What is career cushioning?
Career cushioning means quietly preparing a backup career plan while still employed, experts said. In the workplace culture, it means leaving your options open and taking steps to 'cushion the landing' if anything unexpected happens. Under this, employees take proactive steps like attending networking nights, updating their resumes and LinkedIn profiles, and perhaps even applying for jobs.
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01:48 pm Tuesday, 11 August 2026
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Career cushioning means quietly preparing a backup career plan while still employed, experts said. In the workplace culture, it means leaving your options open and taking steps to 'cushion the landing' if anything unexpected happens. Under this, employees take proactive steps like attending networking nights, updating their resumes and LinkedIn profiles, and perhaps even applying for jobs.
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Poonawalla shares SIAM's letter warning E20 impurity may paralyse vehicles
E20 activist Tehseen Poonawalla shared a document claiming it was the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers' (SIAM) letter to the government warning against impurities in E20 petrol. The letter stated that high chloride levels in E20 being sold in India may permanently damage vehicles, and high moisture may "paralyse" them. "The document the government tried hard to erase," Poonawalla said.
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01:46 pm Tuesday, 11 August 2026
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E20 activist Tehseen Poonawalla shared a document claiming it was the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers' (SIAM) letter to the government warning against impurities in E20 petrol. The letter stated that high chloride levels in E20 being sold in India may permanently damage vehicles, and high moisture may "paralyse" them. "The document the government tried hard to erase," Poonawalla said.
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He wasn't taking part in the protest: Family of UK national killed in PoK
According to the family of British national Mohammad Akhtar, who was shot dead by Pakistani forces in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), he was not participating in the protests. They said Akhtar was staying near the area where demonstrations were taking place. “There was firing by the forces that day and he was hit by a stray bullet,” his family said.
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02:08 pm Tuesday, 11 August 2026
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According to the family of British national Mohammad Akhtar, who was shot dead by Pakistani forces in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), he was not participating in the protests. They said Akhtar was staying near the area where demonstrations were taking place. “There was firing by the forces that day and he was hit by a stray bullet,” his family said.
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Advisory issued for passengers arriving at Delhi railway stations ahead of I-Day
Northern Railway has issued an advisory for passengers arriving at railway stations in Delhi in view of enhanced security arrangements ahead of Independence Day. Security checks will be intensified at Delhi railway stations from August 13 to 16, Northern Railway said. Passengers are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and reach stations early during the four-day period.
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02:00 pm Tuesday, 11 August 2026
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Northern Railway has issued an advisory for passengers arriving at railway stations in Delhi in view of enhanced security arrangements ahead of Independence Day. Security checks will be intensified at Delhi railway stations from August 13 to 16, Northern Railway said. Passengers are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and reach stations early during the four-day period.
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02:00 pm Tuesday, 11 August 2026
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FDA seals Indira Canteen central kitchen after rats found near food in B'luru
Bengaluru's Indira Canteen central kitchen at Gottigere has been sealed after Food Safety and Drug Administration Department officials reportedly found rats moving around food items during inspection. The kitchen and godown were sealed, while food samples were collected and sent for testing. Indira Canteen is a welfare scheme of ruling Congress government, providing affordable meals to residents.
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02:25 pm Tuesday, 11 August 2026
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Bengaluru's Indira Canteen central kitchen at Gottigere has been sealed after Food Safety and Drug Administration Department officials reportedly found rats moving around food items during inspection. The kitchen and godown were sealed, while food samples were collected and sent for testing. Indira Canteen is a welfare scheme of ruling Congress government, providing affordable meals to residents.
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02:25 pm Tuesday, 11 August 2026
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Parliamentary panel recommends 3-star hotel cap on hospital room rents in India
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare has recommended placing a cap on the rent hospitals charge for their rooms. It said that hospital room rents shouldn't exceed the average room tariffs prevailing in three-star hotels located in the hospitals' vicinity. The room rent will not include costs of resident doctors, nursing, consumables, meals and laundry.
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11:22 am Tuesday, 11 August 2026
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The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare has recommended placing a cap on the rent hospitals charge for their rooms. It said that hospital room rents shouldn't exceed the average room tariffs prevailing in three-star hotels located in the hospitals' vicinity. The room rent will not include costs of resident doctors, nursing, consumables, meals and laundry.
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Kanwariyas form human chain to let Muslim man's funeral procession cross highway
Thousands of Kanwariyas halted their yatra to let a Muslim man's funeral procession cross the Delhi-Dehradun highway. The incident reportedly took place on Sunday. The funeral procession had to cross the highway as the graveyard was on the other side. Many Kanwariyas took charge of the situation and formed a human chain, also urging others to halt the yatra.
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02:43 pm Tuesday, 11 August 2026
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Thousands of Kanwariyas halted their yatra to let a Muslim man's funeral procession cross the Delhi-Dehradun highway. The incident reportedly took place on Sunday. The funeral procession had to cross the highway as the graveyard was on the other side. Many Kanwariyas took charge of the situation and formed a human chain, also urging others to halt the yatra.
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7 Bangladeshi nationals held in Delhi for overstaying visas, to be deported
Delhi Police apprehended seven Bangladeshi nationals for overstaying their double-entry visas with a 15-day stay limit per visit. They were identified during a visa verification drive at hotels and guest houses in Central and South Delhi under Operation Vista. They have been shifted to detention centres while deportation formalities are processed. No prior criminal records were found against them.
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News By: Garima Garg
02:55 pm Tuesday, 11 August 2026
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Delhi Police apprehended seven Bangladeshi nationals for overstaying their double-entry visas with a 15-day stay limit per visit. They were identified during a visa verification drive at hotels and guest houses in Central and South Delhi under Operation Vista. They have been shifted to detention centres while deportation formalities are processed. No prior criminal records were found against them.
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Gold prices hit highest level in over 2 months
The prices of gold in international market hit an over two-month high level as it crossed the $4,400/ounce mark on Tuesday. The last time that gold had traded above $4,400 was on June 5, and it has since then swung by 12% or $476. Gold prices hit a high of $4,435.24/ounce on Tuesday, tracking rising uncertainty in the Middle East.
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02:45 pm Tuesday, 11 August 2026
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The prices of gold in international market hit an over two-month high level as it crossed the $4,400/ounce mark on Tuesday. The last time that gold had traded above $4,400 was on June 5, and it has since then swung by 12% or $476. Gold prices hit a high of $4,435.24/ounce on Tuesday, tracking rising uncertainty in the Middle East.
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IPL cricketer Abishek Porel arrested for allegedly raping medical student
Delhi Capitals (DC) and Bengal cricketer Abishek Porel has been arrested in connection with a case filed by a medical student alleging rape, criminal intimidation and assault. He was arrested from Emami City under Dum Dum police station. The complainant alleged in June that Porel had a sexual relationship on a false promise of marriage and assaulted her.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
03:07 pm Tuesday, 11 August 2026
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Delhi Capitals (DC) and Bengal cricketer Abishek Porel has been arrested in connection with a case filed by a medical student alleging rape, criminal intimidation and assault. He was arrested from Emami City under Dum Dum police station. The complainant alleged in June that Porel had a sexual relationship on a false promise of marriage and assaulted her.
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SEBI probing trades done under CAS, a week after launching it: Report
SEBI is investigating trades done on August 3 and 4 under the closing auction system (CAS), a week after the system was launched to improve price discovery, Moneycontrol reported. On the first two days that CAS was operational, Nifty jumped by 201 and 152 points in just 15 minutes. SEBI is probing whether trades were placed to manipulate share prices.
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03:05 pm Tuesday, 11 August 2026
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SEBI is investigating trades done on August 3 and 4 under the closing auction system (CAS), a week after the system was launched to improve price discovery, Moneycontrol reported. On the first two days that CAS was operational, Nifty jumped by 201 and 152 points in just 15 minutes. SEBI is probing whether trades were placed to manipulate share prices.
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What does US rating agency's 'BBB-' rating & 'stable' outlook mean for India?
US ratings agency Fitch affirmed India's sovereign credit rating at 'BBB-' with a 'stable' outlook. The 'BBB-' investment grade means Fitch considers India a credible borrower that has meaningful risks, while the 'stable' outlook means it doesn't feel it'll need to change its rating for India anytime soon. The ratings indicate how cheaply India can borrow money from international banks.
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03:18 pm Tuesday, 11 August 2026
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US ratings agency Fitch affirmed India's sovereign credit rating at 'BBB-' with a 'stable' outlook. The 'BBB-' investment grade means Fitch considers India a credible borrower that has meaningful risks, while the 'stable' outlook means it doesn't feel it'll need to change its rating for India anytime soon. The ratings indicate how cheaply India can borrow money from international banks.
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J&K govt asks Kashmiri Pandit staff to work from home after terror threat
The Jammu and Kashmir government has asked Kashmiri Pandit employees to work from home and increased security near their settlements after a threat was issued by the terror outfit United Liberation Council (ULC). The threatening message reportedly singled out six employees and listed their phone numbers. "We have been told to work from home till August 25," an employee said.
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News By: Anushka Singh
04:44 pm Tuesday, 11 August 2026
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The Jammu and Kashmir government has asked Kashmiri Pandit employees to work from home and increased security near their settlements after a threat was issued by the terror outfit United Liberation Council (ULC). The threatening message reportedly singled out six employees and listed their phone numbers. "We have been told to work from home till August 25," an employee said.
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Jharkhand Assembly Monsoon Session adjourned sine die
The Monsoon Session of Jharkhand Assembly was adjourned sine die on Tuesday, a day ahead of schedule. This came amid continued disruptions over alleged irregularities in JPSC/JSSC recruitment examinations and police action against protesting students. After the Assembly was adjourned sine die, CM Hemant Soren said, "We made all efforts to ensure the House functioned...but Opposition thwarted it."
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04:59 pm Tuesday, 11 August 2026
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The Monsoon Session of Jharkhand Assembly was adjourned sine die on Tuesday, a day ahead of schedule. This came amid continued disruptions over alleged irregularities in JPSC/JSSC recruitment examinations and police action against protesting students. After the Assembly was adjourned sine die, CM Hemant Soren said, "We made all efforts to ensure the House functioned...but Opposition thwarted it."
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K'taka ordered to release 12,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to TN for 15 days
The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) on Tuesday directed Karnataka to ensure the release of 12,000 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days, starting at 8 am on August 12. The water will be released at the inter-state Biligundlu gauge station. The decision comes amid the ongoing Cauvery water-sharing dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
05:14 pm Tuesday, 11 August 2026
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The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) on Tuesday directed Karnataka to ensure the release of 12,000 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days, starting at 8 am on August 12. The water will be released at the inter-state Biligundlu gauge station. The decision comes amid the ongoing Cauvery water-sharing dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
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Actress Trisha shares cryptic post after Udhayanidhi Stalin's double meaning remark
A week after the controversy over Udhayanidhi Stalin's double meaning remark, actress Trisha shared a cryptic post. "Drama at this age is embarrassing...Go make some money and find peace," it read. Trisha's mother, Uma Krishnan Ganapathy, also shared a cryptic post which read, "Do workouts, do skincare, smell nice, drink water, make money, be nice to people, mind your business."
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05:25 pm Tuesday, 11 August 2026
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A week after the controversy over Udhayanidhi Stalin's double meaning remark, actress Trisha shared a cryptic post. "Drama at this age is embarrassing...Go make some money and find peace," it read. Trisha's mother, Uma Krishnan Ganapathy, also shared a cryptic post which read, "Do workouts, do skincare, smell nice, drink water, make money, be nice to people, mind your business."
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Google Co-founder Sergey Brin spends ₹950 crore to fight California's billionaire tax
Google Co-founder Sergey Brin has donated another $20 million to an organisation fighting California's proposed billionaire tax, taking his total contribution to $100 million (around ₹950 crore). Brin, the world's fourth-richest person, could face an estimated $13.3 billion tax bill if the measure is passed. It would impose a one-time 5% tax on around 200 billionaires in California.
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
05:44 pm Tuesday, 11 August 2026
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Google Co-founder Sergey Brin has donated another $20 million to an organisation fighting California's proposed billionaire tax, taking his total contribution to $100 million (around ₹950 crore). Brin, the world's fourth-richest person, could face an estimated $13.3 billion tax bill if the measure is passed. It would impose a one-time 5% tax on around 200 billionaires in California.
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05:44 pm Tuesday, 11 August 2026
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SC orders FIRs for all missing persons, regardless of age and gender
Supreme Court directed all states and Union Territories (UTs) to immediately register FIRs whenever any person goes missing, irrespective of age and gender. Court expressed "shock" that some states believed its earlier direction applied only to missing children. It also ordered contempt notices against the chief secretary and DGP of states or UTs that failed to comply with its directive.
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News By: Ishaan Mukherjee
05:59 pm Tuesday, 11 August 2026
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Supreme Court directed all states and Union Territories (UTs) to immediately register FIRs whenever any person goes missing, irrespective of age and gender. Court expressed "shock" that some states believed its earlier direction applied only to missing children. It also ordered contempt notices against the chief secretary and DGP of states or UTs that failed to comply with its directive.
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Video shows Ukraine's Magura drones striking Russia's S-400 system
Ukraine's Magura naval drones struck two of Russia's S-400 air-defence missile systems and an antenna used to control Orion UAVs in occupied Crimea in early August, Defence Intelligence of Ukraine said. The agency also released a first-person view of the strikes. Estimated losses for Russia resulting from the operation could amount to tens of millions of dollars, it added.
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News By: Mini Tiwari
06:12 pm Tuesday, 11 August 2026
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Ukraine's Magura naval drones struck two of Russia's S-400 air-defence missile systems and an antenna used to control Orion UAVs in occupied Crimea in early August, Defence Intelligence of Ukraine said. The agency also released a first-person view of the strikes. Estimated losses for Russia resulting from the operation could amount to tens of millions of dollars, it added.
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06:12 pm Tuesday, 11 August 2026
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Ship heading from India to UAE hit by missile near Pakistan
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations has said that a container ship was attacked in the Gulf of Oman. As per marine traffic websites, the ship was heading from India to UAE. According to initial assessments, the Panama-flagged container ship Vela Nova was believed to have been hit by a missile some 71 nautical miles off Pakistan's coast.
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News By: Ankush Verma
06:25 pm Tuesday, 11 August 2026
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The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations has said that a container ship was attacked in the Gulf of Oman. As per marine traffic websites, the ship was heading from India to UAE. According to initial assessments, the Panama-flagged container ship Vela Nova was believed to have been hit by a missile some 71 nautical miles off Pakistan's coast.
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06:25 pm Tuesday, 11 August 2026
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