Israel shuts one of its consulates in China amid growing tensions
Israel has shut its consulate general in China's Chengdu amid growing strains in ties between the two countries over Beijing's growing proximity towards Iran. China has also repeatedly urged a ceasefire in Gaza and reiterated support for Palestine and a two-state solution. Israel currently operates consulates in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong, as well as its embassy in Beijing.
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Israel has shut its consulate general in China's Chengdu amid growing strains in ties between the two countries over Beijing's growing proximity towards Iran. China has also repeatedly urged a ceasefire in Gaza and reiterated support for Palestine and a two-state solution. Israel currently operates consulates in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong, as well as its embassy in Beijing.
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US court orders Trump to stop construction of his ₹3,800 crore White House ballroom
A US federal appeals court has ordered President Donald Trump's administration to stop construction of $400 million (₹3,800 crore) ballroom on the site of the White House's demolished East Wing. "Each President is a temporary tenant, not the owner, of the White House and cannot fundamentally reshape it without congressional approval," the court said.
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09:57 pm Friday, 07 August 2026
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A US federal appeals court has ordered President Donald Trump's administration to stop construction of $400 million (₹3,800 crore) ballroom on the site of the White House's demolished East Wing. "Each President is a temporary tenant, not the owner, of the White House and cannot fundamentally reshape it without congressional approval," the court said.
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No Indian umpire at Hockey World Cup for the 1st time in 28 years
No Indian umpire or technical official will be officiating at the upcoming FIH Men's Hockey World Cup. This is happening for the first time since the World Cup in 1998 in Netherlands' Utrecht. The absence has disappointed former international officials, who have been highlighting the lack of a structured development framework and inadequate international experience for aspiring umpires.
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10:13 pm Friday, 07 August 2026
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No Indian umpire or technical official will be officiating at the upcoming FIH Men's Hockey World Cup. This is happening for the first time since the World Cup in 1998 in Netherlands' Utrecht. The absence has disappointed former international officials, who have been highlighting the lack of a structured development framework and inadequate international experience for aspiring umpires.
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10:13 pm Friday, 07 August 2026
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US becomes India's largest LPG supplier
Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said US now accounts for 67% of India's LPG imports, making it the country's largest LPG supplier. Referring to Strait of Hormuz's closure, Puri said, "As some doors closed, others opened." India decided autonomously at the start of 2026 to import 10% of its LPG from US, a move which helped the country, he added.
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10:24 pm Friday, 07 August 2026
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Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said US now accounts for 67% of India's LPG imports, making it the country's largest LPG supplier. Referring to Strait of Hormuz's closure, Puri said, "As some doors closed, others opened." India decided autonomously at the start of 2026 to import 10% of its LPG from US, a move which helped the country, he added.
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10:24 pm Friday, 07 August 2026
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Rahul Gandhi uses E20 compatible car to criticise E20 policy, gets trolled
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi shared a video criticising the Centre's E20 policy and said he would raise this issue vehemently. However, social media users noticed that the car he used as an example was E20-compliant. "At least act properly, Rahul Baba," said BJP's Pradeep Bhandari. "You should do some research so that your IQ isn't exposed!!," said an X user.
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10:21 pm Friday, 07 August 2026
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi shared a video criticising the Centre's E20 policy and said he would raise this issue vehemently. However, social media users noticed that the car he used as an example was E20-compliant. "At least act properly, Rahul Baba," said BJP's Pradeep Bhandari. "You should do some research so that your IQ isn't exposed!!," said an X user.
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FAA orders inspection of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets for cracks; 56 operating in India
US' Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered inspection for 471 Boeing 737 Max jets, following reports of fuselage cracks in some older models. Last year, Civil Aviation Ministry said that 56 Boeing 737 Max planes are operational in India. Akasa Air and Air India Express, key operators of the jets in India, said their fleets aren't impacted by the directive.
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10:43 pm Friday, 07 August 2026
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US' Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered inspection for 471 Boeing 737 Max jets, following reports of fuselage cracks in some older models. Last year, Civil Aviation Ministry said that 56 Boeing 737 Max planes are operational in India. Akasa Air and Air India Express, key operators of the jets in India, said their fleets aren't impacted by the directive.
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10:43 pm Friday, 07 August 2026
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Ready to return to B'desh & face trial if govt ensures my safety, says Shakib Al Hasan
Former Bangladesh skipper and ex-Awami League MP Shakib Al Hasan said he is ready to return from a two-year exile, face trial on charges including murder and play a farewell series if the government guarantees his safety. "I know I haven't done anything," he added. Petrol bomb was recently thrown at Shakib's home after he virtually joined Hasina's press conference.
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10:57 pm Friday, 07 August 2026
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Former Bangladesh skipper and ex-Awami League MP Shakib Al Hasan said he is ready to return from a two-year exile, face trial on charges including murder and play a farewell series if the government guarantees his safety. "I know I haven't done anything," he added. Petrol bomb was recently thrown at Shakib's home after he virtually joined Hasina's press conference.
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Good measure taken: Maha CM on banning 114 publications linked to terror outfits
After the Maharashtra government ordered the forfeiture of 114 publications linked to banned terrorist organisations, including ISIS and Al-Qaeda, CM Devendra Fadnavis hailed the decision. "We didn't have laws to expressly ban them, but now a new law has been passed under which this can be banned," Fadnavis told reporters. "I think a good measure has been taken," he added.
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11:06 pm Friday, 07 August 2026
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After the Maharashtra government ordered the forfeiture of 114 publications linked to banned terrorist organisations, including ISIS and Al-Qaeda, CM Devendra Fadnavis hailed the decision. "We didn't have laws to expressly ban them, but now a new law has been passed under which this can be banned," Fadnavis told reporters. "I think a good measure has been taken," he added.
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BJP received a rude wake-up call: Tharoor on Pradhan's resignation
Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday said BJP-led Centre got a "rude wake-up call" after CJP-led students' protests led to Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. "We are seeing the winds shifting in our country today," Tharoor said, highlighting BJP's defeats in Bankipur and Datia bypolls. He stated Gen Z and Gen Alpha are "reshaping" politics, which parties can't ignore.
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01:05 am Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday said BJP-led Centre got a "rude wake-up call" after CJP-led students' protests led to Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. "We are seeing the winds shifting in our country today," Tharoor said, highlighting BJP's defeats in Bankipur and Datia bypolls. He stated Gen Z and Gen Alpha are "reshaping" politics, which parties can't ignore.
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16 never-before-seen viruses created using AI
Scientists at Stanford University and the Arc Institute used AI model Evo to design viral genomes unlike any in nature, a study in journal Science said. Of about 300 designs built in the lab, 16 were viable bacteriophages, which infect bacteria but cannot affect humans. A mixture of them cleared drug-resistant E coli, something natural phages could not manage.
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07:00 am Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Scientists at Stanford University and the Arc Institute used AI model Evo to design viral genomes unlike any in nature, a study in journal Science said. Of about 300 designs built in the lab, 16 were viable bacteriophages, which infect bacteria but cannot affect humans. A mixture of them cleared drug-resistant E coli, something natural phages could not manage.
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President a temporary tenant, not the owner of White House: Court to Trump on his ballroom
While ordering US President Donald Trump's administration to stop the construction of $400 million (over ₹3,800 crore) White House ballroom, an appeals court said, "Each President is a temporary tenant, not the owner, of the White House." Trump's administration described the ballroom plan as necessary for large formal functions and to preserve the safety of the White House.
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07:01 am Saturday, 08 August 2026
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While ordering US President Donald Trump's administration to stop the construction of $400 million (over ₹3,800 crore) White House ballroom, an appeals court said, "Each President is a temporary tenant, not the owner, of the White House." Trump's administration described the ballroom plan as necessary for large formal functions and to preserve the safety of the White House.
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US Senate clears bill that could impose 100% tariffs on India for buying Russian oil
The US Senate passed a bill aimed at targeting Russia and major buyers of its petroleum products. The bill allows President Donald Trump to impose 100% tariffs on goods from countries that are among the top five importers of Russian oil and gas, including China, India, Azerbaijan, Hungary and Slovakia. It also penalises companies that invest in Iran's energy sector.
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08:24 am Saturday, 08 August 2026
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The US Senate passed a bill aimed at targeting Russia and major buyers of its petroleum products. The bill allows President Donald Trump to impose 100% tariffs on goods from countries that are among the top five importers of Russian oil and gas, including China, India, Azerbaijan, Hungary and Slovakia. It also penalises companies that invest in Iran's energy sector.
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Man threatened to blow up Messi with 4 bombs strapped to body during World Cup: Report
Lionel Messi was the target of multiple bomb threats during FIFA World Cup 2026, Spanish outlet Informacion.es reported, citing leaked police security files. Ahead of Argentina's match against Egypt, a man threatened to enter the stadium and blow up Messi with four bombs strapped to his body. Another threat reportedly involved an armed attack before Argentina's match against Jordan.
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08:41 am Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Lionel Messi was the target of multiple bomb threats during FIFA World Cup 2026, Spanish outlet Informacion.es reported, citing leaked police security files. Ahead of Argentina's match against Egypt, a man threatened to enter the stadium and blow up Messi with four bombs strapped to his body. Another threat reportedly involved an armed attack before Argentina's match against Jordan.
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Congress leader David D’Souza shot dead at point-blank range in Karnataka
Congress leader David D’Souza was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Karnataka’s Udupi district. D’Souza, former president of the Mudarangadi Gram Panchayat, was attacked while getting into his car parked by the roadside. CCTV footage shows a man sneaking up behind him, pulling out a gun and firing several shots at the Congress leader from point-blank range before fleeing.
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08:56 am Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Congress leader David D’Souza was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Karnataka’s Udupi district. D’Souza, former president of the Mudarangadi Gram Panchayat, was attacked while getting into his car parked by the roadside. CCTV footage shows a man sneaking up behind him, pulling out a gun and firing several shots at the Congress leader from point-blank range before fleeing.
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Level of GTA VI pre-orders unprecedented & astonishing: Take-Two
Take-Two Interactive, which began taking pre-orders for 'GTA VI' on June 25, said it is seeing "exceptional" demand for the game. "The level of pre-orders is unprecedented and astonishing, but they are so unprecedented that we just don't know how it'll translate into sales," CEO Strauss Zelnick said in a post-earnings call. Meanwhile, shares of Take-Two rose 6.04% on Friday.
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09:11 am Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Take-Two Interactive, which began taking pre-orders for 'GTA VI' on June 25, said it is seeing "exceptional" demand for the game. "The level of pre-orders is unprecedented and astonishing, but they are so unprecedented that we just don't know how it'll translate into sales," CEO Strauss Zelnick said in a post-earnings call. Meanwhile, shares of Take-Two rose 6.04% on Friday.
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How to build a ₹5 crore corpus with a ₹15,000 monthly SIP?
A person needs to invest ₹15,000 every month for 30 years in an SIP at an expected average annual return of 12% to build a corpus of around ₹5 crore. At the expected annual return the investor will have to contribute ₹54 lakh over three decades. The investor gains around ₹4.75 crore through returns, building a total ₹5.29 crore corpus.
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09:28 am Saturday, 08 August 2026
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A person needs to invest ₹15,000 every month for 30 years in an SIP at an expected average annual return of 12% to build a corpus of around ₹5 crore. At the expected annual return the investor will have to contribute ₹54 lakh over three decades. The investor gains around ₹4.75 crore through returns, building a total ₹5.29 crore corpus.
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Vishal Bhardwaj to make film on Tarun Tejpal rape case: Report
After Bombay High Court sentenced Tehelka magazine founder Tarun Tejpal to 10 years in prison for raping his junior colleague, filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj said he's developing a film based on rape case. "The contradiction between...two judgments makes it...perfect case for Rashomon-style narrative," Bhardwaj added. "I want...actor to be unaware of crime...and to set the judgments aside," he stated.
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09:45 am Saturday, 08 August 2026
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After Bombay High Court sentenced Tehelka magazine founder Tarun Tejpal to 10 years in prison for raping his junior colleague, filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj said he's developing a film based on rape case. "The contradiction between...two judgments makes it...perfect case for Rashomon-style narrative," Bhardwaj added. "I want...actor to be unaware of crime...and to set the judgments aside," he stated.
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Amritsar CP removed for foiling Kejriwal's petrol-bomb plot at Jantar Mantar: BJP's Bittu
BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu alleged Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar was removed after he foiled Arvind Kejriwal's alleged conspiracy to get petrol bombs thrown at Jantar Mantar protest and "create terror". "The officer who caught the petrol bombs was immediately transferred...This means Kejriwal wanted this to happen," he alleged. Bittu said BJP would investigate if elected.
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09:59 am Saturday, 08 August 2026
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BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu alleged Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar was removed after he foiled Arvind Kejriwal's alleged conspiracy to get petrol bombs thrown at Jantar Mantar protest and "create terror". "The officer who caught the petrol bombs was immediately transferred...This means Kejriwal wanted this to happen," he alleged. Bittu said BJP would investigate if elected.
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Anti-Khalistan group leader Gursimran Mand attacked with sharp weapons in Ambala
International Anti-Khalistani Terrorist Front leader Gursimran Singh Mand suffered injuries after some people attacked him and his son near the Panjokhra Sahib Gurdwara in Ambala on Friday. Stating that they were attacked "with sticks, swords and other sharp-edged weapons", Mand added, "Three policemen who tried to save me were also attacked." He thanked police personnel for saving their lives.
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09:53 am Saturday, 08 August 2026
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International Anti-Khalistani Terrorist Front leader Gursimran Singh Mand suffered injuries after some people attacked him and his son near the Panjokhra Sahib Gurdwara in Ambala on Friday. Stating that they were attacked "with sticks, swords and other sharp-edged weapons", Mand added, "Three policemen who tried to save me were also attacked." He thanked police personnel for saving their lives.
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When should one use credit card reward points instead of cash?
Credit card reward points should be used when they offer better conversion value than paying in cash, BankBazaar CEO Adhil Shetty said. He added that redeeming 10,000 points for a ₹5,000 flight gives ₹0.50/point, while statement credit or shopping vouchers may offer only ₹0.20/point. Therefore, points are best when they reduce the out-of-pocket cost of planned expenses like travel.
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10:09 am Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Credit card reward points should be used when they offer better conversion value than paying in cash, BankBazaar CEO Adhil Shetty said. He added that redeeming 10,000 points for a ₹5,000 flight gives ₹0.50/point, while statement credit or shopping vouchers may offer only ₹0.20/point. Therefore, points are best when they reduce the out-of-pocket cost of planned expenses like travel.
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