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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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 βdeathbedβ, 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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News By: Dharini Mudgal
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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India allows exporters to invoice and receive payments in rupees
The DGFT has eased rules for rupee-based export transactions, allowing Indian exporters to invoice overseas sales and receive payments in rupees or foreign currencies. Rupee payments received through approved banks will now qualify for Foreign Trade Policy benefits. The move could reduce currency conversion costs and risks while offering an alternative for countries facing dollar shortages.
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08:58 am Friday, 21 August 2026
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The DGFT has eased rules for rupee-based export transactions, allowing Indian exporters to invoice overseas sales and receive payments in rupees or foreign currencies. Rupee payments received through approved banks will now qualify for Foreign Trade Policy benefits. The move could reduce currency conversion costs and risks while offering an alternative for countries facing dollar shortages.
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Sukesh claims Kejriwal may have to return to jail, says 'I'm your worst nightmare'
Conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar, currently lodged in jail, claimed former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and other AAP leaders may have to go to jail again. "Three more 'Scams' and 'corruption' of yours in three other key departments will be exposed," he said in a letter. Signing off the letter as "Your worst nightmare", Sukesh said, "People...[will] kick you...right on your back."
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08:58 am Friday, 21 August 2026
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Conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar, currently lodged in jail, claimed former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and other AAP leaders may have to go to jail again. "Three more 'Scams' and 'corruption' of yours in three other key departments will be exposed," he said in a letter. Signing off the letter as "Your worst nightmare", Sukesh said, "People...[will] kick you...right on your back."
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We were on your side: Poland to India on 1971 war
While referring to 1971 war between India and Pakistan that led to liberation of Bangladesh, Poland's Ambassador to India, Dr. Piotr Antoni Εwitalski, said, "Clearly, we were on your (India) side." "Polish tanks were used by the Indian Army to liberate Bangladesh. It's a famous story...Poland was the third country in the world to recognise Bangladesh's independence," he added.
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08:56 am Friday, 21 August 2026
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While referring to 1971 war between India and Pakistan that led to liberation of Bangladesh, Poland's Ambassador to India, Dr. Piotr Antoni Εwitalski, said, "Clearly, we were on your (India) side." "Polish tanks were used by the Indian Army to liberate Bangladesh. It's a famous story...Poland was the third country in the world to recognise Bangladesh's independence," he added.
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08:56 am Friday, 21 August 2026
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Brazil football officials inspect Kolkata stadium ahead of match vs India
A five-member delegation from the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) visited the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) in Kolkata on Thursday ahead of the historic India-Brazil friendly. The officials spent over two hours assessing the facilities and preparations. West Bengal Minister Indranil Khan said the delegation was "really positive" after reviewing the infrastructure.
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09:12 am Friday, 21 August 2026
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A five-member delegation from the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) visited the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) in Kolkata on Thursday ahead of the historic India-Brazil friendly. The officials spent over two hours assessing the facilities and preparations. West Bengal Minister Indranil Khan said the delegation was "really positive" after reviewing the infrastructure.
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09:12 am Friday, 21 August 2026
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We've fought wars with Pak, but China will be our main competitor in long term: Ex-Army chief
Former Army Chief General MM Naravane said although India has fought major wars with Pakistan, China will be India's "main competitor" in the "long term." Stating that "wherever there's competition, there's always a little bit of conflict," Naravane added, "It's up to us to try to resolve those conflicts...through dialogues." "Use of force should always be last priority," he added.
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09:09 am Friday, 21 August 2026
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Former Army Chief General MM Naravane said although India has fought major wars with Pakistan, China will be India's "main competitor" in the "long term." Stating that "wherever there's competition, there's always a little bit of conflict," Naravane added, "It's up to us to try to resolve those conflicts...through dialogues." "Use of force should always be last priority," he added.
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'I heard you missed me', says Melania as she returns to public eye after a month
After staying away from public events for nearly a month, First Lady Melania Trump was recently seen at an event in White House. She also joked about the attention her absence had drawn, saying, βGood afternoon. I heard you missed me. Here I am.β Melania had missed recent high-profile events, with her last public appearance on July 19.
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09:05 am Friday, 21 August 2026
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After staying away from public events for nearly a month, First Lady Melania Trump was recently seen at an event in White House. She also joked about the attention her absence had drawn, saying, βGood afternoon. I heard you missed me. Here I am.β Melania had missed recent high-profile events, with her last public appearance on July 19.
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Govt asked social media platforms to remove 2.98 lakh URLs from March-July
Government departments asked social media platforms to remove 2.98 lakh URLs between March and July 2026, with states accounting for 2.44 lakh requests. The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) asked platforms to remove 51,000 URLs linked to cyber, infrastructure and stock-investment scams. The takedown period coincided with student protests over the NEET paper leak.
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09:29 am Friday, 21 August 2026
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Government departments asked social media platforms to remove 2.98 lakh URLs between March and July 2026, with states accounting for 2.44 lakh requests. The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) asked platforms to remove 51,000 URLs linked to cyber, infrastructure and stock-investment scams. The takedown period coincided with student protests over the NEET paper leak.
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US Army unit offers soldiers 4 days off to play GTA VI
A US Army unit is offering its troops four extra days off to play the video game Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) during its release in November, provided they re-enlist in the military. To qualify, the soldiers must commit to serving at least two more years in uniform. Notably, the game is set to release on November 19.
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09:28 am Friday, 21 August 2026
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A US Army unit is offering its troops four extra days off to play the video game Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) during its release in November, provided they re-enlist in the military. To qualify, the soldiers must commit to serving at least two more years in uniform. Notably, the game is set to release on November 19.
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Charter plane carrying 8 people crashes in US' Alaska
A charter plane carrying eight people crashed near the remote Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site in western Alaska. The twin-engine Cessna, operated by Security Aviation, had departed Anchorage and went down on land while approaching Cape Newenham, officials said. Search and rescue teams have reached the site.
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09:22 am Friday, 21 August 2026
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A charter plane carrying eight people crashed near the remote Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site in western Alaska. The twin-engine Cessna, operated by Security Aviation, had departed Anchorage and went down on land while approaching Cape Newenham, officials said. Search and rescue teams have reached the site.
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1,268 auto & taxi drivers get notices for lack of Marathi knowledge in Maharashtra
Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said 1,268 commercial passenger vehicle drivers, mainly auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers, were issued notices for not having adequate knowledge of Marathi on first day of statewide checking on Thursday. Drivers were given one month to acquire working knowledge of Marathi, failing which their badges would be suspended for three months, Sarnaik added.
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09:42 am Friday, 21 August 2026
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Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said 1,268 commercial passenger vehicle drivers, mainly auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers, were issued notices for not having adequate knowledge of Marathi on first day of statewide checking on Thursday. Drivers were given one month to acquire working knowledge of Marathi, failing which their badges would be suspended for three months, Sarnaik added.
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No permission for Aug 21 reservation protest at Jantar Mantar: Delhi Police
Delhi Police has said no permission has been granted for protests on the issue of reservation reforms at Jantar Mantar for August 21. Calling such information "false and misleading," DCP New Delhi said, "Legal action may be initiated against individuals found creating or disseminating fake news." Assemblies of five or more persons are strictly prohibited in New Delhi, he added.
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09:38 am Friday, 21 August 2026
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Delhi Police has said no permission has been granted for protests on the issue of reservation reforms at Jantar Mantar for August 21. Calling such information "false and misleading," DCP New Delhi said, "Legal action may be initiated against individuals found creating or disseminating fake news." Assemblies of five or more persons are strictly prohibited in New Delhi, he added.
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Who will India face in Men's and Women's Hockey WC second round?
India have qualified for the second round of the FIH Men's and Women's Hockey World Cups 2026. The eighth-ranked Indian men's team will face world number two Netherlands and world number seven Argentina in the second round. The ninth-ranked Indian women's team will take on world number one Netherlands and eighth-ranked Australia.
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09:53 am Friday, 21 August 2026
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India have qualified for the second round of the FIH Men's and Women's Hockey World Cups 2026. The eighth-ranked Indian men's team will face world number two Netherlands and world number seven Argentina in the second round. The ninth-ranked Indian women's team will take on world number one Netherlands and eighth-ranked Australia.
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Congress ecosystem paying journalists to attack me, but sab ulta ho gaya: Shehzad Poonawalla
Shehzad Poonawalla, who resigned from BJP, said Congress ecosystem is paying "some right wing journalists and handles to attack me". "But those journalists channels are posting 5 stories of mine daily on Instagram for traction...Sab ulta ho gaya," he stated. "Congress thought that after leaving BJP I'll attack Narendra Modi. Instead I called their Supreme Leader a Pappu," he added.
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09:52 am Friday, 21 August 2026
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Shehzad Poonawalla, who resigned from BJP, said Congress ecosystem is paying "some right wing journalists and handles to attack me". "But those journalists channels are posting 5 stories of mine daily on Instagram for traction...Sab ulta ho gaya," he stated. "Congress thought that after leaving BJP I'll attack Narendra Modi. Instead I called their Supreme Leader a Pappu," he added.
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Tata cars to get costlier from September 1
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd will increase prices across its passenger vehicle portfolio by up to βΉ25,000 from September 1. The price revision will apply to both internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and electric vehicles (EVs), covering the company's cars and SUVs. The automaker attributed the price hike to rising input costs and sustained inflationary pressures.
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10:06 am Friday, 21 August 2026
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Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd will increase prices across its passenger vehicle portfolio by up to βΉ25,000 from September 1. The price revision will apply to both internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and electric vehicles (EVs), covering the company's cars and SUVs. The automaker attributed the price hike to rising input costs and sustained inflationary pressures.
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Honey Singh claims 'Big' music label is harassing him, says 'Bholenath is watching'
Honey Singh claimed that a music label had been troubling and disturbing him, although he did not reveal its name. In a video shared on social media, the singer-rapper said, "One label has been harassing me so much. My Bholenath is watching. If they are arrogant enough to think they are all-powerful, well, even Ravanaβs arrogance didnβt last, my friends."
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10:26 am Friday, 21 August 2026
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Honey Singh claimed that a music label had been troubling and disturbing him, although he did not reveal its name. In a video shared on social media, the singer-rapper said, "One label has been harassing me so much. My Bholenath is watching. If they are arrogant enough to think they are all-powerful, well, even Ravanaβs arrogance didnβt last, my friends."
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10:26 am Friday, 21 August 2026
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Man peels off newly built road in Punjab with his hands to highlight poor quality
A video has surfaced online showing a man peeling off a newly constructed road connecting Kotbhara village to Ramgarh Bhundar village in Punjab's Bhatinda with his hands. Another man used a stick to peel off the road while highlighting the poor quality of the new road. The people alleged that the road is breaking apart at several spots.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
10:44 am Friday, 21 August 2026
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A video has surfaced online showing a man peeling off a newly constructed road connecting Kotbhara village to Ramgarh Bhundar village in Punjab's Bhatinda with his hands. Another man used a stick to peel off the road while highlighting the poor quality of the new road. The people alleged that the road is breaking apart at several spots.
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