'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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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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Former NBA stars declare for Women's NBA Draft amid transgender athlete debate

Ex-NBA stars Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White announced plans to enter Women's NBA 2027 Draft amid debate over transgender athletes in women's sports. Freedom questioned whether identifying as woman would make him eligible, while White said he identifies as a woman for basketball. WNBA's collective bargaining agreement states only women are eligible and has no self-identification standard.
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01:44 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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SpaceX to build natural gas plants to power its Terafab: Report

SpaceX plans to build natural gas power plants to supply electricity for its Terafab semiconductor facility in US' Texas, Bloomberg reported. The plan does not mention terrestrial solar power as an energy source for Terafab despite Tesla, which is also a solar developer, being a partner in the project. The xAI data centres in Memphis also run on fossil fuels.
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01:39 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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PM Modi cracks 'I'm not Baba Bageshwar' joke while speaking to IIT Delhi students

Speaking at IIT Delhi's convocation ceremony, PM Narendra Modi said, "Something is going on in the mind of every student here. I'm not Baba Bageshwar, but I can sense it." PM Modi's reference sparked laughter from the audience. "Some students are waiting for their first salary while some may be preparing for their journey in a new city," he added.
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01:36 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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Anthropic says Claude Fable 5 will reject fewer biology queries, warns of bioweapon risks

Anthropic said it is updating Claude Fable 5's biology safeguards to reduce "false positives". It claimed that Fable 5 users will now experience about 85% fewer biology-related "fallbacks". The AI startup added that the latest model is more capable of handling complex biological tasks, warning that these capabilities could also be misused by malicious actors to develop biological weapons.
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01:53 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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India's investor base crosses 13.2 crore, becomes younger: NSE

India's investor base has crossed 13.2 crore users and is becoming younger, inclusive and geographically diverse, according to an NSE report. The report said that the median age of investors has fallen from 38 years in March 2020 to 33 years in June 2026. Investors below the age of 30 now account for 37.9% of the total base, NSE said.
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02:01 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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NASA's 48-yr-old Voyager 2 spacecraft to function for another year

NASA has successfully extended the operational life of Voyager 2, the only spacecraft to have visited Uranus and Neptune, by another year. Nicknamed the 'Big Bang', the effort involved simultaneously turning off certain powered devices and substituting them with lower-power alternatives while keeping the spacecraft warm. Launched on August 20, 1977, the probe is now in interstellar space.
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02:29 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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What expired food items were seized from luxury hotels in Bengaluru?

The Karnataka Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) seized and destroyed 76 kg of meat, 200 kg of vegetables, and 32 litres of expired milk from the Lalit Ashok (South Annexe). About 15 kg and 19 kg of expired meat were seized at Shangri La and Four Seasons, respectively. From Vivanta Whitefield, three kg of expired bakery products were seized.
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02:28 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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No social media without consent for under-13s: BJP MP in private member's bill

BJP MP Baijayant Panda's Private Member's Bill 'SHIELD, 2025' was deferred for a second time after Lok Sabha was adjourned on Friday. The bill seeks to bar children under 13 from creating accounts on social media and online gaming platforms without verified parental consent. It also seeks to prevent platforms from exposing under-18s to pornography, gambling, violent and drug-related content.
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News By: Garima Garg
02:20 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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What are the rules for buying land & housing in Uttarakhand?

Under Uttarakhand’s Land Law Rules 2025, outsiders cannot purchase agricultural or horticultural land, except in Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar, News18 reported, citing e-Uttaranchal. They can buy residential land up to 250 sq m, with one purchase allowed per family. Outsiders also need official permission to renovate or extend their homes. Native Uttarakhand residents face no such restrictions.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
02:19 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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India presents 5 peacocks, including rare white one, to UN office in Geneva

India presented five young peacocks, including four blue and one rare white peacock, to the UN office in Geneva. The peacocks’ colours represent those of the UN. “Forty-five years ago, PM Indira Gandhi dispatched a breeding pair from Delhi Zoo to UN Geneva using her own plane,” the UN said. The peacock is the national bird of India.
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02:43 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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Spain imposes border checks on Italy amid Ceuta migrant row

Spain has imposed border controls on all air and sea travel from Italy until September 7. The decision comes a week after Italy introduced similar restrictions on Spain following the arrival of around 78,000 migrants from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Spain had called Italy’s checks “unjustified”, contrary to EU interests and discriminatory against the Spanish population.
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Centre examining Meta's intermediary status, asks it to act on deepfakes: Report

The Centre is examining whether Meta still qualifies as an intermediary under Indian law if it determines what content users can see, PTI reported. The government reportedly also asked Meta to take corrective actions against deepfakes and other harmful AI-generated content on its platforms. The report added that the government is seeking legal opinion on further actions against Meta.
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02:39 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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Lashkar-linked terror portal issues violence threats against Kashmiri Pandits returning home

A Pakistan-backed terror propaganda platform linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba has issued fresh threats to Kashmiri Pandits. Intelligence agencies reportedly described the threats as part of a renewed psychological warfare campaign aimed at derailing the minorities' rehabilitation in the Kashmir Valley. The platform named activist Rakesh Jyotshi while accusing him of facilitating the community's return.
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02:36 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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Nationwide protests erupt in Pakistan as petrol and diesel prices skyrocket

Nationwide protests have erupted in Pakistan as thousands of people took to the streets against rising fuel prices. Petrol has hit PKR 459 a litre and diesel PKR 520.35, pushing transporters and households to the streets over taxes, fuel costs and inflation. Truckers, trailer operators and oil tanker companies are among those protesting after government failed to resolve their demands.
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News By: Ankush Verma
02:33 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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UEFA paid 6-figure sum to Infantino's 'lover', report claims, he denies

UEFA paid a six-figure severance payment to an alleged "lover" of Gianni Infantino while he was its General Secretary, The Telegraph reported. Infantino denied the allegation, calling it "categorically untrue", a FIFA spokesperson said. However, UEFA confirmed a payment was made to the woman in question and that it covered the fees for her to complete an MBA course.
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News By: Neeraja Nath
02:55 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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