Congress govt asked me to quit: Karnataka Council Chairman Horatti
Basavaraj Horatti, Karnataka Legislative Council Chairman and BJP leader, resigned on Friday after reportedly being asked to step down by the ruling Congress government. Horatti stated that Congress high command directed him to quit or face a no-confidence motion. "I don't know why [government] asked me to resign," he said. Congress has nominated senior leader Saleem Ahmed to succeed Horatti.
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Basavaraj Horatti, Karnataka Legislative Council Chairman and BJP leader, resigned on Friday after reportedly being asked to step down by the ruling Congress government. Horatti stated that Congress high command directed him to quit or face a no-confidence motion. "I don't know why [government] asked me to resign," he said. Congress has nominated senior leader Saleem Ahmed to succeed Horatti.
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1.6 lakh 'govindas' to get insurance for Dahi Handi festival in Maharashtra
CM Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra government has announced insurance coverage for 1.6 lakh govindas participating in 2026 Dahi Handi festival. Each govinda will be insured for ₹10 lakh in case of death, loss of two limbs or two eyes, or permanent total disability. A ₹5 lakh insurance cover will be provided in case of loss of one limb or one eye.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
06:58 pm Friday, 07 August 2026
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CM Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra government has announced insurance coverage for 1.6 lakh govindas participating in 2026 Dahi Handi festival. Each govinda will be insured for ₹10 lakh in case of death, loss of two limbs or two eyes, or permanent total disability. A ₹5 lakh insurance cover will be provided in case of loss of one limb or one eye.
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Man's fractured leg supported with cardboard at hospital in Bihar; video goes viral
A video from a government hospital in Bihar's Begusarai district has surfaced, and it shows a man's fractured leg being supported with the help of cardboard. The man, identified as Kunal Kumar, suffered a leg fracture after an accident. Hospital in-charge Abhinav Priyadarshi defended the hospital, saying that cardboard was used as a temporary splint.
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07:23 pm Friday, 07 August 2026
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A video from a government hospital in Bihar's Begusarai district has surfaced, and it shows a man's fractured leg being supported with the help of cardboard. The man, identified as Kunal Kumar, suffered a leg fracture after an accident. Hospital in-charge Abhinav Priyadarshi defended the hospital, saying that cardboard was used as a temporary splint.
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07:23 pm Friday, 07 August 2026
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Trump admits US has shortages of certain weapons
US President Donald Trump on Thursday admitted that US has shortages of certain weapons amid war with Iran. "We've certain types of munitions...that we have virtually unlimited supply of...We've others where it's a little bit tighter," said Trump. His remarks come amid reports that the US has used up "virtually all" of its global stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles.
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07:43 pm Friday, 07 August 2026
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US President Donald Trump on Thursday admitted that US has shortages of certain weapons amid war with Iran. "We've certain types of munitions...that we have virtually unlimited supply of...We've others where it's a little bit tighter," said Trump. His remarks come amid reports that the US has used up "virtually all" of its global stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles.
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Tom Holland, Zendaya host Spider Man-themed ₹6.4-crore wedding celebration: Report
Tom Holland and Zendaya hosted an intimate wedding celebration in UK this week, reported The Sun. After announcing their marriage in June, the 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' actors held a Spider Man-themed three-day celebration at Surrey's Beaverbrook estate, costing around ₹6.4 crore. The guest list reportedly featured 250 attendees, including Robert Downey Jr, Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner.
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07:54 pm Friday, 07 August 2026
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Tom Holland and Zendaya hosted an intimate wedding celebration in UK this week, reported The Sun. After announcing their marriage in June, the 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' actors held a Spider Man-themed three-day celebration at Surrey's Beaverbrook estate, costing around ₹6.4 crore. The guest list reportedly featured 250 attendees, including Robert Downey Jr, Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner.
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Sahara investor climbs tree outside SC during protest over pending refunds
Several Sahara investors protested outside Supreme Court in Delhi, demanding refunds of their long-pending deposits. One protester climbed a tree to draw attention to investors' demands. Protesters sought immediate action to recover stuck funds. Notably, a refund portal was launched in July 2023 following Supreme Court order but fewer than 10% of investors have been paid as of February 2026.
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08:12 pm Friday, 07 August 2026
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Several Sahara investors protested outside Supreme Court in Delhi, demanding refunds of their long-pending deposits. One protester climbed a tree to draw attention to investors' demands. Protesters sought immediate action to recover stuck funds. Notably, a refund portal was launched in July 2023 following Supreme Court order but fewer than 10% of investors have been paid as of February 2026.
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08:12 pm Friday, 07 August 2026
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UFO spotted over Middle East in 2025; US releases video
In newly released UFO files by the US, one video showed a UFO over Middle East in January 2025. The video was captured from an electro-optical and infrared sensor aboard a US military platform in 2025. The 41 new files, posted on US Department of War's UFO website, include a mix of documents, images and videos.
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08:28 pm Friday, 07 August 2026
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In newly released UFO files by the US, one video showed a UFO over Middle East in January 2025. The video was captured from an electro-optical and infrared sensor aboard a US military platform in 2025. The 41 new files, posted on US Department of War's UFO website, include a mix of documents, images and videos.
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08:28 pm Friday, 07 August 2026
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'News', 'Space Rani' & 'He Ram' clear police exam in Chhattisgarh; row erupts
The Opposition Congress attacked the BJP in Chhattisgarh after it was reported that candidates with unusual names like News, Space Rani, He Ram, and Bhakt Prahlad cleared the police recruitment exam. However, the commission said all candidates were genuine. The candidate named News, whose full name is News Kumar Pradhan, said, "People are questioning my name without verifying the facts."
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08:41 pm Friday, 07 August 2026
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The Opposition Congress attacked the BJP in Chhattisgarh after it was reported that candidates with unusual names like News, Space Rani, He Ram, and Bhakt Prahlad cleared the police recruitment exam. However, the commission said all candidates were genuine. The candidate named News, whose full name is News Kumar Pradhan, said, "People are questioning my name without verifying the facts."
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People complain about Uber charging ₹400 for 2-km ride in Noida after heavy rainfall
Amid heavy rainfall in Delhi NCR, office-goers took to social media to complain about not being able to book cabs despite trying for hours. People shared how Uber was overcharging ₹400 for a 2-km ride in Noida while highlighting that its regular fare for the same route is around ₹100. Several areas faced water-logging in the region.
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09:04 pm Friday, 07 August 2026
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Amid heavy rainfall in Delhi NCR, office-goers took to social media to complain about not being able to book cabs despite trying for hours. People shared how Uber was overcharging ₹400 for a 2-km ride in Noida while highlighting that its regular fare for the same route is around ₹100. Several areas faced water-logging in the region.
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09:04 pm Friday, 07 August 2026
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West Bengal govt to raise DA to 38% from October 1
CM Suvendu Adhikari-led West Bengal government has notified a hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees to 38%, effective October 1. Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta had announced the increase while presenting the 2026-27 Budget in the state Assembly on June 22. The hike will also raise dearness relief for pensioners by 20 percentage points from October 1.
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09:26 pm Friday, 07 August 2026
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CM Suvendu Adhikari-led West Bengal government has notified a hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees to 38%, effective October 1. Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta had announced the increase while presenting the 2026-27 Budget in the state Assembly on June 22. The hike will also raise dearness relief for pensioners by 20 percentage points from October 1.
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Israel shuts one of its consulates in China amid growing tensions
Israel has shut its consulate general in China's Chengdu amid growing strains in ties between the two countries over Beijing's growing proximity towards Iran. China has also repeatedly urged a ceasefire in Gaza and reiterated support for Palestine and a two-state solution. Israel currently operates consulates in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong, as well as its embassy in Beijing.
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09:43 pm Friday, 07 August 2026
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Israel has shut its consulate general in China's Chengdu amid growing strains in ties between the two countries over Beijing's growing proximity towards Iran. China has also repeatedly urged a ceasefire in Gaza and reiterated support for Palestine and a two-state solution. Israel currently operates consulates in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong, as well as its embassy in Beijing.
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US court orders Trump to stop construction of his ₹3,800 crore White House ballroom
A US federal appeals court has ordered President Donald Trump's administration to stop construction of $400 million (₹3,800 crore) ballroom on the site of the White House's demolished East Wing. "Each President is a temporary tenant, not the owner, of the White House and cannot fundamentally reshape it without congressional approval," the court said.
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09:57 pm Friday, 07 August 2026
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A US federal appeals court has ordered President Donald Trump's administration to stop construction of $400 million (₹3,800 crore) ballroom on the site of the White House's demolished East Wing. "Each President is a temporary tenant, not the owner, of the White House and cannot fundamentally reshape it without congressional approval," the court said.
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No Indian umpire at Hockey World Cup for the 1st time in 28 years
No Indian umpire or technical official will be officiating at the upcoming FIH Men's Hockey World Cup. This is happening for the first time since the World Cup in 1998 in Netherlands' Utrecht. The absence has disappointed former international officials, who have been highlighting the lack of a structured development framework and inadequate international experience for aspiring umpires.
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10:13 pm Friday, 07 August 2026
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No Indian umpire or technical official will be officiating at the upcoming FIH Men's Hockey World Cup. This is happening for the first time since the World Cup in 1998 in Netherlands' Utrecht. The absence has disappointed former international officials, who have been highlighting the lack of a structured development framework and inadequate international experience for aspiring umpires.
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US becomes India's largest LPG supplier
Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said US now accounts for 67% of India's LPG imports, making it the country's largest LPG supplier. Referring to Strait of Hormuz's closure, Puri said, "As some doors closed, others opened." India decided autonomously at the start of 2026 to import 10% of its LPG from US, a move which helped the country, he added.
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10:24 pm Friday, 07 August 2026
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Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said US now accounts for 67% of India's LPG imports, making it the country's largest LPG supplier. Referring to Strait of Hormuz's closure, Puri said, "As some doors closed, others opened." India decided autonomously at the start of 2026 to import 10% of its LPG from US, a move which helped the country, he added.
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10:24 pm Friday, 07 August 2026
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Rahul Gandhi uses E20 compatible car to criticise E20 policy, gets trolled
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi shared a video criticising the Centre's E20 policy and said he would raise this issue vehemently. However, social media users noticed that the car he used as an example was E20-compliant. "At least act properly, Rahul Baba," said BJP's Pradeep Bhandari. "You should do some research so that your IQ isn't exposed!!," said an X user.
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10:21 pm Friday, 07 August 2026
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi shared a video criticising the Centre's E20 policy and said he would raise this issue vehemently. However, social media users noticed that the car he used as an example was E20-compliant. "At least act properly, Rahul Baba," said BJP's Pradeep Bhandari. "You should do some research so that your IQ isn't exposed!!," said an X user.
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FAA orders inspection of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets for cracks; 56 operating in India
US' Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered inspection for 471 Boeing 737 Max jets, following reports of fuselage cracks in some older models. Last year, Civil Aviation Ministry said that 56 Boeing 737 Max planes are operational in India. Akasa Air and Air India Express, key operators of the jets in India, said their fleets aren't impacted by the directive.
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10:43 pm Friday, 07 August 2026
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US' Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered inspection for 471 Boeing 737 Max jets, following reports of fuselage cracks in some older models. Last year, Civil Aviation Ministry said that 56 Boeing 737 Max planes are operational in India. Akasa Air and Air India Express, key operators of the jets in India, said their fleets aren't impacted by the directive.
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Ready to return to B'desh & face trial if govt ensures my safety, says Shakib Al Hasan
Former Bangladesh skipper and ex-Awami League MP Shakib Al Hasan said he is ready to return from a two-year exile, face trial on charges including murder and play a farewell series if the government guarantees his safety. "I know I haven't done anything," he added. Petrol bomb was recently thrown at Shakib's home after he virtually joined Hasina's press conference.
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10:57 pm Friday, 07 August 2026
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Former Bangladesh skipper and ex-Awami League MP Shakib Al Hasan said he is ready to return from a two-year exile, face trial on charges including murder and play a farewell series if the government guarantees his safety. "I know I haven't done anything," he added. Petrol bomb was recently thrown at Shakib's home after he virtually joined Hasina's press conference.
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Good measure taken: Maha CM on banning 114 publications linked to terror outfits
After the Maharashtra government ordered the forfeiture of 114 publications linked to banned terrorist organisations, including ISIS and Al-Qaeda, CM Devendra Fadnavis hailed the decision. "We didn't have laws to expressly ban them, but now a new law has been passed under which this can be banned," Fadnavis told reporters. "I think a good measure has been taken," he added.
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11:06 pm Friday, 07 August 2026
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After the Maharashtra government ordered the forfeiture of 114 publications linked to banned terrorist organisations, including ISIS and Al-Qaeda, CM Devendra Fadnavis hailed the decision. "We didn't have laws to expressly ban them, but now a new law has been passed under which this can be banned," Fadnavis told reporters. "I think a good measure has been taken," he added.
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BJP received a rude wake-up call: Tharoor on Pradhan's resignation
Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday said BJP-led Centre got a "rude wake-up call" after CJP-led students' protests led to Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. "We are seeing the winds shifting in our country today," Tharoor said, highlighting BJP's defeats in Bankipur and Datia bypolls. He stated Gen Z and Gen Alpha are "reshaping" politics, which parties can't ignore.
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01:05 am Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday said BJP-led Centre got a "rude wake-up call" after CJP-led students' protests led to Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. "We are seeing the winds shifting in our country today," Tharoor said, highlighting BJP's defeats in Bankipur and Datia bypolls. He stated Gen Z and Gen Alpha are "reshaping" politics, which parties can't ignore.
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16 never-before-seen viruses created using AI
Scientists at Stanford University and the Arc Institute used AI model Evo to design viral genomes unlike any in nature, a study in journal Science said. Of about 300 designs built in the lab, 16 were viable bacteriophages, which infect bacteria but cannot affect humans. A mixture of them cleared drug-resistant E coli, something natural phages could not manage.
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07:00 am Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Scientists at Stanford University and the Arc Institute used AI model Evo to design viral genomes unlike any in nature, a study in journal Science said. Of about 300 designs built in the lab, 16 were viable bacteriophages, which infect bacteria but cannot affect humans. A mixture of them cleared drug-resistant E coli, something natural phages could not manage.
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