I'm 62 and I believe I'm a victim: Tarun Tejpal after getting convicted of raping colleague

After getting convicted of raping a junior colleague in Goa in 2013, Tehelka magazine founder Tarun Tejpal appealed for leniency before the Bombay High Court's Goa bench. "I'm 62, and I believe I'm a victim. I have a wife, and that's not much else to say...Please be lenient with me," Tejpal told the court before his sentencing.
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12:02 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026

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Trial court acquitted Tejpal based on assumptions about victim's character: Goa advocate General

Reacting to Bombay High Court overturning a trial court's 2021 acquittal of Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal and convicting him in the rape case filed by his junior colleague in 2013, Goa Advocate General Devidas Pangam called it a good judgement. "Trial court acquitted the accused based on certain assumptions...about the character of the victim," he stated.
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12:29 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026

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Why Tata Sons’ upper-layer NBFC classification matters?

Upper-layer NBFCs comprise systemically important companies that face stricter RBI oversight due to their size and financial impact. The RBI's revised principle-based framework could keep Tata Sons in this category. Its classification matters as upper-layer NBFC status may trigger tighter regulations and a potential listing requirement. Tata Sons is the only privately held company on the list.
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12:23 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026

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Nepal villagers pelt stones at Indian security personnel at India-Nepal border, 200 booked

Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Assistant Commandant Avdhesh Kumar has filed an FIR against 150 to 200 unidentified villagers from Nepal's Susta for allegedly pelting stones at SSB personnel at the India-Nepal border. Stones were reportedly pelted after SSB personnel objected to villagers allegedly extending an earthen embankment towards Indian territory. Further investigation is underway in the case.
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12:19 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026

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BAI promises 'world-class' World C'ships after row over bird poop, monkeys at India Open

After the India Open 2026 in Delhi was marred by controversy over bird poop and monkeys, the BWF said it's "satisfied" with the measures implemented for this year's World Championships. "We're confident that the event will offer nothing less than a...world-class spectacle," the Badminton Association of India (BAI) said. The tournament will be held at Delhi's Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium.
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12:36 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026

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Sooryavanshi will probably surpass it one day: Buttler on becoming highest run-scorer in T20s

England batter Jos Buttler said he felt proud after becoming the highest run-scorer in T20 cricket. “It’s really cool, actually, to think you’ve got the most T20 runs out of anyone,” Buttler said. "Someone will surpass it one day and his name's probably Vaibhav Sooryavanshi,” he added, backing the 15-year-old Indian prodigy to eventually break his record.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
12:34 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026

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When a girl says no, it means no: Solicitor General in hearing on Tarun Tejpal's rape conviction

While opposing leniency for rape convict and Tehelka magazine founder Tarun Tejpal, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said, "This court must give out a clear message to society that when a girl says no, it means no." Mehta stated that Tejpal committed the offence despite the survivor being his daughter’s age. Tejpal was convicted of raping a junior colleague in 2013.
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12:57 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026

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His platelets dropped to 3,000, saw doctors give him CPR: Pradeep Rawat's son

Actor Pradeep Rawat's son Vikramaditya Rawat recalled his father's final moments, saying his platelet count dropped from the normal level of over 3 lakh to just 3,000. "We rushed outside the ICU. All the doctors were inside. I opened the door and saw them giving him CPR. That's when I understood. Then my mum started crying. That's it," he said.
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12:55 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026

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Gold hits 7-week high

Gold hit a seven-week high on Thursday, with spot prices rising 1.1% to $4,293.94 per ounce. The metal gained for a fourth session and is up nearly 6% this week after Iran and Oman agreed on a shipping corridor through Strait of Hormuz. The rally is supported by a weaker US dollar and falling Treasury yields.
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12:51 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026

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Who is Jeff Dean, Google’s 30th employee leaving after 27 years?

Google's Chief Scientist Jeff Dean is stepping down after 27 years to work on his AI startup Discovery Loop. The public benefit corporation will develop AI solutions for science and engineering. Dean, who joined Google as its 30th employee in 1999, helped build the company's core computing systems and led major AI efforts, including Google Brain and Gemini.
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01:14 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026

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AIFF Prez urges Tata Group to reconsider Jamshedpur FC's ISL exit

All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey has urged the Tata Group to reconsider its "shocking" decision to withdraw Jamshedpur FC from the ISL. "AIFF would be happy if Tata remains in football, especially in senior top-tier football," he said. Chaubey added, "The AIFF welcomes any suggestion and is ready to incorporate the suggestions to ensure the best outcome."
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01:12 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026

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Gangster Atiq Ahmed's son dies in car crash

Slain gangster Atiq Ahmed's youngest son, Aban Ahmed, has died in a road accident in Uttar Pradesh after his speeding car crashed into a divider, police said. Aban's friend Sonu has also died in the crash. Notably, Atiq's son Asad was killed in police encounter in 2023, while his other sons Ali and Umar are currently in jail.
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01:08 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026

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45-yr-old Alonso demands multi-year contract extension from Aston Martin: Reports

Two-time F1 world champion Fernando Alonso has reportedly demanded a multi-year contract extension worth over $40 million (around ₹380 crore) from Aston Martin. The 45-year-old's F1 future remains uncertain as his contract with the British team expires at the end of 2026. "I'm pretty confident that...we will continue with our relationship," Aston Martin team principal Adrian Newey recently said.
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01:29 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026

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Researchers develop over 150 next-gen cancer treatment models

Researchers from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and Northwell Health developed over 150 next-generation cancer treatment models using patient-derived organoids. These 3D cell clusters replicate real tumours across cancers including pancreatic, breast, lung and colorectal, among others. They provide advanced research tools and establish a robust pipeline for developing personalised cancer therapies.
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News By: Vaishnavi Mishra
01:24 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026

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Weight lifted from my heart: Survivor's mother on Tarun Tejpal's conviction in rape case

After the Bombay High Court on Thursday convicted former Tehelka magazine editor Tarun Tejpal for raping his colleague in 2013, the girl's mother said the verdict has lifted a heavy weight from her heart. Calling the journey "painful", she added, "These long years took a lot of strength to keep going." She also thanked the Goa government and their lawyers.
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01:39 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026

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Pak deploys new drones, hovercraft and commandos near India border

Pakistan is expanding its naval and military infrastructure near Sir Creek, the disputed territory along the India-Pakistan maritime boundary. Pakistan has deployed its Naval Special Service Group commandos, Turkish drones and modern Chinese hovercraft as part of a new project called 'Ababeel - The Divine Strike'. Reportedly, China and Turkey are helping Pakistan modernise its armed forces.
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01:30 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026

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Physical fight broke out between Indian official, para coach at CWG 2026: Report

A physical altercation broke out between IOA media committee member Sarvesh Kedia and chief para-athletics coach R Satyanarayana at CWG 2026, a report said. The dispute began over media interactions involving medal-winning athletes before mandatory dope-control procedures. CWG 2026 medallists Dilip Gavit and Mohammed Basil have filed complaint against Kedia.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
01:56 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026

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What is the 2013 rape case in which HC convicted Tehelka founder Tarun Tejpal?"

A young journalist had accused Tehelka founder Tarun Tejpal of sexually assaulting her inside an elevator at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Goa on November 7 and 8 in 2013. Tejpal, who denied the allegations, was arrested within days but got bail in 2014. The trial began in October 2019, and a sessions court acquitted Tejpal in May 2021.
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01:54 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026

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Heavy to very heavy rainfall warning issued for several states, list released

The IMD has issued heavy to very heavy rainfall warning for several states/UTs for Friday. It's likely over Karnataka, MP, Rajasthan, Kerala, Puducherry, Odisha, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Arunachal, Assam, Meghalaya, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, UP, West Bengal, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Himachal, Jharkhand, Lakshadweep, Maharashtra, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand.
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02:14 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026

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India to get its 1st plastic currency notes next yr: RBI Governor

The RBI is planning to roll out India's first polymer banknotes from the next financial year, Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Wednesday. The plastic notes will circulate alongside existing paper currency instead of replacing them. Malhotra said the more durable polymer notes will extend the lifespan of lower-denomination currency and help expand the country's currency printing capacity.
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02:11 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026

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