Gen Z words like 'skibidi', 'delulu' and 'tradwife' included in Cambridge Dictionary
Words like "skibidi", "delulu", "lewk" and "tradwife", that have been popularised by Gen Z, are among the 6,000 new entries to Cambridge Dictionary, its publisher said. The word "mouse jiggler", which refers to someone pretending to work during remote working hours was also added. "We only add words where we think they'll have staying power," a Cambridge Dictionary official said.
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Words like "skibidi", "delulu", "lewk" and "tradwife", that have been popularised by Gen Z, are among the 6,000 new entries to Cambridge Dictionary, its publisher said. The word "mouse jiggler", which refers to someone pretending to work during remote working hours was also added. "We only add words where we think they'll have staying power," a Cambridge Dictionary official said.
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Putin's bodyguards carried 'poop suitcase' to his meeting with Trump in Alaska: Reports
During Vladimir Putin's visit to Alaska to meet US President Donald Trump, the Russian President's bodyguards carried a 'poop suitcase' to collect his faecal waste and bring it back to Russia, reports said. The extra security measure is taken to stop foreign nations from collecting Putin's waste and gaining information about his health, the reports added.
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During Vladimir Putin's visit to Alaska to meet US President Donald Trump, the Russian President's bodyguards carried a 'poop suitcase' to collect his faecal waste and bring it back to Russia, reports said. The extra security measure is taken to stop foreign nations from collecting Putin's waste and gaining information about his health, the reports added.
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Mandhira replies to reporter asking if Sunjay's wife forcefully took over Sona Comstar's board
Mandhira Kapur responded to a reporter who asked if her brother Sunjay Kapur's wife Priya Sachdev Kapur took over Sona Comstar's board before being appointed as its member. "Considering my mother is alive...don't you think...she should've been made a non-executive member?" Mandhira said. "Someone who's come into our family now [was appointed] without talking to the family," she added.
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Mandhira Kapur responded to a reporter who asked if her brother Sunjay Kapur's wife Priya Sachdev Kapur took over Sona Comstar's board before being appointed as its member. "Considering my mother is alive...don't you think...she should've been made a non-executive member?" Mandhira said. "Someone who's come into our family now [was appointed] without talking to the family," she added.
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Pakistan paying 10% development funds to terror group: JUI-F chief
JUI-F chief Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman attacked the government, alleging that unchecked terror financing is sinking Pakistan into chaos. Fazl warned that the state had "failed to protect its people, their lives and property," leaving citizens at the mercy of armed groups. He also claimed nearly 10% of Pakistan's development funds were being siphoned off to militant groups through corruption.
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JUI-F chief Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman attacked the government, alleging that unchecked terror financing is sinking Pakistan into chaos. Fazl warned that the state had "failed to protect its people, their lives and property," leaving citizens at the mercy of armed groups. He also claimed nearly 10% of Pakistan's development funds were being siphoned off to militant groups through corruption.
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Oppn plans motion to remove EC chief Gyanesh after he gives 7-day ultimatum to Rahul
The Opposition I.N.D.I.A bloc is planning to move impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar amid allegations of "vote theft" against the EC, reports said. This development comes a day after Kumar gave a seven-day ultimatum to Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi to either furnish affidavit of his allegations or apologise. Notably, two-thirds majority is needed to remove CEC.
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The Opposition I.N.D.I.A bloc is planning to move impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar amid allegations of "vote theft" against the EC, reports said. This development comes a day after Kumar gave a seven-day ultimatum to Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi to either furnish affidavit of his allegations or apologise. Notably, two-thirds majority is needed to remove CEC.
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Oil edges higher as Trump-Putin summit ends without breakthrough
Oil ticked up in Asian trading after the Trump-Putin Alaska summit ended without a Ukraine deal. Trump signaled tariffs on nations buying Russian oil if progress stalls. WTI crude held near $62.88 after two weeks of declines. Traders now eye Zelenskyy's US talks and Federal Reserve Open Market Committee meeting's minutes, with dollar moves set to influence near-term crude demand.
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Oil ticked up in Asian trading after the Trump-Putin Alaska summit ended without a Ukraine deal. Trump signaled tariffs on nations buying Russian oil if progress stalls. WTI crude held near $62.88 after two weeks of declines. Traders now eye Zelenskyy's US talks and Federal Reserve Open Market Committee meeting's minutes, with dollar moves set to influence near-term crude demand.
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Speaker Birla warns Oppn, says 'People haven't sent you to destroy govt property'
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla warned Opposition MPs protesting over the SIR exercise in Bihar, saying they shouldn't destroy government property. "The people have not sent you to destroy government property," he said, adding that if they do so, he will take decisive action. He suggested that the Opposition should ask questions with the same force as they are protesting.
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla warned Opposition MPs protesting over the SIR exercise in Bihar, saying they shouldn't destroy government property. "The people have not sent you to destroy government property," he said, adding that if they do so, he will take decisive action. He suggested that the Opposition should ask questions with the same force as they are protesting.
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Everyone claiming credit for Sona Comstar, I've been told to go to hell: Sunjay Kapur's sister
Ex-Sona Comstar Chairman Sunjay Kapur's sister Mandhira said everyone is claiming credit for Sona Comstar while her mother is being told she has nothing to do with it. "My sister and me are being told, 'Go to hell'. We weren't put on [Sunjay's] obituary," Mandhira said, adding, "You can try to take it away from us, it's in our blood."
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Ex-Sona Comstar Chairman Sunjay Kapur's sister Mandhira said everyone is claiming credit for Sona Comstar while her mother is being told she has nothing to do with it. "My sister and me are being told, 'Go to hell'. We weren't put on [Sunjay's] obituary," Mandhira said, adding, "You can try to take it away from us, it's in our blood."
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He never even had McDonald's, insane to say he died of heart attack: Sunjay Kapur's sister
Mandhira Kapur said it's "insane" to say that her brother, ex-Sona Comstar Chairman and Karisma Kapoor's ex-husband Sunjay Kapur, died of a heart attack when he was so health-conscious. "McDonald's was out of the question. No ketchup, no sodas, no nothing. He worked out every day," Mandhira said on Sunjay. "He did have his heart checked out," she added.
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Mandhira Kapur said it's "insane" to say that her brother, ex-Sona Comstar Chairman and Karisma Kapoor's ex-husband Sunjay Kapur, died of a heart attack when he was so health-conscious. "McDonald's was out of the question. No ketchup, no sodas, no nothing. He worked out every day," Mandhira said on Sunjay. "He did have his heart checked out," she added.
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Red alert in Mumbai as IMD forecasts heavy rain, schools closed
Following heavy rain and waterlogging, the IMD issued a red alert for Mumbai today. The red alert is in place for Borivali, Thane, Kalyan, Mulund, Powai, Santa Cruz, Chembur, Worli, Navi Mumbai, and Colaba. Meanwhile, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has declared a holiday for all schools on Monday due to heavy rain, including those with afternoon shifts.
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12:32 pm Monday, 18 August, 2025
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Following heavy rain and waterlogging, the IMD issued a red alert for Mumbai today. The red alert is in place for Borivali, Thane, Kalyan, Mulund, Powai, Santa Cruz, Chembur, Worli, Navi Mumbai, and Colaba. Meanwhile, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has declared a holiday for all schools on Monday due to heavy rain, including those with afternoon shifts.
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Indian exports to US grew 20%, while imports up by 14% in July
The commerce ministry data has showen that India's goods exports to the US have grown 19.94% to $8.01 billion in the month of July, meanwhile, country's imports from US increased 13.78% to about $4.55 billion during the month. The US team is scheduled to visit India from August 25 for the sixth round of talks for the pact.
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The commerce ministry data has showen that India's goods exports to the US have grown 19.94% to $8.01 billion in the month of July, meanwhile, country's imports from US increased 13.78% to about $4.55 billion during the month. The US team is scheduled to visit India from August 25 for the sixth round of talks for the pact.
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Yamuna crosses danger mark in Delhi
The Yamuna in Delhi has crossed the danger mark of 205.33 metres and is expected to touch 206 metres by 19 August following heavy rainfall and massive water release from upstream barrages. Authorities have put agencies on alert and warned of possible evacuations in low-lying areas.
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The Yamuna in Delhi has crossed the danger mark of 205.33 metres and is expected to touch 206 metres by 19 August following heavy rainfall and massive water release from upstream barrages. Authorities have put agencies on alert and warned of possible evacuations in low-lying areas.
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It pays in India to stand up to Trump, matter of time before he backs off: Top US strategist
Top US strategist Chris Wood said President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs on India are "probably" reason to buy Indian equities since "India is one country...where it pays to stand up to Trump". "It's only matter of time before Trump backs off the stance, which isn't in America's interest," he said. "India represents best long-term structural story in Asia," Wood added.
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Top US strategist Chris Wood said President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs on India are "probably" reason to buy Indian equities since "India is one country...where it pays to stand up to Trump". "It's only matter of time before Trump backs off the stance, which isn't in America's interest," he said. "India represents best long-term structural story in Asia," Wood added.
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Man suffers electric shock while withdrawing cash from ATM in Tamil Nadu, hospitalised
A 35-year-old man was hospitalised after suffering an electric shock while withdrawing cash from an ATM in Tamil Nadu's Kancheepuram. Police said that the electrocution was due to low-voltage leakage and not life-threatening. The police alerted the bank to carry out urgent repairs to prevent further incidents.
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01:11 pm Monday, 18 August, 2025
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A 35-year-old man was hospitalised after suffering an electric shock while withdrawing cash from an ATM in Tamil Nadu's Kancheepuram. Police said that the electrocution was due to low-voltage leakage and not life-threatening. The police alerted the bank to carry out urgent repairs to prevent further incidents.
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'Netaji 'fled' fearing British,' claims handbook for teachers in Kerala; SCERT corrects it
A Class 4 handbook for teachers in Kerala falsely claimed that Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose fled to Germany from India "fearing the British", before his INA stint. The error, which was flagged by teachers, was corrected by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT). ABVP claimed it was CPI(M)'s attempt to manipulate "the younger generation with fake narratives".
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A Class 4 handbook for teachers in Kerala falsely claimed that Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose fled to Germany from India "fearing the British", before his INA stint. The error, which was flagged by teachers, was corrected by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT). ABVP claimed it was CPI(M)'s attempt to manipulate "the younger generation with fake narratives".
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Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall warning issued for 25 states/UTs, list released
IMD has issued heavy to extremely heavy rainfall warning for 25 states/UTs for Tuesday (August 19). It's likely over Gujarat, Goa, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Odisha, Punjab, West Bengal, Sikkim and Puducherry.
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IMD has issued heavy to extremely heavy rainfall warning for 25 states/UTs for Tuesday (August 19). It's likely over Gujarat, Goa, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Odisha, Punjab, West Bengal, Sikkim and Puducherry.
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Guide abandons tourists for 90 minutes in Ranthambore tiger safari
In a serious case of negligence at Rajasthan's Ranthambore National Park, a group of tourists, including women and children, were left stranded in tiger territory for nearly 90 minutes after their safari vehicle broke down and the guide allegedly abandoned them. The tourists were eventually rescued and brought out of the reserve. CCF Anoop KR assured accountability.
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In a serious case of negligence at Rajasthan's Ranthambore National Park, a group of tourists, including women and children, were left stranded in tiger territory for nearly 90 minutes after their safari vehicle broke down and the guide allegedly abandoned them. The tourists were eventually rescued and brought out of the reserve. CCF Anoop KR assured accountability.
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India's two-pronged policy will hit it where it hurts: White House official
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro criticised India for buying oil and military equipment from Russia, while demanding that the US share military technology and build factories in India. He also said India was cosying up to both Russia and China. "This two-pronged policy will hit India where it hurts—its access to US markets," he wrote in an op-ed.
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White House trade adviser Peter Navarro criticised India for buying oil and military equipment from Russia, while demanding that the US share military technology and build factories in India. He also said India was cosying up to both Russia and China. "This two-pronged policy will hit India where it hurts—its access to US markets," he wrote in an op-ed.
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2 held with 8.5 kg of weed worth ₹8.56 cr at Mumbai Airport
The Mumbai airport customs officials arrested two passengers for allegedly smuggling hydroponic weed worth ₹8.56 crore from Bangkok. The accused, Mohammad Swail, 23, and Sameer Khan, 21, both residents of Uttar Pradesh, were intercepted on Saturday while crossing the green channel at T2, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, based on spot profiling.
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The Mumbai airport customs officials arrested two passengers for allegedly smuggling hydroponic weed worth ₹8.56 crore from Bangkok. The accused, Mohammad Swail, 23, and Sameer Khan, 21, both residents of Uttar Pradesh, were intercepted on Saturday while crossing the green channel at T2, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, based on spot profiling.
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Qantas fined ₹515.5 crore for laying off 1,800 employees illegally in Australia
An Australian court has imposed a $59 million (about ₹515.5 crore) fine on the country's largest airline Qantas for illegally laying-off 1,800 ground staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. The court said it wanted the penalty to be a "real deterrence" to firms tempted by financial rewards of breaking employment law. The 104-year-old airline last year agreed to ₹683-crore compensation too.
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An Australian court has imposed a $59 million (about ₹515.5 crore) fine on the country's largest airline Qantas for illegally laying-off 1,800 ground staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. The court said it wanted the penalty to be a "real deterrence" to firms tempted by financial rewards of breaking employment law. The 104-year-old airline last year agreed to ₹683-crore compensation too.
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