Scientists reveal what caused deadly flash floods in Nepal
A preliminary report by Nepalese scientists found that last week's flash floods were caused by an ice-rock avalanche from Langtang–Lirung peak, not a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF). Satellite images showed no evidence of a GLOF. The mass began falling around 8:37am on August 26 from 5,200 metres, reaching Lhende River before surging downstream through the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers.
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A preliminary report by Nepalese scientists found that last week's flash floods were caused by an ice-rock avalanche from Langtang–Lirung peak, not a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF). Satellite images showed no evidence of a GLOF. The mass began falling around 8:37am on August 26 from 5,200 metres, reaching Lhende River before surging downstream through the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers.
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Who is Anima Anandkumar, IIT Madras alumna named in TIME's AI 100 list?
Indian-origin researcher Anima Anandkumar, featured in TIME100's Most Influential People in AI 2026 list, studied at IIT Madras and Cornell University. She became Professor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences at Caltech in 2017. Anima and her husband, Benedikt Jenik, rejected a multi-billion-dollar offer from a Jeff Bezos-backed project to build their own AI startup, Accelerated Understanding.
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Indian-origin researcher Anima Anandkumar, featured in TIME100's Most Influential People in AI 2026 list, studied at IIT Madras and Cornell University. She became Professor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences at Caltech in 2017. Anima and her husband, Benedikt Jenik, rejected a multi-billion-dollar offer from a Jeff Bezos-backed project to build their own AI startup, Accelerated Understanding.
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Woman on phone call runs car over 8-yr-old boy in Mumbai, arrested
An eight-year-old boy died after being run over by a car being driven by a woman in Mumbai. The accused, who was identified as Meghna Rawal, has been arrested. An eyewitness said Meghna, who is a gym trainer, was speaking on the phone at the time of the incident and did not stop immediately after the collision.
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03:39 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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An eight-year-old boy died after being run over by a car being driven by a woman in Mumbai. The accused, who was identified as Meghna Rawal, has been arrested. An eyewitness said Meghna, who is a gym trainer, was speaking on the phone at the time of the incident and did not stop immediately after the collision.
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What will Zomato offer its 240 employees who have been laid off?
Eternal-owned Zomato is shutting its Hyderabad customer support operations, affecting around 240 employees. Those impacted will get four months' severance, including notice pay and a one-time ex gratia payment. Medical insurance and counselling support will continue until March 31, 2027. Employees can also keep their company laptops and earphones, while receiving outplacement support.
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03:38 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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Eternal-owned Zomato is shutting its Hyderabad customer support operations, affecting around 240 employees. Those impacted will get four months' severance, including notice pay and a one-time ex gratia payment. Medical insurance and counselling support will continue until March 31, 2027. Employees can also keep their company laptops and earphones, while receiving outplacement support.
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Drunk pilot steals plane, flies it too close to nuclear plant in Hungary before crash-landing
A 24-year-old drunk pilot allegedly stole a small aircraft in Hungary and flew it into a no-fly zone that was too close to the country's only nuclear power plant. He then crash-landed in a sunflower field around four miles from the plant. Police then arrested him while he tried to take control of a car and escape after surviving crash.
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A 24-year-old drunk pilot allegedly stole a small aircraft in Hungary and flew it into a no-fly zone that was too close to the country's only nuclear power plant. He then crash-landed in a sunflower field around four miles from the plant. Police then arrested him while he tried to take control of a car and escape after surviving crash.
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Govt notifies Semicon 2.0 scheme with ₹1.27 lakh crore outlay
The government has notified the Semicon 2.0 scheme with an outlay of ₹1.27 lakh crore to boost the domestic chip ecosystem. Approved on July 15, the initiative provides 40% fiscal support for silicon fabs and 35% for other fabs, including compound, display and specialised fabs. It also offers grants, equity co-investment and royalty financing to eligible startups and companies.
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03:55 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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The government has notified the Semicon 2.0 scheme with an outlay of ₹1.27 lakh crore to boost the domestic chip ecosystem. Approved on July 15, the initiative provides 40% fiscal support for silicon fabs and 35% for other fabs, including compound, display and specialised fabs. It also offers grants, equity co-investment and royalty financing to eligible startups and companies.
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Mumbai Ganpati mandals allowed to use loudspeakers till 12 am on 4 visarjan days
Mumbai Ganpati mandals are allowed to use loudspeakers from 6 am till 12 am on the four visarjan days during Ganeshotsav, Mumbai Suburban Collector said. Loudspeakers and amplifiers can be used on September 15, 18, 19 and 25, if they follow the noise limit under the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules. Ganeshotsav 2026 will begin on September 14.
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03:54 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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Mumbai Ganpati mandals are allowed to use loudspeakers from 6 am till 12 am on the four visarjan days during Ganeshotsav, Mumbai Suburban Collector said. Loudspeakers and amplifiers can be used on September 15, 18, 19 and 25, if they follow the noise limit under the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules. Ganeshotsav 2026 will begin on September 14.
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Govt warns Android users of porn apps that can take over phone & steal money, releases list
The government has warned Android users about malicious pornographic apps that can take control of their phones and steal money. Apps such as Night Play, Reloop, Kyss, Vimo, Rivo, Nexo, and Vixa are promoted through social media ads. Once installed via APK files, they seek Accessibility access, allowing attackers to read screens, enter OTPs/PINs, and steal money.
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03:52 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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The government has warned Android users about malicious pornographic apps that can take control of their phones and steal money. Apps such as Night Play, Reloop, Kyss, Vimo, Rivo, Nexo, and Vixa are promoted through social media ads. Once installed via APK files, they seek Accessibility access, allowing attackers to read screens, enter OTPs/PINs, and steal money.
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Man Utd's Fernandes becomes 1st Portuguese player in 4 years to score PL hat-trick
Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes has become the first Portuguese player in four years to score a hat-trick in the Premier League (PL). He achieved the feat during the match against the newly promoted Ipswich Town at Old Trafford on Sunday. Previously, Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick against Norwich City in April 2022.
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04:12 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes has become the first Portuguese player in four years to score a hat-trick in the Premier League (PL). He achieved the feat during the match against the newly promoted Ipswich Town at Old Trafford on Sunday. Previously, Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick against Norwich City in April 2022.
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Zomato bans dishes made with dairy substitutes, asks restaurants to switch or delist
Eternal-owned Zomato has banned dishes sold by restaurants that are made with analogue dairy products designed to mimic real dairy. It has already removed dishes declared by restaurants as containing analogue dairy, citing the need for greater transparency and food quality. Restaurants must switch to natural dairy or remove such items from their menus immediately.
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04:01 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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Eternal-owned Zomato has banned dishes sold by restaurants that are made with analogue dairy products designed to mimic real dairy. It has already removed dishes declared by restaurants as containing analogue dairy, citing the need for greater transparency and food quality. Restaurants must switch to natural dairy or remove such items from their menus immediately.
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'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' becomes 3rd highest-grossing film ever, beats 'Avatar 2'
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day', starring Tom Holland and Zendaya, has crossed the $2.33 billion mark, becoming the third-highest-grossing film of all time. With this, the film has surpassed the worldwide theatrical run of 'Avatar: The Way of Water', which finished with around $2.32 billion. 'Brand New Day' now trails only 'Avatar' ($2.92 billion) and 'Avengers: Endgame' ($2.79 billion).
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'Spider-Man: Brand New Day', starring Tom Holland and Zendaya, has crossed the $2.33 billion mark, becoming the third-highest-grossing film of all time. With this, the film has surpassed the worldwide theatrical run of 'Avatar: The Way of Water', which finished with around $2.32 billion. 'Brand New Day' now trails only 'Avatar' ($2.92 billion) and 'Avengers: Endgame' ($2.79 billion).
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Marriage can't disqualify daughters from compassionate jobs: HC
The Chhattisgarh High Court directed a bank to grant compassionate appointments to two married daughters of deceased employees, observing that their marital status shouldn't be treated as a disqualification. It stated the bank's scheme makes no distinction between a married son and a daughter. Rejecting the daughters' claims solely on marital status was arbitrary and discriminatory, it added.
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04:26 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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The Chhattisgarh High Court directed a bank to grant compassionate appointments to two married daughters of deceased employees, observing that their marital status shouldn't be treated as a disqualification. It stated the bank's scheme makes no distinction between a married son and a daughter. Rejecting the daughters' claims solely on marital status was arbitrary and discriminatory, it added.
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Designer claims Urvashi plagiarised Gigi's NMAAC saree, calls it 'Exact copy'
Designer Sandeep Khosla has criticised model-actress Urvashi Rautela over her 2026 Cannes saree, drawing comparisons with Gigi Hadid's 2023 Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla ensemble. "Urvashi's wearing an exact copy of our garment without a thought. Either she has no exposure, or she has too much exposure," said Khosla, adding, "If you want to plagiarise...make a better version of what we're doing."
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04:22 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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Designer Sandeep Khosla has criticised model-actress Urvashi Rautela over her 2026 Cannes saree, drawing comparisons with Gigi Hadid's 2023 Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla ensemble. "Urvashi's wearing an exact copy of our garment without a thought. Either she has no exposure, or she has too much exposure," said Khosla, adding, "If you want to plagiarise...make a better version of what we're doing."
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Found a lot of rats at a restaurant, manager called them their pets: Tukaram Mundhe
Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe, who's leading a crackdown against unhygienic conditions at eateries, recalled how restaurants defend themselves. "At one of the places where my officers went, they found a lot of rats. The manager of the place called them their pets," said Mundhe. He said he gives them chance to prove if it's a bona fide mistake.
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04:19 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe, who's leading a crackdown against unhygienic conditions at eateries, recalled how restaurants defend themselves. "At one of the places where my officers went, they found a lot of rats. The manager of the place called them their pets," said Mundhe. He said he gives them chance to prove if it's a bona fide mistake.
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24 injured, 15 feared trapped in blast at firecracker factory in UP's Kaushambi
A massive explosion at a firecracker factory in Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi district on Monday left around two dozen people injured, while nearly 15 others were feared trapped inside, officials said. The blast occurred near Manori power house in the Pipri area. Police, fire brigade and Air Force personnel launched a joint rescue operation after the blaze was brought under control.
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04:19 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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A massive explosion at a firecracker factory in Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi district on Monday left around two dozen people injured, while nearly 15 others were feared trapped inside, officials said. The blast occurred near Manori power house in the Pipri area. Police, fire brigade and Air Force personnel launched a joint rescue operation after the blaze was brought under control.
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Sensex ends 307 points lower, Nifty at 24,080
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Monday, dragged by losses in metal and IT stocks. The Sensex declined 307.24 points, or 0.40%, to 76,957, while the Nifty 50 dropped 95.25 points to 24,080. Sun Pharma and ICICI Bank were among the top BSE gainers, while Adani Ports and ITC led the losses.
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Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Monday, dragged by losses in metal and IT stocks. The Sensex declined 307.24 points, or 0.40%, to 76,957, while the Nifty 50 dropped 95.25 points to 24,080. Sun Pharma and ICICI Bank were among the top BSE gainers, while Adani Ports and ITC led the losses.
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Daman lifeguard saves 7-year-old girl from drowning in sea
A Daman lifeguard rescued a seven-year-old girl after powerful waves caught her off guard while swimming. Sujal Mangela spotted the child struggling to stay afloat and plunged into the turbulent sea. He reached her and brought her safely ashore. The incident highlights the dangers of rough waters and the need for constant supervision of children at beaches at all times.
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A Daman lifeguard rescued a seven-year-old girl after powerful waves caught her off guard while swimming. Sujal Mangela spotted the child struggling to stay afloat and plunged into the turbulent sea. He reached her and brought her safely ashore. The incident highlights the dangers of rough waters and the need for constant supervision of children at beaches at all times.
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Hundreds gather for Mamdani look-alike contest; winner gets ₹9,500
Hundreds of people gathered near New York City’s Washington Square Park on Sunday for a Mayor Zohran Mamdani look-alike contest. Contestants were asked to name their favourite pizza, with the winner decided by the loudest applause. Part-time actor and Mamdani impersonator Amadeo Fusca won the contest and a $100 (about ₹9,500) prize.
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04:53 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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Hundreds of people gathered near New York City’s Washington Square Park on Sunday for a Mayor Zohran Mamdani look-alike contest. Contestants were asked to name their favourite pizza, with the winner decided by the loudest applause. Part-time actor and Mamdani impersonator Amadeo Fusca won the contest and a $100 (about ₹9,500) prize.
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Pune engineer dies by suicide after dispute, boyfriend arrested
A 23-year-old computer engineer, Janhvi Pathak, allegedly died by suicide at a Kharadi society in Pune after a dispute with her boyfriend. Police arrested Amrutkumar Singh after a complaint by her uncle. Officials said the couple had an argument before the incident, while investigations into the circumstances are underway.
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A 23-year-old computer engineer, Janhvi Pathak, allegedly died by suicide at a Kharadi society in Pune after a dispute with her boyfriend. Police arrested Amrutkumar Singh after a complaint by her uncle. Officials said the couple had an argument before the incident, while investigations into the circumstances are underway.
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India's GDP growth defies US-Iran war impact, grows at 7.8% in Q1
India's GDP has defied the expectation of a slowdown due to US-Iran war by delivering robust growth at 7.8% in Q1 of FY27. This is higher than the 6.9% growth in the first quarter of FY26. However, the GDP growth rate is lower than the 8.6% recorded in the January-March quarter. The growth has beaten the expectations of analysts.
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04:47 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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India's GDP has defied the expectation of a slowdown due to US-Iran war by delivering robust growth at 7.8% in Q1 of FY27. This is higher than the 6.9% growth in the first quarter of FY26. However, the GDP growth rate is lower than the 8.6% recorded in the January-March quarter. The growth has beaten the expectations of analysts.
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