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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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02:20 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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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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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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02:19 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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02:33 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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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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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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02:55 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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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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'Balika Vadhu' actress Avika Gor hospitalised due to dengue
TV actress Avika Gor has been hospitalised due to a dengue diagnosis after suffering from high fever for five days, revealed her husband, Milind Chandwani. "She's had a fever of 103-104 degrees," he said, adding, "But she'd made a commitment, she travelled to Delhi with fever and shot an ad." He added that Avika could not "move or eat properly".
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02:45 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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TV actress Avika Gor has been hospitalised due to a dengue diagnosis after suffering from high fever for five days, revealed her husband, Milind Chandwani. "She's had a fever of 103-104 degrees," he said, adding, "But she'd made a commitment, she travelled to Delhi with fever and shot an ad." He added that Avika could not "move or eat properly".
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After schoolgirls, Guru Randhawa now slammed for objectifying corporate women in 'Fine Shyt'
Guru Randhawa's latest song 'Fine Shyt' has sparked outrage over objectifying portrayal of corporate women in a workplace. This comes a year after Randhawa's song 'Azul' was slammed over objectification of schoolgirls. The video features a disclaimer clarifying all performers are aged above 18 years. "Not fine shyt, it's bulls**t," a person wrote, while another said, "This setup was unnecessary."
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Guru Randhawa's latest song 'Fine Shyt' has sparked outrage over objectifying portrayal of corporate women in a workplace. This comes a year after Randhawa's song 'Azul' was slammed over objectification of schoolgirls. The video features a disclaimer clarifying all performers are aged above 18 years. "Not fine shyt, it's bulls**t," a person wrote, while another said, "This setup was unnecessary."
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'Aao bachchu, I'll teach you how to do danga,' UP CM Yogi warns rioters at a rally
Speaking at an event, UP CM Yogi Adityanath said Samajwadi Party government "used to kneel before rioters". He said, "Now, if anyone threatens to cause riots, the response is, 'Aao bachchu...Main tumhe danga karna sikha deta hoon'. Referring to Maulana Tauqeer Raza's arrest after last year's clash in Bareilly, Yogi said, "He's rubbing his nose on the ground in jail."
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Speaking at an event, UP CM Yogi Adityanath said Samajwadi Party government "used to kneel before rioters". He said, "Now, if anyone threatens to cause riots, the response is, 'Aao bachchu...Main tumhe danga karna sikha deta hoon'. Referring to Maulana Tauqeer Raza's arrest after last year's clash in Bareilly, Yogi said, "He's rubbing his nose on the ground in jail."
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UP CM Yogi Adityanath showers flower petals on Kanwariyas in Meerut
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath showered flower petals on Kanwariyas in Meerut as devotees participated in Kanwar Yatra. Earlier in the day, CM Yogi conducted an aerial survey by helicopter over Meerut region to review the arrangements in place for the pilgrimage. "UP government is fully committed to the safety, convenience, and honour of Kanwariya pilgrims," Yogi said on X.
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03:04 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath showered flower petals on Kanwariyas in Meerut as devotees participated in Kanwar Yatra. Earlier in the day, CM Yogi conducted an aerial survey by helicopter over Meerut region to review the arrangements in place for the pilgrimage. "UP government is fully committed to the safety, convenience, and honour of Kanwariya pilgrims," Yogi said on X.
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ABVP stages protest over JPSC row, marches to J'khand CM's house
Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on Saturday marched towards Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren's residence in Ranchi to protest against alleged paper leak and irregularities in JPSC exam. ABVP said it is expressing solidarity with student protesters. Notably, ABVP protesters scuffled with police as they reportedly attempted to breach heavy security and barricading deployed near CM's residence.
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03:00 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on Saturday marched towards Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren's residence in Ranchi to protest against alleged paper leak and irregularities in JPSC exam. ABVP said it is expressing solidarity with student protesters. Notably, ABVP protesters scuffled with police as they reportedly attempted to breach heavy security and barricading deployed near CM's residence.
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