Fadnavis accuses Opposition of 'running' from parliament debate

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis accused the Opposition of acting like a fugitive and running away from debate in Parliament. He claimed a discussion on paper leaks would raise questions over ongoing Jharkhand exam protests and expose the Opposition's “duplicity”. Fadnavis further alleged that Opposition leaders were creating a ruckus merely to gain screen time instead of debating issues.
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Instagram gets a new logo after 10 years

Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced on the app that it's getting a new logo for the first time in 10 years. The new logo, a mix of half-cursive and half-print typeface, is "cleaner and more modern, with references to the original and the simplicity and craft that's always made it Instagram", Mosseri said. Several users joked it read like "Instagzam".
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09:52 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026

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Diamond prices crash, nearly halve in 4.5 years

The price of natural diamonds has been seeing a sharp decline in the past 4.5 years, as it has nearly halved since March 2022, as per data available on IDEX's Diamond Index. The index was at 158.16 on March 5, 2022, and has since fallen 48% to 82.13. The rise in popularity of lab-grown diamonds is driving the price dip.
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10:16 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026

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Become an FDE, the most in-demand AI-native role in BigTech: Scaler

As AI-landscape has started to concentrate on deployment, massive investments are now being made across the tech industry to build talent pools of Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) who work on end-to-end integration of production-ready AI-models at client organisations. Scaler has come up with a masterclass by Rohit Jindal to map the skills, mindset, and experience to become an FDE.
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10:48 am Friday, 14 August 2026

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Air India plane flown by pilot who was high on weed lost control for 4 seconds: Airbus

Airbus' initial analysis of the Air India plane, which dipped 300 feet and whose pilot tested positive for marijuana, found that it lost control for four seconds, NDTV reported. The A320 lost control after its three hydraulic systems malfunctioned, causing "total loss of elevators...aileron surfaces...and remaining spoilers". Amid the 4-second control loss, the plane's autopilot also disconnected.
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12:12 pm Friday, 14 August 2026

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How to convert physical share certificates into demat holdings?

Many investors and their families across India still hold physical share certificates issued decades ago. To convert them into demat holdings, open a demat account, collect the required documents and approach the depository participant (DP) to submit a dematerialisation request form along with the certificates. Once processed, the shares will be credited to the demat account.
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11:33 am Friday, 14 August 2026

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Delhi airport, High Court, Red Fort get bomb threats a day before Independence Day

A day before the Independence Day, Delhi High Court, international airport, Red Fort and several other places in the national capital received bomb threats. A threat email, sent in pro-Khalistan terror group's name, detailed out the plans to blow up several places in the city, according to reports. So far, preliminary inspections haven't found any suspicious object at the sites.
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01:42 pm Friday, 14 August 2026

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All FIRs against Samay Raina over Latent show remarks quashed by SC

The Supreme Court has quashed all FIRs against comedian Samay Raina, Ranveer Allahbadia and others over remarks made on the Latent show about persons with disabilities. The court noted that Raina complied with its directions to conduct awareness programmes and raise funds for persons with disabilities. The apex court had earlier imposed a ₹3-lakh fine for non-compliance with its order.
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02:29 pm Friday, 14 August 2026

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How many times can a person withdraw from EPF under different categories?

Under EPF scheme, withdrawals are divided into three categories: essential needs, housing-related needs and special circumstances. Illness-related withdrawals have no limit. Withdrawals for education up to 10 times and for marriage up to five times during membership. Housing-related withdrawals are allowed up to five times and special-circumstance advances are allowed twice in a financial year.
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02:27 pm Friday, 14 August 2026

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I-T notice asking people to pay ₹6,000 is fake

A fake notice claiming to be issued by the I-T Department is circulating online, asking recipients to pay ₹6,000 as part of the tax payable amount. The PIB warned that the notice is a phishing attempt and said the department doesn't issue such notices. It urged people to beware of misleading content and rely only on official sources for verification.
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12:01 pm Friday, 14 August 2026

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How safe is it to transfer money using public Wi-Fi?

Experts advise avoiding sensitive banking tasks on public Wi-Fi at airports, cafes and hotels, even though banking apps use encryption. One should not transfer money, change passwords or add beneficiaries using public Wi-Fi. It is safer to check balances and transactions and keep apps updated. Use secure connections and disconnect from Wi-Fi after banking to reduce phishing and fake-hotspot risks.
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09:20 am Friday, 14 August 2026

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Govt responds after Rahul Gandhi and party leader's remarks on PM Modi and Italy PM Meloni

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has responded after Rahul Gandhi laughed at his party member Sandeep Dikshit's remarks against Italian PM Giorgia Meloni while the duo were mocking PM Modi for hugging foreign leaders. "We have strong ties with Italy. Our ties have expanded & strengthened. It is important that...we must be respectful of each other," MEA said.
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06:51 pm Friday, 14 August 2026

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Buy world’s first watch with real postage stamps: Jaipur Watch Company

Jaipur Watch Company has announced the creation of world's first watch to use actual postage stamp as its dial. Known for incorporating coins, stamps, and Indian heritage into its watches, the brand has gained global attention, with its watches worn by personalities including PM Modi, Ed Sheeran, and other celebrities.
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07:06 pm Friday, 14 August 2026

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Reliance and Rolls-Royce to develop engine for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft

Reliance and Rolls-Royce have announced their strategic intent to partner and develop a sovereign indigenous combat engine for India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme. As part of the partnership, Reliance and Rolls-Royce will explore the formation of a dedicated Aerospace Gas Turbine Complex that will be a centre of excellence for power and propulsion technology in India.
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08:48 pm Friday, 14 August 2026

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India’s wholesale inflation eases to 9.78% in July, food inflation rises

India's wholesale inflation eased slightly to 9.78% in July from 9.87% in June, government data showed. A sharp moderation in fuel and power inflation offset higher prices of primary articles and manufactured products. Wholesale price inflation remained above 9% for the third straight month. The WPI Food Index inflation increased to 6.65% in July from 6.14% in June.
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02:37 pm Friday, 14 August 2026

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Pakistan plans to land 'Jinnah' on Moon in 2029

Over 20 years after India's Chandrayaan was launched, Pakistan is planning to land its first lunar rover, Jinnah-1, on the Moon in 2029 with China's support. Jinnah will travel aboard China's Chang'e-8 mission to the lunar south pole, where it'll study the lunar surface's geology. India is the only country to have successfully reached the lunar south pole.
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PM Modi extends Independence Day greetings, pays tribute to freedom fighters

PM Narendra Modi greeted people on the occasion of Independence Day and paid tribute to "freedom fighters whose courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment ensured the end of colonial rule". "Their dreams continue to inspire us as we work together to build...Viksit Bharat," he said. "Powered by 140 crore Indians, our nation is scaling new heights of progress," the PM added.
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07:29 am Saturday, 15 August 2026

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PM Modi hoists National Flag at Red Fort on Independence Day for 13th straight time

PM Narendra Modi today hoisted National Flag for the 13th straight time at the Red Fort on the occasion of Independence Day. Only former Prime Ministers Jawaharlal Nehru (17) and Indira Gandhi (16) have hoisted the National Flag at Red Fort on Independence Day more times than PM Modi. India is celebrating its 80th Independence Day today.
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07:36 am Saturday, 15 August 2026

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Vande Mataram rendered for 1st time during Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort

For the first time, the National Song Vande Mataram was rendered during the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort. It was followed by the customary 'Jana Gana Mana', the National Anthem. The full version of 'Vande Mataram' was recently accorded the same legal protection as the National Anthem.
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07:47 am Saturday, 15 August 2026

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We were once in Fragile Five, now fastest-growing economy after 12 yrs: PM Modi on Independence Day

Addressing the nation on the 80th Independence Day, PM Narendra Modi said that India, which was once in Fragile Five, has become the fastest-growing major economy in the world due to people's efforts in the last 12 years. "Floods have wreaked havoc in some parts of country, we deeply feel their pain. The country stands with them," he added.
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