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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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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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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Pic shows WhatsApp status of SBI employee who killed his banker wife and sister
An SBI employee, Manas Vajpayee, posted a WhatsApp status after allegedly killing his banker wife, Divya, in Lucknow. Vajpayee, who also killed his sister before dying by suicide, wrote, "I killed my wife as she cheated on me. Now I have to kill myself and my sister." He also mentioned Divya's sister Pragya and her husband Bharat, who are journalists.
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An SBI employee, Manas Vajpayee, posted a WhatsApp status after allegedly killing his banker wife, Divya, in Lucknow. Vajpayee, who also killed his sister before dying by suicide, wrote, "I killed my wife as she cheated on me. Now I have to kill myself and my sister." He also mentioned Divya's sister Pragya and her husband Bharat, who are journalists.
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In a bizarre booklet, UK asks asylum seekers not to rape women
UK's Home Office published a bizarre booklet guiding asylum seekers not to rape women, sparking varied reactions. The booklet tells men what to do and what not to do, describes what consent is, and how sex without it amounts to rape. It teaches men about gender equality and proper public conduct, asking them not to make kissing sounds at someone.
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05:12 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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UK's Home Office published a bizarre booklet guiding asylum seekers not to rape women, sparking varied reactions. The booklet tells men what to do and what not to do, describes what consent is, and how sex without it amounts to rape. It teaches men about gender equality and proper public conduct, asking them not to make kissing sounds at someone.
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Disrespecting soldiers wrong: Ex-Army Chief Gen VK Singh on woman's 'We're Gen Z' video
Former Army Chief General VK Singh (Retd) responded to the viral video of a woman tourist shouting, "We're Gen Z. We'll not tolerate this nonsense" at security forces. "Whatever the circumstances, unfairly blaming or disrespecting our soldiers is wrong. Criticism should be based on facts, not emotion or sweeping accusations," he said. The woman was angry over traffic being halted.
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05:12 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Former Army Chief General VK Singh (Retd) responded to the viral video of a woman tourist shouting, "We're Gen Z. We'll not tolerate this nonsense" at security forces. "Whatever the circumstances, unfairly blaming or disrespecting our soldiers is wrong. Criticism should be based on facts, not emotion or sweeping accusations," he said. The woman was angry over traffic being halted.
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Supreme Court changes definition of 'industry' after nearly 50 years
A CJI Surya Kant-led bench of nine SC judges ruled that the 'triple tests', laid down by a 1978 judgement to define "industry", have to be reformulated. The new definition will apply prospectively to cases based on incidents that happened before the enforcement of the 2020 Labour Relations Code. The SC noted that triple test's essential framework will remain unchanged.
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A CJI Surya Kant-led bench of nine SC judges ruled that the 'triple tests', laid down by a 1978 judgement to define "industry", have to be reformulated. The new definition will apply prospectively to cases based on incidents that happened before the enforcement of the 2020 Labour Relations Code. The SC noted that triple test's essential framework will remain unchanged.
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How much will Delhi's population grow by 2047?
Delhi's current population is 2.26 crore, out of which 1.22 crore are males and 1.04 crore are females, according to data presented in the Delhi Master Plan 2047. Delhi's population is projected to increase to 2.48 crore by 2031, 2.69 crore by 2036, and 2.92 crore by 2041. The population is estimated to reach 3.2 crore by the year 2047.
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05:24 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Delhi's current population is 2.26 crore, out of which 1.22 crore are males and 1.04 crore are females, according to data presented in the Delhi Master Plan 2047. Delhi's population is projected to increase to 2.48 crore by 2031, 2.69 crore by 2036, and 2.92 crore by 2041. The population is estimated to reach 3.2 crore by the year 2047.
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Why did India bulldoze structures and barricades outside Pakistan High Commission?
India demolished a section of structures and barricades outside Pakistan High Commission in Delhi using a bulldozer after authorities found them to be beyond the mission's approved boundary, PTI reported citing sources. The action also came three days after Pakistan removed security barricades and parking poles outside the Indian High Commission in Islamabad.
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05:41 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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India demolished a section of structures and barricades outside Pakistan High Commission in Delhi using a bulldozer after authorities found them to be beyond the mission's approved boundary, PTI reported citing sources. The action also came three days after Pakistan removed security barricades and parking poles outside the Indian High Commission in Islamabad.
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AB de Villiers' 'Virat Kohli was better than Sachin Tendulkar' remark sparks debate
AB de Villiers sparked debate after saying Virat Kohli was "even better" than Sachin Tendulkar while discussing Indian batters in difficult overseas Test conditions. He said Tendulkar first showed subcontinent batters could succeed on bouncy, seaming pitches, before Kohli "raised the bar". "ABD knows nothing about Indian players," a fan commented. "See Sachin's record first," wrote another.
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05:39 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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AB de Villiers sparked debate after saying Virat Kohli was "even better" than Sachin Tendulkar while discussing Indian batters in difficult overseas Test conditions. He said Tendulkar first showed subcontinent batters could succeed on bouncy, seaming pitches, before Kohli "raised the bar". "ABD knows nothing about Indian players," a fan commented. "See Sachin's record first," wrote another.
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I apologise to the Army: 'Gen Z' woman who shouted & argued over blocked road in Ladakh
The woman, whose viral video in which she shouted 'we are Gen Z' and argued with security personnel sparked outrage, has apologised to the Indian Army. The woman, who said she is 25 years old, added that she didn't intend to hurt anyone and was provoked. "Please mere desh ke jawan bhai, mujhe maaf kar do," she told NDTV.
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05:57 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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The woman, whose viral video in which she shouted 'we are Gen Z' and argued with security personnel sparked outrage, has apologised to the Indian Army. The woman, who said she is 25 years old, added that she didn't intend to hurt anyone and was provoked. "Please mere desh ke jawan bhai, mujhe maaf kar do," she told NDTV.
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Glass piece found in burger at Jimis Burger branch in Mumbai, FDA complaint filed
A customer allegedly found a glass piece inside a Korean Veg Burger at Jimis Burger in Andheri, Mumbai, on August 16. She informed the restaurant, but staff allegedly disposed of the glass piece in a dustbin. The incident was subsequently brought to the attention of her father, following which a formal complaint was filed with police and FDA.
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05:52 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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A customer allegedly found a glass piece inside a Korean Veg Burger at Jimis Burger in Andheri, Mumbai, on August 16. She informed the restaurant, but staff allegedly disposed of the glass piece in a dustbin. The incident was subsequently brought to the attention of her father, following which a formal complaint was filed with police and FDA.
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