Drone crashes while carrying 51-kg load, still named 'most promising' by US
Avidrone's Katana helicopter drone won first place in the DARPA Lift Challenge despite crashing while attempting to carry a 51 kg (112.4 pounds) payload. The 13-kg drone successfully achieved a 3.84 to 1 payload-to-weight ratio in the competition held at Ohio. Teams had to take off with a payload, fly, drop the cargo and complete the course without a load.
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Avidrone's Katana helicopter drone won first place in the DARPA Lift Challenge despite crashing while attempting to carry a 51 kg (112.4 pounds) payload. The 13-kg drone successfully achieved a 3.84 to 1 payload-to-weight ratio in the competition held at Ohio. Teams had to take off with a payload, fly, drop the cargo and complete the course without a load.
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Jellyfish force shutdown of 3 reactors at France's largest nuclear plant
France's largest nuclear plant was forced to shut down three reactors after a swarm of jellyfish clogged pumps used to cool the units. Output at the fourth reactor was cut by half, leaving just one operating at full capacity. The plant was temporarily taken offline a year ago after jellyfish clogged its seawater pumping stations.
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07:43 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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France's largest nuclear plant was forced to shut down three reactors after a swarm of jellyfish clogged pumps used to cool the units. Output at the fourth reactor was cut by half, leaving just one operating at full capacity. The plant was temporarily taken offline a year ago after jellyfish clogged its seawater pumping stations.
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Ronaldo comments on Messi's post after Messi pays tribute to late father, says 'huge hug'
Cristiano Ronaldo commented on Lionel Messi's Instagram post, wherein the latter paid tribute to his father Jorge after his death. Messi wrote in the post that he cannot comprehend the loss and doesn't know how he will go on. "A huge hug to you and yours in these tough times, Leo. Much strength," Ronaldo commented on Messi's post.
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07:58 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Cristiano Ronaldo commented on Lionel Messi's Instagram post, wherein the latter paid tribute to his father Jorge after his death. Messi wrote in the post that he cannot comprehend the loss and doesn't know how he will go on. "A huge hug to you and yours in these tough times, Leo. Much strength," Ronaldo commented on Messi's post.
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Couple finds hidden camera pointed at their Airbnb bed during anniversary trip to Spain
A retired British couple were forced to leave their Airbnb in Madrid after discovering a hidden camera pointed directly at their bed. Donna, 62, and Raymond Nunn, 87 had already spent a night sleeping in the room without knowing camera was there. They eventually found another apartment about two hours south of Madrid and left just two days after arriving.
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08:14 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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A retired British couple were forced to leave their Airbnb in Madrid after discovering a hidden camera pointed directly at their bed. Donna, 62, and Raymond Nunn, 87 had already spent a night sleeping in the room without knowing camera was there. They eventually found another apartment about two hours south of Madrid and left just two days after arriving.
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Urine-filled bottles, 7000 tonnes of trash left in Haridwar after Kanwar Yatra
After the Kanwar Yatra, which brought about 5 crore pilgrims to Haridwar, authorities are working to clean up the trash left behind. Municipal Corporation Town Commissioner Nandan Kumar said that about 7000 tonnes of garbage was generated in two weeks. Waste is also being collected from markets. Videos showed sanitation workers removing bottles of urine without gloves or masks.
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08:12 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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After the Kanwar Yatra, which brought about 5 crore pilgrims to Haridwar, authorities are working to clean up the trash left behind. Municipal Corporation Town Commissioner Nandan Kumar said that about 7000 tonnes of garbage was generated in two weeks. Waste is also being collected from markets. Videos showed sanitation workers removing bottles of urine without gloves or masks.
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Iran knew where Trump was staying, even his hotel floor during NATO Summit: Report
Iran knew where Donald Trump was staying during the NATO Summit in Turkiye, including the US President's hotel floor, according to a report by the New York Times. US agencies had also received multiple streams of information pointing to a specific threat involving a surface-to-air missile targeting Air Force One, as per the report.
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08:21 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Iran knew where Donald Trump was staying during the NATO Summit in Turkiye, including the US President's hotel floor, according to a report by the New York Times. US agencies had also received multiple streams of information pointing to a specific threat involving a surface-to-air missile targeting Air Force One, as per the report.
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Airtel discontinues 4 prepaid plans, users to see 16% price jump for ₹299 plan
Airtel discontinued four prepaid plans priced at ₹299, ₹579, ₹619 and ₹649, with the price of the cheapest plan being hiked by 16% to ₹349. The changes are part of Airtel's push to repair its tariff architecture and lift average revenue/user. The entry-level ₹199 plan remains unchanged, but the discontinuation sparked concerns over similar price hikes/changes by Jio and Vi.
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08:19 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Airtel discontinued four prepaid plans priced at ₹299, ₹579, ₹619 and ₹649, with the price of the cheapest plan being hiked by 16% to ₹349. The changes are part of Airtel's push to repair its tariff architecture and lift average revenue/user. The entry-level ₹199 plan remains unchanged, but the discontinuation sparked concerns over similar price hikes/changes by Jio and Vi.
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Heavy to very heavy rainfall warning issued for several states, list released
IMD has issued heavy to extremely heavy rain warning for WB and Odisha for Thursday. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over Chhattisgarh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal, Assam, Meghalaya, Karnataka, UP, Gujarat, Himachal, J&K, Ladakh and Jharkhand. Kerala, Goa, Maharashtra, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Rajasthan, Sikkim, TN, Puducherry, Uttarakhand and MP may also witness it.
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08:38 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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IMD has issued heavy to extremely heavy rain warning for WB and Odisha for Thursday. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over Chhattisgarh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal, Assam, Meghalaya, Karnataka, UP, Gujarat, Himachal, J&K, Ladakh and Jharkhand. Kerala, Goa, Maharashtra, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Rajasthan, Sikkim, TN, Puducherry, Uttarakhand and MP may also witness it.
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Air India pilot couldn't give urine sample for dope test, probe officer helped him: Report
The pilot of Air India's Phuket-Delhi flight, which dropped 300 feet mid-air, appeared unsteady and needed assistance to sit down after landing in Delhi, NDTV reported. An investigating officer physically helped the pilot while he provided his urine sample, the report noted. Additionally, he wasn't in his seat inside the cockpit when the aircraft plunged, leaving the co-pilot in command.
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08:45 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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The pilot of Air India's Phuket-Delhi flight, which dropped 300 feet mid-air, appeared unsteady and needed assistance to sit down after landing in Delhi, NDTV reported. An investigating officer physically helped the pilot while he provided his urine sample, the report noted. Additionally, he wasn't in his seat inside the cockpit when the aircraft plunged, leaving the co-pilot in command.
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Which places around the world will witness total solar eclipse today?
A total solar eclipse will be witnessed across Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, Atlantic Ocean, Spain, and a small corner of Portugal today. Many other places in Northern Hemisphere will experience a partial solar eclipse, including parts of northern US (from Alaska to North Carolina), most of Canada, much of Europe, and northwestern Africa. The eclipse won't be visible in India.
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09:06 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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A total solar eclipse will be witnessed across Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, Atlantic Ocean, Spain, and a small corner of Portugal today. Many other places in Northern Hemisphere will experience a partial solar eclipse, including parts of northern US (from Alaska to North Carolina), most of Canada, much of Europe, and northwestern Africa. The eclipse won't be visible in India.
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Trump's 20-year-old son Barron now richer than his mother: Report
US President Donald Trump's 20-year-old son Barron has a net worth of $150 million, making him richer than his mother Melania, whose net worth is about $70 million, as per Forbes. Barron reportedly earned $80 million from crypto token sales and holds locked-up tokens worth $500 million. Forbes attributed $20 million of Melania's net worth to her books and speeches.
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09:26 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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US President Donald Trump's 20-year-old son Barron has a net worth of $150 million, making him richer than his mother Melania, whose net worth is about $70 million, as per Forbes. Barron reportedly earned $80 million from crypto token sales and holds locked-up tokens worth $500 million. Forbes attributed $20 million of Melania's net worth to her books and speeches.
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After Apple, Google hikes prices of its new Pixel 11 series phones
Google has launched the latest 11 series of its Pixel phone lineup, which includes the Pixel 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Fold. The new models are priced up to ₹15,000 more than their predecessors in Pixel 10 series. The Pixel 11 will cost ₹89,999, ₹15,000 more than Pixel 10's ₹74,999 price tag. Apple had hiked its product prices recently.
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09:42 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Google has launched the latest 11 series of its Pixel phone lineup, which includes the Pixel 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Fold. The new models are priced up to ₹15,000 more than their predecessors in Pixel 10 series. The Pixel 11 will cost ₹89,999, ₹15,000 more than Pixel 10's ₹74,999 price tag. Apple had hiked its product prices recently.
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Potholes, bad roads threaten 4,000 jobs as firms plan to leave Chakan
Around 20 industrial companies operating in Pune's Chakan are planning to move to Khandala due to potholes and bad roads threatening over 4,000 jobs and business activity worth ₹1,000 crore. The firms' representatives said inadequate facilities are affecting operations causing financial losses of 20-25%. They added that they have approached the state government but their issues remain unresolved.
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09:57 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Around 20 industrial companies operating in Pune's Chakan are planning to move to Khandala due to potholes and bad roads threatening over 4,000 jobs and business activity worth ₹1,000 crore. The firms' representatives said inadequate facilities are affecting operations causing financial losses of 20-25%. They added that they have approached the state government but their issues remain unresolved.
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Who is Govind Ragho Khairnar, who took on Dawood in Mumbai?
Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe's crackdown against eateries has put the spotlight on another officer - Govind Ragho Khairnar - who even took on Dawood Ibrahim once. Govind Ragho Khairnar earned the moniker "Demolition Man" for going after illegal construction. After the 1993 bomb blasts, he razed Dawood's building that had glass walls, a swimming pool, and Italian flooring.
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10:09 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe's crackdown against eateries has put the spotlight on another officer - Govind Ragho Khairnar - who even took on Dawood Ibrahim once. Govind Ragho Khairnar earned the moniker "Demolition Man" for going after illegal construction. After the 1993 bomb blasts, he razed Dawood's building that had glass walls, a swimming pool, and Italian flooring.
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How did Bill Clinton use a decoy plane to travel from India to high-risk Pakistan in 2000?
In March 2000, Clinton used a decoy aircraft while travelling from India to high-risk Pakistan. Clinton landed in Pakistan on an unmarked executive jet while another US-marked plane arrived first to make it appear that he was aboard. A Secret Service officer who reportedly resembled Clinton de-boarded from the US-marked plane to create the impression that the president had arrived.
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10:24 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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In March 2000, Clinton used a decoy aircraft while travelling from India to high-risk Pakistan. Clinton landed in Pakistan on an unmarked executive jet while another US-marked plane arrived first to make it appear that he was aboard. A Secret Service officer who reportedly resembled Clinton de-boarded from the US-marked plane to create the impression that the president had arrived.
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PV Sindhu defends use of langur calls at Badminton World C'ships in Delhi, cites Wimbledon's hawk
PV Sindhu defended the use of langur calls to keep monkeys away during Badminton World Championships in Delhi. "I genuinely don't understand the outrage," she said. She cited Wimbledon's use of Rufus the hawk to deter pigeons, saying every major sporting event has local challenges. Sindhu added several measures are being taken and backed India to deliver a world-class tournament.
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10:42 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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PV Sindhu defended the use of langur calls to keep monkeys away during Badminton World Championships in Delhi. "I genuinely don't understand the outrage," she said. She cited Wimbledon's use of Rufus the hawk to deter pigeons, saying every major sporting event has local challenges. Sindhu added several measures are being taken and backed India to deliver a world-class tournament.
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Analogue paneer banned in Madhya Pradesh
The Madhya Pradesh government on Wednesday banned the production, sale and use of analogue paneer, citing health concerns and promoting natural dairy products. Analogue paneer is a cheaper substitute for milk-based paneer, made using vegetable fats and starch either instead of milk. Madhya Pradesh is now the fourth state after Maharashtra, Gujarat and Chhattisgarh to ban analogue paneer.
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10:55 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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The Madhya Pradesh government on Wednesday banned the production, sale and use of analogue paneer, citing health concerns and promoting natural dairy products. Analogue paneer is a cheaper substitute for milk-based paneer, made using vegetable fats and starch either instead of milk. Madhya Pradesh is now the fourth state after Maharashtra, Gujarat and Chhattisgarh to ban analogue paneer.
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China's bullet train hits 800 kmph in just 5.3 seconds
An experimental maglev train in China has broken its own short-distance acceleration record for the third time in six months, reaching 800 kmph from a standstill in just 5.3 seconds. The 1.1-tonne vehicle completed the test on a 1-km track at the Donghu Laboratory in Hubei province. It was brought to a controlled stop over roughly 200 metres.
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11:08 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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An experimental maglev train in China has broken its own short-distance acceleration record for the third time in six months, reaching 800 kmph from a standstill in just 5.3 seconds. The 1.1-tonne vehicle completed the test on a 1-km track at the Donghu Laboratory in Hubei province. It was brought to a controlled stop over roughly 200 metres.
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Rare total solar eclipse begins, pic surfaces
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 is taking place today, turning parts of the Northern Hemisphere dark. The event is visible in totality from parts of Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, the Atlantic Ocean, Spain and a small corner of Portugal. India will not see the solar eclipse. The longest totality lasted about 2 minutes 18 seconds.
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11:27 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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The only total solar eclipse of 2026 is taking place today, turning parts of the Northern Hemisphere dark. The event is visible in totality from parts of Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, the Atlantic Ocean, Spain and a small corner of Portugal. India will not see the solar eclipse. The longest totality lasted about 2 minutes 18 seconds.
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Maharashtra govt makes Marathi mandatory for cab drivers from Aug 15
Maharashtra's Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced that Marathi will be mandatory for cab drivers from August 15 onwards. "If anyone doesn't know Marathi, legal action will be taken...They will be given a three-month grace period, after which their licence will be cancelled," he said. Sarnaik added that their permit would be cancelled after that if they still don't learn Marathi.
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07:00 am Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Maharashtra's Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced that Marathi will be mandatory for cab drivers from August 15 onwards. "If anyone doesn't know Marathi, legal action will be taken...They will be given a three-month grace period, after which their licence will be cancelled," he said. Sarnaik added that their permit would be cancelled after that if they still don't learn Marathi.
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