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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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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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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12:29 pm Monday, 24 August 2026
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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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12:21 pm Monday, 24 August 2026
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KPMG Australia to lay off hundreds of employees
KPMG Australia announced that it will lay off almost 400 employees. They are estimated to be 360 staff and 27 partners in its consulting and business services who will be fired as the accounting firm seeks to reduce costs. KPMG has faced months of turmoil following allegations that some senior audit partners used confidential client documents to win new contracts.
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12:20 pm Monday, 24 August 2026
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KPMG Australia announced that it will lay off almost 400 employees. They are estimated to be 360 staff and 27 partners in its consulting and business services who will be fired as the accounting firm seeks to reduce costs. KPMG has faced months of turmoil following allegations that some senior audit partners used confidential client documents to win new contracts.
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12:20 pm Monday, 24 August 2026
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Heavy rain lashes parts of Delhi-NCR, red alert issued
Heavy rain and thunderstorms lashed parts of Delhi-NCR on Monday, bringing relief from humid conditions. IMD has issued a red alert for heavy rain until 2:10 pm today in several districts of Delhi, while an orange alert has also been issued for some districts. Winds reaching 30-40 kmph are also expected in parts of Delhi, according to the IMD.
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12:18 pm Monday, 24 August 2026
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Heavy rain and thunderstorms lashed parts of Delhi-NCR on Monday, bringing relief from humid conditions. IMD has issued a red alert for heavy rain until 2:10 pm today in several districts of Delhi, while an orange alert has also been issued for some districts. Winds reaching 30-40 kmph are also expected in parts of Delhi, according to the IMD.
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12:18 pm Monday, 24 August 2026
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Rishabh Pant smashes 95-metre six, breaks solar panel on stadium roof
Rishabh Pant smashed a 95-metre six off Sri Lanka pacer Lahiru Kumara that landed on and damaged a solar panel on the roof of Colombo’s SSC Stadium. Pant had returned to bat on Day 2 despite retiring hurt after being struck on his left wrist by Kumara a day earlier. Broadcast footage showed the damaged panel after Pant’s hit.
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12:16 pm Monday, 24 August 2026
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Rishabh Pant smashed a 95-metre six off Sri Lanka pacer Lahiru Kumara that landed on and damaged a solar panel on the roof of Colombo’s SSC Stadium. Pant had returned to bat on Day 2 despite retiring hurt after being struck on his left wrist by Kumara a day earlier. Broadcast footage showed the damaged panel after Pant’s hit.
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Pant creates history, breaks Dhoni's record for most away Test runs by Indian wicketkeeper
Team India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant surpassed MS Dhoni to become India’s highest run-scorer as a designated wicketkeeper in away or neutral Tests. Pant achieved the feat during the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. He took his tally to 2,534 away runs by lunch on Day 2, moving past Dhoni’s mark of 2,496.
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12:42 pm Monday, 24 August 2026
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Team India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant surpassed MS Dhoni to become India’s highest run-scorer as a designated wicketkeeper in away or neutral Tests. Pant achieved the feat during the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. He took his tally to 2,534 away runs by lunch on Day 2, moving past Dhoni’s mark of 2,496.
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Which is better investment option for NRIs, FCNR or US Treasuries?
Indian banks are currently offering around 6-7% interest rates in dollar terms on 3-5 year Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR) deposits, outpacing US Treasuries paying 4.2-5.3%. However, FCNR deposits come with lock-ins and bank risk. Experts say FCNR may suit NRIs seeking higher USD yields who can lock in funds and eventually spend them in India, while Treasuries offer greater liquidity.
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12:36 pm Monday, 24 August 2026
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Indian banks are currently offering around 6-7% interest rates in dollar terms on 3-5 year Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR) deposits, outpacing US Treasuries paying 4.2-5.3%. However, FCNR deposits come with lock-ins and bank risk. Experts say FCNR may suit NRIs seeking higher USD yields who can lock in funds and eventually spend them in India, while Treasuries offer greater liquidity.
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12:36 pm Monday, 24 August 2026
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54% of households in Delhi-NCR have members with flu-like symptoms: Survey
A survey conducted across Delhi-NCR has revealed that residents of around 54% of households have members infected with flu, showing viral fever-like symptoms, amid rising H1N1 cases. The findings of the survey, published on August 23, are based on 32,000 responses collected from the region. Notably, the national capital registered 159 fresh influenza cases on August 20.
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12:58 pm Monday, 24 August 2026
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A survey conducted across Delhi-NCR has revealed that residents of around 54% of households have members infected with flu, showing viral fever-like symptoms, amid rising H1N1 cases. The findings of the survey, published on August 23, are based on 32,000 responses collected from the region. Notably, the national capital registered 159 fresh influenza cases on August 20.
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12:58 pm Monday, 24 August 2026
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Gold prices hit 3-month high
Gold prices hit a three-month high while crude oil prices dipped by over $1 on Monday as the US dollar weakened against its peers amid rising expectations of additional sanctions against Iran. Gold bullion rose 1.2% to cross $4,660/ounce (₹4.45 lakh/31 grams), extending its third consecutive weekly gain. Silver also rose 0.98% to $69.65/ounce (₹6,665/31 grams).
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12:58 pm Monday, 24 August 2026
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Gold prices hit a three-month high while crude oil prices dipped by over $1 on Monday as the US dollar weakened against its peers amid rising expectations of additional sanctions against Iran. Gold bullion rose 1.2% to cross $4,660/ounce (₹4.45 lakh/31 grams), extending its third consecutive weekly gain. Silver also rose 0.98% to $69.65/ounce (₹6,665/31 grams).
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Tata Trust begins process to pick next Tata Sons chairman: Report
Sir Dorabji Tata Trust has begun forming a selection committee to recommend Tata Sons' next chairman, after N Chandrasekaran decided against seeking a third term, Moneycontrol reported. The process faces a hurdle as Sir Ratan Tata Trust remains barred from holding trustee meetings. Its inability to convene meetings also led to Tata Sons' AGM being adjourned for lack of quorum.
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12:57 pm Monday, 24 August 2026
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Sir Dorabji Tata Trust has begun forming a selection committee to recommend Tata Sons' next chairman, after N Chandrasekaran decided against seeking a third term, Moneycontrol reported. The process faces a hurdle as Sir Ratan Tata Trust remains barred from holding trustee meetings. Its inability to convene meetings also led to Tata Sons' AGM being adjourned for lack of quorum.
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