BJP shares video of 'crass' remarks on Meloni at Congress event after Rahul's 'patriarchy' remark

BJP has shared a video of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi hugging Sandeep Dixit to demonstrate that foreign policy under the PM Narendra Modi-led government only meant hugging leaders. Dixit then asked Rahul if he hugged him thinking he was Italian PM Georgia Meloni. BJP called Dixit's remarks "crass" and targeted Rahul for his "smashing the patriarchy" remark at Pune event.
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03:30 pm Monday, 24 August 2026

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Govt shares video of Vande Bharat crossing Western Ghats, says 'Infinite aura'

Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared a video of Vande Bharat train crossing the dense forests of Western Ghats and said, "Infinite aura! Make more in India." "It glides through an endless ocean of green, winding through the landscape, disappearing into mist and emerging again," another government handle said. The video, shot and edited by Hemanth Kumar, went viral online.
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03:59 pm Monday, 24 August 2026

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Scientists build data centre prototype using 16 million human cells

Scientists in Singapore have developed a Biological Data Centre prototype that uses living neurons derived from stem cells to process information and support AI systems. The prototype contains 20 biological computing units, each with around 800,000 neurons, or roughly 16 million per rack. The cells can operate using only a fraction of the power required by conventional digital computers.
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03:56 pm Monday, 24 August 2026

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Imran's party takes Pak PM Shehbaz to court after failed heart checkup

Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan's party, PTI, filed a contempt petition against Shehbaz Sharif's government after authorities took him to a state-run hospital instead of the private facility ordered by Supreme Court. Last week, he was taken for medical examinations to PIMS, where doctors recommended a heart test. However, he was returned to jail without the test as facility was unavailable.
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04:14 pm Monday, 24 August 2026

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India gets 3 gangsters deported from Malaysia, 51 criminals deported in 2026

Office of Home Minister Amit Shah said India got three absconding Indian gangsters apprehended in Malaysia, deported them to India, and sent them to police custody. The fugitives are linked to the Bambiha Gang and are accused of multiple crimes, including extortion, cross-border arms and narco-trafficking. The Indian agencies have facilitated the deportation of 51 criminals in 2026 alone.
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04:00 pm Monday, 24 August 2026

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Adeyemi becomes 1st German player in 97 yrs to score on LaLiga debut for Barcelona

Karim Adeyemi has become the first German player in 97 years to score in his LaLiga debut for Barcelona. He achieved the feat during Barcelona's season opener against Elche on Monday. Adeyemi is also only the fifth German player to score on their LaLiga debut after Walter Bockhardt (1929), Andreas Brehme (1992), Oliver Neuville (1996) and Jeremie Toljan (2025).
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04:23 pm Monday, 24 August 2026

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Iran's rial crosses 2 million against US dollar amid Trump's threat

Iran's rial fell to a new low as the currency traded at 2 million against US dollar on Monday, according to currency tracker TGJU, Economic Times reported. The currency's value fell 4.5% after US President Donald Trump announced the "most crushing economic operation" against Iran. Trump had said countries providing any lifeline to Iran would face "tremendous economic consequences".
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04:16 pm Monday, 24 August 2026

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Men push auto into train to take back to UP amid Marathi mandate row, video goes viral

A viral video shows people helping a driver push his auto rickshaw into a train to reportedly take it back from Mumbai to native place in UP. This comes amid mass migration of auto drivers over Marathi-speaking mandate. Maharashtra Transport Department has issued notices to auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers who failed to prove their functional knowledge of the language.
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04:15 pm Monday, 24 August 2026

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AI, defence and metals could drive India’s next investment cycle

AI infrastructure, defence manufacturing and metals could emerge as key investment themes in India, Lighthouse Canton's Abhay Laijawala told The Core. He said data centre expansion could boost demand for electrical equipment, while higher defence procurement and exports could support manufacturers. Growing electrification could also increase demand for copper, silver and aluminium.
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04:02 pm Monday, 24 August 2026

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Shah Rukh Khan's ₹300 crore Mannat gets new floors

Shah Rukh Khan's iconic Mumbai home Mannat is undergoing major renovations, with new floors being added to its rear portion. Real estate developer Anand Pandit revealed details about the project. The actor and his family had temporarily moved to Puja Casa in Pali Hill, Bandra, in April 2025. Mannat is estimated to be worth around ₹300 crore.
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04:00 pm Monday, 24 August 2026

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What was Wandhama massacre in which terrorists asked for tea before killing Kashmiri Pandits?

The Wandhama massacre took place overnight on January 25, 1998, when terrorists allegedly dressed in Indian Army uniforms entered homes in Kashmir's Wandhama. They reportedly asked Kashmiri Pandit residents for tea before gathering them and opening fire with Kalashnikov rifles, killing 23 people. The attack took place during Shab-e-Qadr, a holy night of Ramzan. The case has been reopened.
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04:43 pm Monday, 24 August 2026

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Why is Parliament technically still in session 11 days after being adjourned?

Both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned sine die for an indefinite period, however, the Parliament technically still remains in session after eleven days. The session will formally end only after the prorogation notification is issued, which is usually issued within three to four days. The Parliament can be recalled without issuing fresh summons until it is prorogued.
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04:35 pm Monday, 24 August 2026

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Part of Bengaluru's Race Course Road to be shut for traffic for 60 days from today

Traffic movement on a section of Race Course Road in Bengaluru will be restricted for 60 days from today (August 24) to facilitate civic works, the city’s Traffic Police said. The work is being carried out in four phases of about 15 days each. The traffic restrictions have been placed between Maurya Hotel Junction and Hare Krishna Road Junction.
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04:35 pm Monday, 24 August 2026

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Woman accused in Pulwama attack seeks bail for dermatological problems, court denies

A court denied bail to Insha Jan, a woman accused in 2019 Pulwama attack in which 40 CRPF personnel made supreme sacrifice. Jan cited dermatological problems, cervical spondylosis and chronic headaches for seeking bail. The court held that her ailments were not life-threatening and did not warrant bail. Jan allegedly provided food, shelter, and other logistical support to the militants.
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04:34 pm Monday, 24 August 2026

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Family disputes emerge in Khawalya mountain tragedy probe

The Chandwade family tragedy investigation has brought attention to reported differences over Muralidhar Chandwade reconnecting with his parents and sisters after nearly two decades. His sister Shobha Mhaske said he resumed contact four months before the incident, after years of separation. Authorities are examining various factors behind the deaths at Khawalya Mountain near Sambhajinagar.
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04:28 pm Monday, 24 August 2026

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Dipke seeks govt school data, says kids treated worse than animals

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke on Monday wrote to state education ministers seeking data on government school infrastructure, funding and teacher vacancies. Dipke in his letter wrote that children are being treated worse than animals and no child should be forced to study in such conditions. "How many additional schools are required for quality education?" the letter asks ministers.
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04:58 pm Monday, 24 August 2026

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Congress takes dig at ally TVK for projecting Vijay as next PM, says 'They can have fantasies'

Reacting to TVK supporters projecting Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay as next PM, Congress leader Karti Chidambaram said any leader or alliance needs the support of 272 Lok Sabha MPs to form the government. "So they can have their fantasies, dreams, ambitions, wishes for their leader," he stated. Notably, Congress and TVK are in an alliance in Tamil Nadu.
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04:54 pm Monday, 24 August 2026

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Irreversible setback for TN's growth: Stalin after CM drops Parandur airport project

DMK chief MK Stalin on Monday criticised Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's decision to scrap the proposed plan to build greenfield airport at Parandur near Chennai. "Dropping Parandur is not Change. It's an irreversible setback for Tamil Nadu's growth," Stalin said in a post on X. He also said that the state's interest could not be "mortgaged for petty political considerations".
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04:52 pm Monday, 24 August 2026

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SEBI rejects settlement applications of Adani-linked foreign funds: Reports

SEBI has rejected settlement applications from overseas funds with significant stakes in Adani Group companies, according to reports. The issue relates to a 2020 investigation into whether these funds were genuine public shareholders or companies acting for the Group's promoters. The applications were rejected after their proposed terms fell short of the regulator's requirements.
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04:52 pm Monday, 24 August 2026

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Govinda makes appearance with Komal after wife Sunita's 2nd marriage claim

Govinda made first appearance with his co-star Komal Rani Swarnkar after his wife Sunita Ahuja claimed he is planning to get married to Komal. In a video shared by Bollywood Hungama, Govinda and Komal were seen attending an event, where the actor asked photographers to not click their pictures. Sunita made the second marriage claim after withdrawing the divorce case.
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04:48 pm Monday, 24 August 2026

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