US Senator opposes 100% tariffs on India, says 'This will push India towards Russia & China'

US Senator Rand Paul opposed proposed 100% tariffs on India under a bill targeting countries buying Russian oil, calling the move like America "shooting itself in the foot". He said, "Imposing...tariffs on India when we're trying to court them to help us in our competition with China is...self-defeating." He warned such tariffs could push India closer to Russia and China.
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11:14 am Saturday, 08 August 2026

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Maharashtra proposes EV-only fleet for platforms like Swiggy, Blinkit & Zomato

Maharashtra government has proposed that food delivery and e-commerce platforms like Swiggy, Blinkit, Zomato and Zepto would need to keep an EV-only fleet for all bikes plying less than 15 kilometres. The platforms will have to contribute 2% of the fare/ride to a driver welfare fund for pension benefits, accident insurance, EV purchase loans, and education assistance for their children.
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11:08 am Saturday, 08 August 2026

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Raghav Chadha shares pics with PM Modi, says 'A morning I will cherish'

BJP MP Raghav Chadha on Saturday shared pictures after meeting PM Narendra Modi. "A morning I will cherish. Had the privilege of meeting Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji. A detailed and enriching interaction. Deeply grateful for his generous time and for the opportunity to benefit from his insights and guidance," he wrote in a post.
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11:28 am Saturday, 08 August 2026

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AAP MLA confronts Punjab Minister in state Assembly, says 'not a place to tell lies'

AAP MLA Manwinder Singh Giaspura confronted Punjab Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond in the state Assembly. "This House is not a place to tell lies. Please speak the truth here," Giaspura said to the minister. "If the minister can prove that even a single auction was conducted this year, I will resign from my MLA-ship," Giaspura declared in the House.
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11:22 am Saturday, 08 August 2026

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Cricketer Ramandeep Singh marries actress Chaarlie Chaauhan

Cricketer Ramandeep Singh married actress Chaarlie Chaauhan in a traditional Punjabi ceremony. Chaarlie took to Instagram to share pictures from, writing, "Eight beautiful years of loving, growing, laughing and dreaming together...and now, a whole lifetime to spend by each other’s side. Grateful." Chaarlie is known for shows including 'Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan' and for appearing on 'MTV Roadies 7'.
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11:42 am Saturday, 08 August 2026

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Gujarat University suspends 10 officials over hefty salaries & irregularities in appointments

Gujarat University has suspended ten officials after students' organisations accused them of receiving hefty salaries and alleged irregularities in their appointments. Officials include the group CEO, senior vice president, and director, among others. Stating that they've been suspended until further orders, VC Jagdishkumar Joshi said, "If recruitment rules are violated, they'll be terminated."
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News By: Jayant Singh
11:33 am Saturday, 08 August 2026

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What reasons can lead to an income tax notice despite meeting ITR filing deadline?

Filing an income tax return (ITR) before the July 31, 2026, deadline does not necessarily mean that a taxpayer will not receive an income tax notice. According to The Economic Times, several factors can trigger a notice despite timely filing. They include income mismatches, unreported interest income, TDS/TCS mismatches, high-value financial transactions and capital gains discrepancies.
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News By: Pravel Jain
11:57 am Saturday, 08 August 2026

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UN calls for accountability over Pakistan’s crackdown on PoK protestors

United Nations called for accountability over the crackdown by Pakistani authorities on protesters in PoK, saying the fundamental right to peaceful assembly must be respected. “If there have been people harmed for engaging in peaceful protest, there needs to be accountability for that,” UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq said. Over 40 people have been killed in PoK since July 27.
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News By: Aradhana
11:56 am Saturday, 08 August 2026

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Was forced to do kissing scene with Pawan Singh, he left the set after I refused: Actress Kajal

Bhojpuri actress Kajal Raghwani recalled an incident while shooting a movie with Bhojpuri actor Pawan Singh. Kajal alleged that she was forced to do a kissing scene with Pawan Singh, and when she refused to do the scene, he left the set. "I've respected everyone, but no one deserves that respect," she said in a promo for 'Bhojpuri Bawaal'.
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News By: Jayant Singh
12:10 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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'J'khand is calling you' posters targeting Rahul put up in Prayagraj

Posters have surfaced across Prayagraj targeting Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his absence from students' protest in Jharkhand, ahead of his visit to the city for Congress's student outreach programme, 'Chhatron Ki Goonj'. One poster reads, "When will you come, my Rahul? Jharkhand is calling you," while another reads, "There's a limit to hypocrisy over NEET too. Prayagraj—wow! Jharkhand—shame."
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12:10 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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Leave our homeland: PoK protestors to Pakistani govt & military

Sardar Aman Kashmiri, a leader of Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), which is leading protests in PoK, called on Pakistani government and military to accept their demands and leave PoK. “We will endure every hardship, but we will bring a revolution...We will no longer accept this current system,” he said. Over 40 people have reportedly been killed amid the crackdown.
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News By: Aradhana
12:28 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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Harsh Goenka shares Chinese firm's 10-day 'unhappy leave' policy, asks if India needs it

Billionaire Harsh Goenka shared Chinese retailer Pang Dong Lai’s policy of 10 days of paid "unhappy leave" on X. Under the policy, employees can take up to 10 additional days of paid leave when unhappy, and managers cannot refuse the request. Goenka questioned whether India needs a similar policy, saying, "Or is there a better way to prevent burnout?"
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
12:25 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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Salesforce to lay off dozens of employees for 4th time within a year

Salesforce is planning to lay off dozens of employees starting in October, according to a formal notice filed with state officials. This will mark the software giant’s fourth round of layoffs in under a year. The company previously cut 262 jobs in San Francisco last September, followed by hundreds of layoffs in February and another 86 job cuts in June.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
12:42 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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US uses Japanese characters Pokemon, Mario & Naruto in memes, gets warning from Japan

Japan has warned the US after several US government accounts used well-known Japanese characters, Pokemon, Mario, Naruto and Yu-Gi-Oh!, in memes. Japan officials reportedly told US authorities that using these characters without permission could damage the image of the global brands behind them. It added that public institutions should obtain permission before using copyrighted works.
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12:38 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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'True muslim' won't slaughter cow, those who do so are b***ds, says UP policeman, sparks row

Rampur SP Anil Kumar has sparked a row after saying a "true Muslim" would never slaughter and eat a cow when other communities find that offensive. He added those who do so are either not Muslim or are "b***ds". SP later clarified his remarks, stating, "My statement was not intended to hurt the sentiments of any religion, community or individual."
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01:00 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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'Ramayana' to release internationally 2 days before India, say makers

Producer Namit Malhotra has confirmed 'Ramayana: Part 1' will release internationally on November 6, two days ahead of India. He told NDTV the makers are targeting a Diwali release in India on November 8, adding that overseas distribution follows a Friday cycle. The clarification comes after the English trailer of the movie carried a November 6 release date.
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12:55 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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You must be missing Satpura mess parathas: PM Modi to students at IIT Delhi

Addressing students at 57th convocation ceremony of IIT Delhi, PM Narendra Modi said, "It's getting late now...You must be missing...parathas at Satpura Mess." "Many of you may also want to spend...few more moments at Wind T...and when you go there...remember me too," PM added. "Others may also want to spend...little more time at your favourite spot on campus," he stated.
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News By: Saurav Joshi
01:10 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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PM Modi shares advice for Gen Z on tackling challenges

Addressing the annual convocation ceremony at IIT Delhi, PM Narendra Modi shared advice for Gen Z on tackling challenges. He said, "Whenever you find...big challenge, don’t get scared. Divide it into small parts." "You just have to be alert...Those who have the courage to find new solutions to new challenges will turn those challenges into opportunities," he added.
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01:10 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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Our youth saying '1st in my bloodline to make rocket': PM Modi to Gen-Z IITians

While addressing the 57th Convocation Ceremony at IIT Delhi, PM Narendra Modi said, "Today, our youth is building launch vehicles; they are launching rockets." "I'm sure that somewhere, some young engineer must be proudly saying, 'First in my bloodline to build a rocket'," he added. 'First in my bloodline' is a social media trend young generation uses to highlight milestones.
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01:27 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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India not in favour of separate BRICS currency: Piyush Goyal

India is not in favour of a separate BRICS currency and doesn't support introducing any such scheme, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said. The issue has gained attention in recent years as some BRICS members have explored ways to reduce dependence on the US dollar. The bloc currently comprises 11 countries, including Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
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01:24 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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