Pic shows WhatsApp status of SBI employee who killed his banker wife and sister
An SBI employee, Manas Vajpayee, posted a WhatsApp status after allegedly killing his banker wife, Divya, in Lucknow. Vajpayee, who also killed his sister before dying by suicide, wrote, "I killed my wife as she cheated on me. Now I have to kill myself and my sister." He also mentioned Divya's sister Pragya and her husband Bharat, who are journalists.
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An SBI employee, Manas Vajpayee, posted a WhatsApp status after allegedly killing his banker wife, Divya, in Lucknow. Vajpayee, who also killed his sister before dying by suicide, wrote, "I killed my wife as she cheated on me. Now I have to kill myself and my sister." He also mentioned Divya's sister Pragya and her husband Bharat, who are journalists.
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In a bizarre booklet, UK asks asylum seekers not to rape women
UK's Home Office published a bizarre booklet guiding asylum seekers not to rape women, sparking varied reactions. The booklet tells men what to do and what not to do, describes what consent is, and how sex without it amounts to rape. It teaches men about gender equality and proper public conduct, asking them not to make kissing sounds at someone.
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05:12 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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UK's Home Office published a bizarre booklet guiding asylum seekers not to rape women, sparking varied reactions. The booklet tells men what to do and what not to do, describes what consent is, and how sex without it amounts to rape. It teaches men about gender equality and proper public conduct, asking them not to make kissing sounds at someone.
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Disrespecting soldiers wrong: Ex-Army Chief Gen VK Singh on woman's 'We're Gen Z' video
Former Army Chief General VK Singh (Retd) responded to the viral video of a woman tourist shouting, "We're Gen Z. We'll not tolerate this nonsense" at security forces. "Whatever the circumstances, unfairly blaming or disrespecting our soldiers is wrong. Criticism should be based on facts, not emotion or sweeping accusations," he said. The woman was angry over traffic being halted.
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05:12 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Former Army Chief General VK Singh (Retd) responded to the viral video of a woman tourist shouting, "We're Gen Z. We'll not tolerate this nonsense" at security forces. "Whatever the circumstances, unfairly blaming or disrespecting our soldiers is wrong. Criticism should be based on facts, not emotion or sweeping accusations," he said. The woman was angry over traffic being halted.
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Supreme Court changes definition of 'industry' after nearly 50 years
A CJI Surya Kant-led bench of nine SC judges ruled that the 'triple tests', laid down by a 1978 judgement to define "industry", have to be reformulated. The new definition will apply prospectively to cases based on incidents that happened before the enforcement of the 2020 Labour Relations Code. The SC noted that triple test's essential framework will remain unchanged.
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05:27 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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A CJI Surya Kant-led bench of nine SC judges ruled that the 'triple tests', laid down by a 1978 judgement to define "industry", have to be reformulated. The new definition will apply prospectively to cases based on incidents that happened before the enforcement of the 2020 Labour Relations Code. The SC noted that triple test's essential framework will remain unchanged.
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How much will Delhi's population grow by 2047?
Delhi's current population is 2.26 crore, out of which 1.22 crore are males and 1.04 crore are females, according to data presented in the Delhi Master Plan 2047. Delhi's population is projected to increase to 2.48 crore by 2031, 2.69 crore by 2036, and 2.92 crore by 2041. The population is estimated to reach 3.2 crore by the year 2047.
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05:24 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Delhi's current population is 2.26 crore, out of which 1.22 crore are males and 1.04 crore are females, according to data presented in the Delhi Master Plan 2047. Delhi's population is projected to increase to 2.48 crore by 2031, 2.69 crore by 2036, and 2.92 crore by 2041. The population is estimated to reach 3.2 crore by the year 2047.
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Why did India bulldoze structures and barricades outside Pakistan High Commission?
India demolished a section of structures and barricades outside Pakistan High Commission in Delhi using a bulldozer after authorities found them to be beyond the mission's approved boundary, PTI reported citing sources. The action also came three days after Pakistan removed security barricades and parking poles outside the Indian High Commission in Islamabad.
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05:41 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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India demolished a section of structures and barricades outside Pakistan High Commission in Delhi using a bulldozer after authorities found them to be beyond the mission's approved boundary, PTI reported citing sources. The action also came three days after Pakistan removed security barricades and parking poles outside the Indian High Commission in Islamabad.
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AB de Villiers' 'Virat Kohli was better than Sachin Tendulkar' remark sparks debate
AB de Villiers sparked debate after saying Virat Kohli was "even better" than Sachin Tendulkar while discussing Indian batters in difficult overseas Test conditions. He said Tendulkar first showed subcontinent batters could succeed on bouncy, seaming pitches, before Kohli "raised the bar". "ABD knows nothing about Indian players," a fan commented. "See Sachin's record first," wrote another.
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05:39 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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AB de Villiers sparked debate after saying Virat Kohli was "even better" than Sachin Tendulkar while discussing Indian batters in difficult overseas Test conditions. He said Tendulkar first showed subcontinent batters could succeed on bouncy, seaming pitches, before Kohli "raised the bar". "ABD knows nothing about Indian players," a fan commented. "See Sachin's record first," wrote another.
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I apologise to the Army: 'Gen Z' woman who shouted & argued over blocked road in Ladakh
The woman, whose viral video in which she shouted 'we are Gen Z' and argued with security personnel sparked outrage, has apologised to the Indian Army. The woman, who said she is 25 years old, added that she didn't intend to hurt anyone and was provoked. "Please mere desh ke jawan bhai, mujhe maaf kar do," she told NDTV.
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05:57 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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The woman, whose viral video in which she shouted 'we are Gen Z' and argued with security personnel sparked outrage, has apologised to the Indian Army. The woman, who said she is 25 years old, added that she didn't intend to hurt anyone and was provoked. "Please mere desh ke jawan bhai, mujhe maaf kar do," she told NDTV.
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Glass piece found in burger at Jimis Burger branch in Mumbai, FDA complaint filed
A customer allegedly found a glass piece inside a Korean Veg Burger at Jimis Burger in Andheri, Mumbai, on August 16. She informed the restaurant, but staff allegedly disposed of the glass piece in a dustbin. The incident was subsequently brought to the attention of her father, following which a formal complaint was filed with police and FDA.
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05:52 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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A customer allegedly found a glass piece inside a Korean Veg Burger at Jimis Burger in Andheri, Mumbai, on August 16. She informed the restaurant, but staff allegedly disposed of the glass piece in a dustbin. The incident was subsequently brought to the attention of her father, following which a formal complaint was filed with police and FDA.
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Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir elected Bangladesh's new President
Bangladeshi lawmakers on Thursday elected veteran Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as the country's new President. The 78-year-old defeated Oli Ahmed, candidate of the Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party opposition alliance, in 255-to-88 vote. The presidential election was triggered after ex-PM Sheikh Hasina's close confidant Mohammed Shahabuddin resigned from the post.
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06:23 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Bangladeshi lawmakers on Thursday elected veteran Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as the country's new President. The 78-year-old defeated Oli Ahmed, candidate of the Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party opposition alliance, in 255-to-88 vote. The presidential election was triggered after ex-PM Sheikh Hasina's close confidant Mohammed Shahabuddin resigned from the post.
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'24-hour city' model proposed in Delhi Master Plan 2047; 24x7 metro also in plans
Delhi's Master Plan 2047 proposed a '24-hour city' concept under which selected "nodes, precincts or circuits" will remain open round the clock to attract locals and tourists. It also includes 24x7 transport, including metro services, in these areas, Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said. The model aims to promote a "vibrant nightlife and boost local economy", as per the document.
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06:20 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Delhi's Master Plan 2047 proposed a '24-hour city' concept under which selected "nodes, precincts or circuits" will remain open round the clock to attract locals and tourists. It also includes 24x7 transport, including metro services, in these areas, Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said. The model aims to promote a "vibrant nightlife and boost local economy", as per the document.
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After Trump, South Korea predicts number of nuclear bombs possessed by North Korea
South Korea's Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back has said that North Korea possesses between 80 and 120 nuclear warheads. This comes after US President Donald Trump's recent assertion that North Korea has 57 nuclear weapons. Ahn later clarified that the figure was derived from estimates by private research organisations.
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06:36 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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South Korea's Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back has said that North Korea possesses between 80 and 120 nuclear warheads. This comes after US President Donald Trump's recent assertion that North Korea has 57 nuclear weapons. Ahn later clarified that the figure was derived from estimates by private research organisations.
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Who has the better overseas Test record, Virat Kohli or Sachin Tendulkar?
Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers' claim that Virat Kohli was "even better" than Sachin Tendulkar in overseas Test conditions has sparked debate. Tendulkar scored 8,705 Test runs away from India at an average of 54.74, compared with Kohli's 4,894 runs at 41.12. In SENA Tests, Tendulkar made 5,387 runs at 51.30, while Kohli scored 3,781 at 41.54.
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06:57 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers' claim that Virat Kohli was "even better" than Sachin Tendulkar in overseas Test conditions has sparked debate. Tendulkar scored 8,705 Test runs away from India at an average of 54.74, compared with Kohli's 4,894 runs at 41.12. In SENA Tests, Tendulkar made 5,387 runs at 51.30, while Kohli scored 3,781 at 41.54.
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06:57 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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College student works as Rapido driver for 3 months in B'luru, shares how much he earned
A second-year BBA student in Bengaluru worked as a Rapido captain for three months. "I'd usually go online around 8 am and come back by 4:30 pm...On a decent day, I could make around ₹1,200," the student shared. The student spent about ₹250-300 on fuel. The student also clarified he did not work for more than 15 days a month.
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06:54 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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A second-year BBA student in Bengaluru worked as a Rapido captain for three months. "I'd usually go online around 8 am and come back by 4:30 pm...On a decent day, I could make around ₹1,200," the student shared. The student spent about ₹250-300 on fuel. The student also clarified he did not work for more than 15 days a month.
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Gold prices rise suddenly for the second time this week
The prices of gold and silver rose suddenly for the second time this week, as per IBJA data. Gold price closed ₹3,212 higher at ₹1,57,080 per 10 grams on Thursday, marking the second time that the precious metal ended higher this week. Silver price also rose by ₹8,541 on Thursday, closing at ₹2,37,766 per kilogram.
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The prices of gold and silver rose suddenly for the second time this week, as per IBJA data. Gold price closed ₹3,212 higher at ₹1,57,080 per 10 grams on Thursday, marking the second time that the precious metal ended higher this week. Silver price also rose by ₹8,541 on Thursday, closing at ₹2,37,766 per kilogram.
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Senior IAF officer reveals 'white lie' that helped destroy Pak's Bholari airbase during Op Sindoor
Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, who commanded South West Air Command, told NDTV that he didn't tell the complete truth to Air Chief Marshal AP Singh as he wanted his team to participate in Operation Sindoor. He told him the jets were getting airborne when they still had 15 minutes to get airborne. His team eventually demolished Pakistan's Bholari Air Base.
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Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, who commanded South West Air Command, told NDTV that he didn't tell the complete truth to Air Chief Marshal AP Singh as he wanted his team to participate in Operation Sindoor. He told him the jets were getting airborne when they still had 15 minutes to get airborne. His team eventually demolished Pakistan's Bholari Air Base.
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07:10 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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What was the ₹1-crore question that IIT Bombay topper Yogesh Sahu could not answer on KBC?
IIT Bombay topper and UPSC aspirant Yogesh Sahu appeared on 'KBC 18'. For the ₹1-crore question, he was asked which horse, owned by the Maharaja of Baroda, won the first Indian Derby at Mumbai's Mahalaxmi Racecourse in 1943. Sahu quit because he did not know the answer. Asked to guess, he chose Prince Pradeep, but the answer was Princess Beautiful.
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07:02 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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IIT Bombay topper and UPSC aspirant Yogesh Sahu appeared on 'KBC 18'. For the ₹1-crore question, he was asked which horse, owned by the Maharaja of Baroda, won the first Indian Derby at Mumbai's Mahalaxmi Racecourse in 1943. Sahu quit because he did not know the answer. Asked to guess, he chose Prince Pradeep, but the answer was Princess Beautiful.
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SC forms panel to probe use of excessive police force against student protesters
Supreme Court reconstituted a five-member High-Powered Enquiry Committee to probe allegations of excessive use of force by police and paramilitary forces against students during recent protests. Former SC judge Justice R Subhash Reddy will head the panel. It will examine the use of pellet guns, electric batons, lathi charges, tear gas, as well as the alleged violence against women protesters.
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07:23 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Supreme Court reconstituted a five-member High-Powered Enquiry Committee to probe allegations of excessive use of force by police and paramilitary forces against students during recent protests. Former SC judge Justice R Subhash Reddy will head the panel. It will examine the use of pellet guns, electric batons, lathi charges, tear gas, as well as the alleged violence against women protesters.
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Why did the stock market rise today after its 7-day losing streak?
Sensex and Nifty closed in the green on Thursday, ending a four- and a seven-day losing streaks, respectively. The markets rebounded as they were in oversold territory, experts said, adding that they're witnessing short covering. Sensex and Nifty rose because of FPI buying and a fall in the dollar index and benchmark 10-year bond yields, which eased market concerns.
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07:16 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Sensex and Nifty closed in the green on Thursday, ending a four- and a seven-day losing streaks, respectively. The markets rebounded as they were in oversold territory, experts said, adding that they're witnessing short covering. Sensex and Nifty rose because of FPI buying and a fall in the dollar index and benchmark 10-year bond yields, which eased market concerns.
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Supercars worth crores set on fire outside Pakistani wedding venue in UK; video surfaces
Two supercars worth crores were set on fire and others were targeted in a petrol bomb attack at a wedding in UK's Birmingham. A McLaren and a Lamborghini went up in flames after hooded attackers threw multiple petrol bombs at the vehicles outside Royal Shalimar, a Pakistani wedding venue. A video from the site surfaced online.
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07:42 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Two supercars worth crores were set on fire and others were targeted in a petrol bomb attack at a wedding in UK's Birmingham. A McLaren and a Lamborghini went up in flames after hooded attackers threw multiple petrol bombs at the vehicles outside Royal Shalimar, a Pakistani wedding venue. A video from the site surfaced online.
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