What was the ₹1-crore question that IIT Bombay topper Yogesh Sahu could not answer on KBC?
IIT Bombay topper and UPSC aspirant Yogesh Sahu appeared on 'KBC 18'. For the ₹1-crore question, he was asked which horse, owned by the Maharaja of Baroda, won the first Indian Derby at Mumbai's Mahalaxmi Racecourse in 1943. Sahu quit because he did not know the answer. Asked to guess, he chose Prince Pradeep, but the answer was Princess Beautiful.
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IIT Bombay topper and UPSC aspirant Yogesh Sahu appeared on 'KBC 18'. For the ₹1-crore question, he was asked which horse, owned by the Maharaja of Baroda, won the first Indian Derby at Mumbai's Mahalaxmi Racecourse in 1943. Sahu quit because he did not know the answer. Asked to guess, he chose Prince Pradeep, but the answer was Princess Beautiful.
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SC forms panel to probe use of excessive police force against student protesters
Supreme Court reconstituted a five-member High-Powered Enquiry Committee to probe allegations of excessive use of force by police and paramilitary forces against students during recent protests. Former SC judge Justice R Subhash Reddy will head the panel. It will examine the use of pellet guns, electric batons, lathi charges, tear gas, as well as the alleged violence against women protesters.
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07:23 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Supreme Court reconstituted a five-member High-Powered Enquiry Committee to probe allegations of excessive use of force by police and paramilitary forces against students during recent protests. Former SC judge Justice R Subhash Reddy will head the panel. It will examine the use of pellet guns, electric batons, lathi charges, tear gas, as well as the alleged violence against women protesters.
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Why did the stock market rise today after its 7-day losing streak?
Sensex and Nifty closed in the green on Thursday, ending a four- and a seven-day losing streaks, respectively. The markets rebounded as they were in oversold territory, experts said, adding that they're witnessing short covering. Sensex and Nifty rose because of FPI buying and a fall in the dollar index and benchmark 10-year bond yields, which eased market concerns.
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07:16 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Sensex and Nifty closed in the green on Thursday, ending a four- and a seven-day losing streaks, respectively. The markets rebounded as they were in oversold territory, experts said, adding that they're witnessing short covering. Sensex and Nifty rose because of FPI buying and a fall in the dollar index and benchmark 10-year bond yields, which eased market concerns.
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Supercars worth crores set on fire outside Pakistani wedding venue in UK; video surfaces
Two supercars worth crores were set on fire and others were targeted in a petrol bomb attack at a wedding in UK's Birmingham. A McLaren and a Lamborghini went up in flames after hooded attackers threw multiple petrol bombs at the vehicles outside Royal Shalimar, a Pakistani wedding venue. A video from the site surfaced online.
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07:42 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Two supercars worth crores were set on fire and others were targeted in a petrol bomb attack at a wedding in UK's Birmingham. A McLaren and a Lamborghini went up in flames after hooded attackers threw multiple petrol bombs at the vehicles outside Royal Shalimar, a Pakistani wedding venue. A video from the site surfaced online.
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SBI makes cash withdrawals from ATMs costlier
State Bank of India announced the fees it'll charge for ATM withdrawals from customers with basic savings bank deposit (BSBD) accounts. It said the first four withdrawals will remain free for all BSBD account holders, with every additional transaction costing ₹15 plus GST. The new charges will come into effect from October 1 and are likely to promote digital banking.
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07:36 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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State Bank of India announced the fees it'll charge for ATM withdrawals from customers with basic savings bank deposit (BSBD) accounts. It said the first four withdrawals will remain free for all BSBD account holders, with every additional transaction costing ₹15 plus GST. The new charges will come into effect from October 1 and are likely to promote digital banking.
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US not our master to give us certificate: Mufti on Gor's 'J&K part of India' remark
PDP chief and ex-J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti said there's no need to take the US so seriously after Ambassador Sergio Gor admitted that J&K is an important part of India. "They are not our masters that they will give us a certificate and then only there would be a dialogue," she added. Gor visited J&K and met CM Omar Abdullah.
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07:31 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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PDP chief and ex-J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti said there's no need to take the US so seriously after Ambassador Sergio Gor admitted that J&K is an important part of India. "They are not our masters that they will give us a certificate and then only there would be a dialogue," she added. Gor visited J&K and met CM Omar Abdullah.
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Gangster Vinod Pannu shot dead outside court in Haryana
Gangster Vinod Pannu, alias Kana, was shot dead by two assailants at the main gate of the District Court complex in Hisar, Haryana on Thursday afternoon, police said. The assailants, who were lying in wait, fired approximately 10 rounds in quick succession. Police are investigating if the killing was the result of an inter-gang rivalry.
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07:59 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Gangster Vinod Pannu, alias Kana, was shot dead by two assailants at the main gate of the District Court complex in Hisar, Haryana on Thursday afternoon, police said. The assailants, who were lying in wait, fired approximately 10 rounds in quick succession. Police are investigating if the killing was the result of an inter-gang rivalry.
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Ladakh's access to justice to get easier as govt decides to set up High Court bench
The Centre has decided to set up a bench of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court in Ladakh. "This will significantly enhance access to justice for citizens living in remote areas of Ladakh by reducing the time required to avail...legal services they are entitled to," Home Minister Amit Shah said. The government is fully committed to Ladakh's development, he added.
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07:50 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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The Centre has decided to set up a bench of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court in Ladakh. "This will significantly enhance access to justice for citizens living in remote areas of Ladakh by reducing the time required to avail...legal services they are entitled to," Home Minister Amit Shah said. The government is fully committed to Ladakh's development, he added.
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Ayush Shetty, who beat world no. 1 Yu Qi, bows out of Badminton World C'ships
India shuttler Ayush Shetty crashed out of BWF World Championships in New Delhi after suffering loss in the pre-quarterfinals on Thursday. World number 22 Ayush suffered a 19-21, 11-21 defeat to world number 12 Alwi Farhan of Indonesia in the tournament's Round of 16. Earlier, the 21-year-old had beaten world number one Shi Yu Qi in the tournament's opening round.
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08:09 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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India shuttler Ayush Shetty crashed out of BWF World Championships in New Delhi after suffering loss in the pre-quarterfinals on Thursday. World number 22 Ayush suffered a 19-21, 11-21 defeat to world number 12 Alwi Farhan of Indonesia in the tournament's Round of 16. Earlier, the 21-year-old had beaten world number one Shi Yu Qi in the tournament's opening round.
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6-yr-old boy slapped by teacher over homework dies in Vizag, incident caught on camera
A six-year-old boy died after he was allegedly slapped by his school teacher over homework in Vizag. A video of the incident surfaced. According to an official, the child cried after a few slaps and collapsed in the teacher's arms. The boy's family claimed the school authorities tried to hide the incident and said he collapsed while playing in ground.
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08:08 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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A six-year-old boy died after he was allegedly slapped by his school teacher over homework in Vizag. A video of the incident surfaced. According to an official, the child cried after a few slaps and collapsed in the teacher's arms. The boy's family claimed the school authorities tried to hide the incident and said he collapsed while playing in ground.
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UK singer learns Urdu to sing Pak National Anthem, calls Indian & Pak anthems a 'challenge'
British singer Laura Wright performed Pakistan's national anthem, Qaumi Taranah, in Urdu before the Pakistan-England Test opener at Headingley. "I've been working on Urdu for the last six months," she said. Wright had earlier sung the Indian national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' in Bengali. She described both the Indian and Pakistani anthems as "real challenges".
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08:39 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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British singer Laura Wright performed Pakistan's national anthem, Qaumi Taranah, in Urdu before the Pakistan-England Test opener at Headingley. "I've been working on Urdu for the last six months," she said. Wright had earlier sung the Indian national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' in Bengali. She described both the Indian and Pakistani anthems as "real challenges".
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Houthis bomb Saudi airport
Yemen's Houthis carried out two drone attacks on Saudi Arabia. One of the attacks hit what the Houthis described as a sensitive target at Najran airport, while the other hit an Aramco facility in Najran, according to the Iran-aligned group's military spokesperson Yahya Saree. Houthis said they launched the attack due to "violation of Saada Province's airspace by Saudi enemy".
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Yemen's Houthis carried out two drone attacks on Saudi Arabia. One of the attacks hit what the Houthis described as a sensitive target at Najran airport, while the other hit an Aramco facility in Najran, according to the Iran-aligned group's military spokesperson Yahya Saree. Houthis said they launched the attack due to "violation of Saada Province's airspace by Saudi enemy".
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Tukaram Mundhe urges people not to buy loose edible oil, explains why
Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe urged people to stop buying loose edible oil as it's difficult to trace the manufacturer in case of food poisoning. He added that improper handling and packaging of oil and repeated reuse can contribute to heart diseases, cancer and affect children's cognitive development. The FDA is planning stricter scrutiny of the edible-oil supply chain.
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08:33 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe urged people to stop buying loose edible oil as it's difficult to trace the manufacturer in case of food poisoning. He added that improper handling and packaging of oil and repeated reuse can contribute to heart diseases, cancer and affect children's cognitive development. The FDA is planning stricter scrutiny of the edible-oil supply chain.
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PV Sindhu loses to a Chinese shuttler at World Championships for 1st time in history
PV Sindhu's perfect record against Chinese shuttlers at the BWF World Championships ended after she lost to world number two Wang Zhi Yi in the Round of 16 on Thursday. Sindhu went down 11-21, 21-15, 17-21 in 88 minutes. She had won all eight of her previous completed World Championships matches against Chinese opponents, including beating Wang in 2025.
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08:59 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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PV Sindhu's perfect record against Chinese shuttlers at the BWF World Championships ended after she lost to world number two Wang Zhi Yi in the Round of 16 on Thursday. Sindhu went down 11-21, 21-15, 17-21 in 88 minutes. She had won all eight of her previous completed World Championships matches against Chinese opponents, including beating Wang in 2025.
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Ex-Meta exec claims Instagram uses 'don't ask, don't tell' approach for users under 13
Ex-Meta Engineering Director Arturo Bejar testified in a US court amid the trial over claims that Facebook and Instagram are addictive for children. He claimed Instagram uses a "don't ask, don't tell" approach towards users under 13, alleging that user engagement was given precedence over safety. Employees were compensated based on the time users spend on the platforms, he added.
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Ex-Meta Engineering Director Arturo Bejar testified in a US court amid the trial over claims that Facebook and Instagram are addictive for children. He claimed Instagram uses a "don't ask, don't tell" approach towards users under 13, alleging that user engagement was given precedence over safety. Employees were compensated based on the time users spend on the platforms, he added.
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China's answer to YouTube launches globally
China's Bilibili has relaunched its international app for users outside China to compete with platforms like YouTube. The new app's logo has a pink globe icon in the top left to signify that it's different from the Chinese version. Bilibili is also developing an English-language website and is hiring for community roles across markets including the US, Europe and Japan.
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China's Bilibili has relaunched its international app for users outside China to compete with platforms like YouTube. The new app's logo has a pink globe icon in the top left to signify that it's different from the Chinese version. Bilibili is also developing an English-language website and is hiring for community roles across markets including the US, Europe and Japan.
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Govt allows duty-free imports of raw sugar with restrictions as prices jump amid E20 push
Commerce Ministry has permitted duty-free imports of up to 10 lakh metric tonnes of raw sugar till October 31. This comes as India is dealing with a shortage of sugar, which saw the commodity's price rise by nearly 40% in two months amid a push for E20 petrol's adoption. The provision covers pre-festive season period, when sugar demand spikes drastically.
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Commerce Ministry has permitted duty-free imports of up to 10 lakh metric tonnes of raw sugar till October 31. This comes as India is dealing with a shortage of sugar, which saw the commodity's price rise by nearly 40% in two months amid a push for E20 petrol's adoption. The provision covers pre-festive season period, when sugar demand spikes drastically.
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Thieves call police to save them as people pull down shutter of Gujarat shop they entered to loot
Two thieves called police in Gujarat's Valsad district after people pulled down the shutter of the shop that they had entered to loot. Police said a crowd had gathered outside the shop and the thieves feared they'd be thrashed. Police seized jewellery that the duo tried to steal and some tools they had brought with them for the burglary.
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09:10 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Two thieves called police in Gujarat's Valsad district after people pulled down the shutter of the shop that they had entered to loot. Police said a crowd had gathered outside the shop and the thieves feared they'd be thrashed. Police seized jewellery that the duo tried to steal and some tools they had brought with them for the burglary.
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Jason Statham's 'Mutiny' accidentally leaked on OTT ahead of theatrical release
Jason Statham's 'Mutiny' was accidentally made available in full on Amazon Prime Video US ahead of its scheduled August 21 theatrical release. The 1-hour-35-minute action thriller reportedly remained accessible for at least an hour before being removed and marked "unavailable". The film, distributed by Lionsgate, stars Statham as a man framed for his billionaire boss' murder.
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09:20 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Jason Statham's 'Mutiny' was accidentally made available in full on Amazon Prime Video US ahead of its scheduled August 21 theatrical release. The 1-hour-35-minute action thriller reportedly remained accessible for at least an hour before being removed and marked "unavailable". The film, distributed by Lionsgate, stars Statham as a man framed for his billionaire boss' murder.
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Why are Prince Harry & Meghan returning to UK after 6 years?
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are returning to UK as their kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, will begin at a British school in September. The move could give King Charles III, who's battling cancer, more time with his grandchildren. Harry will also focus on his UK-based charities. The Sussexes won't resume their royal duties and will remain private individuals.
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09:32 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are returning to UK as their kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, will begin at a British school in September. The move could give King Charles III, who's battling cancer, more time with his grandchildren. Harry will also focus on his UK-based charities. The Sussexes won't resume their royal duties and will remain private individuals.
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