Harsh Goenka shares Chinese firm's 10-day 'unhappy leave' policy, asks if India needs it
Billionaire Harsh Goenka shared Chinese retailer Pang Dong Lai’s policy of 10 days of paid "unhappy leave" on X. Under the policy, employees can take up to 10 additional days of paid leave when unhappy, and managers cannot refuse the request. Goenka questioned whether India needs a similar policy, saying, "Or is there a better way to prevent burnout?"
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12:25 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Billionaire Harsh Goenka shared Chinese retailer Pang Dong Lai’s policy of 10 days of paid "unhappy leave" on X. Under the policy, employees can take up to 10 additional days of paid leave when unhappy, and managers cannot refuse the request. Goenka questioned whether India needs a similar policy, saying, "Or is there a better way to prevent burnout?"
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Salesforce to lay off dozens of employees for 4th time within a year
Salesforce is planning to lay off dozens of employees starting in October, according to a formal notice filed with state officials. This will mark the software giant’s fourth round of layoffs in under a year. The company previously cut 262 jobs in San Francisco last September, followed by hundreds of layoffs in February and another 86 job cuts in June.
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12:42 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Salesforce is planning to lay off dozens of employees starting in October, according to a formal notice filed with state officials. This will mark the software giant’s fourth round of layoffs in under a year. The company previously cut 262 jobs in San Francisco last September, followed by hundreds of layoffs in February and another 86 job cuts in June.
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12:42 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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US uses Japanese characters Pokemon, Mario & Naruto in memes, gets warning from Japan
Japan has warned the US after several US government accounts used well-known Japanese characters, Pokemon, Mario, Naruto and Yu-Gi-Oh!, in memes. Japan officials reportedly told US authorities that using these characters without permission could damage the image of the global brands behind them. It added that public institutions should obtain permission before using copyrighted works.
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12:38 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Japan has warned the US after several US government accounts used well-known Japanese characters, Pokemon, Mario, Naruto and Yu-Gi-Oh!, in memes. Japan officials reportedly told US authorities that using these characters without permission could damage the image of the global brands behind them. It added that public institutions should obtain permission before using copyrighted works.
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'True muslim' won't slaughter cow, those who do so are b***ds, says UP policeman, sparks row
Rampur SP Anil Kumar has sparked a row after saying a "true Muslim" would never slaughter and eat a cow when other communities find that offensive. He added those who do so are either not Muslim or are "b***ds". SP later clarified his remarks, stating, "My statement was not intended to hurt the sentiments of any religion, community or individual."
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01:00 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Rampur SP Anil Kumar has sparked a row after saying a "true Muslim" would never slaughter and eat a cow when other communities find that offensive. He added those who do so are either not Muslim or are "b***ds". SP later clarified his remarks, stating, "My statement was not intended to hurt the sentiments of any religion, community or individual."
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'Ramayana' to release internationally 2 days before India, say makers
Producer Namit Malhotra has confirmed 'Ramayana: Part 1' will release internationally on November 6, two days ahead of India. He told NDTV the makers are targeting a Diwali release in India on November 8, adding that overseas distribution follows a Friday cycle. The clarification comes after the English trailer of the movie carried a November 6 release date.
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12:55 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Producer Namit Malhotra has confirmed 'Ramayana: Part 1' will release internationally on November 6, two days ahead of India. He told NDTV the makers are targeting a Diwali release in India on November 8, adding that overseas distribution follows a Friday cycle. The clarification comes after the English trailer of the movie carried a November 6 release date.
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You must be missing Satpura mess parathas: PM Modi to students at IIT Delhi
Addressing students at 57th convocation ceremony of IIT Delhi, PM Narendra Modi said, "It's getting late now...You must be missing...parathas at Satpura Mess." "Many of you may also want to spend...few more moments at Wind T...and when you go there...remember me too," PM added. "Others may also want to spend...little more time at your favourite spot on campus," he stated.
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01:10 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Addressing students at 57th convocation ceremony of IIT Delhi, PM Narendra Modi said, "It's getting late now...You must be missing...parathas at Satpura Mess." "Many of you may also want to spend...few more moments at Wind T...and when you go there...remember me too," PM added. "Others may also want to spend...little more time at your favourite spot on campus," he stated.
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PM Modi shares advice for Gen Z on tackling challenges
Addressing the annual convocation ceremony at IIT Delhi, PM Narendra Modi shared advice for Gen Z on tackling challenges. He said, "Whenever you find...big challenge, don’t get scared. Divide it into small parts." "You just have to be alert...Those who have the courage to find new solutions to new challenges will turn those challenges into opportunities," he added.
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01:10 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Addressing the annual convocation ceremony at IIT Delhi, PM Narendra Modi shared advice for Gen Z on tackling challenges. He said, "Whenever you find...big challenge, don’t get scared. Divide it into small parts." "You just have to be alert...Those who have the courage to find new solutions to new challenges will turn those challenges into opportunities," he added.
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Our youth saying '1st in my bloodline to make rocket': PM Modi to Gen-Z IITians
While addressing the 57th Convocation Ceremony at IIT Delhi, PM Narendra Modi said, "Today, our youth is building launch vehicles; they are launching rockets." "I'm sure that somewhere, some young engineer must be proudly saying, 'First in my bloodline to build a rocket'," he added. 'First in my bloodline' is a social media trend young generation uses to highlight milestones.
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01:27 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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While addressing the 57th Convocation Ceremony at IIT Delhi, PM Narendra Modi said, "Today, our youth is building launch vehicles; they are launching rockets." "I'm sure that somewhere, some young engineer must be proudly saying, 'First in my bloodline to build a rocket'," he added. 'First in my bloodline' is a social media trend young generation uses to highlight milestones.
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India not in favour of separate BRICS currency: Piyush Goyal
India is not in favour of a separate BRICS currency and doesn't support introducing any such scheme, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said. The issue has gained attention in recent years as some BRICS members have explored ways to reduce dependence on the US dollar. The bloc currently comprises 11 countries, including Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
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01:24 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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India is not in favour of a separate BRICS currency and doesn't support introducing any such scheme, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said. The issue has gained attention in recent years as some BRICS members have explored ways to reduce dependence on the US dollar. The bloc currently comprises 11 countries, including Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
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Former NBA stars declare for Women's NBA Draft amid transgender athlete debate
Ex-NBA stars Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White announced plans to enter Women's NBA 2027 Draft amid debate over transgender athletes in women's sports. Freedom questioned whether identifying as woman would make him eligible, while White said he identifies as a woman for basketball. WNBA's collective bargaining agreement states only women are eligible and has no self-identification standard.
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01:44 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Ex-NBA stars Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White announced plans to enter Women's NBA 2027 Draft amid debate over transgender athletes in women's sports. Freedom questioned whether identifying as woman would make him eligible, while White said he identifies as a woman for basketball. WNBA's collective bargaining agreement states only women are eligible and has no self-identification standard.
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SpaceX to build natural gas plants to power its Terafab: Report
SpaceX plans to build natural gas power plants to supply electricity for its Terafab semiconductor facility in US' Texas, Bloomberg reported. The plan does not mention terrestrial solar power as an energy source for Terafab despite Tesla, which is also a solar developer, being a partner in the project. The xAI data centres in Memphis also run on fossil fuels.
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01:39 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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SpaceX plans to build natural gas power plants to supply electricity for its Terafab semiconductor facility in US' Texas, Bloomberg reported. The plan does not mention terrestrial solar power as an energy source for Terafab despite Tesla, which is also a solar developer, being a partner in the project. The xAI data centres in Memphis also run on fossil fuels.
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PM Modi cracks 'I'm not Baba Bageshwar' joke while speaking to IIT Delhi students
Speaking at IIT Delhi's convocation ceremony, PM Narendra Modi said, "Something is going on in the mind of every student here. I'm not Baba Bageshwar, but I can sense it." PM Modi's reference sparked laughter from the audience. "Some students are waiting for their first salary while some may be preparing for their journey in a new city," he added.
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01:36 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Speaking at IIT Delhi's convocation ceremony, PM Narendra Modi said, "Something is going on in the mind of every student here. I'm not Baba Bageshwar, but I can sense it." PM Modi's reference sparked laughter from the audience. "Some students are waiting for their first salary while some may be preparing for their journey in a new city," he added.
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Anthropic says Claude Fable 5 will reject fewer biology queries, warns of bioweapon risks
Anthropic said it is updating Claude Fable 5's biology safeguards to reduce "false positives". It claimed that Fable 5 users will now experience about 85% fewer biology-related "fallbacks". The AI startup added that the latest model is more capable of handling complex biological tasks, warning that these capabilities could also be misused by malicious actors to develop biological weapons.
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01:53 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Anthropic said it is updating Claude Fable 5's biology safeguards to reduce "false positives". It claimed that Fable 5 users will now experience about 85% fewer biology-related "fallbacks". The AI startup added that the latest model is more capable of handling complex biological tasks, warning that these capabilities could also be misused by malicious actors to develop biological weapons.
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India's investor base crosses 13.2 crore, becomes younger: NSE
India's investor base has crossed 13.2 crore users and is becoming younger, inclusive and geographically diverse, according to an NSE report. The report said that the median age of investors has fallen from 38 years in March 2020 to 33 years in June 2026. Investors below the age of 30 now account for 37.9% of the total base, NSE said.
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02:01 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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India's investor base has crossed 13.2 crore users and is becoming younger, inclusive and geographically diverse, according to an NSE report. The report said that the median age of investors has fallen from 38 years in March 2020 to 33 years in June 2026. Investors below the age of 30 now account for 37.9% of the total base, NSE said.
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NASA's 48-yr-old Voyager 2 spacecraft to function for another year
NASA has successfully extended the operational life of Voyager 2, the only spacecraft to have visited Uranus and Neptune, by another year. Nicknamed the 'Big Bang', the effort involved simultaneously turning off certain powered devices and substituting them with lower-power alternatives while keeping the spacecraft warm. Launched on August 20, 1977, the probe is now in interstellar space.
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02:29 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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NASA has successfully extended the operational life of Voyager 2, the only spacecraft to have visited Uranus and Neptune, by another year. Nicknamed the 'Big Bang', the effort involved simultaneously turning off certain powered devices and substituting them with lower-power alternatives while keeping the spacecraft warm. Launched on August 20, 1977, the probe is now in interstellar space.
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What expired food items were seized from luxury hotels in Bengaluru?
The Karnataka Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) seized and destroyed 76 kg of meat, 200 kg of vegetables, and 32 litres of expired milk from the Lalit Ashok (South Annexe). About 15 kg and 19 kg of expired meat were seized at Shangri La and Four Seasons, respectively. From Vivanta Whitefield, three kg of expired bakery products were seized.
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02:28 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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The Karnataka Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) seized and destroyed 76 kg of meat, 200 kg of vegetables, and 32 litres of expired milk from the Lalit Ashok (South Annexe). About 15 kg and 19 kg of expired meat were seized at Shangri La and Four Seasons, respectively. From Vivanta Whitefield, three kg of expired bakery products were seized.
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No social media without consent for under-13s: BJP MP in private member's bill
BJP MP Baijayant Panda's Private Member's Bill 'SHIELD, 2025' was deferred for a second time after Lok Sabha was adjourned on Friday. The bill seeks to bar children under 13 from creating accounts on social media and online gaming platforms without verified parental consent. It also seeks to prevent platforms from exposing under-18s to pornography, gambling, violent and drug-related content.
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02:20 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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BJP MP Baijayant Panda's Private Member's Bill 'SHIELD, 2025' was deferred for a second time after Lok Sabha was adjourned on Friday. The bill seeks to bar children under 13 from creating accounts on social media and online gaming platforms without verified parental consent. It also seeks to prevent platforms from exposing under-18s to pornography, gambling, violent and drug-related content.
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What are the rules for buying land & housing in Uttarakhand?
Under Uttarakhand’s Land Law Rules 2025, outsiders cannot purchase agricultural or horticultural land, except in Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar, News18 reported, citing e-Uttaranchal. They can buy residential land up to 250 sq m, with one purchase allowed per family. Outsiders also need official permission to renovate or extend their homes. Native Uttarakhand residents face no such restrictions.
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02:19 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Under Uttarakhand’s Land Law Rules 2025, outsiders cannot purchase agricultural or horticultural land, except in Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar, News18 reported, citing e-Uttaranchal. They can buy residential land up to 250 sq m, with one purchase allowed per family. Outsiders also need official permission to renovate or extend their homes. Native Uttarakhand residents face no such restrictions.
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02:19 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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India presents 5 peacocks, including rare white one, to UN office in Geneva
India presented five young peacocks, including four blue and one rare white peacock, to the UN office in Geneva. The peacocks’ colours represent those of the UN. “Forty-five years ago, PM Indira Gandhi dispatched a breeding pair from Delhi Zoo to UN Geneva using her own plane,” the UN said. The peacock is the national bird of India.
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02:43 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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India presented five young peacocks, including four blue and one rare white peacock, to the UN office in Geneva. The peacocks’ colours represent those of the UN. “Forty-five years ago, PM Indira Gandhi dispatched a breeding pair from Delhi Zoo to UN Geneva using her own plane,” the UN said. The peacock is the national bird of India.
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Spain imposes border checks on Italy amid Ceuta migrant row
Spain has imposed border controls on all air and sea travel from Italy until September 7. The decision comes a week after Italy introduced similar restrictions on Spain following the arrival of around 78,000 migrants from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Spain had called Italy’s checks “unjustified”, contrary to EU interests and discriminatory against the Spanish population.
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Spain has imposed border controls on all air and sea travel from Italy until September 7. The decision comes a week after Italy introduced similar restrictions on Spain following the arrival of around 78,000 migrants from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Spain had called Italy’s checks “unjustified”, contrary to EU interests and discriminatory against the Spanish population.
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