Turkey restricts Black Sea traffic over rising Russia-Ukraine attacks on ships: Report
Turkey has limited commercial traffic into the Black Sea after an increase in Russian and Ukrainian attacks on vessels in the area, reported Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter. Ships bound for Ukraine and Russia's Novorossiysk were purportedly denied transit permits. This comes after Turkish citizens were injured after drone attacks on two Turkish-owned vessels earlier this week.
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Turkey has limited commercial traffic into the Black Sea after an increase in Russian and Ukrainian attacks on vessels in the area, reported Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter. Ships bound for Ukraine and Russia's Novorossiysk were purportedly denied transit permits. This comes after Turkish citizens were injured after drone attacks on two Turkish-owned vessels earlier this week.
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2,150 kg of talcum powder being used to mix with flour seized in UP
A raid at an illegally operated flour mill in Mainpuri in UP led to the seizure of 2,150 kilograms of talcum powder, which was used to mix with flour. "The mill operator failed to present any licence...Consequently, the factory was immediately shut down," an official said. The samples were sent for testing and legal action was initiated against the owner.
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A raid at an illegally operated flour mill in Mainpuri in UP led to the seizure of 2,150 kilograms of talcum powder, which was used to mix with flour. "The mill operator failed to present any licence...Consequently, the factory was immediately shut down," an official said. The samples were sent for testing and legal action was initiated against the owner.
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DMK & AIADMK boycott TN CM Vijay's all-party meet on delimitation
The DMK and AIADMK on Saturday boycotted an all-party meeting convened by Tamil Nadu CM Vijay. Noticeably, 37 of 57 Tamil Nadu MPs stayed away from session, which was organised to build a "unified" state response on BJP-led Centre's proposed delimitation exercise. DMK MP Kanimozhi termed the meeting "unnecessary" and alleged it was called to divert attention from Cauvery issue.
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08:28 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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The DMK and AIADMK on Saturday boycotted an all-party meeting convened by Tamil Nadu CM Vijay. Noticeably, 37 of 57 Tamil Nadu MPs stayed away from session, which was organised to build a "unified" state response on BJP-led Centre's proposed delimitation exercise. DMK MP Kanimozhi termed the meeting "unnecessary" and alleged it was called to divert attention from Cauvery issue.
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Cult Founder accused by co-founder of forging signature, giving him no money for his 50% stake
Cult Founder Rishabh Telang has been accused by former co-founder and brother-in-law Deepak Poduval of forging his signatures to wind up original entity Cult Fitness, reported Moneycontrol. Poduval alleged that using forged documents, his 50% stake was removed from records without compensation. Poduval said he discovered this while reviewing records available on Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
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08:22 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Cult Founder Rishabh Telang has been accused by former co-founder and brother-in-law Deepak Poduval of forging his signatures to wind up original entity Cult Fitness, reported Moneycontrol. Poduval alleged that using forged documents, his 50% stake was removed from records without compensation. Poduval said he discovered this while reviewing records available on Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
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08:22 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Journalist Munizae removed by Pakistani news channel for questioning PM Sharif's govt
Pakistani journalist Munizae Jahangir was removed by Aaj News after she questioned Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's coordinator on government spending. "It is now increasingly difficult to report facts in Pakistan because if you do report facts, sometimes you are slapped with charges under the PECA law, which has very broad definitions of what qualifies as false news," she said.
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08:15 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Pakistani journalist Munizae Jahangir was removed by Aaj News after she questioned Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's coordinator on government spending. "It is now increasingly difficult to report facts in Pakistan because if you do report facts, sometimes you are slapped with charges under the PECA law, which has very broad definitions of what qualifies as false news," she said.
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What will happen if Gen Z stops buying a house for themselves in India?
Gen Z in India are purchasing homes later in life after building liquid wealth and earning enough to comfortably absorb loan EMIs, experts said. However, if Gen Z stops buying houses, it'd slow construction, hitting daily-wage labourers first. It'd also slow home loans for banks and reduce states' income via stamp duty, which could result in a cut in capex.
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08:43 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Gen Z in India are purchasing homes later in life after building liquid wealth and earning enough to comfortably absorb loan EMIs, experts said. However, if Gen Z stops buying houses, it'd slow construction, hitting daily-wage labourers first. It'd also slow home loans for banks and reduce states' income via stamp duty, which could result in a cut in capex.
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UPI will be free for consumers, merchants may face nominal fee: Govt
Ministry of Finance clarified that UPI will remain free for consumers and all Person-to-Person transactions will continue to be free of charge. It added that if Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges are introduced, they'll apply only to a limited set of merchant transactions above a certain threshold and at a nominal rate, far lower than debit or credit card MDRs.
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08:33 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Ministry of Finance clarified that UPI will remain free for consumers and all Person-to-Person transactions will continue to be free of charge. It added that if Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges are introduced, they'll apply only to a limited set of merchant transactions above a certain threshold and at a nominal rate, far lower than debit or credit card MDRs.
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2 women late for flight enter tarmac and try to stop moving plane in Russia; video goes viral
Two women who were late for their flight, entered the tarmac and tried to stop the plane that was moving at Russia's Sheremetyevo Airport. The women, one of whom even brought her suitcase, were detained by transport police. A video showing a ground staff member approaching the two ladies has gone viral on social media.
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08:50 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Two women who were late for their flight, entered the tarmac and tried to stop the plane that was moving at Russia's Sheremetyevo Airport. The women, one of whom even brought her suitcase, were detained by transport police. A video showing a ground staff member approaching the two ladies has gone viral on social media.
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Youth not getting jobs & being told to make Reels, its a 21st century drug: Rahul Gandhi
During a Chhatron Ki Goonj event in Prayagraj, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said students spend lakhs and crores of rupees to get a degree, but that degree doesn't guarantee a job. He said students' data are sold to companies like Google and Facebook, and they are asked to watch and create Reels. He called reels the drug of 21st century.
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09:08 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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During a Chhatron Ki Goonj event in Prayagraj, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said students spend lakhs and crores of rupees to get a degree, but that degree doesn't guarantee a job. He said students' data are sold to companies like Google and Facebook, and they are asked to watch and create Reels. He called reels the drug of 21st century.
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Zeenat Aman's son Zahaan defends partner's father Tejpal after conviction for raping colleague
Veteran actress Zeenat Aman's son Zahaan has defended his partner Cara's father Tarun Tejpal, ex-editor of Tehelka, after he was convicted for raping his junior colleague. "We're living in a time when our ability to…exercise independent judgement is increasingly being compromised…There's more nuance to…unjust conviction," wrote Zahaan. Tejpal's son-in-law and actor Arjun Mathur also defended him.
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09:26 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Veteran actress Zeenat Aman's son Zahaan has defended his partner Cara's father Tarun Tejpal, ex-editor of Tehelka, after he was convicted for raping his junior colleague. "We're living in a time when our ability to…exercise independent judgement is increasingly being compromised…There's more nuance to…unjust conviction," wrote Zahaan. Tejpal's son-in-law and actor Arjun Mathur also defended him.
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You try to kill mosquito with a sword: HC to Maha FDA in Amazon warehouse case
Bombay HC criticised Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA)'s decision to cancel Amazon Retail India's Bhiwandi warehouse food licence. "We need to tell you...in order to implement your policies vigorously, you try to kill a mosquito with a sword," the bench said. FDA had alleged Amazon warehouse was sending expired food into the retail market instead of scientifically destroying it.
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09:24 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Bombay HC criticised Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA)'s decision to cancel Amazon Retail India's Bhiwandi warehouse food licence. "We need to tell you...in order to implement your policies vigorously, you try to kill a mosquito with a sword," the bench said. FDA had alleged Amazon warehouse was sending expired food into the retail market instead of scientifically destroying it.
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My body unable to cope: Student activist Mahto as hunger strike enters day 15 in Jharkhand
Student activist Devendra Nath Mahto, who is on a hunger strike in Jharkhand amid protests over JPSC and JSSC irregularities, said his body's organs are unable to cope. His hunger strike entered day 15 on Saturday. "I am facing significant difficulty in speaking...The doctor said my blood sugar and blood pressure are low, and my body is dehydrated," he said.
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09:36 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Student activist Devendra Nath Mahto, who is on a hunger strike in Jharkhand amid protests over JPSC and JSSC irregularities, said his body's organs are unable to cope. His hunger strike entered day 15 on Saturday. "I am facing significant difficulty in speaking...The doctor said my blood sugar and blood pressure are low, and my body is dehydrated," he said.
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Iran bombs UAE ship in Strait of Hormuz
Accusing Iran of "acts of piracy", the UAE on Saturday condemned what it said was an Iranian missile attack on a carrier linked to its state oil company ADNOC as it passed through the Strait of Hormuz. UAE did not provide any details on the extent of damage to the vessel, but said that there were no injuries.
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09:31 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Accusing Iran of "acts of piracy", the UAE on Saturday condemned what it said was an Iranian missile attack on a carrier linked to its state oil company ADNOC as it passed through the Strait of Hormuz. UAE did not provide any details on the extent of damage to the vessel, but said that there were no injuries.
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AI apps help stranded flood victims get fast medical aid in Assam
Bengaluru-based entrepreneur Javed Saikia has created 'Jal Raksha', an AI WhatsApp tool connecting flood-hit victims in Assam directly to NGOs. Platforms like Helpmonk and Banpani.org also launched live maps and geotagging to streamline relief and medical aid in affected zones. These technology innovations are complementing government's efforts and speeding aid to thousands displaced by flooding.
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09:59 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Bengaluru-based entrepreneur Javed Saikia has created 'Jal Raksha', an AI WhatsApp tool connecting flood-hit victims in Assam directly to NGOs. Platforms like Helpmonk and Banpani.org also launched live maps and geotagging to streamline relief and medical aid in affected zones. These technology innovations are complementing government's efforts and speeding aid to thousands displaced by flooding.
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Iran shares 7 conditions to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran has shared seven conditions to reopen Strait of Hormuz. Iran said it must never be threatened again; aggression against Iran and its allies must end permanently; the US naval blockade must be lifted; US naval and air forces must withdraw from around Iran; war damages must be compensated; sanctions must be lifted and Iran's frozen assets must be released.
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09:58 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Iran has shared seven conditions to reopen Strait of Hormuz. Iran said it must never be threatened again; aggression against Iran and its allies must end permanently; the US naval blockade must be lifted; US naval and air forces must withdraw from around Iran; war damages must be compensated; sanctions must be lifted and Iran's frozen assets must be released.
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Akanksha seeks Meta's help to drop Gaurav Khanna's name from Instagram username
Actress Akanksha Chamola has sought the help of Meta India to remove her husband Gaurav Khanna's name from her Instagram username 'akankshagkhanna'. "Due to the current verification-related restrictions, we have been unable to change the username despite multiple attempts," wrote the actress on Instagram Story. During a 'Lock Upp' episode, Akanksha revealed she and Gaurav are taking divorce.
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10:22 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Actress Akanksha Chamola has sought the help of Meta India to remove her husband Gaurav Khanna's name from her Instagram username 'akankshagkhanna'. "Due to the current verification-related restrictions, we have been unable to change the username despite multiple attempts," wrote the actress on Instagram Story. During a 'Lock Upp' episode, Akanksha revealed she and Gaurav are taking divorce.
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How much do AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini cost in India?
Most chatbots have free-for-all features but require subscriptions if users want complex outputs. ChatGPT offers three plans, from ₹399/month to ₹10,699/month, while Claude has plans for ₹2,399/month and ₹11,999/month. Perplexity also offers plans for ₹23,315/year and ₹23,307/month, offering 4,000 bonus credits. Gemini has plans worth up to ₹6,500/month, with SuperGrok having no free-for-all plan.
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10:18 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Most chatbots have free-for-all features but require subscriptions if users want complex outputs. ChatGPT offers three plans, from ₹399/month to ₹10,699/month, while Claude has plans for ₹2,399/month and ₹11,999/month. Perplexity also offers plans for ₹23,315/year and ₹23,307/month, offering 4,000 bonus credits. Gemini has plans worth up to ₹6,500/month, with SuperGrok having no free-for-all plan.
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Pilots' body seeks creation of autonomous aviation authority to replace DGCA
Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) urged PM Narendra Modi to form an autonomous Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) replacing Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). In a letter, FIP said, "Such an authority would...improve regulatory effectiveness...support the sustained growth of one of the world's largest aviation markets." CAA should have administrative, financial independence, it added.
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10:11 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) urged PM Narendra Modi to form an autonomous Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) replacing Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). In a letter, FIP said, "Such an authority would...improve regulatory effectiveness...support the sustained growth of one of the world's largest aviation markets." CAA should have administrative, financial independence, it added.
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Mad gynaecologist, old hag: Former Russian President Medvedev on EU chief Ursula
Criticising President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen for supporting Ukraine, former President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev said, "Old hag Ursula has Ukrainian flags in her profile. Meaning she doesn't give a shit about Europe." "Whatever the mad gynaecologist says, Russia will surely win!" he further said. Ursula studied medicine with a specialisation in gynaecology.
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10:42 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Criticising President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen for supporting Ukraine, former President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev said, "Old hag Ursula has Ukrainian flags in her profile. Meaning she doesn't give a shit about Europe." "Whatever the mad gynaecologist says, Russia will surely win!" he further said. Ursula studied medicine with a specialisation in gynaecology.
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US may end 60-day grace period for laid-off H-1B workers
US is considering ending a provision that gives H-1B workers up to 60 days to find a new job after losing their employment. The proposal is currently under review by White House Office of Management and Budget and has not yet become a rule. The move could require affected workers and their dependants to leave the country almost immediately.
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US is considering ending a provision that gives H-1B workers up to 60 days to find a new job after losing their employment. The proposal is currently under review by White House Office of Management and Budget and has not yet become a rule. The move could require affected workers and their dependants to leave the country almost immediately.
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