Govt suspends Table Tennis Federation Of India
The Sports Ministry has suspended recognition of Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI), citing governance failures and delayed elections. It directed Indian Olympic Association to form ad-hoc committee, in consultation with International Table Tennis Federation, to run the sport until an elected governing structure is restored. The ministry called TTFI's response to its notice unsatisfactory.
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The Sports Ministry has suspended recognition of Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI), citing governance failures and delayed elections. It directed Indian Olympic Association to form ad-hoc committee, in consultation with International Table Tennis Federation, to run the sport until an elected governing structure is restored. The ministry called TTFI's response to its notice unsatisfactory.
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China's answer to Boeing & Airbus makes first international flight, gets 'water salute'
China's homegrown C919 passenger aircraft, developed by state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), departed on its first commercial international flight to Mongolia on Wednesday. The plane, which got a 'water salute' upon landing, is China's answer to the duopoly established by US' Boeing and France's Airbus. Though homegrown, the narrow-body jet contains foreign-made parts.
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China's homegrown C919 passenger aircraft, developed by state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), departed on its first commercial international flight to Mongolia on Wednesday. The plane, which got a 'water salute' upon landing, is China's answer to the duopoly established by US' Boeing and France's Airbus. Though homegrown, the narrow-body jet contains foreign-made parts.
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Which key items became costlier or cheaper as inflation jumps to 4.45% in July?
India's retail inflation jumped to 4.45% in July. The top five key items with high inflation were silver jewellery (109.84%), ginger (83.62%), garlic (35.36%), gold/diamond/platinum jewellery (32.98%) and onion (22.54%). Meanwhile, the key items with low inflation were potato (-16.56%), motor car and jeep (-6.72%), Lady's finger (-5.52%), peas (-5.27%) and tomato (-4.59%).
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05:31 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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India's retail inflation jumped to 4.45% in July. The top five key items with high inflation were silver jewellery (109.84%), ginger (83.62%), garlic (35.36%), gold/diamond/platinum jewellery (32.98%) and onion (22.54%). Meanwhile, the key items with low inflation were potato (-16.56%), motor car and jeep (-6.72%), Lady's finger (-5.52%), peas (-5.27%) and tomato (-4.59%).
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Season 2 of Jantar Mantar to start very soon: CJP's Abhijeet Dipke
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke said that many people have been asking him on Instagram when Season 2 of Jantar Mantar will begin. "I want to tell them that Season 2 of 'Jantar-Mantar' is going to start very soon," he said. The CJP protest at Jantar Mantar that began in June ended after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Education Minister.
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05:50 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke said that many people have been asking him on Instagram when Season 2 of Jantar Mantar will begin. "I want to tell them that Season 2 of 'Jantar-Mantar' is going to start very soon," he said. The CJP protest at Jantar Mantar that began in June ended after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Education Minister.
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China's hypersonic weapons can now navigate using stars: Reports
China has developed a celestial navigation system for hypersonic weapons that can guide them using stars when GPS or satellite systems are jammed or unavailable. The project, led by Guangdong Aerospace Research Academy, passed final expert review. Tests were conducted using radiation-resistant prototype star sensor, which achieved over 99% star-pattern recognition in interference-free conditions.
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05:49 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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China has developed a celestial navigation system for hypersonic weapons that can guide them using stars when GPS or satellite systems are jammed or unavailable. The project, led by Guangdong Aerospace Research Academy, passed final expert review. Tests were conducted using radiation-resistant prototype star sensor, which achieved over 99% star-pattern recognition in interference-free conditions.
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My 1.5-hour daily workout routine was questioned during divorce proceedings: Celina
Celina Jaitly said her 1.5-hour daily workout routine was questioned during her divorce proceedings with Peter Haag and portrayed as "self-obsession". "Imagine having to defend weightlifting in court...Honestly, through some of the hardest chapters of my life, working out has been one of the few things that has consistently stood by me," she wrote.
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06:11 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Celina Jaitly said her 1.5-hour daily workout routine was questioned during her divorce proceedings with Peter Haag and portrayed as "self-obsession". "Imagine having to defend weightlifting in court...Honestly, through some of the hardest chapters of my life, working out has been one of the few things that has consistently stood by me," she wrote.
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Zhu Rongji, ex-Chinese Premier who cost millions their jobs, dies aged 98
Ex-Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji has died at the age of 98 in Beijing, state media reported on Wednesday. Rongji is often credited with being the person who set China on the path to becoming a global economic superpower, ranking as the world's second-largest economy by GDP. Notably, his economic reforms at state-owned companies also cost millions of workers their jobs.
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06:05 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Ex-Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji has died at the age of 98 in Beijing, state media reported on Wednesday. Rongji is often credited with being the person who set China on the path to becoming a global economic superpower, ranking as the world's second-largest economy by GDP. Notably, his economic reforms at state-owned companies also cost millions of workers their jobs.
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NY woman pleads guilty to smuggling 3 Indians into US from Canada
A New York woman pleaded guilty to helping smuggle three Indians and one Canadian into US in January 2025 after they crossed Canada's border. The 43-year-old woman received instructions to pick the men and was expected to receive payment for it. US' Department of Justice said her phone's texts revealed she has been involved in many other smuggling operations.
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06:25 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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A New York woman pleaded guilty to helping smuggle three Indians and one Canadian into US in January 2025 after they crossed Canada's border. The 43-year-old woman received instructions to pick the men and was expected to receive payment for it. US' Department of Justice said her phone's texts revealed she has been involved in many other smuggling operations.
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What is Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran's net worth?
Tata Sons' outgoing Chairman N Chandrasekaran is among India's highest-paid corporate executives, earning ₹158.66 crore in remuneration in FY26. His total compensation over the last five years was around ₹685 crore, according to Moneycontrol, with commission forming a big part of his salary. While his exact net worth isn't known, media reports place it between ₹950 crore and ₹1,400 crore.
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03:03 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Tata Sons' outgoing Chairman N Chandrasekaran is among India's highest-paid corporate executives, earning ₹158.66 crore in remuneration in FY26. His total compensation over the last five years was around ₹685 crore, according to Moneycontrol, with commission forming a big part of his salary. While his exact net worth isn't known, media reports place it between ₹950 crore and ₹1,400 crore.
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AstroTalk becomes unicorn as it buys shares back from staff: Report
Astrology platform AstroTalk has joined India's unicorn club after conducting an ESOP buyback at a $1 billion valuation, NDTV Profit reported, citing a source. Over 100 employees sold their shares in the buyback, making AstroTalk India's 133rd unicorn. Notably, its operating revenue nearly doubled to ₹1,176 crore in FY25, while its net profit rose to ₹250 crore.
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06:42 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Astrology platform AstroTalk has joined India's unicorn club after conducting an ESOP buyback at a $1 billion valuation, NDTV Profit reported, citing a source. Over 100 employees sold their shares in the buyback, making AstroTalk India's 133rd unicorn. Notably, its operating revenue nearly doubled to ₹1,176 crore in FY25, while its net profit rose to ₹250 crore.
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Bill to change Kerala's name passed in Parliament
The Parliament passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill 2026 to change the southern state's name to Keralam. In June 2024, Kerala Assembly had passed a unanimous resolution to change the state's name. It was argued that the Malayalam name is "Keralam" while Kerala is the name used in English. The Bill now needs President's assent to become a law.
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06:56 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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The Parliament passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill 2026 to change the southern state's name to Keralam. In June 2024, Kerala Assembly had passed a unanimous resolution to change the state's name. It was argued that the Malayalam name is "Keralam" while Kerala is the name used in English. The Bill now needs President's assent to become a law.
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Air India pilot who tested positive for weed took medication as he couldn't sleep: Report
The Air India pilot who tested positive for marijuana after his Phuket-Delhi flight dropped 300 feet mid-air was on sleep medication prescribed by his family doctor, NDTV reported, citing the airline's internal flight safety report. "During the layover [before the flight], I personally attempted rest; sleep didn't come easily," he said. He claimed roster duties "compressed available daytime rest".
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The Air India pilot who tested positive for marijuana after his Phuket-Delhi flight dropped 300 feet mid-air was on sleep medication prescribed by his family doctor, NDTV reported, citing the airline's internal flight safety report. "During the layover [before the flight], I personally attempted rest; sleep didn't come easily," he said. He claimed roster duties "compressed available daytime rest".
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Drone crashes while carrying 51-kg load, still named 'most promising' by US
Avidrone's Katana helicopter drone won first place in the DARPA Lift Challenge despite crashing while attempting to carry a 51 kg (112.4 pounds) payload. The 13-kg drone successfully achieved a 3.84 to 1 payload-to-weight ratio in the competition held at Ohio. Teams had to take off with a payload, fly, drop the cargo and complete the course without a load.
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07:23 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Avidrone's Katana helicopter drone won first place in the DARPA Lift Challenge despite crashing while attempting to carry a 51 kg (112.4 pounds) payload. The 13-kg drone successfully achieved a 3.84 to 1 payload-to-weight ratio in the competition held at Ohio. Teams had to take off with a payload, fly, drop the cargo and complete the course without a load.
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Jellyfish force shutdown of 3 reactors at France's largest nuclear plant
France's largest nuclear plant was forced to shut down three reactors after a swarm of jellyfish clogged pumps used to cool the units. Output at the fourth reactor was cut by half, leaving just one operating at full capacity. The plant was temporarily taken offline a year ago after jellyfish clogged its seawater pumping stations.
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07:43 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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France's largest nuclear plant was forced to shut down three reactors after a swarm of jellyfish clogged pumps used to cool the units. Output at the fourth reactor was cut by half, leaving just one operating at full capacity. The plant was temporarily taken offline a year ago after jellyfish clogged its seawater pumping stations.
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Ronaldo comments on Messi's post after Messi pays tribute to late father, says 'huge hug'
Cristiano Ronaldo commented on Lionel Messi's Instagram post, wherein the latter paid tribute to his father Jorge after his death. Messi wrote in the post that he cannot comprehend the loss and doesn't know how he will go on. "A huge hug to you and yours in these tough times, Leo. Much strength," Ronaldo commented on Messi's post.
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07:58 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Cristiano Ronaldo commented on Lionel Messi's Instagram post, wherein the latter paid tribute to his father Jorge after his death. Messi wrote in the post that he cannot comprehend the loss and doesn't know how he will go on. "A huge hug to you and yours in these tough times, Leo. Much strength," Ronaldo commented on Messi's post.
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Couple finds hidden camera pointed at their Airbnb bed during anniversary trip to Spain
A retired British couple were forced to leave their Airbnb in Madrid after discovering a hidden camera pointed directly at their bed. Donna, 62, and Raymond Nunn, 87 had already spent a night sleeping in the room without knowing camera was there. They eventually found another apartment about two hours south of Madrid and left just two days after arriving.
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A retired British couple were forced to leave their Airbnb in Madrid after discovering a hidden camera pointed directly at their bed. Donna, 62, and Raymond Nunn, 87 had already spent a night sleeping in the room without knowing camera was there. They eventually found another apartment about two hours south of Madrid and left just two days after arriving.
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Urine-filled bottles, 7000 tonnes of trash left in Haridwar after Kanwar Yatra
After the Kanwar Yatra, which brought about 5 crore pilgrims to Haridwar, authorities are working to clean up the trash left behind. Municipal Corporation Town Commissioner Nandan Kumar said that about 7000 tonnes of garbage was generated in two weeks. Waste is also being collected from markets. Videos showed sanitation workers removing bottles of urine without gloves or masks.
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08:12 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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After the Kanwar Yatra, which brought about 5 crore pilgrims to Haridwar, authorities are working to clean up the trash left behind. Municipal Corporation Town Commissioner Nandan Kumar said that about 7000 tonnes of garbage was generated in two weeks. Waste is also being collected from markets. Videos showed sanitation workers removing bottles of urine without gloves or masks.
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Iran knew where Trump was staying, even his hotel floor during NATO Summit: Report
Iran knew where Donald Trump was staying during the NATO Summit in Turkiye, including the US President's hotel floor, according to a report by the New York Times. US agencies had also received multiple streams of information pointing to a specific threat involving a surface-to-air missile targeting Air Force One, as per the report.
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08:21 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Iran knew where Donald Trump was staying during the NATO Summit in Turkiye, including the US President's hotel floor, according to a report by the New York Times. US agencies had also received multiple streams of information pointing to a specific threat involving a surface-to-air missile targeting Air Force One, as per the report.
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Airtel discontinues 4 prepaid plans, users to see 16% price jump for ₹299 plan
Airtel discontinued four prepaid plans priced at ₹299, ₹579, ₹619 and ₹649, with the price of the cheapest plan being hiked by 16% to ₹349. The changes are part of Airtel's push to repair its tariff architecture and lift average revenue/user. The entry-level ₹199 plan remains unchanged, but the discontinuation sparked concerns over similar price hikes/changes by Jio and Vi.
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08:19 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Airtel discontinued four prepaid plans priced at ₹299, ₹579, ₹619 and ₹649, with the price of the cheapest plan being hiked by 16% to ₹349. The changes are part of Airtel's push to repair its tariff architecture and lift average revenue/user. The entry-level ₹199 plan remains unchanged, but the discontinuation sparked concerns over similar price hikes/changes by Jio and Vi.
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Heavy to very heavy rainfall warning issued for several states, list released
IMD has issued heavy to extremely heavy rain warning for WB and Odisha for Thursday. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over Chhattisgarh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal, Assam, Meghalaya, Karnataka, UP, Gujarat, Himachal, J&K, Ladakh and Jharkhand. Kerala, Goa, Maharashtra, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Rajasthan, Sikkim, TN, Puducherry, Uttarakhand and MP may also witness it.
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08:38 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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IMD has issued heavy to extremely heavy rain warning for WB and Odisha for Thursday. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over Chhattisgarh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal, Assam, Meghalaya, Karnataka, UP, Gujarat, Himachal, J&K, Ladakh and Jharkhand. Kerala, Goa, Maharashtra, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Rajasthan, Sikkim, TN, Puducherry, Uttarakhand and MP may also witness it.
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