Mumbai auto, taxi fares to rise from September 1
Autorickshaw and taxi fares in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) will increase from September 1. Under revised rates, the minimum autorickshaw fare will rise from ₹26 to ₹27 for the first 1.5 km, while the per-km rate will be ₹18. For black-and-yellow taxis, the minimum fare will increase from ₹31 to ₹33, with the per-km rate also revised to ₹33.
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05:24 pm Friday, 21 August 2026
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Autorickshaw and taxi fares in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) will increase from September 1. Under revised rates, the minimum autorickshaw fare will rise from ₹26 to ₹27 for the first 1.5 km, while the per-km rate will be ₹18. For black-and-yellow taxis, the minimum fare will increase from ₹31 to ₹33, with the per-km rate also revised to ₹33.
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Programme wasn't appropriate: MEA on junking Telangana CM's visit to US
After MEA denied political clearance for Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's proposed visit to the US, spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal revealed the reason. "The programme proposed, in such cases, should be appropriate to the office held and the purpose of the visit. In this particular case, that was not so," he said. MEA granted clearance for Reddy's visit to the UK.
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05:43 pm Friday, 21 August 2026
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After MEA denied political clearance for Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's proposed visit to the US, spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal revealed the reason. "The programme proposed, in such cases, should be appropriate to the office held and the purpose of the visit. In this particular case, that was not so," he said. MEA granted clearance for Reddy's visit to the UK.
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05:43 pm Friday, 21 August 2026
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It is time to end the war with US: Iran's President
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said, "It is better that we bring the war to an end now as we are in a position of power and dignity." "The whole world acknowledges our victory and emphasises that America has attacked our schools, hospitals and infrastructure in violation of all regulations and is hated around the world," he further said.
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05:59 pm Friday, 21 August 2026
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said, "It is better that we bring the war to an end now as we are in a position of power and dignity." "The whole world acknowledges our victory and emphasises that America has attacked our schools, hospitals and infrastructure in violation of all regulations and is hated around the world," he further said.
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Delhi Police files FIR over pellet gun use at CJP protest after Rahul Gandhi sits on protest
Police have filed an FIR against unknown persons in the pellet gun case after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi staged a dharna outside DCP Office, reports said. He was accompanied by a man who was allegedly injured by pellets during July 20 Parliament March. Rahul also showed pellets to media, claiming they were recovered from the body of the CJP protester.
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05:48 pm Friday, 21 August 2026
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Police have filed an FIR against unknown persons in the pellet gun case after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi staged a dharna outside DCP Office, reports said. He was accompanied by a man who was allegedly injured by pellets during July 20 Parliament March. Rahul also showed pellets to media, claiming they were recovered from the body of the CJP protester.
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05:48 pm Friday, 21 August 2026
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Gold crosses ₹1.6 lakh per 10 grams in India
Gold prices crossed the psychological milestone of ₹1.6 lakh per 10 grams, closing ₹3,540 higher at ₹1,60,620 per 10 grams, according to IBJA data. Notably, gold prices have risen by ₹6,752 in just the last 48 hours. The price of silver also crossed the ₹2.46 lakh per kilogram mark, ending at ₹2,46,630 per kilogram on Friday after rising by ₹8,864.
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News By: Ashley Paul
06:42 pm Friday, 21 August 2026
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Gold prices crossed the psychological milestone of ₹1.6 lakh per 10 grams, closing ₹3,540 higher at ₹1,60,620 per 10 grams, according to IBJA data. Notably, gold prices have risen by ₹6,752 in just the last 48 hours. The price of silver also crossed the ₹2.46 lakh per kilogram mark, ending at ₹2,46,630 per kilogram on Friday after rising by ₹8,864.
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06:42 pm Friday, 21 August 2026
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Arjun Rampal marries Gabriella Demetriades in Goa
Actor Arjun Rampal has married his longtime girlfriend, fashion designer Gabriella Demetriades, in Goa. They registered their marriage under state's Uniform Civil Code at the Sub-Registrar's office in the presence of their close friends, PTI reported. Arjun and Gabriella have been dating since 2018 and have two sons together. The 53-year-old confirmed his engagement to her in December last year.
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07:03 pm Friday, 21 August 2026
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Actor Arjun Rampal has married his longtime girlfriend, fashion designer Gabriella Demetriades, in Goa. They registered their marriage under state's Uniform Civil Code at the Sub-Registrar's office in the presence of their close friends, PTI reported. Arjun and Gabriella have been dating since 2018 and have two sons together. The 53-year-old confirmed his engagement to her in December last year.
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07:03 pm Friday, 21 August 2026
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MDR on UPI transactions worth ₹2,000 & above likely in 2 weeks: Report
A merchant discount rate (MDR) of 0.3% on UPI transactions of ₹2,000 and above is expected to be announced within two weeks, sources told The Financial Express on Thursday. MDR is a fee businesses pay payment processors for accepting digital payments. The government has assured that UPI transactions will remain free for consumers.
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News By: Pravel Jain
04:31 pm Friday, 21 August 2026
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A merchant discount rate (MDR) of 0.3% on UPI transactions of ₹2,000 and above is expected to be announced within two weeks, sources told The Financial Express on Thursday. MDR is a fee businesses pay payment processors for accepting digital payments. The government has assured that UPI transactions will remain free for consumers.
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04:31 pm Friday, 21 August 2026
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When does EPF stop earning interest?
An EPF account becomes inoperative and stops earning interest three years after an individual retires at or after age 55. For example, an account becomes inoperative at 58 if the individual retires at 55, and at 61 if they retire at 58. In case of early retirement (before 55), the EPF earns interest until age 58 and becomes inoperative thereafter.
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News By: Pravel Jain
01:41 pm Friday, 21 August 2026
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An EPF account becomes inoperative and stops earning interest three years after an individual retires at or after age 55. For example, an account becomes inoperative at 58 if the individual retires at 55, and at 61 if they retire at 58. In case of early retirement (before 55), the EPF earns interest until age 58 and becomes inoperative thereafter.
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01:41 pm Friday, 21 August 2026
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China unveils model for world's widest plane
A Chinese research team unveiled the aerodynamic model for a flying-wing plane that could become the world's widest passenger plane and seat 800 passengers at once, more than the world's largest plane. The model is 85 metres wide and 43 metres long, with a wingspan roughly 1.6x that of US B-2 stealth bomber. The model doesn't have a name yet.
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07:00 am Saturday, 22 August 2026
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A Chinese research team unveiled the aerodynamic model for a flying-wing plane that could become the world's widest passenger plane and seat 800 passengers at once, more than the world's largest plane. The model is 85 metres wide and 43 metres long, with a wingspan roughly 1.6x that of US B-2 stealth bomber. The model doesn't have a name yet.
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Canada suspends trade talks with US, to face Trump's 50% tariffs from midnight
US and Canada failed to reach a trade deal after three days of talks, prompting Washington to impose 50% tariffs on around $20 billion worth of Canadian goods from midnight. Canadian PM Mark Carney said Ottawa suspended negotiations after “last-minute changes” to US terms were deemed unfair. Canada would impose reciprocal tariffs on US goods "dollar for dollar", he added.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
10:13 am Saturday, 22 August 2026
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US and Canada failed to reach a trade deal after three days of talks, prompting Washington to impose 50% tariffs on around $20 billion worth of Canadian goods from midnight. Canadian PM Mark Carney said Ottawa suspended negotiations after “last-minute changes” to US terms were deemed unfair. Canada would impose reciprocal tariffs on US goods "dollar for dollar", he added.
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Teen threatening to jump off hill over iPhone demand falls to death, parents die trying to save him
Three members of a family fell to death from a hill in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, allegedly after the 19-year-old boy stood on the cliff edge and threatened to jump over iPhone demand. The incident's video showed the boy's father trying to get him back to safety when they both fell to death. The boy's mother jumped to death seconds later.
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10:13 am Saturday, 22 August 2026
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Three members of a family fell to death from a hill in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, allegedly after the 19-year-old boy stood on the cliff edge and threatened to jump over iPhone demand. The incident's video showed the boy's father trying to get him back to safety when they both fell to death. The boy's mother jumped to death seconds later.
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10:13 am Saturday, 22 August 2026
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Man tells tired 7-year-old son to wait alone at 8,200 feet for 8 hours, continues Mount Fuji climb
A Japanese man left his tired seven-year-old son alone around 8,200 feet up Mount Fuji after asking him to wait there for eight hours while he continued climbing to the summit. Mountain-hut staff later found the boy and alerted police. Police reunited the child with his father after five hours. Notably, Mount Fuji is Japan’s tallest mountain at 12,388 feet.
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01:32 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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A Japanese man left his tired seven-year-old son alone around 8,200 feet up Mount Fuji after asking him to wait there for eight hours while he continued climbing to the summit. Mountain-hut staff later found the boy and alerted police. Police reunited the child with his father after five hours. Notably, Mount Fuji is Japan’s tallest mountain at 12,388 feet.
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01:32 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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Defending champs Arsenal beat Coventry 3-0 in PL 2026-27 opener
Defending champions Arsenal defeated Coventry City 3-0 in the Premier League (PL) 2026-27 opener at the Emirates Stadium in London on Saturday (IST). Kai Havertz opened the scoring in the 15th minute, followed by goals from Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard in the 23rd and 49th minutes, respectively. Arsenal will next face Aston Villa in Birmingham on September 1 (IST).
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01:57 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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Defending champions Arsenal defeated Coventry City 3-0 in the Premier League (PL) 2026-27 opener at the Emirates Stadium in London on Saturday (IST). Kai Havertz opened the scoring in the 15th minute, followed by goals from Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard in the 23rd and 49th minutes, respectively. Arsenal will next face Aston Villa in Birmingham on September 1 (IST).
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01:57 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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What does 'unlimited sum insured' mean in health insurance?
An "unlimited sum insured" means there is no fixed monetary limit on eligible hospitalisation expenses that a policyholder can claim during the policy period. For example, a conventional policy may offer a sum insured of ₹10 lakh, after which the overall coverage limit is exhausted. An unlimited sum insured removes this overall ceiling, subject to the policy's terms and conditions.
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News By: Pravel Jain
02:11 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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An "unlimited sum insured" means there is no fixed monetary limit on eligible hospitalisation expenses that a policyholder can claim during the policy period. For example, a conventional policy may offer a sum insured of ₹10 lakh, after which the overall coverage limit is exhausted. An unlimited sum insured removes this overall ceiling, subject to the policy's terms and conditions.
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02:11 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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Why are more Indians choosing gold loans over personal loans?
A JPMorgan report stated the shift is being driven by the lower cost of a gold loan compared with a personal loan. Rising financial literacy is prompting Indians to "monetise idle household jewellery" for education, medical needs and travel, while small businesses use them for working capital. Gold loans have a low bad-loan ratio among retail credit categories for mortgages.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
02:22 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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A JPMorgan report stated the shift is being driven by the lower cost of a gold loan compared with a personal loan. Rising financial literacy is prompting Indians to "monetise idle household jewellery" for education, medical needs and travel, while small businesses use them for working capital. Gold loans have a low bad-loan ratio among retail credit categories for mortgages.
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02:22 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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New AI model beats world's most powerful models in coding but no one knows who made it
A new stealth AI model, 'Ox Alpha', with a one-million-token context window that can work on text, image and video inputs, has appeared on OpenRouter, an AI model interface. Despite having a capacity of 100 trillion tokens/day, no one knows who built the model. Ox Alpha's programming capabilities exceeded those of OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol and Anthropic's Claude Fable 5.
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News By: Ashley Paul
02:44 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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A new stealth AI model, 'Ox Alpha', with a one-million-token context window that can work on text, image and video inputs, has appeared on OpenRouter, an AI model interface. Despite having a capacity of 100 trillion tokens/day, no one knows who built the model. Ox Alpha's programming capabilities exceeded those of OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol and Anthropic's Claude Fable 5.
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Which establishments in Maharashtra lost food licences in recent FDA raids?
Apart from Bombay Presidency Radio Club and McDonald's outlet in Mumbai's Colaba, Maharashtra FDA suspended licences of Status Restaurant at Nariman Point and Khar Gymkhana in Khar West. Novaara in Malad, Bajrang Sweet Mart in Santacruz and ASM Hotels and Hospitality Services in Andheri also lost licences/registrations. Du Brothers Shawarma, Nagpur and Avanti Snacks in Nashik were also affected.
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News By: Garima Garg
02:59 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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Apart from Bombay Presidency Radio Club and McDonald's outlet in Mumbai's Colaba, Maharashtra FDA suspended licences of Status Restaurant at Nariman Point and Khar Gymkhana in Khar West. Novaara in Malad, Bajrang Sweet Mart in Santacruz and ASM Hotels and Hospitality Services in Andheri also lost licences/registrations. Du Brothers Shawarma, Nagpur and Avanti Snacks in Nashik were also affected.
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Govinda's manager responds after actor's wife Sunita says he was planning to marry Komal Rani
Govinda's manager has reacted after the actor's wife Sunita Ahuja said she withdrew the divorce case against him as he was planning to marry actress Komal Rani Swarnkar. "There's nothing like this...There's no second marriage happening. She's his wife, and there must be something going on in her mind that she made those claims," Shashi Sinha said.
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News By: Ankush Verma
02:55 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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Govinda's manager has reacted after the actor's wife Sunita Ahuja said she withdrew the divorce case against him as he was planning to marry actress Komal Rani Swarnkar. "There's nothing like this...There's no second marriage happening. She's his wife, and there must be something going on in her mind that she made those claims," Shashi Sinha said.
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02:55 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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Rahul Gandhi didn't go to Jantar Mantar as he wanted to avoid AAP members sitting there: Smriti
BJP National General Secretary Smriti Irani said Rahul Gandhi didn't go to Jantar Mantar to support CJP's protest against the NEET-UG paper leak, as he wanted to avoid AAP members sitting there. She stated that he didn't go to Jantar Mantar because he saw Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia there. "You witnessed a divided opposition at Jantar Mantar," she added.
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News By: Jayant Singh
03:14 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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BJP National General Secretary Smriti Irani said Rahul Gandhi didn't go to Jantar Mantar to support CJP's protest against the NEET-UG paper leak, as he wanted to avoid AAP members sitting there. She stated that he didn't go to Jantar Mantar because he saw Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia there. "You witnessed a divided opposition at Jantar Mantar," she added.
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Russian 'double-tap' strike on Ukrainian shopping mall kills 16
Russian drones struck a shopping mall in central Ukraine on Friday in a "double-tap" attack, killing at least 16 people and injuring over 130, including children. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the second drone hit the centre half an hour later in a deliberate attempt to target emergency services. "Attacks like these are...terrorist acts...We'll definitely respond," he added.
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03:13 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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Russian drones struck a shopping mall in central Ukraine on Friday in a "double-tap" attack, killing at least 16 people and injuring over 130, including children. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the second drone hit the centre half an hour later in a deliberate attempt to target emergency services. "Attacks like these are...terrorist acts...We'll definitely respond," he added.
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