Man misses flight as airline fails to tell him plane will leave from 7.5 km away, wins ₹60,000
A man won ₹60,000 compensation after he missed his Delhi-Raipur flight because the private airline informed him of his pre-poned flight but not that its terminal had been changed. A consumer commission said he couldn't reach on time because the flight's new departing terminal was 7.5 km away. The man's family was left stranded at night after missing the flight.
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09:56 am Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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A man won ₹60,000 compensation after he missed his Delhi-Raipur flight because the private airline informed him of his pre-poned flight but not that its terminal had been changed. A consumer commission said he couldn't reach on time because the flight's new departing terminal was 7.5 km away. The man's family was left stranded at night after missing the flight.
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How will Trump's plan to impose extra fees on H-1B, L-1 visa extensions impact Indians?
The Trump administration's reported plan to impose extra fees on the extension of the H-1B and L-1 visas will impact Indians the most, as Indians accounted for 71% of H-1B visa extensions in FY2025. Although additional fees would be paid by employers, Indian nationals will likely face the most burden as they make up the majority of H-1B beneficiaries.
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10:14 am Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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The Trump administration's reported plan to impose extra fees on the extension of the H-1B and L-1 visas will impact Indians the most, as Indians accounted for 71% of H-1B visa extensions in FY2025. Although additional fees would be paid by employers, Indian nationals will likely face the most burden as they make up the majority of H-1B beneficiaries.
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10:14 am Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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RBI keeps repo rate unchanged for fourth time in a row
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced the MPC's decision to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%. This is the fourth time that the MPC has decided to keep the rate unchanged, with the last cut (0.25%) being decided in December. The committee kept the standing deposit facility rate unchanged at 5% and the marginal standing facility rate unchanged at 5.5%.
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10:19 am Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced the MPC's decision to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%. This is the fourth time that the MPC has decided to keep the rate unchanged, with the last cut (0.25%) being decided in December. The committee kept the standing deposit facility rate unchanged at 5% and the marginal standing facility rate unchanged at 5.5%.
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10:19 am Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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What did RBI say about GDP growth & inflation projections amid Iran war & El Niño?
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said real GDP growth in FY27 is projected at 6.7%, 10 basis points higher than previous projections, while inflation is expected at 5%. Malhotra noted the supply-side risks posed by US-Iran war and the risks to agricultural sector's outlook due to El Niño. He said quarterly GDP growth is expected to hover between 6.4%-7% in FY27.
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11:06 am Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said real GDP growth in FY27 is projected at 6.7%, 10 basis points higher than previous projections, while inflation is expected at 5%. Malhotra noted the supply-side risks posed by US-Iran war and the risks to agricultural sector's outlook due to El Niño. He said quarterly GDP growth is expected to hover between 6.4%-7% in FY27.
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11:06 am Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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Explosions rock Dubai
Explosions have been reported in Dubai's Jebel Ali industrial area, with videos posted on social media showing thick plumes of smoke covering the night sky. Iran's Mehr news agency claimed that at least seven blasts occurred in 20 minutes. While the authorities are yet to confirm the cause of the explosions, reports claimed Yemen's Houthis launched a missile attack.
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11:28 am Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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Explosions have been reported in Dubai's Jebel Ali industrial area, with videos posted on social media showing thick plumes of smoke covering the night sky. Iran's Mehr news agency claimed that at least seven blasts occurred in 20 minutes. While the authorities are yet to confirm the cause of the explosions, reports claimed Yemen's Houthis launched a missile attack.
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Shinde orders audit of Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple donations over ₹18 cr annual theft claim
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde has ordered a special audit of cash donations, jewellery and other valuables received at Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple in last five years. Shinde directed the law and judiciary department, which oversees the trust's administration, to conduct the audit. This comes after MNS chief Raj Thackeray alleged ₹18 crore in donations were stolen annually from the temple.
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12:29 pm Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde has ordered a special audit of cash donations, jewellery and other valuables received at Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple in last five years. Shinde directed the law and judiciary department, which oversees the trust's administration, to conduct the audit. This comes after MNS chief Raj Thackeray alleged ₹18 crore in donations were stolen annually from the temple.
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Bombay HC orders removal of vile & abusive posts against Union Minister Gadkari amid E20 row
Bombay High Court on Wednesday ordered takedown of posts, including deepfake and AI videos, against Union Minister Nitin Gadkari over the controversial Ethanol-blended fuel policy. Granting interim relief to Gadkari, the court directed Meta, X and Google to ensure that the posts are taken down. "These posts, on the face of it, are abusive, vile and obscene," the court said.
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12:42 pm Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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Bombay High Court on Wednesday ordered takedown of posts, including deepfake and AI videos, against Union Minister Nitin Gadkari over the controversial Ethanol-blended fuel policy. Granting interim relief to Gadkari, the court directed Meta, X and Google to ensure that the posts are taken down. "These posts, on the face of it, are abusive, vile and obscene," the court said.
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12:42 pm Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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TN women to get 8-gram gold coin & silk saree on marriage, newborns to get 1-gram gold ring
Women in Tamil Nadu will get an eight-gram gold coin and a silk saree on their marriage under the 'Annan Seer Thittam' scheme announced in the first-ever budget of Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay's government. A one-gram gold ring will be given to every newborn delivered in any state government hospital under the 'Thai Maaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam' scheme.
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12:59 pm Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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Women in Tamil Nadu will get an eight-gram gold coin and a silk saree on their marriage under the 'Annan Seer Thittam' scheme announced in the first-ever budget of Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay's government. A one-gram gold ring will be given to every newborn delivered in any state government hospital under the 'Thai Maaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam' scheme.
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India gives 3 days for Zuckerberg to apologise over PM video row, issues 6-point ultimatum
The Parliamentary panel on IT has given a three-day deadline for billionaire Mark Zuckerberg to apologise after PM Narendra Modi's selfie video was removed from Facebook, News18 reported. The panel said Meta risks losing its 'safe harbour' status if Zuckerberg doesn't apologise. The panel's six-point ultimatum also called for all platforms to comply with child sexual abuse material-related laws.
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01:07 pm Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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The Parliamentary panel on IT has given a three-day deadline for billionaire Mark Zuckerberg to apologise after PM Narendra Modi's selfie video was removed from Facebook, News18 reported. The panel said Meta risks losing its 'safe harbour' status if Zuckerberg doesn't apologise. The panel's six-point ultimatum also called for all platforms to comply with child sexual abuse material-related laws.
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Vegetables floating in watery gravy & burnt chapatis served to kids in mid-day meal in UP
A video, claimed to be from a government primary school in Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur district, has surfaced online purportedly showing the mid-day meal being served to the students. The video showed vegetables floating in a watery gravy. It also showed burnt chapatis being served to the children. The video has gone viral on social media.
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01:25 pm Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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A video, claimed to be from a government primary school in Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur district, has surfaced online purportedly showing the mid-day meal being served to the students. The video showed vegetables floating in a watery gravy. It also showed burnt chapatis being served to the children. The video has gone viral on social media.
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TN announces ₹300 cr for modernisation of govt schools, students to get laptops & bicycles
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Marie Wilson on Wednesday presented the TVK government's first Budget in the Assembly. The government earmarked ₹300 crore for modernisation of 3,734 state-run schools and allotted ₹2,000 crore to the laptop scheme for college students under 'Vettri Madikanini Thittam'. It also allocated ₹277 crore to provide bicycles to Class 11 students.
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01:41 pm Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Marie Wilson on Wednesday presented the TVK government's first Budget in the Assembly. The government earmarked ₹300 crore for modernisation of 3,734 state-run schools and allotted ₹2,000 crore to the laptop scheme for college students under 'Vettri Madikanini Thittam'. It also allocated ₹277 crore to provide bicycles to Class 11 students.
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Skyroot adopts new script, asks investors to bid instead of pitching for funding: Report
Skyroot Aerospace has invited investors to bid for a stake in the company at a $2 billion valuation, up about 80% from its last funding round, Moneycontrol reported. Instead of a traditional fundraising process, the startup is evaluating investor bids before choosing partners. The move follows the successful launch of Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital launch vehicle.
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01:58 pm Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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Skyroot Aerospace has invited investors to bid for a stake in the company at a $2 billion valuation, up about 80% from its last funding round, Moneycontrol reported. Instead of a traditional fundraising process, the startup is evaluating investor bids before choosing partners. The move follows the successful launch of Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital launch vehicle.
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Apple now says 11 ex-employees may have leaked trade secrets to OpenAI
Apple has expanded its trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging more former employees may have shared confidential hardware information before leaving the company. A new court filing says an internal investigation identified at least 11 additional ex-employees who may have been involved or witnessed the transfers. The alleged leaks involve unreleased AI hardware and consumer device designs.
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02:11 pm Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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Apple has expanded its trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging more former employees may have shared confidential hardware information before leaving the company. A new court filing says an internal investigation identified at least 11 additional ex-employees who may have been involved or witnessed the transfers. The alleged leaks involve unreleased AI hardware and consumer device designs.
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What are WWE legend Brock Lesnar's major achievements?
WWE legend Brock Lesnar, who has retired from professional wrestling, is a 10-time WWE world champion and former UFC heavyweight champion. The 49-year-old also won the King of the Ring tournament (2002), Money in the Bank (2019), and the Royal Rumble twice (2003 and 2022). He is also a one-time IWGP heavyweight champion and a five-time Slammy Award winner.
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02:25 pm Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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WWE legend Brock Lesnar, who has retired from professional wrestling, is a 10-time WWE world champion and former UFC heavyweight champion. The 49-year-old also won the King of the Ring tournament (2002), Money in the Bank (2019), and the Royal Rumble twice (2003 and 2022). He is also a one-time IWGP heavyweight champion and a five-time Slammy Award winner.
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What is 'safe harbour' protection that India warned Meta it could lose?
A parliamentary panel has warned that Meta could lose its 'safe harbour' protection if CEO Mark Zuckerberg doesn't apologise for briefly removing PM's video from Facebook. Under Section 79 of IT Act, the provision protects intermediaries like Meta from legal liability for user-posted content. However, it applies only if they follow due diligence norms & comply with government/court directions.
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News By: Ankit Tiwari
02:43 pm Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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A parliamentary panel has warned that Meta could lose its 'safe harbour' protection if CEO Mark Zuckerberg doesn't apologise for briefly removing PM's video from Facebook. Under Section 79 of IT Act, the provision protects intermediaries like Meta from legal liability for user-posted content. However, it applies only if they follow due diligence norms & comply with government/court directions.
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Can Gianni Infantino be removed as FIFA President?
FIFA rules currently don't allow President Gianni Infantino to be removed from office through direct impeachment. But he can be removed through a vote of no confidence. For that, FIFA Council must first secure 19 of 37 votes to call an emergency meeting. Then, a minimum of 106 votes from FIFA's 211 member associations would be needed to remove him.
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02:56 pm Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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FIFA rules currently don't allow President Gianni Infantino to be removed from office through direct impeachment. But he can be removed through a vote of no confidence. For that, FIFA Council must first secure 19 of 37 votes to call an emergency meeting. Then, a minimum of 106 votes from FIFA's 211 member associations would be needed to remove him.
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Pak-backed terror module that planned attack at Jantar Mantar busted; petrol bombs seized
Punjab Police said it has busted two ISI-backed cross-border terror modules and apprehended nine accused, including four juveniles, before seizing three illegal pistols, four petrol bottle bombs, and nine live cartridges. Police said Pakistani handlers were trying to recruit local youth for carrying out terror activities, including an attack at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, where CJP led its protest.
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03:08 pm Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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Punjab Police said it has busted two ISI-backed cross-border terror modules and apprehended nine accused, including four juveniles, before seizing three illegal pistols, four petrol bottle bombs, and nine live cartridges. Police said Pakistani handlers were trying to recruit local youth for carrying out terror activities, including an attack at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, where CJP led its protest.
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CJP's Saurav Das claims YouTubers and media channels have broken into his house
Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das has claimed that "certain YouTubers and media channels have broken into my house and are showing the visuals from inside". "It's...a grave security threat for me and my family. If anti-social elements attack me at my residence...these YouTubers and their troll handlers who are coordinating this will be directly responsible," he wrote.
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02:51 pm Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das has claimed that "certain YouTubers and media channels have broken into my house and are showing the visuals from inside". "It's...a grave security threat for me and my family. If anti-social elements attack me at my residence...these YouTubers and their troll handlers who are coordinating this will be directly responsible," he wrote.
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02:51 pm Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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Study analyses SIPs invested on 28 dates, list shows how they performed in 30 years
A study by WhiteOak Capital analysed the returns on SIPs invested on 28 different days of a month, with a list showing that the SIPs returned similar returns, irrespective of their investment dates. Investors who invested on the best and worst days of each month saw 13.69% and 13.21% returns. Meanwhile, across 28 days, the returns ranged from 13.44-13.50%.
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03:28 pm Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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A study by WhiteOak Capital analysed the returns on SIPs invested on 28 different days of a month, with a list showing that the SIPs returned similar returns, irrespective of their investment dates. Investors who invested on the best and worst days of each month saw 13.69% and 13.21% returns. Meanwhile, across 28 days, the returns ranged from 13.44-13.50%.
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Calcutta HC rejects Abhishek Banerjee's plea to travel abroad for eye treatment
The Calcutta HC on Wednesday rejected TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's plea to travel abroad for ophthalmic treatment, observing that there was "no reason" to seek treatment overseas when facilities are available in India. Banerjee is facing a police case over alleged intimidatory remarks made during West Bengal elections. The HC earlier directed him not to leave India without prior permission.
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News By: Vinayak Nair
03:26 pm Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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The Calcutta HC on Wednesday rejected TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's plea to travel abroad for ophthalmic treatment, observing that there was "no reason" to seek treatment overseas when facilities are available in India. Banerjee is facing a police case over alleged intimidatory remarks made during West Bengal elections. The HC earlier directed him not to leave India without prior permission.
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03:26 pm Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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