Air India pilot couldn't give urine sample for dope test, probe officer helped him: Report
The pilot of Air India's Phuket-Delhi flight, which dropped 300 feet mid-air, appeared unsteady and needed assistance to sit down after landing in Delhi, NDTV reported. An investigating officer physically helped the pilot while he provided his urine sample, the report noted. Additionally, he wasn't in his seat inside the cockpit when the aircraft plunged, leaving the co-pilot in command.
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The pilot of Air India's Phuket-Delhi flight, which dropped 300 feet mid-air, appeared unsteady and needed assistance to sit down after landing in Delhi, NDTV reported. An investigating officer physically helped the pilot while he provided his urine sample, the report noted. Additionally, he wasn't in his seat inside the cockpit when the aircraft plunged, leaving the co-pilot in command.
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Which places around the world will witness total solar eclipse today?
A total solar eclipse will be witnessed across Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, Atlantic Ocean, Spain, and a small corner of Portugal today. Many other places in Northern Hemisphere will experience a partial solar eclipse, including parts of northern US (from Alaska to North Carolina), most of Canada, much of Europe, and northwestern Africa. The eclipse won't be visible in India.
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09:06 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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A total solar eclipse will be witnessed across Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, Atlantic Ocean, Spain, and a small corner of Portugal today. Many other places in Northern Hemisphere will experience a partial solar eclipse, including parts of northern US (from Alaska to North Carolina), most of Canada, much of Europe, and northwestern Africa. The eclipse won't be visible in India.
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Trump's 20-year-old son Barron now richer than his mother: Report
US President Donald Trump's 20-year-old son Barron has a net worth of $150 million, making him richer than his mother Melania, whose net worth is about $70 million, as per Forbes. Barron reportedly earned $80 million from crypto token sales and holds locked-up tokens worth $500 million. Forbes attributed $20 million of Melania's net worth to her books and speeches.
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09:26 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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US President Donald Trump's 20-year-old son Barron has a net worth of $150 million, making him richer than his mother Melania, whose net worth is about $70 million, as per Forbes. Barron reportedly earned $80 million from crypto token sales and holds locked-up tokens worth $500 million. Forbes attributed $20 million of Melania's net worth to her books and speeches.
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After Apple, Google hikes prices of its new Pixel 11 series phones
Google has launched the latest 11 series of its Pixel phone lineup, which includes the Pixel 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Fold. The new models are priced up to ₹15,000 more than their predecessors in Pixel 10 series. The Pixel 11 will cost ₹89,999, ₹15,000 more than Pixel 10's ₹74,999 price tag. Apple had hiked its product prices recently.
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09:42 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Google has launched the latest 11 series of its Pixel phone lineup, which includes the Pixel 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Fold. The new models are priced up to ₹15,000 more than their predecessors in Pixel 10 series. The Pixel 11 will cost ₹89,999, ₹15,000 more than Pixel 10's ₹74,999 price tag. Apple had hiked its product prices recently.
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Potholes, bad roads threaten 4,000 jobs as firms plan to leave Chakan
Around 20 industrial companies operating in Pune's Chakan are planning to move to Khandala due to potholes and bad roads threatening over 4,000 jobs and business activity worth ₹1,000 crore. The firms' representatives said inadequate facilities are affecting operations causing financial losses of 20-25%. They added that they have approached the state government but their issues remain unresolved.
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09:57 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Around 20 industrial companies operating in Pune's Chakan are planning to move to Khandala due to potholes and bad roads threatening over 4,000 jobs and business activity worth ₹1,000 crore. The firms' representatives said inadequate facilities are affecting operations causing financial losses of 20-25%. They added that they have approached the state government but their issues remain unresolved.
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Who is Govind Ragho Khairnar, who took on Dawood in Mumbai?
Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe's crackdown against eateries has put the spotlight on another officer - Govind Ragho Khairnar - who even took on Dawood Ibrahim once. Govind Ragho Khairnar earned the moniker "Demolition Man" for going after illegal construction. After the 1993 bomb blasts, he razed Dawood's building that had glass walls, a swimming pool, and Italian flooring.
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10:09 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe's crackdown against eateries has put the spotlight on another officer - Govind Ragho Khairnar - who even took on Dawood Ibrahim once. Govind Ragho Khairnar earned the moniker "Demolition Man" for going after illegal construction. After the 1993 bomb blasts, he razed Dawood's building that had glass walls, a swimming pool, and Italian flooring.
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How did Bill Clinton use a decoy plane to travel from India to high-risk Pakistan in 2000?
In March 2000, Clinton used a decoy aircraft while travelling from India to high-risk Pakistan. Clinton landed in Pakistan on an unmarked executive jet while another US-marked plane arrived first to make it appear that he was aboard. A Secret Service officer who reportedly resembled Clinton de-boarded from the US-marked plane to create the impression that the president had arrived.
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10:24 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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In March 2000, Clinton used a decoy aircraft while travelling from India to high-risk Pakistan. Clinton landed in Pakistan on an unmarked executive jet while another US-marked plane arrived first to make it appear that he was aboard. A Secret Service officer who reportedly resembled Clinton de-boarded from the US-marked plane to create the impression that the president had arrived.
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PV Sindhu defends use of langur calls at Badminton World C'ships in Delhi, cites Wimbledon's hawk
PV Sindhu defended the use of langur calls to keep monkeys away during Badminton World Championships in Delhi. "I genuinely don't understand the outrage," she said. She cited Wimbledon's use of Rufus the hawk to deter pigeons, saying every major sporting event has local challenges. Sindhu added several measures are being taken and backed India to deliver a world-class tournament.
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10:42 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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PV Sindhu defended the use of langur calls to keep monkeys away during Badminton World Championships in Delhi. "I genuinely don't understand the outrage," she said. She cited Wimbledon's use of Rufus the hawk to deter pigeons, saying every major sporting event has local challenges. Sindhu added several measures are being taken and backed India to deliver a world-class tournament.
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Analogue paneer banned in Madhya Pradesh
The Madhya Pradesh government on Wednesday banned the production, sale and use of analogue paneer, citing health concerns and promoting natural dairy products. Analogue paneer is a cheaper substitute for milk-based paneer, made using vegetable fats and starch either instead of milk. Madhya Pradesh is now the fourth state after Maharashtra, Gujarat and Chhattisgarh to ban analogue paneer.
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10:55 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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The Madhya Pradesh government on Wednesday banned the production, sale and use of analogue paneer, citing health concerns and promoting natural dairy products. Analogue paneer is a cheaper substitute for milk-based paneer, made using vegetable fats and starch either instead of milk. Madhya Pradesh is now the fourth state after Maharashtra, Gujarat and Chhattisgarh to ban analogue paneer.
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China's bullet train hits 800 kmph in just 5.3 seconds
An experimental maglev train in China has broken its own short-distance acceleration record for the third time in six months, reaching 800 kmph from a standstill in just 5.3 seconds. The 1.1-tonne vehicle completed the test on a 1-km track at the Donghu Laboratory in Hubei province. It was brought to a controlled stop over roughly 200 metres.
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11:08 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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An experimental maglev train in China has broken its own short-distance acceleration record for the third time in six months, reaching 800 kmph from a standstill in just 5.3 seconds. The 1.1-tonne vehicle completed the test on a 1-km track at the Donghu Laboratory in Hubei province. It was brought to a controlled stop over roughly 200 metres.
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Rare total solar eclipse begins, pic surfaces
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 is taking place today, turning parts of the Northern Hemisphere dark. The event is visible in totality from parts of Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, the Atlantic Ocean, Spain and a small corner of Portugal. India will not see the solar eclipse. The longest totality lasted about 2 minutes 18 seconds.
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11:27 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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The only total solar eclipse of 2026 is taking place today, turning parts of the Northern Hemisphere dark. The event is visible in totality from parts of Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, the Atlantic Ocean, Spain and a small corner of Portugal. India will not see the solar eclipse. The longest totality lasted about 2 minutes 18 seconds.
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Maharashtra govt makes Marathi mandatory for cab drivers from Aug 15
Maharashtra's Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced that Marathi will be mandatory for cab drivers from August 15 onwards. "If anyone doesn't know Marathi, legal action will be taken...They will be given a three-month grace period, after which their licence will be cancelled," he said. Sarnaik added that their permit would be cancelled after that if they still don't learn Marathi.
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Maharashtra's Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced that Marathi will be mandatory for cab drivers from August 15 onwards. "If anyone doesn't know Marathi, legal action will be taken...They will be given a three-month grace period, after which their licence will be cancelled," he said. Sarnaik added that their permit would be cancelled after that if they still don't learn Marathi.
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Massive container ship crashes into riverbank near Kolkata
A massive Singapore-flagged ship crashed into the riverbank of Hooghly River near Kolkata on Wednesday. The 148-metre-long ship, Nawata Bhum, was sailing towards Kolkata's Netaji Subhash Dock with 483 containers carrying 10,440 metric tonnes of cargo when it ran aground. No injuries were reported, as a video showed the ship continuously blowing its horn to warn locals and other ships.
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A massive Singapore-flagged ship crashed into the riverbank of Hooghly River near Kolkata on Wednesday. The 148-metre-long ship, Nawata Bhum, was sailing towards Kolkata's Netaji Subhash Dock with 483 containers carrying 10,440 metric tonnes of cargo when it ran aground. No injuries were reported, as a video showed the ship continuously blowing its horn to warn locals and other ships.
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Karoline Leavitt quits as Trump's Press Secretary
Karoline Leavitt has resigned as the White House Press Secretary, months after welcoming her second child. Calling it a "bittersweet decision", the 28-year-old said she cannot be the best mother to her two children while devoting the constant time, energy, and attention required for the job. US President Donald Trump said she'll serve as one of his top "outside" advisors.
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08:22 am Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Karoline Leavitt has resigned as the White House Press Secretary, months after welcoming her second child. Calling it a "bittersweet decision", the 28-year-old said she cannot be the best mother to her two children while devoting the constant time, energy, and attention required for the job. US President Donald Trump said she'll serve as one of his top "outside" advisors.
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Kannada organisations call Karnataka bandh today over Cauvery River water-sharing row
Several Kannada organisations have called a Karnataka bandh from 6 am to 6 pm today over the Cauvery River water-sharing row. Banks, hospitals, public transport and other essential services are likely to remain unaffected during the bandh. This comes after Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) ordered Karnataka to release 12,000 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days.
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Several Kannada organisations have called a Karnataka bandh from 6 am to 6 pm today over the Cauvery River water-sharing row. Banks, hospitals, public transport and other essential services are likely to remain unaffected during the bandh. This comes after Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) ordered Karnataka to release 12,000 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days.
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HC halts Punjab Pharmacy officers' recruitment amid cheating row
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has stayed the recruitment process for 454 Pharmacy Officer posts at Baba Farid University of Health Sciences amid cheating row. The court has kept the appointments on hold until the next hearing on September 17. The government has maintained that the incident in July 19 examination involved high-tech cheating rather than a paper leak.
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08:38 am Thursday, 13 August 2026
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The Punjab and Haryana High Court has stayed the recruitment process for 454 Pharmacy Officer posts at Baba Farid University of Health Sciences amid cheating row. The court has kept the appointments on hold until the next hearing on September 17. The government has maintained that the incident in July 19 examination involved high-tech cheating rather than a paper leak.
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Actress Jenna Ortega's drastic weight loss sparks health concerns
Actress Jenna Ortega, known for 'Wednesday', has sparked health concerns after her drastic weight loss. During an interview with 'Esquire', the 23-year-old appeared extremely thin following which fans compared her pictures from past year. In the interview, she recalled there were times during her childhood when she would go for long periods without eating or drinking while working on sets.
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08:58 am Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Actress Jenna Ortega, known for 'Wednesday', has sparked health concerns after her drastic weight loss. During an interview with 'Esquire', the 23-year-old appeared extremely thin following which fans compared her pictures from past year. In the interview, she recalled there were times during her childhood when she would go for long periods without eating or drinking while working on sets.
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Flesh-eating screwworm spreads across North America, 500 infected
A flesh-eating parasite that primarily affects livestock is spreading across Mexico and parts of Central America, with more than 500 human infections reported. The parasite, known as the New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax), is a type of fly whose larvae feed on living tissue. At least one human death has been linked to the infestation.
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08:56 am Thursday, 13 August 2026
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A flesh-eating parasite that primarily affects livestock is spreading across Mexico and parts of Central America, with more than 500 human infections reported. The parasite, known as the New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax), is a type of fly whose larvae feed on living tissue. At least one human death has been linked to the infestation.
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Former women Naxals who once carried weapons walk ramp at Chhattisgarh event
A video showed former women Naxals who once carried weapons in the dense forests of Bastar doing a ramp walk at a National Handloom Day event in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The former Naxals were dressed in their traditional attire and walked the ramp along with other women. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai attended the event along with other dignitaries.
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09:14 am Thursday, 13 August 2026
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A video showed former women Naxals who once carried weapons in the dense forests of Bastar doing a ramp walk at a National Handloom Day event in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The former Naxals were dressed in their traditional attire and walked the ramp along with other women. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai attended the event along with other dignitaries.
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Xavi becomes Netherlands' first foreign head coach since 1978
Xavi Hernández has been appointed Netherlands head coach on a contract running through the World Cup 2030, the Dutch football federation said. The 46-year-old Spaniard will become the Netherlands' first foreign coach since Austria's Ernst Happel led the team at the 1978 World Cup. Xavi replaces Ronald Koeman and will take charge of a national team for the first time.
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09:11 am Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Xavi Hernández has been appointed Netherlands head coach on a contract running through the World Cup 2030, the Dutch football federation said. The 46-year-old Spaniard will become the Netherlands' first foreign coach since Austria's Ernst Happel led the team at the 1978 World Cup. Xavi replaces Ronald Koeman and will take charge of a national team for the first time.
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