Todd Blanche, Trump's former lawyer, confirmed as US Attorney General
The US Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as Attorney General, installing President Donald Trump's former personal criminal defense lawyer as the nation's top law enforcement official. He narrowly won approval in a 50-49 vote. Blanche was promoted to Acting Attorney General after Pam Bondi's removal from the position in April. He has been part of Trump's defense team since 2023.
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The US Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as Attorney General, installing President Donald Trump's former personal criminal defense lawyer as the nation's top law enforcement official. He narrowly won approval in a 50-49 vote. Blanche was promoted to Acting Attorney General after Pam Bondi's removal from the position in April. He has been part of Trump's defense team since 2023.
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EPFO warns members to withdraw funds from inactive accounts to avoid interest loss
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has reminded members that inactive accounts will stop earning interest. An EPF account turns inoperative three years after retirement, permanent migration, or death if no contributions or withdrawals occur. EPFO has advised members to withdraw their savings on time to avoid losing interest on their accumulated funds.
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05:58 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has reminded members that inactive accounts will stop earning interest. An EPF account turns inoperative three years after retirement, permanent migration, or death if no contributions or withdrawals occur. EPFO has advised members to withdraw their savings on time to avoid losing interest on their accumulated funds.
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Spain to replace ambassador to India amid financial favour allegations
Spain will replace its ambassador to India, Juan Antonio March Pujol, following allegations that he took financial favours from an Indian private firm. Investigators allege the senior diplomat used embassy funds and sought contributions from external businesses to sponsor performance artists and international singers who had no formal links to Spain. Pujol had taken charge in mid-2024.
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05:54 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Spain will replace its ambassador to India, Juan Antonio March Pujol, following allegations that he took financial favours from an Indian private firm. Investigators allege the senior diplomat used embassy funds and sought contributions from external businesses to sponsor performance artists and international singers who had no formal links to Spain. Pujol had taken charge in mid-2024.
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1-km-long climate-controlled 'raining street' in Dubai gives relief amid scorching heat
A one-kilometer-long climate-controlled 'raining street' stretch in Dubai is attracting tourists by providing relief amid the scorching heat. The attraction keeps the temperature at around 27 degrees Celsius, while the actual temperature remains much higher. The project was announced in 2020. Videos from the street showing people enjoying themselves have surfaced online.
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06:12 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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A one-kilometer-long climate-controlled 'raining street' stretch in Dubai is attracting tourists by providing relief amid the scorching heat. The attraction keeps the temperature at around 27 degrees Celsius, while the actual temperature remains much higher. The project was announced in 2020. Videos from the street showing people enjoying themselves have surfaced online.
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Ariha Pangambam becomes 1st Indian to win gold at Asian Aerobic Gymnastics
Twenty-two-year-old Ariha Pangambam scripted history by winning gold in the senior women’s individual event at the 10th Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships in Tagaytay City, Philippines. Pangambam became the first Indian gymnast to win the Asian title in this event. She recorded a final score of 19.10, including 8.65 in artistry, 7.60 in execution and 2.85 in difficulty.
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06:07 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Twenty-two-year-old Ariha Pangambam scripted history by winning gold in the senior women’s individual event at the 10th Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships in Tagaytay City, Philippines. Pangambam became the first Indian gymnast to win the Asian title in this event. She recorded a final score of 19.10, including 8.65 in artistry, 7.60 in execution and 2.85 in difficulty.
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What is the 3/20/30/40 rule for buying a house?
The 3/20/30/40 rule suggests that person’s home purchase price should be no more than three times their annual household income, while 20 stands for a minimum down payment of 20% of the purchase price. The 30 means monthly mortgage payments shouldn't exceed 30% of income, while 40 means total monthly debt, including house payments, should stay within 40% of income.
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06:30 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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The 3/20/30/40 rule suggests that person’s home purchase price should be no more than three times their annual household income, while 20 stands for a minimum down payment of 20% of the purchase price. The 30 means monthly mortgage payments shouldn't exceed 30% of income, while 40 means total monthly debt, including house payments, should stay within 40% of income.
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06:30 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Cockroach Janta Party joins students' protest in Jharkhand
A delegation from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has joined the students' protest in Jharkhand. CJP's Co-Convener Ashutosh Ranka said, "CJP...will provide all forms of support to the protesting students." The Jharkhand government on Saturday held talks with various outfits amid the massive agitation over the alleged paper leaks in recruitment exams, but failed to break the deadlock.
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06:19 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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A delegation from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has joined the students' protest in Jharkhand. CJP's Co-Convener Ashutosh Ranka said, "CJP...will provide all forms of support to the protesting students." The Jharkhand government on Saturday held talks with various outfits amid the massive agitation over the alleged paper leaks in recruitment exams, but failed to break the deadlock.
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06:19 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Masked men loot ₹3 cr at gunpoint, tell family 'Robbed you before too, couldn't open safes then'
A gang of four masked men allegedly looted ₹3.15 crore from a senior advocate's house in Haryana after holding him and his wife at gunpoint. They allegedly told the couple that they were the same men behind a ₹50-lakh burglary at their house in March. The robbers said they had failed to open the digital safes then, recalled the victims.
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06:41 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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A gang of four masked men allegedly looted ₹3.15 crore from a senior advocate's house in Haryana after holding him and his wife at gunpoint. They allegedly told the couple that they were the same men behind a ₹50-lakh burglary at their house in March. The robbers said they had failed to open the digital safes then, recalled the victims.
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Synopsis of Rajamouli's 'Varanasi' revealed
SS Rajamouli's 'Varanasi', which stars Mahesh Babu, Prithviraj Sukumaran and Priyanka Chopra, is set in 2027, reports said. The film would follow a threat from an asteroid named Shambhavi and Mahesh Babu's character Rudhra's mission to recover an ancient cosmic artefact with the help of Priyanka's character Mandakini. Prithviraj plays the antagonist, a tech-genius named Kumbha.
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06:34 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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SS Rajamouli's 'Varanasi', which stars Mahesh Babu, Prithviraj Sukumaran and Priyanka Chopra, is set in 2027, reports said. The film would follow a threat from an asteroid named Shambhavi and Mahesh Babu's character Rudhra's mission to recover an ancient cosmic artefact with the help of Priyanka's character Mandakini. Prithviraj plays the antagonist, a tech-genius named Kumbha.
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Sena leader Mhatre walks out from jail after getting bail in doctors' assault case
Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre, who had beaten up doctors inside a hospital, was released from jail on Saturday after Bombay HC granted him bail. The HC also granted bail to four other individuals accused in the case. Ordering a fast-tracked trial, the court directed Mhatre and other accused to stay outside Maharashtra until chargesheet is filed in the case.
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06:53 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre, who had beaten up doctors inside a hospital, was released from jail on Saturday after Bombay HC granted him bail. The HC also granted bail to four other individuals accused in the case. Ordering a fast-tracked trial, the court directed Mhatre and other accused to stay outside Maharashtra until chargesheet is filed in the case.
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What will happen if Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei dies?
If Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei dies, a three-member Interim Leadership Council will assume his responsibilities until a new leader is appointed. The 88-member Assembly of Experts is constitutionally responsible for selecting a new Supreme Leader. Iran's constitutional framework also allows for the possibility of collective leadership under certain circumstances.
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06:47 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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If Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei dies, a three-member Interim Leadership Council will assume his responsibilities until a new leader is appointed. The 88-member Assembly of Experts is constitutionally responsible for selecting a new Supreme Leader. Iran's constitutional framework also allows for the possibility of collective leadership under certain circumstances.
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He wanted us to play in shorter shorts: Norway football chief on ex-FIFA Prez Blatter
Norway Football Federation President Lise Klaveness responded after ex-FIFA President Sepp Blatter endorsed her as Gianni Infantino's successor. "Blatter was President when I was player. I remember he wanted us to play in shorter shorts than we were wearing," she said. Blatter had said in 2004 female footballers should wear more "feminine" kits to help increase popularity of women's game.
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07:13 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Norway Football Federation President Lise Klaveness responded after ex-FIFA President Sepp Blatter endorsed her as Gianni Infantino's successor. "Blatter was President when I was player. I remember he wanted us to play in shorter shorts than we were wearing," she said. Blatter had said in 2004 female footballers should wear more "feminine" kits to help increase popularity of women's game.
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18-yr-old returning from office swept away in overflowing drain in Delhi
An 18-year-old, Ankit, got swept away in an overflowing open drain in Delhi's Priyanka Camp area on Friday and is still untraceable. Ankit was returning home from his office in Noida and decided to cross the bridge, but he accidentally slipped and fell into the drain. Locals said heavy rainfall caused water to flow at great speed.
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07:02 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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An 18-year-old, Ankit, got swept away in an overflowing open drain in Delhi's Priyanka Camp area on Friday and is still untraceable. Ankit was returning home from his office in Noida and decided to cross the bridge, but he accidentally slipped and fell into the drain. Locals said heavy rainfall caused water to flow at great speed.
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Female passengers breach Moscow airport security to board flight
Two female passengers reportedly caused a security breach at Moscow's Sheremetyevo International Airport after arriving too late for their Aeroflot flight. The women allegedly ran onto the restricted tarmac, with one dragging a suitcase, as the aircraft was being towed. Ground staff and police stopped the operation, removed the passengers and prevented them from boarding the aircraft.
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07:00 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Two female passengers reportedly caused a security breach at Moscow's Sheremetyevo International Airport after arriving too late for their Aeroflot flight. The women allegedly ran onto the restricted tarmac, with one dragging a suitcase, as the aircraft was being towed. Ground staff and police stopped the operation, removed the passengers and prevented them from boarding the aircraft.
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Lionel Messi's father Jorge Messi passes away at 68
Argentine football legend Lionel Messi's father and longtime agent Jorge Messi passed away aged 68 in Argentina's Rosario on Friday night after a prolonged illness. During the FIFA World Cup 2026, speculation about Jorge's health had surfaced, after which the family urged for privacy, saying he was recovering from a health issue. Jorge managed Lionel's career and contracts from boyhood.
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07:28 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Argentine football legend Lionel Messi's father and longtime agent Jorge Messi passed away aged 68 in Argentina's Rosario on Friday night after a prolonged illness. During the FIFA World Cup 2026, speculation about Jorge's health had surfaced, after which the family urged for privacy, saying he was recovering from a health issue. Jorge managed Lionel's career and contracts from boyhood.
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'Adipurush' memes erupt after 'Ramayana' trailer, fan asks 'Ranbir bought 10,000 tickets of this?'
After the release of Ranbir Kapoor-starrer 'Ramayana' trailer, memes of 'Adipurush' erupted on social media, reigniting debate over its poor graphics, VFX and distortion of the Hindu epic. "Adipurush was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience...because nobody wants to experience it twice," a person wrote. A fan trolled Ranbir for buying 10,000 tickets of Adipurush for underprivileged kids in 2023.
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07:38 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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After the release of Ranbir Kapoor-starrer 'Ramayana' trailer, memes of 'Adipurush' erupted on social media, reigniting debate over its poor graphics, VFX and distortion of the Hindu epic. "Adipurush was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience...because nobody wants to experience it twice," a person wrote. A fan trolled Ranbir for buying 10,000 tickets of Adipurush for underprivileged kids in 2023.
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Rishabh Pant gets trolled after scoring 2 runs hours after 2 midnight tweets seeking land
India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was trolled on social media after getting out for 2(5) in tour match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI, hours after posting two midnight tweets seeking help from Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami to acquire land in the state. Social media users linked his score to late-night posts, with some joking that Pant should focus on cricket instead.
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07:31 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was trolled on social media after getting out for 2(5) in tour match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI, hours after posting two midnight tweets seeking help from Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami to acquire land in the state. Social media users linked his score to late-night posts, with some joking that Pant should focus on cricket instead.
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81 waterlogging & 32 tree fall complaints logged amid heavy rainfall in Delhi
Amid heavy rainfall in Delhi, major roads were obstructed by traffic, causing severe disruptions. Civic authorities reportedly received 81 waterlogging complaints and 32 calls regarding fallen trees blocking traffic corridors. Notably, commuters have been facing prolonged delays in Mahipalpur, Dhaula Kuan, Chhatarpur, Vasant Kunj, Malviya Nagar, MB Road, Ring Road, ITO and parts of East Delhi.
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07:57 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Amid heavy rainfall in Delhi, major roads were obstructed by traffic, causing severe disruptions. Civic authorities reportedly received 81 waterlogging complaints and 32 calls regarding fallen trees blocking traffic corridors. Notably, commuters have been facing prolonged delays in Mahipalpur, Dhaula Kuan, Chhatarpur, Vasant Kunj, Malviya Nagar, MB Road, Ring Road, ITO and parts of East Delhi.
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07:57 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Policeman's drunk son crashes Mercedes, kills 70-yr-old woman in Delhi
Shubham, the son of a Haryana Police sub-inspector, has been arrested after he allegedly crashed his Mercedes into a WagonR, leading to the death of a 70-year-old woman in Delhi's Narela. The accused was drunk at the time, locals alleged. The woman, identified as Urmila, was caught between a parked auto and the WagonR he hit, police said.
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07:50 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Shubham, the son of a Haryana Police sub-inspector, has been arrested after he allegedly crashed his Mercedes into a WagonR, leading to the death of a 70-year-old woman in Delhi's Narela. The accused was drunk at the time, locals alleged. The woman, identified as Urmila, was caught between a parked auto and the WagonR he hit, police said.
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Brazil's Bruno Guimaraes joins Arsenal for ₹963 crore on 4-yr deal
Bruno Guimaraes has joined Arsenal from Newcastle United on a four-year contract, with an option for another 12 months, in a deal reportedly worth £75 million (around ₹963 crore). The 28-year-old Brazil midfielder made nearly 200 appearances for Newcastle, helping the team win the Carabao Cup 2025. Guimaraes called leaving Newcastle "one of the toughest decisions" of his life.
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07:50 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026
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Bruno Guimaraes has joined Arsenal from Newcastle United on a four-year contract, with an option for another 12 months, in a deal reportedly worth £75 million (around ₹963 crore). The 28-year-old Brazil midfielder made nearly 200 appearances for Newcastle, helping the team win the Carabao Cup 2025. Guimaraes called leaving Newcastle "one of the toughest decisions" of his life.
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