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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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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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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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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SBI makes cash withdrawals from ATMs costlier
State Bank of India announced the fees it'll charge for ATM withdrawals from customers with basic savings bank deposit (BSBD) accounts. It said the first four withdrawals will remain free for all BSBD account holders, with every additional transaction costing ₹15 plus GST. The new charges will come into effect from October 1 and are likely to promote digital banking.
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State Bank of India announced the fees it'll charge for ATM withdrawals from customers with basic savings bank deposit (BSBD) accounts. It said the first four withdrawals will remain free for all BSBD account holders, with every additional transaction costing ₹15 plus GST. The new charges will come into effect from October 1 and are likely to promote digital banking.
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US not our master to give us certificate: Mufti on Gor's 'J&K part of India' remark
PDP chief and ex-J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti said there's no need to take the US so seriously after Ambassador Sergio Gor admitted that J&K is an important part of India. "They are not our masters that they will give us a certificate and then only there would be a dialogue," she added. Gor visited J&K and met CM Omar Abdullah.
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07:31 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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PDP chief and ex-J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti said there's no need to take the US so seriously after Ambassador Sergio Gor admitted that J&K is an important part of India. "They are not our masters that they will give us a certificate and then only there would be a dialogue," she added. Gor visited J&K and met CM Omar Abdullah.
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Gangster Vinod Pannu shot dead outside court in Haryana
Gangster Vinod Pannu, alias Kana, was shot dead by two assailants at the main gate of the District Court complex in Hisar, Haryana on Thursday afternoon, police said. The assailants, who were lying in wait, fired approximately 10 rounds in quick succession. Police are investigating if the killing was the result of an inter-gang rivalry.
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Gangster Vinod Pannu, alias Kana, was shot dead by two assailants at the main gate of the District Court complex in Hisar, Haryana on Thursday afternoon, police said. The assailants, who were lying in wait, fired approximately 10 rounds in quick succession. Police are investigating if the killing was the result of an inter-gang rivalry.
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Ladakh's access to justice to get easier as govt decides to set up High Court bench
The Centre has decided to set up a bench of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court in Ladakh. "This will significantly enhance access to justice for citizens living in remote areas of Ladakh by reducing the time required to avail...legal services they are entitled to," Home Minister Amit Shah said. The government is fully committed to Ladakh's development, he added.
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07:50 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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The Centre has decided to set up a bench of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court in Ladakh. "This will significantly enhance access to justice for citizens living in remote areas of Ladakh by reducing the time required to avail...legal services they are entitled to," Home Minister Amit Shah said. The government is fully committed to Ladakh's development, he added.
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Ayush Shetty, who beat world no. 1 Yu Qi, bows out of Badminton World C'ships
India shuttler Ayush Shetty crashed out of BWF World Championships in New Delhi after suffering loss in the pre-quarterfinals on Thursday. World number 22 Ayush suffered a 19-21, 11-21 defeat to world number 12 Alwi Farhan of Indonesia in the tournament's Round of 16. Earlier, the 21-year-old had beaten world number one Shi Yu Qi in the tournament's opening round.
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08:09 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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India shuttler Ayush Shetty crashed out of BWF World Championships in New Delhi after suffering loss in the pre-quarterfinals on Thursday. World number 22 Ayush suffered a 19-21, 11-21 defeat to world number 12 Alwi Farhan of Indonesia in the tournament's Round of 16. Earlier, the 21-year-old had beaten world number one Shi Yu Qi in the tournament's opening round.
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6-yr-old boy slapped by teacher over homework dies in Vizag, incident caught on camera
A six-year-old boy died after he was allegedly slapped by his school teacher over homework in Vizag. A video of the incident surfaced. According to an official, the child cried after a few slaps and collapsed in the teacher's arms. The boy's family claimed the school authorities tried to hide the incident and said he collapsed while playing in ground.
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08:08 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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A six-year-old boy died after he was allegedly slapped by his school teacher over homework in Vizag. A video of the incident surfaced. According to an official, the child cried after a few slaps and collapsed in the teacher's arms. The boy's family claimed the school authorities tried to hide the incident and said he collapsed while playing in ground.
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UK singer learns Urdu to sing Pak National Anthem, calls Indian & Pak anthems a 'challenge'
British singer Laura Wright performed Pakistan's national anthem, Qaumi Taranah, in Urdu before the Pakistan-England Test opener at Headingley. "I've been working on Urdu for the last six months," she said. Wright had earlier sung the Indian national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' in Bengali. She described both the Indian and Pakistani anthems as "real challenges".
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08:39 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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British singer Laura Wright performed Pakistan's national anthem, Qaumi Taranah, in Urdu before the Pakistan-England Test opener at Headingley. "I've been working on Urdu for the last six months," she said. Wright had earlier sung the Indian national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' in Bengali. She described both the Indian and Pakistani anthems as "real challenges".
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Houthis bomb Saudi airport
Yemen's Houthis carried out two drone attacks on Saudi Arabia. One of the attacks hit what the Houthis described as a sensitive target at Najran airport, while the other hit an Aramco facility in Najran, according to the Iran-aligned group's military spokesperson Yahya Saree. Houthis said they launched the attack due to "violation of Saada Province's airspace by Saudi enemy".
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Yemen's Houthis carried out two drone attacks on Saudi Arabia. One of the attacks hit what the Houthis described as a sensitive target at Najran airport, while the other hit an Aramco facility in Najran, according to the Iran-aligned group's military spokesperson Yahya Saree. Houthis said they launched the attack due to "violation of Saada Province's airspace by Saudi enemy".
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Tukaram Mundhe urges people not to buy loose edible oil, explains why
Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe urged people to stop buying loose edible oil as it's difficult to trace the manufacturer in case of food poisoning. He added that improper handling and packaging of oil and repeated reuse can contribute to heart diseases, cancer and affect children's cognitive development. The FDA is planning stricter scrutiny of the edible-oil supply chain.
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08:33 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe urged people to stop buying loose edible oil as it's difficult to trace the manufacturer in case of food poisoning. He added that improper handling and packaging of oil and repeated reuse can contribute to heart diseases, cancer and affect children's cognitive development. The FDA is planning stricter scrutiny of the edible-oil supply chain.
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PV Sindhu loses to a Chinese shuttler at World Championships for 1st time in history
PV Sindhu's perfect record against Chinese shuttlers at the BWF World Championships ended after she lost to world number two Wang Zhi Yi in the Round of 16 on Thursday. Sindhu went down 11-21, 21-15, 17-21 in 88 minutes. She had won all eight of her previous completed World Championships matches against Chinese opponents, including beating Wang in 2025.
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08:59 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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PV Sindhu's perfect record against Chinese shuttlers at the BWF World Championships ended after she lost to world number two Wang Zhi Yi in the Round of 16 on Thursday. Sindhu went down 11-21, 21-15, 17-21 in 88 minutes. She had won all eight of her previous completed World Championships matches against Chinese opponents, including beating Wang in 2025.
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Ex-Meta exec claims Instagram uses 'don't ask, don't tell' approach for users under 13
Ex-Meta Engineering Director Arturo Bejar testified in a US court amid the trial over claims that Facebook and Instagram are addictive for children. He claimed Instagram uses a "don't ask, don't tell" approach towards users under 13, alleging that user engagement was given precedence over safety. Employees were compensated based on the time users spend on the platforms, he added.
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08:52 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Ex-Meta Engineering Director Arturo Bejar testified in a US court amid the trial over claims that Facebook and Instagram are addictive for children. He claimed Instagram uses a "don't ask, don't tell" approach towards users under 13, alleging that user engagement was given precedence over safety. Employees were compensated based on the time users spend on the platforms, he added.
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China's answer to YouTube launches globally
China's Bilibili has relaunched its international app for users outside China to compete with platforms like YouTube. The new app's logo has a pink globe icon in the top left to signify that it's different from the Chinese version. Bilibili is also developing an English-language website and is hiring for community roles across markets including the US, Europe and Japan.
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China's Bilibili has relaunched its international app for users outside China to compete with platforms like YouTube. The new app's logo has a pink globe icon in the top left to signify that it's different from the Chinese version. Bilibili is also developing an English-language website and is hiring for community roles across markets including the US, Europe and Japan.
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