ashish Kumar Chauhan stressed the urgent need to address AI-driven cyber risks threatening the financial sector. He urged collaboration among market players to build a strong defense against such advanced threats. Chauhan also highlighted the necessity of regulatory reforms to safeguard market integrity and investor confidence, noting the impressive growth of India's capital markets, which now boast a market capitalization that surpasses banking credit.
UPI Payment failed or stuck? When banks must refund your money and pay ₹100 per day in compensation
Have you ever faced a situation where a UPI payment was debited from your account but not received by the recipient? Discover the steps to handle failed UPI transactions, understand the reversal process, and learn how long refunds typically take. Stay vigilant against potential fraud while navigating the complexities of digital payments.
SBI probes suspected data breach after 3.75 lakh records surface on dark web
State Bank of India is investigating a suspected data breach involving approximately 3.75 lakh records found online. The bank has engaged cybersecurity experts to assess the extent and risks related to the exposed data. Preliminary analysis has identified nearly 3,900 customer records, which include personally identifiable information. Previously, Central Bank of India experienced a technical glitch affecting its systems but reported no financial losses.
Central Bank of India reports technical glitch in RTGS outward system
Central Bank said that no customer suffered any financial loss on account of the incident. The lender has not attributed the disruption to a cyberattack and said the root cause is still under examination.
Two friends launched an online White Elephant Gift Exchange in 2020; 5 years later, their holiday side hustle had surpassed $1.5 million in revenue
David Mancarella and Leliah Kishbaugh launched White Elephant Online in November 2020 after realizing people needed a way to play their favorite holiday gift exchange remotely. With engineer Andrzej Brynczka, they built the service in time for Thanksgiving. Five years later, the seasonal side hustle had surpassed $1.5 million in revenue. Now, the couple is exploring how ChatGPT could help grow the business further.
Brazil elections: Lula, Bolsonaro face off in first debate ahead of Presidential runoff
Brazil's presidential election runoff includes a crucial debate between President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro. Lula's campaign has shifted, engaging younger influencers for improved social media strategies to connect with voters. Bolsonaro has criticized Lula's promises, accusing him of deceiving people for electoral gain. Recent polls show a tightening race, and both candidates are ramping up their efforts.
DeepSeek pushes out updated AI model it says is faster, leaner
The firm unveiled the V4.1-Flash-1017 late Saturday afternoon with a series of posts on X saying the update had “stronger benchmark performance, faster task completion, and shorter outputs than the previous version.” The model is live across the web, on DeepSeek’s app and its platform for developers.
US stocks: Nasdaq reports network disruption, US equities data feeds impacted
Nasdaq is currently experiencing a network disruption at its Carteret facility, affecting US equities markets. A technical issue has caused data gaps within several multicast groups. Clients are urged to transition to backup feeds from Chicago to avoid impacts. Those facing data gaps should file recovery requests for missing information. Nasdaq is actively investigating the problem and has issued an apology for the inconvenience caused.
Voter registration Texas: Have you registered to vote in Texas? Deadline looms for the Nov. 3 election amid registration system issues
Texas has set October 5 as the final date for voter registration ahead of the November 3 election. Voters can register online but must return the application via mail or in person. Early voting is scheduled from October 19 to October 30, allowing citizens to participate in the upcoming elections. Concerns have been raised regarding the Texas Election Administration Management system affecting registrations.
Starlink, OneWeb and Jio: Where India’s satellite internet race stands
India’s satellite internet sector is on the cusp of commercial launches as key players seek the last stages of approval. Companies like Starlink, OneWeb, and Reliance Jio have secured GMPCS licenses but still await spectrum allocations and regulatory nods. OneWeb is set to launch immediately after receiving the missing spectrum, while Jio envisions a robust satellite network for the future.
NASA lays out phased plan to return Starliner to service
NASA and Boeing are preparing for the Starliner-1 uncrewed mission aimed at validating spacecraft improvements. This mission is scheduled for either December 2026 or January 2027 and will provide critical flight data. Officials expect to integrate lessons learned from this flight into future crewed missions. Following the uncrewed test, astronauts are projected to return on Starliner-2 by 2028.
Deadlines for income tax audit and ITR filing extended for AY 2026-2027 to these dates
The Central Government has extended the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns for the Assessment Year 2026-27. Taxpayers subject to audit now have until November 21, 2026 to file their returns. Additionally, the tax audit deadline has been shifted to October 21, 2026, providing more time for compliance. Chartered Accountants must upload the tax audit report on behalf of their clients through the e-filing portal.
Donald Trump's Air Force One does low-altitude flyover during Tennessee vs Texas college football game. Video goes viral, watch here
Donald Trump's visit didn't appear to affect communications between coaches and players on the field thanks to some coordination before Saturday's game.
How a fake Apple service centre in Gurgaon scammed elderly US citizens of up to Rs 20 lakh each
A fraudulent Apple service centre was discovered in Palam Vihar, targeting elderly victims in the US. Operators sent alarming messages about supposed iPhone issues to individuals over 60 years old. After establishing trust, scammers demanded large sums of money, misrepresenting themselves as banks and using fake Federal Trade Commission notices. Authorities arrested 11 individuals and recovered various electronic devices during the raid.
Congress sweeps four Jaipur repoll wards, Dotasra hits back at BJP’s ‘massive majority’ claim
Rajasthan Congress President Govind Singh Dotasra criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma. He stated that repolling results in Jaipur debunked the BJP's majority claims. Congress swept all four wards where repolling was conducted in Jaipur city. Dotasra accused the BJP government of misusing power and the Election Commission. He asserted that the people's mandate was clear and the BJP's actions were exposed.
Apple under scrutiny: India's consumer protection body steps up probe over iOS 18 related complaints
The Central Consumer Protection Authority has begun a detailed investigation into Apple's iPhone technical issues. This action follows a year of ongoing complaints from users after the iOS 18 update. A recent survey shows increased iPhone user complaints, which will aid the authority's probe. LocalCircles advocates for a class action, noting users await a proper fix.
BSE suffers outage, Zerodha users complain of F&O price not reflecting
On September 10, the BSE faced a brief disruption that impacted various cash segment partitions and specific scrips. Once the exchange addressed the technical glitch, regular operations were restored. However, traders using Zerodha reported issues with outdated prices and order placements on certain contracts. Although Zerodha confirmed the resolution, some users experienced lingering technical difficulties.
EVM glitches, 'fake' voting complaints during Rajasthan civic polls; turnout crosses 50% by 1 pm
EVM glitches disrupted polling at several places in Rajasthan on Wednesday. Voters lined up to elect councillors in the first phase of urban local body elections. 50.38% turnout was recorded till 1 pm by officials. Complaints of alleged fake voting also emerged from various districts. Polling began at 7 am and will continue until 6 pm.
Britain flight chaos deepens, 177 flights cancelled as air traffic glitch hits airlines
UK NATS flight glitch: Air India said the disruption could also affect some of its other flights as aircraft and crew were left out of position following the incident. Passengers were advised to check the latest flight status on Air India’s website before travelling to the airport.
UK flight chaos deepens as more than 150 flights cancelled after air traffic control glitch
UK travellers faced significant disruption as over 150 flights were cancelled on Wednesday. A technical glitch in air traffic control systems caused widespread chaos across Britain's airports. Heathrow Airport experienced the majority of the latest flight cancellations and delays. The National Air Traffic Services acknowledged the complex recovery process and apologized for the frustration. This incident follows a similar technical failure that affected thousands of passengers last year.
Rajasthan civic polls 2026: Voting begins in first phase across 162 bodies
Rajasthan witnessed the launch of its urban local body elections on Wednesday, spanning 162 civic bodies. More than 20,000 candidates are contesting for the 5,393 available councillor posts in this key first phase. Voting commenced at 7 am and progresses until 6 pm today. Yet, technical issues with electronic voting machines led to delays and lengthy lines in certain areas.
Air India's London-bound flight lands in Zurich amidst Heathrow's air traffic control issue
Air India flight AI 131 from Mumbai to London landed in Zurich after air traffic control-related problems at London Heathrow Airport. More than 290 passengers are onboard the aircraft and have been instructed to remain inside while awaiting further updates, with the situation at Heathrow expected to be resolved shortly.
London-bound plane makes 'emergency landing' at Bengaluru airport after technical snag
A Virgin Atlantic flight bound for London made an emergency landing in Bengaluru. The aircraft experienced a technical issue shortly after its departure from Kempegowda International Airport. All 270 passengers on board were reported to be safe after the incident. The plane circled near Tumakuru for over thirty minutes before returning. Authorities are investigating the exact cause of the technical problem.
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