India may soon fight robot Chinese army: Congress MP on Chinese robot breaking Usain Bolt's record

After a Chinese robot broke Usain Bolt's 100m world record, Congress MP Manish Tewari claimed, "If India is not careful, it could be very soon fighting a robot PLA on the LAC." Stating that this "should give us a reality check" about "how far behind we are, qua China, in the technology game". The robot ran 100m in 9.39 seconds.
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12:58 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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What are the gold prices in major cities as they hit 5-month high in India?

As gold prices hit a five-month high in India on Monday at ₹1.64 lakh per 10 gram, price of 24K gold (10 gram) in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Bengaluru on Tuesday stood at ₹1,63,250, ₹1,62,970, ₹1,63,030 and ₹1,63,380, respectively. Price of 22K gold (10 gram) in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Bengaluru is ₹1,49,646, ₹1,49,389, ₹1,49,444 and ₹1,49,765, respectively.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
12:54 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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Dhoni wanted 25% stake in CSK, relationship with franchise worsens after talks fail: Report

Former CSK captain MS Dhoni reportedly wanted to buy a 25% stake in the franchise, but talks failed, according to a report. CSK initially offered him 3%, while Dhoni later lowered his demand to 18%. The franchise's final offer was reportedly 5.5%. The report claimed the failed negotiations further strained Dhoni's long-standing relationship with the five-time IPL champions.
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01:10 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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Egypt's Rafale faces China's J-16 jet in a rare one-on-one combat drill

A video released by the Chinese PLA Air Force showed a Chinese J-16 jet engaging in a rare one-on-one combat drill with Egypt's Rafale jet for the first time. The drill occurred during the China-Egypt 'Eagles of Civilisation' exercise. The drill matters for India, as Pakistan operates Chinese J-10 jets and has also shown interest in acquiring J-16 fighter jets.
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01:27 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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26 school kids hospitalised with cold, cough, fever symptoms in Maha; 7-yr-old dies after fever

A 7-year-old student of a residential school in Maharashtra's Palghar district has died after suffering from high fever and breathing difficulties, while 26 others have been hospitalised with cold, cough and fever symptoms, officials said. Following the incident, senior health officials visited the school, which houses 395 resident students, and conducted a full health screening on the campus.
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01:45 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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NVIDIA employees buying ₹18-crore flats in Hyderabad amid AI gold rush, claims realtor

Multiple NVIDIA employees have booked apartments in Trump Towers Hyderabad amid the "AI gold rush", Moneycontrol reported, citing a realtor. He said that Micron employees could also be among the buyers. The apartments reportedly range from around ₹6.2 crore to ₹18 crore. Shares of both companies have surged amid AI-fuelled demand for chips.
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01:51 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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NSA Ajit Doval meets China's Vice Prez, discusses peace along the border

NSA Ajit Doval held a meeting with China’s Vice President Han Zheng on Tuesday and their discussion reportedly centred on promoting peace and stability across border areas. The meeting comes ahead of 25th Round of Special Representative talks on the India-China border. Meanwhile, Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit India for the BRICS summit in September.
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02:12 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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Why India still runs on cash even in the UPI era?

Despite rapid adoption of UPI payments, currency stock in India has more than doubled in a decade, from ₹16.63 lakh crore in FY16 to ₹42.43 lakh crore as of August 7. This is because low-income groups and older populations in rural and semi-urban areas continue to rely heavily on cash. Small businesses, operating on thin margins, also deal in cash.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
02:10 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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Microsoft employees reveal their monthly AI spend, highest at ₹26 lakh

Hundreds of Microsoft employees voluntarily shared their monthly AI usage costs in an internal spreadsheet seen by Business Insider. While the median monthly spend was around $300, one employee in Microsoft Customer and Partner Solutions reported the highest cost at $28,000 (around ₹26 lakh). Employees used an internal tracking tool to calculate their AI usage costs.
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
02:22 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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Pak leader mocks Munir, invokes Pak Army's 1971 surrender to India

Pakistan's JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman took a dig at Army Chief Asim Munir, recalling Pakistan's defeat in the 1971 war against India. He questioned the military's chest-thumping while the common public suffers. "In 1971, one day before laying down arms, General Yahya Khan...said, we'll fight in...streets, in deserts, in fields...We heard these big words then," he said.
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02:21 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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Body of Delhi teen who drowned in drain while chasing kite found after 4 days

The body of a Delhi teenager who drowned after falling into an open drain while reportedly chasing a kite in Delhi’s Jasola has been found after four days. This comes after a video showed his father searching for him in the drain. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi had suspended JE Anuj Kumar for "dereliction of duty" in the case.
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02:41 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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Iran gave 'strong support' to Pakistan during India's Operation Sindoor: Pakistan

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that Iran gave strong support to Pakistan in May 2025 when India carried out Operation Sindoor, The Tribune reported. However, Dar did not specify what he meant by Iran's "strong support". At the time of the conflict, Iran urged India and Pakistan to exercise restraint.
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02:37 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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He's vegetarian: Fish traders as they oppose naming of Guj fish market after PM Modi

A row erupted after Surat Fish Merchant Association installed a board calling a new fish market 'Shree Narendra Modi Wholesale Fish Market' without civic approval. "[PM] Modi has never consumed seafood...and is a pure vegetarian...this board shouldn't be put up," said fish trader Surendra Lashkari on behalf of the Kahar-Machhi community. Association president Kalpesh Navsariwala defended the move.
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News By: Garima Garg
02:57 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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Urvashi Rautela wears Tricolour-inspired gown at Miss Universe India event, sparks outrage

Urvashi Rautela has sparked outrage by wearing a Tricolour-inspired gown at Miss Universe India 2026. The gown of Urvashi, who served as a jury member for the event, featured an Ashoka Chakra-inspired motif and panels of saffron, white and deep green. Legal experts said this may raise a legal issue under the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971.
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02:55 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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Anthropic asks 'stock value' question in interviews to test candidates' priorities: Report

Anthropic asks job candidates how they'd feel if the company someday abandoned its AI ambitions for safety reasons, causing its stock to fall to zero, Axios reported. The question is asked during a culture interview. This comes amid reports that Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is concerned new hires are joining the company for money rather than its AI safety mission.
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03:10 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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500 kg of fake paneer destroyed in Delhi ahead of Raksha Bandhan

Delhi government's Food Safety Department destroyed over 500 kg of adulterated paneer found at Okhla Sabzi Mandi ahead of Raksha Bandhan, set to be observed on Friday. The department also sent 22 food samples from various districts to laboratories for an analysis. Food Safety Officer Vijay Bahadur said adulterated paneer was being brought to the capital city from Aligarh.
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News By: Soheib Ahsan
03:08 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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Nitin Gadkari’s office issues statement after he says 'can't work as much as before'

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's office clarified that his "can't work as much as before" remark, which sparked retirement speculations, has nothing to do with politics. He was referring to the Laxmanrao Mankar Trust, which he established. "In that context, Gadkari said...that younger generation should be given an opportunity," it said, underlining that his words were taken out of context.
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03:27 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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Robots compete to see who picks beans better in China; humans seen helping them

Robots competed in a bean-picking challenge at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, putting their dexterity and precision to the test. Human operators were seen guiding robots using remote controls, sensors and virtual reality gear. The challenge highlighted efforts to improve robotic dexterity, potentially paving the way for future applications in agriculture, manufacturing and caregiving.
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03:23 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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Rajasthan HC takes up Gen Z, Gen Alpha concerns, bans junk food near schools

The Rajasthan High Court has taken note of concerns affecting Gen Z, Gen Alpha and Gen Beta, including junk food around schools, rising screen time, paper leaks and weak infrastructure in rural schools. It banned junk food in school canteens and within 50 metres of school gates. It also directed authorities to address gaps in rural and remote government schools.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
03:43 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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200 MP students march 25 km to protest against teachers' 'casteist remarks'

Around 200 students in Madhya Pradesh's Barwani district marched 25 km to the District Magistrate's office to protest against alleged casteist slurs and indecent behaviour by teachers at a government school. They staged a sit-in protest on the Agra-Mumbai National Highway. The students ended the protest after District Magistrate Jayati Singh announced formation of a team to probe the allegations.
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03:41 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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