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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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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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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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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08:39 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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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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Red Bull trolls fans with 'Max resigns' post amid Max Verstappen exit rumours
Red Bull trolled fans amid speculation over Max Verstappen's future by posting a video that initially showed "Max resigns", before adding a hyphen to make it "Max re-signs". The four-time F1 champion has extended his contract through 2030. Verstappen had been linked with Mercedes and McLaren but said Red Bull feels like a "second family" and he wants to stay.
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09:53 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Red Bull trolled fans amid speculation over Max Verstappen's future by posting a video that initially showed "Max resigns", before adding a hyphen to make it "Max re-signs". The four-time F1 champion has extended his contract through 2030. Verstappen had been linked with Mercedes and McLaren but said Red Bull feels like a "second family" and he wants to stay.
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Video shows Antonsen's no-look winner at Badminton World C'ships
Danish shuttler Anders Antonsen pulled off a no-look shot in Round of 32 match against Ireland's Nhat Nguyen at the BWF World Championships 2026 in New Delhi. Antonsen fell while playing a shot and, during the next exchange he hit a no-look shot without turning towards the shuttle, which also earned him a point. Antonsen beat Nguyen in the match.
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Danish shuttler Anders Antonsen pulled off a no-look shot in Round of 32 match against Ireland's Nhat Nguyen at the BWF World Championships 2026 in New Delhi. Antonsen fell while playing a shot and, during the next exchange he hit a no-look shot without turning towards the shuttle, which also earned him a point. Antonsen beat Nguyen in the match.
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Indians lose ₹29,000 per second in F&O trades, only 1 out of 10 makes money
Indian traders lost a total of ₹91,685 crore while trading in the equity derivatives segment in FY26, translating to a loss of over ₹29,000 per second, as per a SEBI study. The segment also saw a 20% reduction in active traders and a 40% cut in new entrants. Only one in every 10 traders managed to profit from F&O trades.
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Indian traders lost a total of ₹91,685 crore while trading in the equity derivatives segment in FY26, translating to a loss of over ₹29,000 per second, as per a SEBI study. The segment also saw a 20% reduction in active traders and a 40% cut in new entrants. Only one in every 10 traders managed to profit from F&O trades.
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10-yr-old builds 'AI-nose' that detects drugs for airport security
Ten-year-old Hsu Ting-wei from Taiwan won a gold medal at the recently held Silicon Valley International Invention Festival (SVIIF) in US' California for his "Novel Artificial Electronic Nose". The system uses AI-based odour recognition. Installed behind airports' X-ray baggage scanners, it could help detect pork products carrying African swine fever and intercept drugs without opening luggage.
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10:06 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Ten-year-old Hsu Ting-wei from Taiwan won a gold medal at the recently held Silicon Valley International Invention Festival (SVIIF) in US' California for his "Novel Artificial Electronic Nose". The system uses AI-based odour recognition. Installed behind airports' X-ray baggage scanners, it could help detect pork products carrying African swine fever and intercept drugs without opening luggage.
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