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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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11:09 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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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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Billionaire asks how he can send-off his robot, Schwarzenegger gives Terminator-style reply
Billionaire Brett Adcock, a serial startup Founder, sought suggestions on ways to give a "proper send-off" to his humanoid robot. "We loved Figure 02...We're out of room at HQ. It has to go," Adcock said. Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger replied, "You should melt them", referring to his movie 'Terminator 2', where his robot character died by dipping itself into molten steel.
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11:09 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Billionaire Brett Adcock, a serial startup Founder, sought suggestions on ways to give a "proper send-off" to his humanoid robot. "We loved Figure 02...We're out of room at HQ. It has to go," Adcock said. Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger replied, "You should melt them", referring to his movie 'Terminator 2', where his robot character died by dipping itself into molten steel.
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11:09 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Dead rat found inside Bikano namkeen packet in UP
A dead rat was found inside a packet of Bikano namkeen bought from a local shop in UP's Kanpur Dehat, sparking conversations about food safety. Visuals of the rodent inside the packet have surfaced online. A government official said that he would send a food safety team to the area to probe the matter.
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11:06 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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A dead rat was found inside a packet of Bikano namkeen bought from a local shop in UP's Kanpur Dehat, sparking conversations about food safety. Visuals of the rodent inside the packet have surfaced online. A government official said that he would send a food safety team to the area to probe the matter.
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What happens when a credit card stays unused and never gets activated?
RBI rules require issuers to obtain consent before activating a credit card. If the card hasn't been activated and the issuer doesn't receive consent for activation, the issuer must close the card account without charging the customer. RBI's rules provide for closure of a credit card account if it hasn't been used for more than a year after prior notice.
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11:16 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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RBI rules require issuers to obtain consent before activating a credit card. If the card hasn't been activated and the issuer doesn't receive consent for activation, the issuer must close the card account without charging the customer. RBI's rules provide for closure of a credit card account if it hasn't been used for more than a year after prior notice.
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11:16 pm Thursday, 20 August 2026
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When was the last time PV Sindhu won a World Championships medal?
Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu's quest for another World Championships medal ended after her 11-21, 21-15, 17-21 loss to China's Wang Zhi Yi in Round of 16 at the BWF World Championships 2026. The 31-year-old has won five World Championship medals so far, including gold in 2019, silver in 2017 and 2018 and bronze in 2013 and 2014.
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12:31 am Friday, 21 August 2026
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Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu's quest for another World Championships medal ended after her 11-21, 21-15, 17-21 loss to China's Wang Zhi Yi in Round of 16 at the BWF World Championships 2026. The 31-year-old has won five World Championship medals so far, including gold in 2019, silver in 2017 and 2018 and bronze in 2013 and 2014.
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'She loves me as much as Melania,' Trump reportedly said about his aide Natalie Harp
US President Donald Trump reportedly told his staff that his close aide Natalie Harp "loves him as much as his wife Melania". This comes as Harp's unusually close relationship with Trump has been the subject of public discussion in recent days. Trump reportedly described Harp as someone who is exceptionally loyal to him.
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07:02 am Friday, 21 August 2026
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US President Donald Trump reportedly told his staff that his close aide Natalie Harp "loves him as much as his wife Melania". This comes as Harp's unusually close relationship with Trump has been the subject of public discussion in recent days. Trump reportedly described Harp as someone who is exceptionally loyal to him.
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YouTuber dresses friend as beggar, reveals how much he earned in 8 hrs in Haridwar
A YouTuber, Puroshottam Vashisht, dressed his friend Sachin as a beggar for a social experiment to understand how much a beggar can earn in Haridwar's Kawad Mela. Vashisht revealed that after eight hours, Sachin earned ₹4,000, which would make about ₹1.20 lakh/month. Sachin was dressed in torn clothes and covered his face in dirt to make his character more believable.
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07:00 am Friday, 21 August 2026
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A YouTuber, Puroshottam Vashisht, dressed his friend Sachin as a beggar for a social experiment to understand how much a beggar can earn in Haridwar's Kawad Mela. Vashisht revealed that after eight hours, Sachin earned ₹4,000, which would make about ₹1.20 lakh/month. Sachin was dressed in torn clothes and covered his face in dirt to make his character more believable.
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Zuckerberg buys 200-year-old castle where kitchen-to-dining room walk takes 4.5 minutes
Billionaire Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg purchased the entire 200-year-old Gothic-style Strancally Castle overlooking Blackwater River in Ireland's Waterford for an undisclosed amount. The three-bay, three-storey-over-basement castle was originally built for a Tory MP and is so big that it takes 4.5 minutes to go from its dining room to its basement kitchen. The castle has oil-fired central heating.
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07:00 am Friday, 21 August 2026
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Billionaire Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg purchased the entire 200-year-old Gothic-style Strancally Castle overlooking Blackwater River in Ireland's Waterford for an undisclosed amount. The three-bay, three-storey-over-basement castle was originally built for a Tory MP and is so big that it takes 4.5 minutes to go from its dining room to its basement kitchen. The castle has oil-fired central heating.
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Top chess players, even Indians, are very arrogant: Hikaru Nakamura
American Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura opined that every top chess player is "very arrogant", including himself and even Indian players. "Some are just better at keeping their emotions and their feelings inside as opposed to others," he added. Nakamura noted ego is required "to be a very, very strong chess player" and players who deny being arrogant are lying to themselves.
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08:00 am Friday, 21 August 2026
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American Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura opined that every top chess player is "very arrogant", including himself and even Indian players. "Some are just better at keeping their emotions and their feelings inside as opposed to others," he added. Nakamura noted ego is required "to be a very, very strong chess player" and players who deny being arrogant are lying to themselves.
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Sunita Ahuja says she withdrew divorce case as Govinda, Komal were planning to marry
Sunita Ahuja has claimed she withdrew her divorce case against actor Govinda because he and actress Komal Rani Swarnakar were planning to marry. She made the revelation during a phone call with Rakhi Sawant. Sunita withdrew the case at Mumbai's Bandra Family Court on August 19. She had filed for divorce in December 2024, citing adultery, cruelty and desertion.
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08:43 am Friday, 21 August 2026
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Sunita Ahuja has claimed she withdrew her divorce case against actor Govinda because he and actress Komal Rani Swarnakar were planning to marry. She made the revelation during a phone call with Rakhi Sawant. Sunita withdrew the case at Mumbai's Bandra Family Court on August 19. She had filed for divorce in December 2024, citing adultery, cruelty and desertion.
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08:43 am Friday, 21 August 2026
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Crane collapses on houses in Mumbai, 10 injured
A large crane collapsed on houses in Mumbai's Kurla, late last night, leaving over 10 people injured. The accident occurred at around 2:40 am while a crane was being used to lift and shift a JCB machine. According to Central Railway, the crane was working at a nearby construction site on behalf of Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA).
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08:42 am Friday, 21 August 2026
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A large crane collapsed on houses in Mumbai's Kurla, late last night, leaving over 10 people injured. The accident occurred at around 2:40 am while a crane was being used to lift and shift a JCB machine. According to Central Railway, the crane was working at a nearby construction site on behalf of Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA).
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08:42 am Friday, 21 August 2026
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Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan, said to be on ‘deathbed’, taken back to jail after hospital visit
Jailed former Pakistan PM Imran Khan was shifted back to jail on Friday after undergoing a medical check-up at an Islamabad hospital as doctors deemed him fit to remain in custody. The 73-year-old was moved to the hospital around midnight following a Supreme Court order seeking specialised medical care. Reports had suggested Imran was on his deathbed, citing his health.
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08:36 am Friday, 21 August 2026
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Jailed former Pakistan PM Imran Khan was shifted back to jail on Friday after undergoing a medical check-up at an Islamabad hospital as doctors deemed him fit to remain in custody. The 73-year-old was moved to the hospital around midnight following a Supreme Court order seeking specialised medical care. Reports had suggested Imran was on his deathbed, citing his health.
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