Ex-Congress MP and 1984 anti-Sikh riots convict Sajjan Kumar dies
Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar, who was serving a life sentence in Tihar Jail for his involvement in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, passed away at the age of 80 on Thursday. It is being reported that he was rushed to Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi, where he was declared dead. More details related to his death are awaited.
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Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar, who was serving a life sentence in Tihar Jail for his involvement in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, passed away at the age of 80 on Thursday. It is being reported that he was rushed to Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi, where he was declared dead. More details related to his death are awaited.
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Congress is new Muslim League: BJP's Nabin over Vande Mataram row
BJP National President Nitin Nabin said the Congress has now become the new Muslim League of today after the party's working committee decided to only sing the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram. "Congress has now formalised its insult into a resolution...insult has become Congress' policy," Nabin added. BJP earlier claimed that Sonia Gandhi objected to singing full Vande Mataram.
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02:57 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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BJP National President Nitin Nabin said the Congress has now become the new Muslim League of today after the party's working committee decided to only sing the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram. "Congress has now formalised its insult into a resolution...insult has become Congress' policy," Nabin added. BJP earlier claimed that Sonia Gandhi objected to singing full Vande Mataram.
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North Korea fires ballistic missile towards Japan
North Korea fired a ballistic missile towards Japan which appeared to have landed outside Japan's exclusive economic zone in the sea, NHK reported. This comes as US President Donald Trump ordered to cut short the ongoing military drills by South Korea and US, saying they were "inappropriate and hostile". Trump also said he is planning to meet Kim.
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North Korea fired a ballistic missile towards Japan which appeared to have landed outside Japan's exclusive economic zone in the sea, NHK reported. This comes as US President Donald Trump ordered to cut short the ongoing military drills by South Korea and US, saying they were "inappropriate and hostile". Trump also said he is planning to meet Kim.
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World's most debt-ridden developer was once Asia's richest man, gained by losing money in poker
Hui Ka Yan, Founder of world's most debt-ridden property developer Evergrande Group, was once Asia's richest man with $45.3-billion wealth. Yan supported ventures like EVs and soccer, both Chinese President Xi Jinping's passions. He joined Hong Kong tycoons' "poker club", where he lost a lot but gained businessman Cheng Yu Tung's interest, who later helped Evergrande through a financial crunch.
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03:12 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Hui Ka Yan, Founder of world's most debt-ridden property developer Evergrande Group, was once Asia's richest man with $45.3-billion wealth. Yan supported ventures like EVs and soccer, both Chinese President Xi Jinping's passions. He joined Hong Kong tycoons' "poker club", where he lost a lot but gained businessman Cheng Yu Tung's interest, who later helped Evergrande through a financial crunch.
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Amazon drone drops woman's package into swimming pool in US
A video showed a woman's first drone-delivered Amazon order being dropped into her swimming pool in the US. The drone could be seen slowly approaching the house before dropping the package from a height. Reacting to the video, a Facebook user said, "From that height, if it landed on the concrete, it would be broken."
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03:08 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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A video showed a woman's first drone-delivered Amazon order being dropped into her swimming pool in the US. The drone could be seen slowly approaching the house before dropping the package from a height. Reacting to the video, a Facebook user said, "From that height, if it landed on the concrete, it would be broken."
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Employee fired from US job at 9 pm, says 'I was the only person from India'
An employee shared that he was fired from his US-based job mid-shift at around 9 pm despite being a good performer. On Reddit, the employee said they were the sole Indian on the company's engineering team and the only person fired, adding, "The whole conversation probably lasted only a few minutes." "I was also told it wasn't performance-related," they added.
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An employee shared that he was fired from his US-based job mid-shift at around 9 pm despite being a good performer. On Reddit, the employee said they were the sole Indian on the company's engineering team and the only person fired, adding, "The whole conversation probably lasted only a few minutes." "I was also told it wasn't performance-related," they added.
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UP BJP MLA alleges caste discrimination, says 'I wasn't allowed to do temple puja'
BJP MLA from UP's Malihabad Jai Devi Kaushal alleged caste discrimination and said she wasn't even allowed to sit during the bhoomi pujan ceremony at the Sheetla Mata temple in UP's Kakori. Kaushal said she had sanctioned a government budget of approximately ₹1 crore for the temple's rejuvenation. Kaushal added that she faced discrimination as she comes from Pasi Samaj.
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03:21 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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BJP MLA from UP's Malihabad Jai Devi Kaushal alleged caste discrimination and said she wasn't even allowed to sit during the bhoomi pujan ceremony at the Sheetla Mata temple in UP's Kakori. Kaushal said she had sanctioned a government budget of approximately ₹1 crore for the temple's rejuvenation. Kaushal added that she faced discrimination as she comes from Pasi Samaj.
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Of course it is, we know that: Tharoor on Sergio Gor's 'J&K part of India' remark
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor welcomed US Ambassador Sergio Gor's remark, admitting that Jammu and Kashmir is an important part of India. "Of course it is; we know that. It's very good that he's saying it but this is something we've been insisting on for a long time," he said. Gor made the remark during his first visit to J&K.
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03:41 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor welcomed US Ambassador Sergio Gor's remark, admitting that Jammu and Kashmir is an important part of India. "Of course it is; we know that. It's very good that he's saying it but this is something we've been insisting on for a long time," he said. Gor made the remark during his first visit to J&K.
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HC makes tongue-in-cheek remark on lawyer's absence, says 'He's in shock after losing Bar polls'
Madhya Pradesh HC made a tongue-in-cheek remark while passing an order to adjourn a case over the arguing counsel's absence. He had earlier prayed before the court to defer the case to Wednesday as he was contesting the Bar Association election on Monday. Referring to his absence, the bench said the advocate was unavailable due to shock after losing polls.
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03:39 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Madhya Pradesh HC made a tongue-in-cheek remark while passing an order to adjourn a case over the arguing counsel's absence. He had earlier prayed before the court to defer the case to Wednesday as he was contesting the Bar Association election on Monday. Referring to his absence, the bench said the advocate was unavailable due to shock after losing polls.
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India announces new 'smart' cancer drug that could replace chemotherapy
The government has announced a new experimental cancer drug RK-251 that could replace traditional chemotherapy. The "smart" drug is designed to switch on and work only inside cancer cells, and does not harm healthy cells. It has been developed by Dr Asis Bala from the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) and Dr KP Bhabak from IIT-Guwahati.
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03:54 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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The government has announced a new experimental cancer drug RK-251 that could replace traditional chemotherapy. The "smart" drug is designed to switch on and work only inside cancer cells, and does not harm healthy cells. It has been developed by Dr Asis Bala from the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) and Dr KP Bhabak from IIT-Guwahati.
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Pakistani MP denied stay at hotel in UAE, told 'Only Indians and Americans allowed'
Pakistani MP Asad Qaiser has revealed that he and several Pakistani travellers were denied accommodation at a hotel in the UAE after their flights were cancelled. "We wanted to stay in a hotel, but their attitude towards us Pakistanis was not good. An announcement was being made that only passport holders from India and America would be accommodated," he stated.
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03:50 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Pakistani MP Asad Qaiser has revealed that he and several Pakistani travellers were denied accommodation at a hotel in the UAE after their flights were cancelled. "We wanted to stay in a hotel, but their attitude towards us Pakistanis was not good. An announcement was being made that only passport holders from India and America would be accommodated," he stated.
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How a 1% expense ratio could cost mutual fund investors lakhs over time?
A 1% higher expense ratio in regular mutual fund plans can significantly reduce investors' wealth over time. For a ₹10,000 monthly SIP over 20 years, earning 12% annually in a direct plan versus 11% in a regular plan could result in a corpus difference of around ₹10.34 lakh. Compounding turns a seemingly small annual cost into a substantial long-term hit.
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04:13 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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A 1% higher expense ratio in regular mutual fund plans can significantly reduce investors' wealth over time. For a ₹10,000 monthly SIP over 20 years, earning 12% annually in a direct plan versus 11% in a regular plan could result in a corpus difference of around ₹10.34 lakh. Compounding turns a seemingly small annual cost into a substantial long-term hit.
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Delhi needs 40 lakh new houses to accommodate population till 2047
Delhi will need around 40 lakh new houses to accommodate the population growth till the year 2047, the Delhi Master Plan 2047 has estimated. The plan proposes encouraging public and private developers to build smaller homes ranging from 25 to 60 sq m in carpet area. "The approach is intended to make housing more accessible," an official said.
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04:10 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Delhi will need around 40 lakh new houses to accommodate the population growth till the year 2047, the Delhi Master Plan 2047 has estimated. The plan proposes encouraging public and private developers to build smaller homes ranging from 25 to 60 sq m in carpet area. "The approach is intended to make housing more accessible," an official said.
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How is US moving millions of barrels of oil through Hormuz despite Iran's blockade?
US is helping move millions of barrels of oil through Strait of Hormuz despite Iran's repeated attacks on ships violating its blockade, Axios reported. It created a shipping corridor along the southern side of the waterway, near Oman, through which 15-20 tankers have already passed. The US is using about 20 warships, including two aircraft carriers, to protect the route.
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04:29 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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US is helping move millions of barrels of oil through Strait of Hormuz despite Iran's repeated attacks on ships violating its blockade, Axios reported. It created a shipping corridor along the southern side of the waterway, near Oman, through which 15-20 tankers have already passed. The US is using about 20 warships, including two aircraft carriers, to protect the route.
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Niva Bupa barred by IRDAI from opening new branches for 6 months
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has barred Niva Bupa Health Insurance from opening any new places of business for six months. According to the insurer's exchange filing, the directive was issued for non-compliance with expense of management (EoM) limits for FY25. Niva Bupa said the order will have no financial impact on the company.
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04:26 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has barred Niva Bupa Health Insurance from opening any new places of business for six months. According to the insurer's exchange filing, the directive was issued for non-compliance with expense of management (EoM) limits for FY25. Niva Bupa said the order will have no financial impact on the company.
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Delhi HC questions MP/MLA endorsement rule for Lakshmi Yojana
The Delhi High Court questioned the Delhi government over requiring an endorsement by a local MP/MLA to avail benefits under the Lakshmi Yojana, offering ₹2,500 per month to eligible women. The court said such an endorsement could not be justified when eligibility can be verified through documents. The requirement for endorsement was not mentioned in the scheme, the court observed.
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04:44 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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The Delhi High Court questioned the Delhi government over requiring an endorsement by a local MP/MLA to avail benefits under the Lakshmi Yojana, offering ₹2,500 per month to eligible women. The court said such an endorsement could not be justified when eligibility can be verified through documents. The requirement for endorsement was not mentioned in the scheme, the court observed.
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Indian-origin woman sets Guinness World Record by squeezing most words in 1 sticky note
Pushpajothi Ravikumar, an Indian-origin cloud engineer based in Dubai, has set a Guinness World Records title after squeezing most words in a single tiny sticky note. She wrote 150 different words to achieve the feat. Revealing her tactic, Pushpajothi said, "I chose simple, short words, mostly three letters, to make the most of the space."
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04:42 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Pushpajothi Ravikumar, an Indian-origin cloud engineer based in Dubai, has set a Guinness World Records title after squeezing most words in a single tiny sticky note. She wrote 150 different words to achieve the feat. Revealing her tactic, Pushpajothi said, "I chose simple, short words, mostly three letters, to make the most of the space."
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Padikkal's first 3 Tests result in 3 wins under 3 different captains
Devdutt Padikkal has been part of a winning India side in each of his first three Tests, with every victory coming under a different captain. He debuted under Rohit Sharma in Dharamshala in 2024, played under Jasprit Bumrah in Perth later that year, and featured under Shubman Gill in Galle, where his 167 earned him Player of the Match award.
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04:40 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Devdutt Padikkal has been part of a winning India side in each of his first three Tests, with every victory coming under a different captain. He debuted under Rohit Sharma in Dharamshala in 2024, played under Jasprit Bumrah in Perth later that year, and featured under Shubman Gill in Galle, where his 167 earned him Player of the Match award.
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Bitcoin hits 2-month high of $71,000
Bitcoin jumped nearly 11% over the past 24 hours to trade above $71,000 on Thursday, hitting its highest level in over two months. The rally added nearly $190 billion to the total crypto market capitalisation. The surge comes after US President Donald Trump urged Congress to pass legislation aimed at creating clearer rules for the cryptocurrency industry.
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Bitcoin jumped nearly 11% over the past 24 hours to trade above $71,000 on Thursday, hitting its highest level in over two months. The rally added nearly $190 billion to the total crypto market capitalisation. The surge comes after US President Donald Trump urged Congress to pass legislation aimed at creating clearer rules for the cryptocurrency industry.
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Man covers his face completely with bees for 5 hours for record in Tamil Nadu
A man from Tamil Nadu, Murugan, covered his face completely with bees for 5 hours and 3 minutes for a world record, a video of which went viral. His feat was featured in the China Book of World Records, reports said. Murugan said he aims to spread awareness about beekeeping as a source of employment and business.
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04:56 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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A man from Tamil Nadu, Murugan, covered his face completely with bees for 5 hours and 3 minutes for a world record, a video of which went viral. His feat was featured in the China Book of World Records, reports said. Murugan said he aims to spread awareness about beekeeping as a source of employment and business.
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