Delhi CM calls emergency meeting as swine flu cases cross 2,300

Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said CM Rekha Gupta has called an emergency review meeting amid rising influenza cases in the national capital. Singh said Delhi has recorded around 3,000 influenza cases this year, including 2,308 H1N1 infections. He assured that the situation remains under control, with adequate doctors and medicines available, and urged people not to panic.
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05:32 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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India targeted Rohingyas, Bengali-speaking Muslims after Pahalgam attack: UN report

In a report, the UN said, "[India] targeted Rohingyas, Bengali-speaking Muslims, migrants and asylum-seekers, particularly following the 2017 Home Affairs order and the April 2025 Pahalgam attack in Kashmir." "[UN is] gravely concerned about reports of large-scale violations perpetrated by law enforcement officials...including...extrajudicial killings...torture...sexual violence," it further said.
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05:47 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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Video claims to show massive US military aircraft making unannounced landing in Russia

A video claiming to show US military's C-17 Globemaster plane making an unannounced landing in Russia has surfaced online. The massive aircraft had flown ​directly from Riga, in Latvia. The last direct flight of a US ‌registered ⁠jet to Russia from Europe took place in January this year, carrying special envoys Steven Witkoff and Jared Kushner for Ukraine peace ​talks.
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06:14 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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Kanda Express to reach Delhi tomorrow, sell onions at ₹35 per kg

The first 'Kanda Express' carrying 800 tonnes of onions will reach the national capital on Wednesday, Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare said. The stock will be sold to consumers through NAFED, NCCF and Kendriya Bhandar stores at ₹35 per kg. The government launched Kanda Express amid onion prices rising nearly 60% year-on-year.
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06:13 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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Skyroot to re-launch India's 1st pvt orbital rocket, months after 1st launch

Hyderabad-based startup Skyroot Aerospace is preparing for the second launch of its Vikram-1 rocket, with the vehicle's first stage transported to Sriharikota for further preparations. This comes months after Vikram-1's maiden mission, which made Skyroot the first Indian private firm to launch an orbital rocket. Vikram-1 is an orbital-class rocket designed to carry satellites into Low Earth Orbit.
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06:08 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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Another writer accuses 'Gandhari' of plagiarism, says he pitched story in 2019

After Mumbai-based writer Raghav Desai accused the makers of 'Gandhari' of plagiarism, another screenwriter, Kalyan Bandi, has made similar allegations. Bandi claimed to have pitched his script to Monika Shergill in 2019, when she was with Voot and before she joined Netflix, where she's now a Vice President. Bandi allegedly reached out to Monica after Netflix announced 'Gandhari' in 2024.
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News By: Ishita Ranganath
06:27 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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Indian-origin woman, who refused Bezos' multi-billion offer, unveils AI model that no PC can run

Indian-origin AI researcher Anima Anandkumar and her husband, Benedikt Jenik, unveiled an AI model that can't run on a single computer and can handle 50 lakh times more data than Anthropic's flagship model. The model is built to predict physical phenomena in space and time. The duo had once turned down billionaire Jeff Bezos' multi-billion-dollar offer to build Project Prometheus.
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06:27 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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Inspection of Mumbai Cricket Association eateries ordered over 'non-veg' tea

Bombay High Court ordered an inspection of five eateries at Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Thursday after cockroaches and flies were found in the kitchens. "It is non-vegetarian tea. Do [cricketers] know they are consuming this?" acting Chief Justice Ravindra Ghuge jokingly remarked. HC permitted MCA to install a vending machine for tea and coffee while the eateries remain closed.
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News By: Soheib Ahsan
06:20 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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Corporators seen taking oath to share 'corruption money' equally in UP

A video purportedly shows municipal councillors in UP's Shahjahanpur taking an oath with holy Gangajal in their hands to allegedly distribute all civic revenue and bribe proceeds equally among themselves. In the video, they can be heard saying, "Whatever income...generates will be distributed equally," adding, "If any harm comes to anyone, then all of us will stand together."
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
06:18 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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Why was a man fined after his girlfriend planted 3,400 lipstick kiss marks on his car?

Car owner, Aditya Sikarwar, was fined ₹5,500 after his girlfriend planted 3,400 lipstick kiss marks on his car in MP. According to the Motor Vehicles Act, vehicles must maintain their original factory appearance. Rules say the owner must report modifications to the registering authority within 14 days. Defying these rules can invite imprisonment of upto six months as well.
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06:18 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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Gurugram woman says 8-km journey home took 2.5 hours after rain

A Gurugram woman shared a video showing severe traffic congestion following heavy rainfall, with her 8-km journey home taking 2.5 hours. With cabs and autos difficult to book amid the congestion, she said she had no option but to start walking. "Reality check of Gurugram-where there's such a big corporate world, there's so much of everything...but maintenance: zero," she said.
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06:44 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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Nepal PM Balen Shah told not to wear black sunglasses in Parliament, he submits medical report

Nepal's PM Balen Shah has submitted a medical report after the country's Parliament said that lawmakers should leave their dark glasses outside the chamber. Shah was advised to wear sunglasses after complaining of difficulty seeing in bright light, following an eye examination. Doctors recommended that Shah use sunglasses as needed and apply eye drops when required.
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06:40 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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Woman donates ₹4 crore for better salaries & facilities for Ram Mandir employees

A woman devotee from Tamil Nadu, identified as S Nagalakshmi, reportedly donated ₹4 crore to Ram Mandir and said it's specifically for better salaries and facilities for temple staff. Separately, she donated ₹10,000 for the temple and submitted suggestions on its management to the trust. She also received a donation receipt. This comes amid donation-theft allegations at the Ayodhya temple.
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06:59 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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US Ambassador talks about fake news in India, says 'I thought US had a fake news problem'

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has said he earlier believed that US had a "fake news problem". "But some of the things that get reported here [India] are just nowhere close to the mark," he further said. He said this while mentioning reports that had wrongly claimed that the trade deal between India and US had collapsed.
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06:56 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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Taiwanese TV host arrested for pouring oil on National Treasure in Japan's Nara

Japanese police have arrested a Taiwanese woman, Tsai Yi-chen, a self-described television host, for allegedly pouring liquid over Bussokuseki, an ancient stone regarded as National Treasure at Yakushiji Temple in Nara. Investigators detected glycerin in stains found on the relic. Tsai reportedly admitted to the act, saying, "When I'm deeply moved by something, I pour oil on it and pray."
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06:54 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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US jets leave Bulgaria after Iran reportedly threatens to attack bases in Europe

Two US Air Force KC-135 refuelling aircraft left Bulgaria after reports said Iran was considering hitting US' bases in Europe if President Donald Trump escalated the war. US Air Force said the aircraft left Bulgaria for "other operational requirements". Iran had criticised the aircrafts' deployment in July and said Bulgaria was complicit in "aggression and war crimes".
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06:53 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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Jaipur Watch Company launches dual-sided ‘Gates of India’ collection

Jaipur Watch Company has launched its 'Gates of India' collection, celebrating India's rich architectural heritage through a unique dual-sided watch design. The brand's timepieces have been worn by notable personalities, including PM Modi. The new watches feature intricately detailed dials depicting some of the most iconic landmarks—India Gate, Gateway of India, Charminar, Red Fort, and more.
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06:47 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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We send kids to study, not return as bodies: Family of IIT-D student who died by suicide

The brother of IIT Delhi student who died by suicide said the institute didn't support him despite being aware of his mental-health struggles and treated him "very badly". "IIT wasn't a college for him but a dream...He struggled so much to get into IIT," he said. "We send our kids to study, not to return as dead bodies," he added.
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News By: Garima Garg
07:14 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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Sarfaraz tells SL captain 'You are just wasting time bro', he gets out 2 balls later

India batter Sarfaraz Khan, while fielding as a substitute, teased Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva after he pulled away while facing spinner Manav Suthar on Day 3 of the second Test. "You are just wasting time, bro. Do not be scared. Play. You are the captain," Sarfaraz said. Two balls later, Suthar dismissed Dhananjaya for eight runs.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
07:09 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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How can having multiple bank accounts actually help people save more money?

Having multiple bank accounts can actually help salaried and self-employed individuals manage their expenses better by allocating different accounts for different purposes. One account may be used for salary and regular expenses, while another can be used for day-to-day spending and UPI transactions, with a limited balance to control spending. A third account could be an FD/RD account for savings.
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07:08 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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