Hemant Soren pays tribute to his father amid massive protests by students in Jharkhand

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren paid tribute to his father and former state CM Shibu Soren on the first anniversary of his death on August 4. The Soren government is facing criticism amid massive student protests over alleged irregularities in the JPSC and JSSC exams. Soren said his government is sensitive to the issue and a probe is underway.
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04:42 pm Tuesday, 04 August 2026

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Google Co-founder Brin turns his yacht into 'floating HQ' with helipad opening into his office

Google's billionaire Co-founder Sergey Brin's superyacht 'Dragonfly' has been fitted with a dedicated office deck, turning it into a 'floating corporate headquarters', Luxury Launches reported. The 750-1,180-square-foot office is accompanied by a gym, games room and a helipad that opens directly into Brin's office. The 466-foot, ₹4,300-crore yacht is powered by a hybrid diesel-electric engine.
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03:02 pm Tuesday, 04 August 2026

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India slams 'farce' elections in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, releases statement

India slammed the elections held by Pakistan in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, saying, "This so called local elections is a complete farce." "The real happening is that of public protests and wanton killings by Pakistani forces. Such hollow exercises cannot hide reality...Pakistani establishment has answered public discontent with bullets and repression...It should be held accountable," India said.
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06:13 pm Tuesday, 04 August 2026

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Will do whatever's necessary: Govt on Pak deploying Chinese weapons along border

During a press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal was asked about reports of Pakistan deploying China-made SH-15 truck-mounted self-propelled howitzers along the border. To this, Jaiswal replied, "India will do whatever's necessary." He reminded that India gave a befitting reply to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, and India's stand remains that cross-border terrorism must stop.
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06:27 pm Tuesday, 04 August 2026

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Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall warning issued for several states, list released

The IMD has issued rainfall warning for several states/UTs for Wednesday. Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is likely over Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal, Bihar, Goa, Maharashtra, Odisha, West Bengal, Sikkim, UP, Uttarakhand, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Himachal, J&K, Ladakh, Jharkhand, Kerala, MP, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and Punjab.
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06:39 pm Tuesday, 04 August 2026

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Israel paid ex-Trump manager $46.5 mn to influence AI chatbots on Gaza war: Report

Israel reportedly paid former US president Donald Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale $46.5 million to influence AI chatbot responses by publishing hundreds of pro-Israel articles across a network of websites, Anadolu Agency reported. The content allegedly sought to shape AI answers on Gaza and US-Israel relations, and was cited by Perplexity, Copilot, Gemini, and at times ChatGPT and Claude.
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06:54 pm Tuesday, 04 August 2026

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Nora breaks silence on rumours of dating Moroccan footballer Yassine, calls him a good friend

Nora Fatehi has addressed the dating rumours surrounding her and Moroccan footballer Yassine Bounou. "He is my friend. I think he is an amazing person...One of the best goalkeepers in the world, which I am so proud of..He is a really good friend," she said. Nora also revealed that she watches the Moroccan team's matches and admires Bounou's saves.
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06:51 pm Tuesday, 04 August 2026

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Why is Pak Army replacing WhatsApp with China's WeChat, banned in India?

Pakistan Army has reportedly ordered military officers to gradually stop using WhatsApp for official communication and switch to China's WeChat, which India banned in 2020 citing national security concerns. Pakistan's move is aimed at reducing risks of surveillance, data leaks, and interception on Western messaging platforms. It could also improve its intelligence coordination with China.
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News By: Ankit Tiwari
07:04 pm Tuesday, 04 August 2026

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HC bars Punjab govt from large-scale ad campaigns until it clears staff's dues

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has barred the Punjab government from spending on large-scale advertising campaigns until it clears pending Dearness Allowance/Dearness Relief arrears of employees and pensioners. The court directed the government to clear the dues within 15 days. The state will have to pay 6% simple interest on the outstanding amount if it fails to meet deadline.
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07:01 pm Tuesday, 04 August 2026

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Rahul Gandhi leaves Defence Committee meeting to attend another event

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi left a meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence to attend another event on Tuesday, reported ANI. When asked about what happened in the meeting, he replied, "I am not allowed to say what happened in the meeting." Rahul attended the launch event of the book "Vaiko in Parliament"- a compilation of Vaiko's speeches.
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07:29 pm Tuesday, 04 August 2026

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SC orders longer mandatory third-party insurance cover for new cars, 2-wheelers

The Supreme Court has directed the IRDAI to increase the term of mandatory third-party motor vehicle insurance for new cars from 3 years to 4 years. For new two-wheelers, the term will be extended from 5 years to 6 years. The court noted that a large number of vehicles remain uninsured despite the mandatory third-party motor insurance requirement.
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07:15 pm Tuesday, 04 August 2026

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Bangladesh warns its media against airing Sheikh Hasina's address from India

Bangladesh has warned its media against airing and publicising the ‌statements from exiled PM Sheikh Hasina's August 5 address from New Delhi. The virtual address would mark Hasina's first interaction with journalists since her ouster from Bangladesh in August 2024 following student-led protests. The address would reportedly be via an audio-only link from an undisclosed location.
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07:42 pm Tuesday, 04 August 2026

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SC proposes fuel ban for vehicles without valid insurance

The Supreme Court has proposed linking fuel supply at petrol pumps to vehicles' insurance status to enforce mandatory third-party motor insurance. Under the proposal, vehicles without valid insurance could be denied fuel until coverage is renewed. The court directed the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India and the Road Transport Ministry to develop a pilot programme.
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08:00 pm Tuesday, 04 August 2026

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'Ghajini' actor Pradeep Rawat passes away

Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat, who starred in films such as 'Ghajini' and 'Lagaan', passed away at the age of 74. The news of his demise was shared by actor Yashpal Sharma, who paid tribute to Pradeep in a post on Instagram on Tuesday. "He was suffering from cancer, and it had relapsed," Pradeep's manager Siddharth Tiwari said.
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09:42 pm Tuesday, 04 August 2026

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Suspended policeman who joined CJP protest dismissed over 'serious misconduct'

Suspended Uttarakhand police constable Sher Singh, who participated in Cockroach Janta Party protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, has been dismissed from service. The officials said a departmental inquiry found him guilty of "serious misconduct". "The action was taken to uphold discipline within the police force and maintain public confidence in the organisation," Pithoragarh SP Akshay Konde said.
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09:09 am Wednesday, 05 August 2026

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Took loans several times to fund my training abroad: Asmita Dey

Indian judoka Asmita Dey, who won gold at the Commonwealth Games 2026, revealed she took loans several times to fund her training in Germany and France. "I did not inform my family about the loans because they would have got worried," she added. The 23-year-old lost her father, a bicycle mechanic, to a brain stroke in December last year.
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09:23 am Wednesday, 05 August 2026

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Kerala Transport Minister says women opt for free buses but pay for private schools, sparks row

Kerala Transport Minister CP John sparked a controversy by saying that many women who use government's free bus service and rely on government healthcare are willing to spend money on private education for their children. "People's behaviour surprises me," John stated. The Left and BJP have accused John of being insensitive towards economic choices that families are forced to make.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
09:38 am Wednesday, 05 August 2026

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Man misses flight as airline fails to tell him plane will leave from 7.5 km away, wins ₹60,000

A man won ₹60,000 compensation after he missed his Delhi-Raipur flight because the private airline informed him of his pre-poned flight but not that its terminal had been changed. A consumer commission said he couldn't reach on time because the flight's new departing terminal was 7.5 km away. The man's family was left stranded at night after missing the flight.
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09:56 am Wednesday, 05 August 2026

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How will Trump's plan to impose extra fees on H-1B, L-1 visa extensions impact Indians?

The Trump administration's reported plan to impose extra fees on the extension of the H-1B and L-1 visas will impact Indians the most, as Indians accounted for 71% of H-1B visa extensions in FY2025. Although additional fees would be paid by employers, Indian nationals will likely face the most burden as they make up the majority of H-1B beneficiaries.
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10:14 am Wednesday, 05 August 2026

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RBI keeps repo rate unchanged for fourth time in a row

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced the MPC's decision to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%. This is the fourth time that the MPC has decided to keep the rate unchanged, with the last cut (0.25%) being decided in December. The committee kept the standing deposit facility rate unchanged at 5% and the marginal standing facility rate unchanged at 5.5%.
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10:19 am Wednesday, 05 August 2026

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