Dating app Bumble in advanced talks to go private at $1 billion valuation, source says

Economic Times - Oct 12, 2026

Shares of Bumble rose around 21% in afternoon trading. Reuters exclusively reported earlier this year that Bumble is exploring a sale amid slowing growth in the online dating ​sector.

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⚡ Weekly Recap: Helpdesk 0-Days, Rogue Certs, ShinyHunters Arrest, AI-Fooling Malware and More

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Some meetings last longer than it took attackers to jump on a newly disclosed security flaw this week. Within hours, they were already testing it. That's not much time to read the warning, let alone do something about it. But speed is only part of the problem. A secure connection didn't always mean a safe destination. People offering to fix a ransomware mess had questions to answer themselves.

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Oct 12, 2026

Rapid spread of invasive lizards on Vancouver Island could have 'serious' environmental impact: experts

Biologist Nicholas Wong, science and operations manager with the Invasive Species Council of B.C., said there aren't any official management programs to oversee the population growth.

Rahul Gandhi’s 10 Demands In Supreme Court: From SIR Stay To Independent Audit Of Electoral Rolls

Oct 12, 2026

Rahul Gandhi’s 10 Demands In Supreme Court: From SIR Stay To Independent Audit Of Electoral Rolls

The petition asks the court to direct the ECI to produce complete files, agreements, minutes of meetings and records of objections related to the SIR.

OneReg enters UK market with Bristol Airport partnership

Oct 12, 2026

OneReg enters UK market with Bristol Airport partnership

OneReg, the fast‑growing aviation compliance platform transforming how airports and airlines manage safety and certification, today announced its first UK partnership – with Bristol Airport, one of the country’s most ambitious and rapidly developing regional airports. The agreement will see OneReg’s digital compliance technology deployed across Bristol Airport’s operations, supporting the airport as it undertakes a major programme of investment in infrastructure, technology, and passenger experience.  The partnership marks OneReg’s official entry into the UK market, following rapid expansion across Australasia, APAC and the Middle East.

Vijay’s Political Balancing Act: Congress Alliance, BJP Challenge & Tamil Nadu’s New Equation

Oct 12, 2026

Vijay’s Political Balancing Act: Congress Alliance, BJP Challenge & Tamil Nadu’s New Equation

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is navigating a changing political landscape as his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), strengthens its alliance with Congress and enters the INDIA bloc in Tamil Nadu. But what does this realignment mean for the BJP, the DMK and the future of state politics?TVK’s alliance with Congress marks a significant shift in Tamil Nadu’s political equations. While the partnership strengthens the Opposition’s position against the BJP, questions remain over Vijay’s independent political identity, his relationship with national Opposition leaders and the future of alliances in the state.Can Vijay balance regional priorities with national political alignments? Will the Congress-TVK partnership remain strong, and how could the changing equations affect the BJP and DMK? -tacksn18oc_politicsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Microsoft plans huge deployment of its own AI chips, with an eye on saving costs

Oct 12, 2026

Microsoft plans huge deployment of its own AI chips, with an eye on saving costs

The Maia 300, as the chip is called, is the third generation of the company's custom chips designed to handle AI data crunching such as coding and carrying out complex business tasks on a user's behalf. Its predecessor is already running Microsoft's in-house AI models, as well as models from OpenAI delivered on Microsoft's Azure cloud computing service.

'Limbs Tied, Thrown Into Water Sump': Ex-Security Guard Kills 5-Year-Old After Fight With Her Family

Oct 12, 2026

'Limbs Tied, Thrown Into Water Sump': Ex-Security Guard Kills 5-Year-Old After Fight With Her Family

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Drama, Dissent And Dharna: Opposition Unites in Protest Against CEC, Marches To SC | Brass Tacks

Oct 12, 2026

Drama, Dissent And Dharna: Opposition Unites in Protest Against CEC, Marches To SC | Brass Tacks

The political showdown over Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has intensified as INDIA bloc leaders, led by Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, marched towards the Supreme Court to protest against the Election Commission’s functioning and alleged irregularities in voter-list revision.The Opposition has accused the Election Commission of electoral wrongdoing and demanded action against the CEC, while the poll body has defended its procedures. The march was stopped by Delhi Police barricades, as security restrictions and disruptions added to the political tension in the national capital.With a petition filed in the Supreme Court and political rhetoric escalating, what does this confrontation mean for electoral trust, institutional independence and the right to protest?Watch Brass Tacks for an in-depth analysis of the Opposition’s strategy, the CEC controversy and the larger battle over India’s electoral process. n18oc_indian18oc_brass-tacksn18oc_politicsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

'Resign Now': Kerala Congress Deletes X Post Demanding CJI Surya Kant’s Resignation After Backlash

Oct 12, 2026

'Resign Now': Kerala Congress Deletes X Post Demanding CJI Surya Kant’s Resignation After Backlash

Congress and BJP trade sharp remarks after CJI Surya Kant says Delhi protests are a law-and-order matter outside his domain.

2026 Paris Motor Show: Western carmakers face steep competition from Chinese rivals

Oct 12, 2026

2026 Paris Motor Show: Western carmakers face steep competition from Chinese rivals

The Paris Motor Show roars into gear this Monday, with over 200 auto sector brands showcasing their latest models and innovations. Chinese brands like BYD, Xpeng and Zeekr are among those present and getting lots of attention as their market share has surged in the past few years. In this edition, we speak to John Bozzella, CEO of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, about the challenge these new competitors represent for the European and North American auto sectors.

Jantar Mantar Out, Where Can You Protest In Delhi Now? 3 New Sites, Permission Rules & Curbs Explained

Oct 12, 2026

Jantar Mantar Out, Where Can You Protest In Delhi Now? 3 New Sites, Permission Rules & Curbs Explained

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'Was Shiva's Tandav Planned?' Rahul Gandhi On 'Impromptu' Akashvani Bhawan Sit-In

Oct 12, 2026

'Was Shiva's Tandav Planned?' Rahul Gandhi On 'Impromptu' Akashvani Bhawan Sit-In

Rahul Gandhi says, "This [anti-CEC stir] is Tandav. This is Lord Shiva's dance. Was Shiva's Tandav planned? There is no planning in this."

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