Salman's sister ties him rakhi in front of Jesus Christ painting, fans call video 'most secular'

Salman Khan’s sister Arpita Khan Sharma shared a video showing her performing aarti and tying him a rakhi on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. Several fans noticed a Jesus Christ painting in the background and called it "the most secular video on the internet". "This video is literally what India represents in a true sense," a social media user commented.
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02:22 pm Saturday, 29 August 2026

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Canada considering changing street named after Trump to Obama Avenue or Taco Avenue

Ottawa City Council has unanimously voted to start process of renaming Trump Avenue street. Among the proposed names are "Obama Avenue" and "TACO Avenue", with TACO standing for "Trump Always Chickens Out", a reference to his frequently changing policy positions. The move comes amid strained US-Canada ties after failed trade deal, with Trump renaming Lake Ontario as "Lake America".
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02:18 pm Saturday, 29 August 2026

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BJP Prez summons 3 party MPs who attended anti-Sikh riots convict Sajjan Kumar's prayer meet

BJP President Nitin Nabin has summoned party MPs Ramvir Bidhuri, Yogender Chandolia, and Kamaljeet Sehrawat after they went to 1984 anti-Sikh riots convict and ex-Congress MP Sajjan Kumar's house to attend a prayer meet after his demise. "They shouldn't have gone," Nabin said. Earlier, Congress MP Deepender Hooda was criticised for calling Kumar "a role model".
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02:33 pm Saturday, 29 August 2026

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8-yr-old boy who climbed trees to survive Nepal flash floods reunited with mother

Eight-year-old Zoyal Ghale, who ran into a forest and climbed trees to escape Nepal's deadly flash floods, was reunited with his mother, Matti Maya Tamang, on Friday. Ghale had been airlifted to a hospital from Rasuwa with a broken leg and cuts on his face. Tamang had already found her younger son alive as well.
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02:31 pm Saturday, 29 August 2026

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Neeraj Chopra ruled out of Asian Games

Two-time Olympic medal-winning javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has been ruled out of the upcoming Asian Games 2026. The 28-year-old, who won gold medals at the previous two Asian Games editions, sustained a ligament tear in his ankle during training. "After discussions with my doctor and team, we've decided that I will sit out the rest of this season," Chopra said.
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02:59 pm Saturday, 29 August 2026

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Footage of Tibet floods removed from Chinese social media: Report

Several videos showing the scale of flooding and appeals for help in Tibet after flash floods have reportedly been removed from Chinese social media, a News18 report said. Official Chinese coverage has focused on rescue teams and directions issued by senior leaders. Nepal’s death toll crossed 600, compared with five reported in Tibet, despite thousands living near affected border areas.
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02:51 pm Saturday, 29 August 2026

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X finds 200,000-account network spreading anti-AI data centre posts

X has uncovered a network of 200,000 accounts, including 200 suspected inauthentic accounts posting content about AI data centres. The posts allegedly sought to influence debates over US AI and energy policy, highlighting concerns about electricity prices and power grids. The accounts also shared AI-generated cartoons portraying data centre operators as profiting while households bear the costs.
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02:47 pm Saturday, 29 August 2026

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Bangladesh to buy Chinese J-10 fighter jets, cites Operation Sindoor's example

Bangladesh is moving closer to buying 20 Chinese J-10CE fighter jets, with adviser to PM Tarique Rahman claiming their performance during Operation Sindoor helped tilt decision in China’s favour. He added they were cheaper than European jets such as Eurofighter Typhoon & Rafale. Pakistan had falsely claimed its Chinese-made J-10s shot down Indian aircraft, including Rafales, during the operation.
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03:13 pm Saturday, 29 August 2026

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Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan’s son says father is being subjected to ‘petty torture’ in jail

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s son, Kasim Khan, alleged that his father is being subjected to “petty torture” in prison. He said Imran does not receive basic health checks, is not allowed phone calls with his children, and is confined for 23 hours in an isolated cell. “He (Imran) is facing a kind of severe anxiety," Kasim Khan added.
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Dolly Parton's streams jump 1,549% after death, becomes most streamed artist globally

The streams of Dolly Parton's discography skyrocketed 1,549% on August 25, the day of her death, to 41.8 million Tuesday as compared to 2.5 million on Monday, according to ABC News. Her streams jumped to 79.7 million, making her the most streamed artist globally on Wednesday. Dolly topped the US Spotify charts, for the 1st time in her 62-year career.
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03:11 pm Saturday, 29 August 2026

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Why did OpenAI suddenly end its Cursor deal after nearly four yrs?

OpenAI is ending its nearly four-year partnership with AI coding startup Cursor after Elon Musk-led SpaceX acquired the company for $60 billion. OpenAI said it could not ensure SpaceX would use its technology within its terms of service, citing Musk’s companies’ alleged contract violations. It also claimed Musk’s Twitter, now part of SpaceX, had previously breached their agreement.
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03:10 pm Saturday, 29 August 2026

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People you haven't spoken to in years ask for match tickets: Gauff

During the US Open 2026 pre-tournament press conference, American tennis player Coco Gauff backed her mother's Instagram post asking family and friends to stop asking for tickets. "Honestly, it was needed," she said. Gauff added, "People come out of the woodwork. You haven't spoken to someone for years...They're like, 'Can I've eight tickets to your match in your box, please?'"
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03:26 pm Saturday, 29 August 2026

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RSS chief's posters displayed on billboard in New York’s Times Square

A billboard featuring RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat appeared in New York’s Times Square on Friday. Bhagwat is scheduled to speak at Madison Square Garden during the ‘Universal Oneness Celebrations’ event, organised by American Hindus for Engagement and Dialogue, on Saturday. He is visiting the US as part of a three-nation outreach tour covering the US, Canada and the UK.
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03:19 pm Saturday, 29 August 2026

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What is dyscalculia, the disorder actress Tara Sutaria said she has?

Dyscalculia is a learning disorder that affects a person's ability to understand number-based information and math. People who have dyscalculia often face mental health issues when they have to do math, such as anxiety, depression, anger and fear. Symptoms of this condition usually appear in childhood, but adults may have dyscalculia without knowing it.
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03:39 pm Saturday, 29 August 2026

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IIT-Madras unveils new basketball-inspired three-team game 'Phiball'

IIT-Madras on Friday launched 'Phiball', a new version of a basketball game combined with netball, ahead of National Sports Day on August 29. Played on a circular court, the game features three seven-player teams, with each team attacking two opponent baskets and defending one. Each game has three eight-minute quarters and scoring ranges from one to three points.
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03:32 pm Saturday, 29 August 2026

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Police shoots gym trainer after he stabs 21-year-old model to death in Delhi

A 26-year-old gym trainer identified as Md Imran allegedly strangled and stabbed 21-year-old model Muskan Sharma to death at her home in Delhi. Police arrested Imran after shooting him in both his legs three times in an encounter after he allegedly fired at them. Police said he harassed Muskan in July after she refused to be in relationship with him.
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03:56 pm Saturday, 29 August 2026

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Lando Norris signs new McLaren contract until 2030

Lando Norris has signed a new McLaren contract that runs till the end of 2030, with a multi-year option to extend beyond. "I don't want to go anywhere," he said, calling the decision "one of the easiest" he's made since being in Formula 1. The 26-year-old joined McLaren in 2017 as a test driver before becoming race driver in 2019.
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03:55 pm Saturday, 29 August 2026

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I'm having fun with the game: Praggnanandhaa after his Grand Chess Tour win

After becoming the first Indian to win the Grand Chess Tour, Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa said, "In the last two years...I was focused on the Candidates, but now I'm just having fun with the game." When asked where he'd rate the win in his career, he replied, "It's high up there." "Every tournament is special in its own way," Praggnanandhaa added.
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03:54 pm Saturday, 29 August 2026

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Do you feel you are a lord?: HC slams Munde-led FDA on not allowing 5 eateries to reopen

Bombay HC criticised Tukaram Mundhe-led Maharashtra FDA after it refused to revoke licence suspension of five restaurants at Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) premises despite fresh inspection finding them 88% compliant with food safety rules. "Do you feel...you are a lord and you can do anything?” HC said while cancelling the suspension order. It also warned of stinging orders against officials.
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03:46 pm Saturday, 29 August 2026

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Scientists develop cyborg cockroaches to deliver medicine to trapped disaster victims

Australian scientists have developed paramedic cyborg cockroaches, dubbed "paraborgs", equipped with miniature injection devices and cameras. Researchers said the insects could one day be used by search-and-rescue teams to deliver lifesaving drugs to people trapped after disasters. Real cockroaches were used because no robot could match their agility and resilience, the researchers added.
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