Several K'taka BJP leaders detained during march over Valmiki Corporation scam

Several BJP leaders and workers were detained in Karnataka during their march to the state Assembly seeking Minister B Nagendra's resignation over his alleged involvement in the Valmiki Corporation scam. Leader of Opposition, R Ashoka, alleged that ₹187 crore belonging to the Valmiki Corporation was siphoned off. Congress slammed the protest asking Opposition to debate the issue in the Assembly.
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12:55 pm Monday, 24 August 2026

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UP govt transfers 17 IAS officers in major administrative reshuffle

Uttar Pradesh government transferred 17 IAS officers and changed the responsibilities of several senior bureaucrats in major administrative reshuffle. Sangeeta Singh, formerly Aligarh Divisional Commissioner, was transferred and appointed as new Moradabad Divisional Commissioner. Om Prakash Arya, formerly Member (Judicial) Revenue Council, Prayagraj, was appointed Aligarh Divisional Commissioner.
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News By: Saurav Joshi
12:46 pm Monday, 24 August 2026

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India crash out of Women's Hockey WC after goalless draw against Australia

India crashed out of the Women's Hockey World Cup after a goalless draw against Australia in their final Pool E match at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen, the Netherlands, on Sunday. India needed a win to advance to the semi-finals, while a draw was enough for Australia to reach the last four on the basis of more goals scored.
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News By: Saurav Joshi
01:11 pm Monday, 24 August 2026

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Pak's Jamaat-e-Islami announces nationwide protest over petroleum levy

Pakistan’s Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has announced a fresh nationwide protest programme against the government’s petroleum levy and rising inflation, after more than a week of demonstrations in major cities. JI chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman said the party will observe a countrywide shutdown strike after 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal, on August 26, followed by a long march towards Islamabad.
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01:08 pm Monday, 24 August 2026

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TMC's Mahua Moitra moves SC against eviction from circuit house

TMC leader Mahua Moitra on Monday approached the Supreme Court against her eviction from the Krishnanagar circuit house in West Bengal alleging that officials evicted her despite a room being allotted to her. Moitra earlier alleged that the district administration was threatening and harassing her to move out. Moitra's lawyers urged the SC for an urgent hearing in the matter.
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News By: Anushka Singh
01:27 pm Monday, 24 August 2026

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Himanshi shares cryptic post after Asim claims she tried patching up post break-up

Himanshi Khurana shared a cryptic Instagram story hours after Asim Riaz claimed she tried to get back with him after their breakup. Himanshi posted a picture of a scenic view from her balcony and wrote, "Such a beautiful day." Asim denied "asking anyone to change their religion" after Himanshi revealed that the former wanted her to accept his religion.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
01:25 pm Monday, 24 August 2026

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Sam Altman takes dig at Anthropic CEO over 'AI can cure diseases' remark

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman appeared to take a dig at Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei over his remark that AI could cure most diseases. "Some people in the AI field...say we're going to give the world a cure to all disease...in exchange for people giving up their autonomy," Altman said. He added that people should remain in control of the future.
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
01:21 pm Monday, 24 August 2026

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What was the winning answer at Miss Universe 2026?

Kaziah Liz Mejo, who won Miss Universe India 2026 title, was asked to describe the sound of silence in her life. She replied, "Silence...is what I experienced...a few minutes ago. The calm before I enter a stage." "To me, that's silence when you feel at home, when...heart lets you take a deeper breath...and you know that you belong," she added.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
01:18 pm Monday, 24 August 2026

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Claude down globally including India, errors hit multiple models

Anthropic's Claude AI is facing a global outage, with users in India and elsewhere reporting disruptions. Downdetector showed over 1,300 reports in the US and more than 180 in India, with most complaints involving Claude Code, followed by Claude Chat. Anthropic said it has identified the cause of elevated errors affecting several Claude models and is working on a fix.
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News By: Jessica Rajan
01:17 pm Monday, 24 August 2026

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J&K reopens probe into 1998 Wandhama massacre of 23 Kashmiri Pandits

The Jammu and Kashmir State Investigation Agency (SIA) has reopened investigation into the 1998 Wandhama massacre in Ganderbal, in which 23 Kashmiri Pandits were killed. The victims included nine women and four children. The move is part of a wider push to revisit decades-old terror cases after investigators reported breakthroughs in other reopened killings.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
01:15 pm Monday, 24 August 2026

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UP judge claims IAS officer tried to create pressure over call, questioned her values

UP's Gonda Judge Shabina Khan claimed that IAS officer Durga Shakti Nagpal tried to create undue pressure on her by misusing the influence of her position in connection with a land dispute case. She alleged Nagpal also questioned her values. The Allahabad High Court said Nagpal's call was an attack on judiciary's independence and referred her conduct for criminal contempt.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
01:58 pm Monday, 24 August 2026

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Sridhar Vembu calls for death penalty for high-level corruption

Zoho Co-founder Sridhar Vembu has asked Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay to consider adopting Singapore-style laws to tackle drug dealing and high-level corruption. He proposed the death penalty for future corruption cases involving ministers and top officials. "We should declare an amnesty for past sins so we do not endlessly debate the past," he added.
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
02:14 pm Monday, 24 August 2026

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15 flights diverted from Delhi airport amid rains

A total of 15 flights, including two international flights, have been diverted from Delhi Airport so far due to heavy rains in the national capital. As many as 12 flights were diverted to Jaipur while two were diverted to Chandigarh. One flight was diverted to Lucknow. The passengers have been advised to check with their airlines for latest flight updates.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
02:12 pm Monday, 24 August 2026

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Woman kisses Rahul Gandhi on cheek at Pune event, video shows his reaction

A video showing a young woman kissing Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on the cheek after taking selfies with him at his 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event in Pune has surfaced online. The video showed Rahul posing with students before waving to the crowd, when the student held his cheek and kissed him. Rahul then briefly interacted with her and shook hands.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
02:06 pm Monday, 24 August 2026

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How much do senior citizens need to invest in SCSS to earn ₹25,000 every quarter?

The Senior Citizens' Savings Scheme (SCSS) is a government-backed scheme for individuals aged 60 years or above. At the current interest rate of 8.2% per annum, an investment of around ₹12.2 lakh would generate approximately ₹25,010 per quarter before tax. Once an SCSS account is opened, the interest rate applicable to the deposit remains fixed throughout the five-year tenure.
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02:05 pm Monday, 24 August 2026

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Who is Kaziah Liz Mejo, 19-year-old winner of Miss Universe India 2026?

Kaziah Liz Mejo, who has been crowned Miss Universe India 2026, is a 19-year-old law student and model. In 2025, she represented India at Miss Teen International, where she emerged as the first runner-up. She has undergone 12 years of training as a classical dancer. Apart from singing and playing the drums and violin, Kaziah starred in Malayalam film 'Shylock'.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
02:04 pm Monday, 24 August 2026

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Refined palm oil tanker overturns in MP, locals rush with buckets to collect oil

Chaos broke out in Madhya Pradesh's Guna district after a tanker carrying refined palm oil overturned near Beenaganj, spilling oil onto the road and nearby drains. Locals rushed to the spot with buckets, cans and other containers to collect it. Police tried to disperse the crowd, while a crane was later used to straighten the tanker and restore traffic.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
02:02 pm Monday, 24 August 2026

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Fans praise Akshaye Khanna's look as Shukracharya in 'Mahakali'; call it 'peak casting'

The teaser of ‘Mahakali’ has introduced Akshaye Khanna as Shukracharya, drawing praise from fans. An X user wrote, "Akshay Sir as Shukracharya Peak Casting After Dhurandhar," while another said, "Akshay Khanna transformation and voice modulation. This looks good (Goosebumps)." The film is directed by Prasanth Varma and also stars Pooja Hegde as Mahakali and Rohit Saraf.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
02:27 pm Monday, 24 August 2026

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Journalist who reported on Ram temple donation theft alleges harassment, moves SC against FIR

Journalist Abhishek Upadhyay, who flagged alleged irregularities in the handling of the donations at Ayodhya's Ram temple, has filed a plea in Supreme Court challenging an FIR lodged against him in an alleged road rage case. The plea claimed that the FIR against him is an attempt to harass him for his independent journalistic works.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
02:26 pm Monday, 24 August 2026

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Gauff beats Pegula in straight sets to clinch 2nd Cincinnati Open title

Coco Gauff defeated fellow American Jessica Pegula in straight sets, 6-2, 6-4, in the final to clinch her second Cincinnati Open women's singles title. The victory is Gauff's first title of the 2026 season and her fourth WTA 1000 title overall. Notably, this was the first all-American women's final at the Cincinnati Open in 56 years.
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News By: Ishaan Mukherjee
02:43 pm Monday, 24 August 2026

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