NVIDIA plans to invest in Perplexity at over $30 billion valuation: Report
NVIDIA is in talks to invest in Perplexity in a funding round that could value the AI startup at over $30 billion, The Information reported. The round would raise Perplexity's valuation by more than 50% from its previous financing. The Aravind Srinivas-led startup, which has annualised revenue of over $750 million, plans to go public in 2028.
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NVIDIA is in talks to invest in Perplexity in a funding round that could value the AI startup at over $30 billion, The Information reported. The round would raise Perplexity's valuation by more than 50% from its previous financing. The Aravind Srinivas-led startup, which has annualised revenue of over $750 million, plans to go public in 2028.
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11:13 am Monday, 24 August 2026
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Tamil Nadu drops Parandur airport project amid protests
Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay announced on Monday that his government has decided to drop the proposed plan to build a greenfield airport at Parandur near Chennai. The local residents and environmentalists had objected to the airport plan citing environmental concerns and danger to multi-crop agricultural lands in Parandur. Notably, Vijay had campaigned against the project before election.
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11:11 am Monday, 24 August 2026
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Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay announced on Monday that his government has decided to drop the proposed plan to build a greenfield airport at Parandur near Chennai. The local residents and environmentalists had objected to the airport plan citing environmental concerns and danger to multi-crop agricultural lands in Parandur. Notably, Vijay had campaigned against the project before election.
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Ex-Andhra Minister Karumuri Nageswara Rao arrested in liquor transport scam
Andhra Pradesh’s ex-Civil Supplies Minister Karumuri Nageswara Rao was arrested by ED in Hyderabad in a money-laundering probe linked to an alleged liquor transportation scam. Rao allegedly manipulated Andhra Pradesh State Beverages Corporation’s tender process and diverted proceeds through subcontracting. ED alleged that Rao and his son received ₹15 crore through cash and banking transactions.
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11:09 am Monday, 24 August 2026
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Andhra Pradesh’s ex-Civil Supplies Minister Karumuri Nageswara Rao was arrested by ED in Hyderabad in a money-laundering probe linked to an alleged liquor transportation scam. Rao allegedly manipulated Andhra Pradesh State Beverages Corporation’s tender process and diverted proceeds through subcontracting. ED alleged that Rao and his son received ₹15 crore through cash and banking transactions.
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11:09 am Monday, 24 August 2026
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Athawale demands sedition charges against those opposing reservation
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Sunday said that sedition charges should be invoked against those who seek the abolition of reservations after the anti-reservation protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. "Opposition to reservation is opposition to the constitution," Athawale added. Delhi Police earlier said no permission had been granted for holding protests against reservations at Jantar Mantar.
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11:06 am Monday, 24 August 2026
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Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Sunday said that sedition charges should be invoked against those who seek the abolition of reservations after the anti-reservation protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. "Opposition to reservation is opposition to the constitution," Athawale added. Delhi Police earlier said no permission had been granted for holding protests against reservations at Jantar Mantar.
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11:06 am Monday, 24 August 2026
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Rajasthan announces ₹12,500-cr school overhaul after CJP's drive
The Rajasthan government has announced a ₹12,500-crore roadmap to overhaul its government schools over three years across all 41 districts of the state. The announcement comes after the Cockroach Janata Party's 'School Thik Karo' drive in the state and clashes between its members and villagers in Jaipur. The government earlier admitted 611 schools have no buildings, The Indian Express reported.
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11:28 am Monday, 24 August 2026
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The Rajasthan government has announced a ₹12,500-crore roadmap to overhaul its government schools over three years across all 41 districts of the state. The announcement comes after the Cockroach Janata Party's 'School Thik Karo' drive in the state and clashes between its members and villagers in Jaipur. The government earlier admitted 611 schools have no buildings, The Indian Express reported.
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6.0-magnitude quake hits Japan hours after 5.9 quake injures over 40
A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Hokkaido in northern Japan on Sunday evening, marking the second significant tremor to hit the country within a day. The quake was recorded off Urakawa at a depth of 40 kilometres, with no tsunami warning issued. Earlier, a preliminary 5.9-magnitude earthquake hit eastern Japan, injuring more than 40 people in Tokyo.
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11:26 am Monday, 24 August 2026
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A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Hokkaido in northern Japan on Sunday evening, marking the second significant tremor to hit the country within a day. The quake was recorded off Urakawa at a depth of 40 kilometres, with no tsunami warning issued. Earlier, a preliminary 5.9-magnitude earthquake hit eastern Japan, injuring more than 40 people in Tokyo.
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11:26 am Monday, 24 August 2026
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What is Dhoni-backed Superhealth that hosted a party at its hospital?
MS Dhoni-backed healthtech startup Superhealth has drawn criticism after hosting a party at its hospital in Bengaluru. Founded by Varun Dubey and Manoj Kumar in 2024, Superhealth's flagship hospital has been operating for around 10 months. The facility follows an AI-native model, with zero wait time, fixed all-inclusive pricing and digitally managed clinical and operational workflows.
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11:22 am Monday, 24 August 2026
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MS Dhoni-backed healthtech startup Superhealth has drawn criticism after hosting a party at its hospital in Bengaluru. Founded by Varun Dubey and Manoj Kumar in 2024, Superhealth's flagship hospital has been operating for around 10 months. The facility follows an AI-native model, with zero wait time, fixed all-inclusive pricing and digitally managed clinical and operational workflows.
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Govt bars ministers, MPs & officers after minister, Secy's kin avail subsidy scheme
The government revised definition of 'family', two months after a minister and a government secretary's family were found availing subsidy for their cucumber farms. It has brought into family's ambit, applicant's spouse, father, mother, sons and daughters. The government has made serving ministers, MPs, MLAs, mayors, and government employees ineligible for financial assistance under NHB schemes.
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11:39 am Monday, 24 August 2026
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The government revised definition of 'family', two months after a minister and a government secretary's family were found availing subsidy for their cucumber farms. It has brought into family's ambit, applicant's spouse, father, mother, sons and daughters. The government has made serving ministers, MPs, MLAs, mayors, and government employees ineligible for financial assistance under NHB schemes.
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Pak Minister admits India's growth, says 'Look at us, Balochistan has slipped away'
In a rare admission, Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif accepted that India is growing. He said, "Take a look at...situation in our country today. We and India became independent at the same time, but look at how far apart the two countries have come." "Balochistan has slipped out of our hands...people of PoK have taken to the streets," he added.
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11:37 am Monday, 24 August 2026
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In a rare admission, Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif accepted that India is growing. He said, "Take a look at...situation in our country today. We and India became independent at the same time, but look at how far apart the two countries have come." "Balochistan has slipped out of our hands...people of PoK have taken to the streets," he added.
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19-year-old Indian GM Pranesh M wins Kanizsa Open 2026 in Hungary
19-year-old Indian Grandmaster Pranesh M won Kanizsa Open 2026 in Hungary on Sunday. Pranesh started off the tournament with 4 wins, then had 4 draws and eventually defeated Germany’s Vadim Petrovskiy in ninth and final round to seal tournament victory. Indian Embassy in Hungary congratulated Pranesh and said, "We're incredibly proud to see Indian talent shining so brightly on...global stage."
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11:31 am Monday, 24 August 2026
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19-year-old Indian Grandmaster Pranesh M won Kanizsa Open 2026 in Hungary on Sunday. Pranesh started off the tournament with 4 wins, then had 4 draws and eventually defeated Germany’s Vadim Petrovskiy in ninth and final round to seal tournament victory. Indian Embassy in Hungary congratulated Pranesh and said, "We're incredibly proud to see Indian talent shining so brightly on...global stage."
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Yashasvi Jaiswal breaks silence on banging heads with SL pacer after Harsha Bhogle's criticism
Yashasvi Jaiswal has broken his silence on banging heads with Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando after Harsha Bhogle's criticism. "If you don't know what he said...then please don't make your judgment," Jaiswal wrote. "If anyone crosses the line we need to let them know...this India will fight and reply," he added. Bhogle said Jaiswal should've walked instead of confronting Fernando.
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11:31 am Monday, 24 August 2026
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Yashasvi Jaiswal has broken his silence on banging heads with Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando after Harsha Bhogle's criticism. "If you don't know what he said...then please don't make your judgment," Jaiswal wrote. "If anyone crosses the line we need to let them know...this India will fight and reply," he added. Bhogle said Jaiswal should've walked instead of confronting Fernando.
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11:31 am Monday, 24 August 2026
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Tamil Nadu announces 3 free LPG cylinders per family, free bus travel for transgenders
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay on Monday announced three free LPG cylinders a year for every family with an annual income below ₹2.5 lakh. The scheme is estimated to cost the state exchequer around ₹4,000 crore annually and is expected to benefit 1.30 crore families. Vijay also announced free bus travel for transgender persons.
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11:59 am Monday, 24 August 2026
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay on Monday announced three free LPG cylinders a year for every family with an annual income below ₹2.5 lakh. The scheme is estimated to cost the state exchequer around ₹4,000 crore annually and is expected to benefit 1.30 crore families. Vijay also announced free bus travel for transgender persons.
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Injured turtle, swept away by Assam floods, released after rescue
Community-led conservation efforts in Assam helped rescue a Tricarinate Hill Turtle after it was swept away during upstream floods in the Brahmaputra River. The turtle was rescued from the river, treated for the injuries it had sustained, and released back into a freshwater habitat. The Tricarinate Hill Turtle is a freshwater species found commonly across parts of South Asia.
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11:57 am Monday, 24 August 2026
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Community-led conservation efforts in Assam helped rescue a Tricarinate Hill Turtle after it was swept away during upstream floods in the Brahmaputra River. The turtle was rescued from the river, treated for the injuries it had sustained, and released back into a freshwater habitat. The Tricarinate Hill Turtle is a freshwater species found commonly across parts of South Asia.
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Alibaba shares fall 8% after ₹97,614-cr AI share sale offered at sharp discount
Alibaba shares fell 8% in Hong Kong after it launched a $10.2-billion (₹97,614 cr) share sale to fund its AI ambitions. The company priced 710 million new shares at an 8.4% discount, raising concerns over dilution and downward pressure on the stock. While Alibaba is betting heavily on AI growth, investors remain wary of execution risks and the discounted offering.
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11:53 am Monday, 24 August 2026
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Alibaba shares fell 8% in Hong Kong after it launched a $10.2-billion (₹97,614 cr) share sale to fund its AI ambitions. The company priced 710 million new shares at an 8.4% discount, raising concerns over dilution and downward pressure on the stock. While Alibaba is betting heavily on AI growth, investors remain wary of execution risks and the discounted offering.
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Humanoid robot arrives with bodyguards, dances at sandwich shop inauguration in MP
A video has gone viral showing a humanoid robot attending a sandwich shop inauguration in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain. The robot, which arrived with bodyguards, received grand welcome and danced for guests. The shop's owner was seen doing its 'aarti' and offering traditional 'angavastra'. The video has sparked reactions with a person saying, "China! You cannot compete with this!!"
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11:50 am Monday, 24 August 2026
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A video has gone viral showing a humanoid robot attending a sandwich shop inauguration in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain. The robot, which arrived with bodyguards, received grand welcome and danced for guests. The shop's owner was seen doing its 'aarti' and offering traditional 'angavastra'. The video has sparked reactions with a person saying, "China! You cannot compete with this!!"
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US startup founder accused of ₹2,800 crore fraud claims mirror fell on her head, erased memory
US fashion-tech startup CaaStle's founder has been sentenced to five years in prison for defrauding investors of $300 million (around ₹2,800 crore). Christine Hunsicker's defence claimed a "thirty-pound" mirror fell on her head, causing memory loss and behavioural changes that led to the crime. She allegedly conducted Google searches such as "bank fraud vs wire fraud severity".
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12:07 pm Monday, 24 August 2026
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US fashion-tech startup CaaStle's founder has been sentenced to five years in prison for defrauding investors of $300 million (around ₹2,800 crore). Christine Hunsicker's defence claimed a "thirty-pound" mirror fell on her head, causing memory loss and behavioural changes that led to the crime. She allegedly conducted Google searches such as "bank fraud vs wire fraud severity".
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Harbhajan shares another Punjab drug video after ‘zombie drug’ video declared to be from Raj
Harbhajan Singh shared a video showing a man allegedly taking drugs, with Punjab Police confirming it was from Jagraon. Taking a swipe, he said even Jagraon bridge would be declared to be in Rajasthan. An earlier video of two men allegedly under "zombie drug" influence, which Harbhajan claimed was from Punjab, was identified by police as being from Rajasthan.
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12:00 pm Monday, 24 August 2026
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Harbhajan Singh shared a video showing a man allegedly taking drugs, with Punjab Police confirming it was from Jagraon. Taking a swipe, he said even Jagraon bridge would be declared to be in Rajasthan. An earlier video of two men allegedly under "zombie drug" influence, which Harbhajan claimed was from Punjab, was identified by police as being from Rajasthan.
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12:00 pm Monday, 24 August 2026
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Why are onion prices rising?
Onion prices are surging across India, with the national average retail price hitting ₹42/kg. The prices are rising again as tighter supplies and delayed arrivals push wholesale rates higher. Early rains have also caused severe losses in stored onion stocks. Rabi onions, which account for 60-65% of India’s annual supply, are expected to see 5-7% lower production this year.
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12:29 pm Monday, 24 August 2026
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Onion prices are surging across India, with the national average retail price hitting ₹42/kg. The prices are rising again as tighter supplies and delayed arrivals push wholesale rates higher. Early rains have also caused severe losses in stored onion stocks. Rabi onions, which account for 60-65% of India’s annual supply, are expected to see 5-7% lower production this year.
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Father of sailor aboard USS Abraham Lincoln held by US immigration authorities
The father of a US sailor aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which was deployed in the Middle East during the Iran war, was detained by immigration authorities, the sailor said in a Facebook post. DHS (Department of Homeland Security) said Luis Manuel Aviles Roa entered the US illegally and would remain in Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention pending removal proceedings.
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12:23 pm Monday, 24 August 2026
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The father of a US sailor aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which was deployed in the Middle East during the Iran war, was detained by immigration authorities, the sailor said in a Facebook post. DHS (Department of Homeland Security) said Luis Manuel Aviles Roa entered the US illegally and would remain in Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention pending removal proceedings.
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12:23 pm Monday, 24 August 2026
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So why did you text to patch up?: Asim on Himanshi's 'relationship caused health issues' claim
Actor-model Asim Riaz has reacted after his ex-girlfriend Himanshi Khurana claimed she suffered multiple health issues during their relationship. "So why did you msg me after three months...and wanted to get back into this relationship. Don't worry I've the...screenshot," wrote Asim. He then went on to state reasons why a person may suffer from thyroid, anxiety, nose bleed and acne.
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12:21 pm Monday, 24 August 2026
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Actor-model Asim Riaz has reacted after his ex-girlfriend Himanshi Khurana claimed she suffered multiple health issues during their relationship. "So why did you msg me after three months...and wanted to get back into this relationship. Don't worry I've the...screenshot," wrote Asim. He then went on to state reasons why a person may suffer from thyroid, anxiety, nose bleed and acne.
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