Akhilesh Yadav promises ₹40,000/year to women in UP if SP wins Assembly polls

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has announced a 'Stree Samman Samriddhi Yojana' under which women in Uttar Pradesh will get ₹40,000/year if SP wins the upcoming state Assembly elections. Akhilesh claimed that the amount will be increased in the coming years. "This is a resolve for the complete freedom of half the population (women)," the former UP CM added.
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02:13 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026

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Yash's 'Toxic' a hollow fairytale, borrows from 'Godfather': Indian Express

Indian Express called Yash's 'Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups' a hollow fairytale that borrows classic gangsta beats from Hollywood films like 'The Godfather'. The review described the film as an exhausting, eye-glazing stream of violence across picturesque locations in Goa, Macau and elsewhere, where mobsters, corrupt forces and gun-toting goons drive crime through one set-piece after another.
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02:22 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026

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Man shares pic of a child watching A-rated 'Toxic' in theatre, says 'My anxiety is peaking'

An X user has shared a picture of a child watching Yash-starrer A-rated 'Toxic' in a theatre on Day one of its release. "My theatre anxiety is peaking as a little child is sitting next to me...Parents, stop bringing your films to adult films! Please," he shared. Notably, 'Toxic' has received a stronger adult rating than 'Dhurandhar' franchise in UK.
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02:43 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026

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Zelenskyy awards Musk Ukraine's Order of Freedom amid push for Starlink-enabled drones

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has awarded American billionaire Elon Musk Ukraine's Order of Freedom. He was awarded for his "contributions to the protection of human life and freedom" and "development of relations between the peoples of Ukraine and US". This comes after Zelenskyy said the SpaceX owner "may change his mind" over allowing Ukraine to use Starlink-enabled drones against Russia.
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02:58 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026

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'Toxic' earns over ₹48 cr, beats Day 1 collection of 'Dhurandhar'

Yash-starrer 'Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown-Ups' earned ₹48.53 crore by 2 pm on its first day, beating Dhurandhar's first day collection of ₹28.60 crore, trade tracker Sacnilk reported. Toxic's Hindi version led the earnings with ₹23 crore, followed by the Kannada version with ₹10 crore. Toxic sold 2.5 lakh advance-booking tickets in one day, surpassing Dhurandhar 2's 1.3 lakh.
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03:09 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026

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What should one check before breaking an FD early?

A person must check several factors before breaking their fixed deposit (FD) before maturity, according to Livemint. These include the premature withdrawal penalty, revised interest rate after early withdrawal, tax on FD interest, and whether a loan against the FD or overdraft could be an alternative. It is also important to calculate the total cost of breaking the FD early.
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03:28 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026

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Pakistan using Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 drones for surveillance near LoC: Report

Pakistan is using Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 drones for unmanned aerial surveillance along the LoC, News18 reported citing top intelligence sources. The drones are configured for precision strike operations, featuring munition integrations that support accurate target acquisition and precise engagement. The Bayraktar TB2 drones also have fully automatic navigation and route tracking feature.
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03:25 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026

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Startup which hosted party at Bengaluru hospital plans to raise ₹95 crore: Report

Healthcare startup Superhealth is in talks to raise around $10 million (approximately ₹95 crore) from veteran investor Ronnie Screwvala, Moneycontrol reported. The funding round is expected to value the Bengaluru-based startup at $100 million. Superhealth recently faced criticism for hosting a music night at one of its hospitals, with some describing the event as "tone-deaf" and "insensitive".
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03:43 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026

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S Korea scrambles jets as Russian warplanes enter air defence zone

Russian warplanes entered South Korea's air defence identification zone, prompting it to dispatch its fighter jets in response on Tuesday, the country's military said. Though there was no violation of South Korea's actual airspace, this was the second such incursion in weeks. This comes amid tensions between the two countries with Russia's growing proximity to North Korea.
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News By: Mini Tiwari
03:38 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026

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Stones pelted at Vande Bharat train with UP Governor on board in Gujarat, 1 held

Stones were pelted at the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express near Gujarat's Surat that had Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, her daughter Anar Patel, actor Anang Desai, and others on board. Stone pelting occurred at coaches C6 and C10 while the Governor was travelling in the A1 coach. Officials said that one person has been arrested in the case.
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03:56 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026

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Over 105 Indians missing after flash floods wreak havoc in Nepal

At least 105 Indian tourists are among 291 foreign nationals reported missing after flash floods hit Nepal's Rasuwa area on Wednesday, said the Nepal Tourism Board. Eight people have been confirmed dead in the floods that swept two Nepal districts bordering Tibet. Several properties and infrastructure have also been damaged.
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News By: Arshiya Chopra
03:47 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026

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Earth to face back-to-back geomagnetic storms on August 27 and 28

Earth could experience back-to-back geomagnetic storms on August 27 and 28. A G1 minor storm is expected on August 27 from a coronal-hole high-speed solar wind stream, while CMEs released on August 25 could trigger a stronger G2 moderate storm on August 28. The latter may push auroras to unusually low latitudes, though visibility remains uncertain.
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04:11 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026

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He used to say, 'Mummy, I don't want to live': Brother of IIT-Delhi student who died by suicide

IIT-Delhi student Rishikesh Kumar, who allegedly died by suicide, used to say, "Mummy, I don't want to live," his brother has revealed. He said Rishikesh had attempted to end his life at least two times. "He later told my mother, 'Mummy, I'm such a big loser, I went there to die, but I couldn't even do that'," the brother stated.
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04:27 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026

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Investors rush for India's first AAA-rated land in Mumbai 3.0: HoABL

The House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL) announced India's first AAA-rated land, citing an operational airport, ₹3 lakh crore in committed investments, Colliers' No. 1 ranking and projected 3.9X appreciation by 2030. At its Aero Estate development in Khopoli, entry-level villa plots are sold out, with 37 larger 1,400 sq. ft. plots remaining at ₹89.99L until 30 August, it said.
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04:43 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026

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Cheaper payment gateways cost more when festive sales peak: Razorpay

Razorpay's latest festive campaign encourages businesses to also consider how their payment experience will perform under pressure. "Razorpay actually let us push the system under simulated load rather than asking us to trust the spec sheet," a Founder said. As an added festive offer, new businesses can try Razorpay Payment Gateway at zero* platform fees for three months.
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04:42 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026

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How different debt-equity combinations affect returns and risks?

A 25-year study by WhiteOak Capital Mutual Fund reveals that adding equity to a pure debt portfolio improves returns while initially reducing risk. A 90-10 debt-equity mix delivered 7.97% returns with lower volatility (5.76%) than 100% debt (6.77% return, 6.37% volatility). Beyond 20% equity, returns grow further, but risk escalates rapidly, hitting 25.35% volatility for pure equity.
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04:46 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026

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PM Modi speaks to Nepal PM Shah after flash floods hit Nepal, promises help

PM Narendra Modi spoke to Nepal PM Balen Shah after flash floods wreaked havoc in Nepal on Wednesday. "India is ready to provide all possible humanitarian assistance to Nepal. Our teams are coordinating closely on rescue and relief efforts," PM Modi said. He also expressed condolences on the loss of lives. Over 105 Indians are among those missing.
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05:26 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026

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Entire villages near Tibet washed away as flash floods hit Nepal, many feared dead

A massive flash flood hit Nepal in the region bordering Tibet, washing away entire villages while damaging bridges and power projects, with several casualties feared. Syapru Besi and Timure areas in Rasuwa, where 50,000 people live, were severely affected, as officials urged locals near Bhote Koshi river to seek higher ground. The river experienced a flash flood last year too.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
02:01 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026

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Investors rush for India's first AAA-rated land in Mumbai 3.0: HoABL

The House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL) announced India's first AAA-rated land, citing an operational airport, ₹3 lakh crore in committed investments, Colliers' No. 1 ranking and projected 3.9X appreciation by 2030. At its Aero Estate development in Khopoli, entry-level villa plots are sold out, with 37 larger 1,400 sq. ft. plots remaining at ₹89.99L until 30 August, it said.
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06:43 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026

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Rockstar confirms leaked videos of GTA VI were real

Rockstar Games, the maker of the Grand Theft Auto (GTA) series, has confirmed that the videos that leaked online showed actual gameplay from the game's sixth edition. The studio apologised to its customers for the leak and for the repeated delays in the game's release. "The intended game experience may now be impacted by some spoilers," it said.
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07:07 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026

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