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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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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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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05:00 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026

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Govt allows duty-free imports of raw sugar with restrictions as prices jump amid E20 push

Commerce Ministry has permitted duty-free imports of up to 10 lakh metric tonnes of raw sugar till October 31. This comes as India is dealing with a shortage of sugar, which saw the commodity's price rise by nearly 40% in two months amid a push for E20 petrol's adoption. The provision covers pre-festive season period, when sugar demand spikes drastically.
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09:12 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026

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Thieves call police to save them as people pull down shutter of Gujarat shop they entered to loot

Two thieves called police in Gujarat's Valsad district after people pulled down the shutter of the shop that they had entered to loot. Police said a crowd had gathered outside the shop and the thieves feared they'd be thrashed. Police seized jewellery that the duo tried to steal and some tools they had brought with them for the burglary.
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09:10 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026

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Jason Statham's 'Mutiny' accidentally leaked on OTT ahead of theatrical release

Jason Statham's 'Mutiny' was accidentally made available in full on Amazon Prime Video US ahead of its scheduled August 21 theatrical release. The 1-hour-35-minute action thriller reportedly remained accessible for at least an hour before being removed and marked "unavailable". The film, distributed by Lionsgate, stars Statham as a man framed for his billionaire boss' murder.
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09:20 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026

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Why are Prince Harry & Meghan returning to UK after 6 years?

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are returning to UK as their kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, will begin at a British school in September. The move could give King Charles III, who's battling cancer, more time with his grandchildren. Harry will also focus on his UK-based charities. The Sussexes won't resume their royal duties and will remain private individuals.
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09:32 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026

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Red Bull trolls fans with 'Max resigns' post amid Max Verstappen exit rumours

Red Bull trolled fans amid speculation over Max Verstappen's future by posting a video that initially showed "Max resigns", before adding a hyphen to make it "Max re-signs". The four-time F1 champion has extended his contract through 2030. Verstappen had been linked with Mercedes and McLaren but said Red Bull feels like a "second family" and he wants to stay.
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Video shows Antonsen's no-look winner at Badminton World C'ships

Danish shuttler Anders Antonsen pulled off a no-look shot in Round of 32 match against Ireland's Nhat Nguyen at the BWF World Championships 2026 in New Delhi. Antonsen fell while playing a shot and, during the next exchange he hit a no-look shot without turning towards the shuttle, which also earned him a point. Antonsen beat Nguyen in the match.
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09:49 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026

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Indians lose ₹29,000 per second in F&O trades, only 1 out of 10 makes money

Indian traders lost a total of ₹91,685 crore while trading in the equity derivatives segment in FY26, translating to a loss of over ₹29,000 per second, as per a SEBI study. The segment also saw a 20% reduction in active traders and a 40% cut in new entrants. Only one in every 10 traders managed to profit from F&O trades.
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10:11 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026

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10-yr-old builds 'AI-nose' that detects drugs for airport security

Ten-year-old Hsu Ting-wei from Taiwan won a gold medal at the recently held Silicon Valley International Invention Festival (SVIIF) in US' California for his "Novel Artificial Electronic Nose". The system uses AI-based odour recognition. Installed behind airports' X-ray baggage scanners, it could help detect pork products carrying African swine fever and intercept drugs without opening luggage.
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10:06 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026

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Israel shares Sadhguru meme to say 'not arguing with fools is the secret to happiness'

The official X page of Israel, which is managed by its foreign ministry, shared a meme featuring Indian spiritual leader Sadhguru. In the meme, a man asks him, "What is the secret to eternal happiness?" to which Sadhguru replies, "To not argue with fools." When the man disagrees, Sadhguru says, "Yes, you are right," hence proving his point.
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10:28 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026

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Ex-bank manager steals ₹81.80 lakh gold from NRI's locker in Mumbai, arrested

Mumbai's Kandivali Police arrested a 35-year-old former bank deputy manager for allegedly stealing 610 grams of gold jewellery worth ₹81.80 lakh from an NRI senior citizen's locker. The theft was reported by 74-year-old retired Dubai resident Pradeep Motiram Bhatia on August 12. Police solved the case within four days and recovered the entire stolen gold, according to officials.
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10:24 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026

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India enter Women's Hockey World Cup 2nd round unbeaten

India held England to a goalless draw in their final Pool D match on Thursday, extending their unbeaten streak in the Women's Hockey World Cup 2026. India are currently second of the table in Pool D with five points, while China top the table with seven points. With the draw, India have advanced to the second round of the tournament.
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10:23 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026

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Joe Root, who wears number 66 jersey, gets out for 66 in his 66th Test as England captain

England captain Joe Root, who wears number 66 jersey, was dismissed for 66 runs in his 66th Test as captain on Thursday. Root was trapped LBW by Pakistan fast bowler Khurram Shahzad in England's first innings in the first Test at Headingley. He faced 112 balls and hit 10 fours in his knock. Interestingly, Root's strike-rate in IPL is 66.66.
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10:38 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026

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150 Polymarket wallets used US army secrets to win bets: Report

Over 150 wallets on Polymarket International placed highly successful bets by trading US army secrets, an analysis by research group ‌Anti-Corruption Data Collective found. The wallets bet on military markets and won $8 million collectively, with an average win rate of 97.2%. These wallets attracted copycat bets and broadcast secrets that could be exploited by adversaries, the analysis added.
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10:32 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026

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Which Indian players remain in contention at Badminton World C'ships?

Four Indians remain in contention at BWF World Championships 2026. In men's doubles, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the quarter-finals after 21-23, 21-19, 21-17 victory over Malaysia's Yap Roy King and Junaidi Arif. In women's doubles, Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand secured a 21-16, 21-12 win over Japan's Rin Iwanaga and Kie Nakanishi to reach last eight.
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10:59 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026

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American brand sells saree as 'embellished draped overlay maxi dress', criticised

An American fashion brand has sparked criticism online for selling a garment resembling a saree as an "embellished draped overlay maxi dress". It was priced at $229 (over ₹21,917) on the brand's website. Social media users called out the brand for presenting the saree-inspired outfit without acknowledging its cultural origins. "We need...credit...where the credit is due," a person wrote.
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10:56 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026

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CCTV video shows teacher trying to undress 6-yr-old who died after she slapped him in Vizag

The CCTV video of the assault of a six-year-old by his teacher in a Vizag school purportedly shows her trying to undress him in a bid to punish him for not finishing his homework. The child could be seen pleading and asking the teacher to let him go. The teacher then slapped him, after which he collapsed and later died.
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10:54 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026

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Got death threats, had to leave house: Woman who shouted 'We're Gen Z' at jawans

The woman who shouted "We're Gen Z" and argued with security personnel in Kargil said she received death threats after the video went viral and had to run away from her house. "I respect the Indian Army so much...I could never dream they would feel bad because of something I said," she added. She was frustrated over a blocked road.
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