Louisiana's Attorney General sued Roblox, alleging the platform endangers children by failing to protect them from predators. The lawsuit claims Roblox prioritizes profit over safety. This follows other lawsuits alleging similar issues. Roblox disputes the claims, stating it has safeguards and a zero-tolerance policy for exploitation. The platform has over 111 million monthly users and is implementing AI to detect potential child endangerment.

Former Chief Election Commissioner O P Rawat has called the Election Commission "impartial" and welcomed its press conference to clear doubts over electoral rolls in Bihar. He declined to comment on Rahul Gandhi's allegations, but said the commission functions impartially. Rawat also stated that bogus voting is negligible due to strict verification at polling stations.

Amazon India plans significant investments to lead the e-commerce and quick commerce sectors. Country Manager Samir Kumar emphasizes selection, value, and supply chain depth. Amazon Now, launched in June, is expanding after starting in Bengaluru. While competitors like Blinkit, Instamart and Zepto have more dark stores, Amazon is focused on long-term scale and reaching customers beyond top cities. Recent sales events show strong demand, especially from smaller towns.

Aakash Chopra believes MS Dhoni won't coach India due to the demanding schedule and family commitments, as he prioritizes rebuilding Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2025. Chopra also questioned Kuldeep Yadav's prolonged absence from overseas Tests. Dhoni acknowledged CSK's struggles last season and aims to address squad gaps in the upcoming mini-auction, emphasizing the importance of consistency for future success.

India's top IT firms, including TCS and Infosys, have seen over 7,700 senior professionals exit in the last year. Slowing growth and AI advancements are pushing companies to reduce mid- and senior-level positions. Many of those leaving have found roles in other IT firms or global capability centers. Companies acknowledge over-hiring during the pandemic and the need to adapt to the changing tech landscape. Firms are reinvesting less in growth, impacting talent movement.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the US keeps a close eye on India-Pakistan relations daily, as ceasefires can fall apart quickly. He mentioned this in reference to various global conflicts, including Ukraine and Cambodia-Thailand tensions. Rubio emphasized the goal is not just a ceasefire but a lasting peace deal. His comments come amid President Donald Trump's repeated claims of brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan.

Elon Musk accused Apple of unfairly favoring OpenAI's ChatGPT in the App Store, threatening legal action. Apple refuted the claim, stating its App Store is fair and uses objective criteria for featuring apps. They aim to provide safe discovery for users and opportunities for developers. Musk alleges antitrust violations, while users point to other AI apps topping charts. The dispute involves heated exchanges between Musk and OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman.

The government is considering extra duties on tobacco beyond the 40% GST to maintain tax revenue after the compensation cess ends. States want a significant share of this revenue. A ministerial group will meet before the GST Council decides. Currently, tobacco faces 53% indirect tax. States seek either a share in additional duties or independent taxation rights. Kerala requests compensation for revenue losses from GST reforms. A report suggests more taxation is possible.

The microfinance industry is contracting as lenders reduce loans below Rs 50,000 due to default concerns. The gross loan portfolio decreased to Rs 3.59 lakh crore in June 2025. Loans above Rs 1 lakh doubled, mainly to long-standing customers. Disbursements fell by 28.2% year-on-year. Most states saw GLP declines, with Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka experiencing the steepest drops. NBFC-MFIs remain the largest players, though their portfolios also decreased.

Bolivia's presidential election will proceed to a runoff between centrist Rodrigo Paz and right-wing Jorge Quiroga after no candidate secured a majority on Sunday. Paz garnered 32.8% of the vote, while Quiroga received 26.4%. The MAS party's candidates performed poorly, signaling a shift away from the left. The runoff, Bolivia's first since 1982, is scheduled for October 19. The election comes amid economic struggles and discontent with the ruling MAS party.