President a temporary tenant, not the owner of White House: Court to Trump on his ballroom

While ordering US President Donald Trump's administration to stop the construction of $400 million (over ₹3,800 crore) White House ballroom, an appeals court said, "Each President is a temporary tenant, not the owner, of the White House." Trump's administration described the ballroom plan as necessary for large formal functions and to preserve the safety of the White House.
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07:01 am Saturday, 08 August 2026

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US Senate clears bill that could impose 100% tariffs on India for buying Russian oil

The US Senate passed a bill aimed at targeting Russia and major buyers of its petroleum products. The bill allows President Donald Trump to impose 100% tariffs on goods from countries that are among the top five importers of Russian oil and gas, including China, India, Azerbaijan, Hungary and Slovakia. It also penalises companies that invest in Iran's energy sector.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
08:24 am Saturday, 08 August 2026

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Man threatened to blow up Messi with 4 bombs strapped to body during World Cup: Report

Lionel Messi was the target of multiple bomb threats during FIFA World Cup 2026, Spanish outlet Informacion.es reported, citing leaked police security files. Ahead of Argentina's match against Egypt, a man threatened to enter the stadium and blow up Messi with four bombs strapped to his body. Another threat reportedly involved an armed attack before Argentina's match against Jordan.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
08:41 am Saturday, 08 August 2026

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Congress leader David D’Souza shot dead at point-blank range in Karnataka

Congress leader David D’Souza was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Karnataka’s Udupi district. D’Souza, former president of the Mudarangadi Gram Panchayat, was attacked while getting into his car parked by the roadside. CCTV footage shows a man sneaking up behind him, pulling out a gun and firing several shots at the Congress leader from point-blank range before fleeing.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
08:56 am Saturday, 08 August 2026

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Level of GTA VI pre-orders unprecedented & astonishing: Take-Two

Take-Two Interactive, which began taking pre-orders for 'GTA VI' on June 25, said it is seeing "exceptional" demand for the game. "The level of pre-orders is unprecedented and astonishing, but they are so unprecedented that we just don't know how it'll translate into sales," CEO Strauss Zelnick said in a post-earnings call. Meanwhile, shares of Take-Two rose 6.04% on Friday.
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News By: Pravel Jain
09:11 am Saturday, 08 August 2026

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How to build a ₹5 crore corpus with a ₹15,000 monthly SIP?

A person needs to invest ₹15,000 every month for 30 years in an SIP at an expected average annual return of 12% to build a corpus of around ₹5 crore. At the expected annual return the investor will have to contribute ₹54 lakh over three decades. The investor gains around ₹4.75 crore through returns, building a total ₹5.29 crore corpus.
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News By: Anushka Singh
09:28 am Saturday, 08 August 2026

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Vishal Bhardwaj to make film on Tarun Tejpal rape case: Report

After Bombay High Court sentenced Tehelka magazine founder Tarun Tejpal to 10 years in prison for raping his junior colleague, filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj said he's developing a film based on rape case. "The contradiction between...two judgments makes it...perfect case for Rashomon-style narrative," Bhardwaj added. "I want...actor to be unaware of crime...and to set the judgments aside," he stated.
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News By: Saurav Joshi
09:45 am Saturday, 08 August 2026

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Amritsar CP removed for foiling Kejriwal's petrol-bomb plot at Jantar Mantar: BJP's Bittu

BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu alleged Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar was removed after he foiled Arvind Kejriwal's alleged conspiracy to get petrol bombs thrown at Jantar Mantar protest and "create terror". "The officer who caught the petrol bombs was immediately transferred...This means Kejriwal wanted this to happen," he alleged. Bittu said BJP would investigate if elected.
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News By: Garima Garg
09:59 am Saturday, 08 August 2026

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Anti-Khalistan group leader Gursimran Mand attacked with sharp weapons in Ambala

International Anti-Khalistani Terrorist Front leader Gursimran Singh Mand suffered injuries after some people attacked him and his son near the Panjokhra Sahib Gurdwara in Ambala on Friday. Stating that they were attacked "with sticks, swords and other sharp-edged weapons", Mand added, "Three policemen who tried to save me were also attacked." He thanked police personnel for saving their lives.
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News By: Jayant Singh
09:53 am Saturday, 08 August 2026

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When should one use credit card reward points instead of cash?

Credit card reward points should be used when they offer better conversion value than paying in cash, BankBazaar CEO Adhil Shetty said. He added that redeeming 10,000 points for a ₹5,000 flight gives ₹0.50/point, while statement credit or shopping vouchers may offer only ₹0.20/point. Therefore, points are best when they reduce the out-of-pocket cost of planned expenses like travel.
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News By: Pravel Jain
10:09 am Saturday, 08 August 2026

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CJP founder Dipke calls Anna Hazare 'buddha', says '60-70-year-olds should retire'

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke, when asked about meeting social activist Anna Hazare, allegedly called him "buddha" and said, "Absolutely not". He said, "Those who are 60-70 years old should retire...How long will old people who have had it all keep deciding for us?" BJP criticised his remarks, calling them a "complete display of the absence of values".
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
10:03 am Saturday, 08 August 2026

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EC extends SIR deadline in Karnataka; draft roll to be out on August 24

The Election Commission has extended the deadline for Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Karnataka, giving BLOs nine additional days until August 17 for house-to-house verification. The draft electoral roll will now be published on August 24 and the final roll on October 27. Notably, nearly half of Bengaluru's electorate has reportedly been flagged for potential exclusion.
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News By: Garima Garg
10:28 am Saturday, 08 August 2026

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Voting in 7 seats in PoK postponed amid anti-government protests

Amid anti-government protests in PoK, voting for seven of 11 seats in the third phase of polls has been postponed indefinitely. Violence and allegations of poll rigging marred the first phase of the so-called legislative assembly elections in PoK, leaving several people dead. India described the elections as a “complete farce" accusing Pakistan of using force against civilians.
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10:28 am Saturday, 08 August 2026

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How could New Mexico's $567 million judgement change Meta?

A court in US' New Mexico ordered Meta to pay a $567 million fine and make major changes to its social media platforms. The judge ordered Meta to introduce stringent age verification in the state and restrict users under 18 to a 90-hour per month limit. Meta must also turn off push notifications overnight and during school hours for children.
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News By: Anushka Singh
10:44 am Saturday, 08 August 2026

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Uttarakhand CM responds to Rishabh Pant's midnight plea over 3-year land search

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami responded to Rishabh Pant after the cricketer’s midnight plea for help acquiring land in the state. Pant said he had been trying to acquire land in Uttarakhand for three years. Dhami praised Pant's desire to return and contribute to his motherland, adding that concerned officials would contact him soon and provide all possible assistance.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
10:42 am Saturday, 08 August 2026

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Govt had no role to play in Sheikh Hasina's presser; doesn't endorse anything: MEA

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India "had no role to play" in the "private" press conference organised and addressed by ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina in Delhi. "The government doesn't endorse anything said at the forum, especially with regard to the duly constituted government of Bangladesh," he said. Bangladesh had "deeply regretted" that New Delhi permitted the August 5 event.
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News By: Garima Garg
10:58 am Saturday, 08 August 2026

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Policeman deployed outside Salman Khan's house collapses while on duty; dies

A 41-year-old Mumbai Police constable deployed on security duty outside actor Salman Khan's Mumbai residence died after suffering a suspected heart attack on Friday evening. The incident took place when the deceased, identified as Ganesh Raite, was on duty. Police personnel immediately rushed him to the emergency ward of Bhabha Hospital for treatment. However, doctors declared him dead on arrival.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
10:52 am Saturday, 08 August 2026

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US Senator opposes 100% tariffs on India, says 'This will push India towards Russia & China'

US Senator Rand Paul opposed proposed 100% tariffs on India under a bill targeting countries buying Russian oil, calling the move like America "shooting itself in the foot". He said, "Imposing...tariffs on India when we're trying to court them to help us in our competition with China is...self-defeating." He warned such tariffs could push India closer to Russia and China.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
11:14 am Saturday, 08 August 2026

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Maharashtra proposes EV-only fleet for platforms like Swiggy, Blinkit & Zomato

Maharashtra government has proposed that food delivery and e-commerce platforms like Swiggy, Blinkit, Zomato and Zepto would need to keep an EV-only fleet for all bikes plying less than 15 kilometres. The platforms will have to contribute 2% of the fare/ride to a driver welfare fund for pension benefits, accident insurance, EV purchase loans, and education assistance for their children.
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News By: Jayant Singh
11:08 am Saturday, 08 August 2026

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Raghav Chadha shares pics with PM Modi, says 'A morning I will cherish'

BJP MP Raghav Chadha on Saturday shared pictures after meeting PM Narendra Modi. "A morning I will cherish. Had the privilege of meeting Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji. A detailed and enriching interaction. Deeply grateful for his generous time and for the opportunity to benefit from his insights and guidance," he wrote in a post.
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11:28 am Saturday, 08 August 2026

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