'Nuclear plant hit by Ukrainian drones,' says Russia as Ukraine marks Independence Day
Russian officials on Sunday said Ukraine launched a drone attack at one of Russia's biggest nuclear power plants overnight, triggering a fire there. This came as Ukraine celebrated 34 years of independence from the Soviet Union. Russia's Ust-Luga gas facility was also allegedly targeted by Ukrainian drones. Meanwhile, Ukraine said Russia launched over 70 Shahed drones and a missile overnight.
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Russian officials on Sunday said Ukraine launched a drone attack at one of Russia's biggest nuclear power plants overnight, triggering a fire there. This came as Ukraine celebrated 34 years of independence from the Soviet Union. Russia's Ust-Luga gas facility was also allegedly targeted by Ukrainian drones. Meanwhile, Ukraine said Russia launched over 70 Shahed drones and a missile overnight.
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Sourav Ganguly takes up his first head coach job with Pretoria Capitals
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has been appointed as the head coach of SA20 side Pretoria Capitals, replacing Jonathan Trott. This will be the former BCCI President's first stint as a head coach of a side. Pretoria Capitals, who finished runners-up in the inaugural SA20 season, have since failed to qualify for the playoffs.
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07:39 pm Sunday, 24 August, 2025
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Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has been appointed as the head coach of SA20 side Pretoria Capitals, replacing Jonathan Trott. This will be the former BCCI President's first stint as a head coach of a side. Pretoria Capitals, who finished runners-up in the inaugural SA20 season, have since failed to qualify for the playoffs.
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China agrees in principle to resume border trade with India via Shipki La after 5 yrs
China has agreed in principle to resume border trade with India via the Shipki La in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur, the state government announced on Sunday. Trade through the route was suspended in 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic. Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu had earlier written to Centre to revive the historic Indo-Tibetan trade route, the state government said.
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07:59 pm Sunday, 24 August, 2025
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China has agreed in principle to resume border trade with India via the Shipki La in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur, the state government announced on Sunday. Trade through the route was suspended in 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic. Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu had earlier written to Centre to revive the historic Indo-Tibetan trade route, the state government said.
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1st look of Lalbaugcha Raja unveiled in Mumbai
The first look of Lalbaugcha Raja has been unveiled in Mumbai on Sunday ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. The Lalbaugcha Raja or 'King of Lalbaug' is the most visited Ganesh mandal in the city. This year, the Ganesh Festival will be celebrated from Ganesh Chaturthi on August 27th to Anant Chaturdashi on September 6, as per Lalbaugcha Raja's website.
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The first look of Lalbaugcha Raja has been unveiled in Mumbai on Sunday ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. The Lalbaugcha Raja or 'King of Lalbaug' is the most visited Ganesh mandal in the city. This year, the Ganesh Festival will be celebrated from Ganesh Chaturthi on August 27th to Anant Chaturdashi on September 6, as per Lalbaugcha Raja's website.
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Jaydev Unadkat shares Cheteshwar Pujara's first text to him in retirement tribute
Pacer Jaydev Unadkat penned a note on X for Cheteshwar Pujara following his retirement. In his tribute, Unadkat shared Pujara's first text to him, which read, "Hi Jaydev, this is Cheteshwar. I have had a word with Dada and you have to go for KKR trials. You are bowling very well so keep it up!"
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Pacer Jaydev Unadkat penned a note on X for Cheteshwar Pujara following his retirement. In his tribute, Unadkat shared Pujara's first text to him, which read, "Hi Jaydev, this is Cheteshwar. I have had a word with Dada and you have to go for KKR trials. You are bowling very well so keep it up!"
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8 dead, 43 injured as truck hits tractor-trolley carrying pilgrims in UP
Eight people, including two children, were killed and 43 others injured after a truck rammed into a tractor-trolley in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr district on Monday. Police said that 12 of the injured are below 18. The tractor-trolley was carrying 61 people, who were travelling from Rafatpur village in Uttar Pradesh's Kasganj district to Jaharpeer in Rajasthan for a pilgrimage.
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Eight people, including two children, were killed and 43 others injured after a truck rammed into a tractor-trolley in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr district on Monday. Police said that 12 of the injured are below 18. The tractor-trolley was carrying 61 people, who were travelling from Rafatpur village in Uttar Pradesh's Kasganj district to Jaharpeer in Rajasthan for a pilgrimage.
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TVS Ronin is here with #Unscripted retro design and modern tech: TVS
TVS presents the all new TVS Ronin 2025, blending the #unscripted retro design with modern tech. The motorcycle has been engineered for versatile performance across city streets and off-road conditions, catering to the needs of modern riders, the company said. The new TVS Ronin is now available in a range of new colours, starting at ₹1.35 lakh*.
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TVS presents the all new TVS Ronin 2025, blending the #unscripted retro design with modern tech. The motorcycle has been engineered for versatile performance across city streets and off-road conditions, catering to the needs of modern riders, the company said. The new TVS Ronin is now available in a range of new colours, starting at ₹1.35 lakh*.
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Govt to reduce GST slabs to 5% and 18% by September 22: Report
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman-led GST Council is likely to roll out GST reforms, which will reduce the tax slabs from four to two (5% and 18%), by around September 22, NDTV Profit reported. The council is set to meet on September 3, 4 to deliberate on the reforms. The roll out is likely being planned to coincide with Navratri celebrations.
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman-led GST Council is likely to roll out GST reforms, which will reduce the tax slabs from four to two (5% and 18%), by around September 22, NDTV Profit reported. The council is set to meet on September 3, 4 to deliberate on the reforms. The roll out is likely being planned to coincide with Navratri celebrations.
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Apologise unconditionally: SC to Samay, others for mocking differently-abled people
The Supreme Court asked stand-up comedians Samay Raina, Vipul Goyal, Balraj Paramjeet Singh Ghai, Nishant Jagdish Tanwar and Sonali Thakkar to tender an unconditional apology for their insensitive remarks against differently-abled people. SC directed them to show their apology on their social media channels. It said that when others are made fun of, there's a breach of sensitivity.
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The Supreme Court asked stand-up comedians Samay Raina, Vipul Goyal, Balraj Paramjeet Singh Ghai, Nishant Jagdish Tanwar and Sonali Thakkar to tender an unconditional apology for their insensitive remarks against differently-abled people. SC directed them to show their apology on their social media channels. It said that when others are made fun of, there's a breach of sensitivity.
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Another US agency says India has stable economic outlook, affirms credit rating at 'BBB-'
About two weeks after S&P Global upgraded India's long-term credit rating to 'BBB', another US ratings agency Fitch affirmed India's credit rating at 'BBB-'. India's economic outlook remains "strong relative to peers", with its "robust growth and solid external finances" supporting its rating, Fitch said. "US tariffs are a moderate downside risk to our [India] forecast," it added.
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About two weeks after S&P Global upgraded India's long-term credit rating to 'BBB', another US ratings agency Fitch affirmed India's credit rating at 'BBB-'. India's economic outlook remains "strong relative to peers", with its "robust growth and solid external finances" supporting its rating, Fitch said. "US tariffs are a moderate downside risk to our [India] forecast," it added.
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Aditya Roy Kapur says he chooses Swisse for recovery & better sleep
For Aditya Roy Kapur, recovery fuels performance and that’s why he has partnered with Swisse Magnesium, says the wellness brand. Formulated with high-strength magnesium, it aims to ease muscle tension, boost energy and support restful sleep. Whether it’s long shoot days or intense workouts, Swisse, Australia’s No.1 Magnesium brand* helps Aditya recharge and stay at his best, it added.
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For Aditya Roy Kapur, recovery fuels performance and that’s why he has partnered with Swisse Magnesium, says the wellness brand. Formulated with high-strength magnesium, it aims to ease muscle tension, boost energy and support restful sleep. Whether it’s long shoot days or intense workouts, Swisse, Australia’s No.1 Magnesium brand* helps Aditya recharge and stay at his best, it added.
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Info on PM Modi's degree need not be disclosed by DU, rules HC
The Delhi High Court on Monday set aside an order by the Central Information Commission that directed Delhi University to disclose information about PM Narendra Modi's degree. CIC passed the order in 2016. In an earlier hearing, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said the records could be produced in court but not in public domain, as it would serve political motives.
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The Delhi High Court on Monday set aside an order by the Central Information Commission that directed Delhi University to disclose information about PM Narendra Modi's degree. CIC passed the order in 2016. In an earlier hearing, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said the records could be produced in court but not in public domain, as it would serve political motives.
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102-year-old man climbs Japan's 12,388-foot Mount Fuji months after heart failure
Japanese centenarian mountaineer Kokichi Akuzawa scaled Mount Fuji, Japan’s highest peak at 3,776 metres (12,388 feet). At 102 years and 51 days, he became the oldest man to reach the summit of Mount Fuji. The honorary chairman of the Gunma Mountaineering Club, Akuzawa had battled heart failure earlier this year.
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Japanese centenarian mountaineer Kokichi Akuzawa scaled Mount Fuji, Japan’s highest peak at 3,776 metres (12,388 feet). At 102 years and 51 days, he became the oldest man to reach the summit of Mount Fuji. The honorary chairman of the Gunma Mountaineering Club, Akuzawa had battled heart failure earlier this year.
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India using Amazon & Flipkart order data to revamp how it measures retail inflation
Statistics Secretary Saurabh Garg said the Centre has already started using data from e-commerce websites like Flipkart and Amazon in 12 cities in an attempt to overhaul how retail inflation is measured. The sites are being asked to share weekly average prices of goods, which will be cross-checked against a broader dataset. The new method will include airfare data too.
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Statistics Secretary Saurabh Garg said the Centre has already started using data from e-commerce websites like Flipkart and Amazon in 12 cities in an attempt to overhaul how retail inflation is measured. The sites are being asked to share weekly average prices of goods, which will be cross-checked against a broader dataset. The new method will include airfare data too.
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My bail application was pending for 2 yrs thanks to ex-SC Justice Aftab Alam: Amit Shah
Home Minister Amit Shah said his bail application in Sohrabuddin encounter case lasted two years, "with the grace of (ex-Supreme Court Justice) Aftab Alam". "In India's history, no one's bail application has lasted for two years...At the most, [it] lasts for 11 days," he said. Shah revealed he had to stay out of Gujarat during 2010-2012 due to this.
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Home Minister Amit Shah said his bail application in Sohrabuddin encounter case lasted two years, "with the grace of (ex-Supreme Court Justice) Aftab Alam". "In India's history, no one's bail application has lasted for two years...At the most, [it] lasts for 11 days," he said. Shah revealed he had to stay out of Gujarat during 2010-2012 due to this.
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Sachin Tendulkar confirms son Arjun Tendulkar's engagement to Saaniya Chandhok
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has confirmed his son Arjun Tendulkar's engagement to Saaniya Chandhok, granddaughter of businessman Ravi Ghai. During an AMA session on Reddit, a user asked Sachin, "Did Arjun really get engaged?" Sachin replied, "Yes...he did and we are all very excited for the new phase in his life." Arjun plays professional cricket, while Saaniya is an entrepreneur.
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08:35 pm Monday, 25 August, 2025
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Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has confirmed his son Arjun Tendulkar's engagement to Saaniya Chandhok, granddaughter of businessman Ravi Ghai. During an AMA session on Reddit, a user asked Sachin, "Did Arjun really get engaged?" Sachin replied, "Yes...he did and we are all very excited for the new phase in his life." Arjun plays professional cricket, while Saaniya is an entrepreneur.
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I paid 'zero', it's worth $11 bn: Trump on US govt taking 10% stake in Intel
US President Donald Trump has defended his administration's decision to take 10% stake in chipmaking giant Intel. "I paid zero for Intel, it is worth approximately 11 billion dollars. All goes to the USA," said Trump. "I'll make deals like that for our country all day long," he added. Notably, the deal involves converting government grants into an equity share.
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09:19 pm Monday, 25 August, 2025
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US President Donald Trump has defended his administration's decision to take 10% stake in chipmaking giant Intel. "I paid zero for Intel, it is worth approximately 11 billion dollars. All goes to the USA," said Trump. "I'll make deals like that for our country all day long," he added. Notably, the deal involves converting government grants into an equity share.
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Fossil found in Jaisalmer identified as 200-million-year-old phytosaur
The fossil remains discovered in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer have been identified as an about 200-million-year-old phytosaur, reportedly making it the first well-preserved fossil of the semiaquatic reptiles found in India. "After England, only India has found such a Jurassic-era discovery," Jai Narain Vyas University's Professor VS Parihar said. He added that phytosaurs look like crocodiles.
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07:30 am Tuesday, 26 August, 2025
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The fossil remains discovered in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer have been identified as an about 200-million-year-old phytosaur, reportedly making it the first well-preserved fossil of the semiaquatic reptiles found in India. "After England, only India has found such a Jurassic-era discovery," Jai Narain Vyas University's Professor VS Parihar said. He added that phytosaurs look like crocodiles.
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US issues notice on 25% penalty tariff on Indian exports a day ahead of imposition
US issued a notice on 25% penalty tariffs on Indian exports President Donald Trump announced earlier. The notice, issued a day ahead of tariffs' imposition, states the total 50% tariffs will be applicable on Indian products consumed after 9:31am (IST) on August 27. Without explaining the link, the notice said tariffs will help deal "more effectively" with US' "national emergency".
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08:51 am Tuesday, 26 August, 2025
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US issued a notice on 25% penalty tariffs on Indian exports President Donald Trump announced earlier. The notice, issued a day ahead of tariffs' imposition, states the total 50% tariffs will be applicable on Indian products consumed after 9:31am (IST) on August 27. Without explaining the link, the notice said tariffs will help deal "more effectively" with US' "national emergency".
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Brightest-ever fast radio burst detected
An international team of scientists, including MIT physicists, has detected an ultrabright fast radio burst (FRB) about 130 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major. The burst, nicknamed 'RBFLOAT' for 'radio brightest flash of all time', is the brightest and one of the closest FRBs recorded. It was precisely localised using the upgraded CHIME telescope and its Outriggers.
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10:06 am Tuesday, 26 August, 2025
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An international team of scientists, including MIT physicists, has detected an ultrabright fast radio burst (FRB) about 130 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major. The burst, nicknamed 'RBFLOAT' for 'radio brightest flash of all time', is the brightest and one of the closest FRBs recorded. It was precisely localised using the upgraded CHIME telescope and its Outriggers.
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