Telangana CM Revanth Reddy denied permission by Centre to visit US
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has been denied permission by the Centre to visit the US, the CMO said on Friday. The Ministry of External Affairs has denied permission, saying...clearance from political angle is denied," a CMO release said. CM Reddy, who's currently in London, had planned to travel to the US before returning to Hyderabad on August 30.
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11:14 am Friday, 21 August 2026
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Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has been denied permission by the Centre to visit the US, the CMO said on Friday. The Ministry of External Affairs has denied permission, saying...clearance from political angle is denied," a CMO release said. CM Reddy, who's currently in London, had planned to travel to the US before returning to Hyderabad on August 30.
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Gold and silver prices surge in India
Gold and silver prices rose on August 21, with gold at ₹1,59,870 per 10 grams and silver at ₹2,44,410 per kg, NDTV Profit reported, citing Bullions website. In Mumbai, 24-carat gold was priced at ₹1,59,580 per 10 grams, compared with ₹1,59,310 in Delhi. Silver stood at ₹2,43,960 per kg in Mumbai and ₹2,43,540 per kg in Delhi.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
11:12 am Friday, 21 August 2026
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Gold and silver prices rose on August 21, with gold at ₹1,59,870 per 10 grams and silver at ₹2,44,410 per kg, NDTV Profit reported, citing Bullions website. In Mumbai, 24-carat gold was priced at ₹1,59,580 per 10 grams, compared with ₹1,59,310 in Delhi. Silver stood at ₹2,43,960 per kg in Mumbai and ₹2,43,540 per kg in Delhi.
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11:12 am Friday, 21 August 2026
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Never kick someone when they're down: Halep in apparent dig at Kyrgios
Ex-tennis player Simona Halep took an apparent dig at Nick Kyrgios after he was provisionally suspended from tennis for testing positive for cocaine. "Never kick someone when they're down...Life has a strange way of changing positions," the Romanian wrote on Instagram. Halep was handed a four-year suspension after testing positive for roxadustat in 2022, during which Kyrgios mocked her online.
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11:09 am Friday, 21 August 2026
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Ex-tennis player Simona Halep took an apparent dig at Nick Kyrgios after he was provisionally suspended from tennis for testing positive for cocaine. "Never kick someone when they're down...Life has a strange way of changing positions," the Romanian wrote on Instagram. Halep was handed a four-year suspension after testing positive for roxadustat in 2022, during which Kyrgios mocked her online.
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11:09 am Friday, 21 August 2026
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They aren't locals but BJP goons: Ranka after CJP workers stopped from entering Raj village
Cockroach Janta Party co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka, who, along with other members were chased away while they tried to enter Bagru village in Rajasthan, said they weren't villagers but BJP goons. "Their leader, Kamal Pradhan, engages in the work of encroaching on the land of poor people," he stated. The people allegedly opposed CJP's visit to the local government primary school.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
11:28 am Friday, 21 August 2026
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Cockroach Janta Party co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka, who, along with other members were chased away while they tried to enter Bagru village in Rajasthan, said they weren't villagers but BJP goons. "Their leader, Kamal Pradhan, engages in the work of encroaching on the land of poor people," he stated. The people allegedly opposed CJP's visit to the local government primary school.
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We back India’s right to pursue terrorists wherever they go: Polish envoy
Polish envoy to India Piotr Antoni Switalski said Poland stands with India in its fight against terrorism and supports India’s right to pursue terrorists wherever they go. At an event, he also spoke about Maharaja Jam Sahib of Nawanagar, who sheltered Polish children during WWII. “He's a very emotional factor which gives India special place in our hearts,” he said.
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11:27 am Friday, 21 August 2026
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Polish envoy to India Piotr Antoni Switalski said Poland stands with India in its fight against terrorism and supports India’s right to pursue terrorists wherever they go. At an event, he also spoke about Maharaja Jam Sahib of Nawanagar, who sheltered Polish children during WWII. “He's a very emotional factor which gives India special place in our hearts,” he said.
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ISRO's former chief S Somnath appointed to RBI's central board
S Somanath, former chairman of ISRO, has been appointed as a part-time, non-official director on the RBI’s central board for a period of four years, effective August 20. The Centre has also re-appointed Anand Mahindra as a part-time, non-official director on the board for another four-year term. It has reduced the board’s strength to 11 directors from 15 earlier.
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News By: Vaishnavi Mishra
11:44 am Friday, 21 August 2026
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S Somanath, former chairman of ISRO, has been appointed as a part-time, non-official director on the RBI’s central board for a period of four years, effective August 20. The Centre has also re-appointed Anand Mahindra as a part-time, non-official director on the board for another four-year term. It has reduced the board’s strength to 11 directors from 15 earlier.
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Bangladesh Premier League suspended
Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) will not be held this season, as the Bangladesh Cricket Board plans to overhaul the tournament. BCB president Tamim Iqbal cited franchise rule breaches, financial problems and corruption issues. The board reportedly lost over ₹31 crore over the last two editions. Tamim said he would take six or 12 months, if needed, to rebuild it properly.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
11:38 am Friday, 21 August 2026
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Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) will not be held this season, as the Bangladesh Cricket Board plans to overhaul the tournament. BCB president Tamim Iqbal cited franchise rule breaches, financial problems and corruption issues. The board reportedly lost over ₹31 crore over the last two editions. Tamim said he would take six or 12 months, if needed, to rebuild it properly.
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11:38 am Friday, 21 August 2026
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What should people know about new SIM card rules in India?
Individuals can hold up to nine mobile connections in their name, while the limit is six in J&K, Assam and Northeast. Operators must verify existing numbers through Digital Intelligence Platform before issuing new SIMs. If a SIM is mistakenly issued beyond the limit, it can be suspended. People can get a new SIM if they first disconnect an existing one.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
11:54 am Friday, 21 August 2026
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Individuals can hold up to nine mobile connections in their name, while the limit is six in J&K, Assam and Northeast. Operators must verify existing numbers through Digital Intelligence Platform before issuing new SIMs. If a SIM is mistakenly issued beyond the limit, it can be suspended. People can get a new SIM if they first disconnect an existing one.
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Rahul Gandhi sits on dharna with Parliament march pellet gun victim at Delhi police station
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has staged a dharna outside the DCP Office at Parliament Street Police Station with a man who was allegedly injured by pellets during July 20 Parliament March. They have accused the police of refusing to file an FIR in the case, with Rahul saying that he won't leave till the FIR is registered.
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News By: Arshiya Chopra
01:24 pm Friday, 21 August 2026
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has staged a dharna outside the DCP Office at Parliament Street Police Station with a man who was allegedly injured by pellets during July 20 Parliament March. They have accused the police of refusing to file an FIR in the case, with Rahul saying that he won't leave till the FIR is registered.
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Prestige Group unveils corporate brand campaign ‘Rise With Us’
Prestige Group has unveiled the 'Rise With Us' campaign, bringing together its strength and vision under one unifying idea. The campaign highlights Prestige's commitment to going beyond building structures by creating neighbourhoods and ecosystems, shaping India's skyline and building legacies. At the heart of the campaign is the falcon, symbolising the brand's vision, precision and legacy.
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02:32 pm Friday, 21 August 2026
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Prestige Group has unveiled the 'Rise With Us' campaign, bringing together its strength and vision under one unifying idea. The campaign highlights Prestige's commitment to going beyond building structures by creating neighbourhoods and ecosystems, shaping India's skyline and building legacies. At the heart of the campaign is the falcon, symbolising the brand's vision, precision and legacy.
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Why are gold and silver prices rising?
Gold and silver have gained more than 5% this week. The prices are rising due to falling US Treasury yields, a weaker dollar and fresh geopolitical tensions. The US Treasury’s plan to double long-term debt buybacks has pushed bond yields lower, making non-interest-bearing gold more attractive. Meanwhile, tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz are boosting safe-haven demand.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
02:55 pm Friday, 21 August 2026
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Gold and silver have gained more than 5% this week. The prices are rising due to falling US Treasury yields, a weaker dollar and fresh geopolitical tensions. The US Treasury’s plan to double long-term debt buybacks has pushed bond yields lower, making non-interest-bearing gold more attractive. Meanwhile, tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz are boosting safe-haven demand.
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Told CJP not to come to our village, they got 200 people: Raj man who stopped CJP team
A local alleged that members of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) tried to forcibly enter a village in Rajasthan's Jaipur and assaulted residents. "We asked them to go away with folded hands, but they were not ready to leave...they came back with 200-250 people and assaulted us," a local said. This comes amid CJP's 'School Thik Karo' campaign.
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News By: Ishaan Mukherjee
05:07 pm Friday, 21 August 2026
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A local alleged that members of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) tried to forcibly enter a village in Rajasthan's Jaipur and assaulted residents. "We asked them to go away with folded hands, but they were not ready to leave...they came back with 200-250 people and assaulted us," a local said. This comes amid CJP's 'School Thik Karo' campaign.
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Mumbai auto, taxi fares to rise from September 1
Autorickshaw and taxi fares in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) will increase from September 1. Under revised rates, the minimum autorickshaw fare will rise from ₹26 to ₹27 for the first 1.5 km, while the per-km rate will be ₹18. For black-and-yellow taxis, the minimum fare will increase from ₹31 to ₹33, with the per-km rate also revised to ₹33.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
05:24 pm Friday, 21 August 2026
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Autorickshaw and taxi fares in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) will increase from September 1. Under revised rates, the minimum autorickshaw fare will rise from ₹26 to ₹27 for the first 1.5 km, while the per-km rate will be ₹18. For black-and-yellow taxis, the minimum fare will increase from ₹31 to ₹33, with the per-km rate also revised to ₹33.
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Programme wasn't appropriate: MEA on junking Telangana CM's visit to US
After MEA denied political clearance for Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's proposed visit to the US, spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal revealed the reason. "The programme proposed, in such cases, should be appropriate to the office held and the purpose of the visit. In this particular case, that was not so," he said. MEA granted clearance for Reddy's visit to the UK.
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News By: Garima Garg
05:43 pm Friday, 21 August 2026
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After MEA denied political clearance for Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's proposed visit to the US, spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal revealed the reason. "The programme proposed, in such cases, should be appropriate to the office held and the purpose of the visit. In this particular case, that was not so," he said. MEA granted clearance for Reddy's visit to the UK.
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05:43 pm Friday, 21 August 2026
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It is time to end the war with US: Iran's President
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said, "It is better that we bring the war to an end now as we are in a position of power and dignity." "The whole world acknowledges our victory and emphasises that America has attacked our schools, hospitals and infrastructure in violation of all regulations and is hated around the world," he further said.
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05:59 pm Friday, 21 August 2026
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said, "It is better that we bring the war to an end now as we are in a position of power and dignity." "The whole world acknowledges our victory and emphasises that America has attacked our schools, hospitals and infrastructure in violation of all regulations and is hated around the world," he further said.
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Delhi Police files FIR over pellet gun use at CJP protest after Rahul Gandhi sits on protest
Police have filed an FIR against unknown persons in the pellet gun case after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi staged a dharna outside DCP Office, reports said. He was accompanied by a man who was allegedly injured by pellets during July 20 Parliament March. Rahul also showed pellets to media, claiming they were recovered from the body of the CJP protester.
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05:48 pm Friday, 21 August 2026
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Police have filed an FIR against unknown persons in the pellet gun case after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi staged a dharna outside DCP Office, reports said. He was accompanied by a man who was allegedly injured by pellets during July 20 Parliament March. Rahul also showed pellets to media, claiming they were recovered from the body of the CJP protester.
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Gold crosses ₹1.6 lakh per 10 grams in India
Gold prices crossed the psychological milestone of ₹1.6 lakh per 10 grams, closing ₹3,540 higher at ₹1,60,620 per 10 grams, according to IBJA data. Notably, gold prices have risen by ₹6,752 in just the last 48 hours. The price of silver also crossed the ₹2.46 lakh per kilogram mark, ending at ₹2,46,630 per kilogram on Friday after rising by ₹8,864.
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06:42 pm Friday, 21 August 2026
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Gold prices crossed the psychological milestone of ₹1.6 lakh per 10 grams, closing ₹3,540 higher at ₹1,60,620 per 10 grams, according to IBJA data. Notably, gold prices have risen by ₹6,752 in just the last 48 hours. The price of silver also crossed the ₹2.46 lakh per kilogram mark, ending at ₹2,46,630 per kilogram on Friday after rising by ₹8,864.
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Arjun Rampal marries Gabriella Demetriades in Goa
Actor Arjun Rampal has married his longtime girlfriend, fashion designer Gabriella Demetriades, in Goa. They registered their marriage under state's Uniform Civil Code at the Sub-Registrar's office in the presence of their close friends, PTI reported. Arjun and Gabriella have been dating since 2018 and have two sons together. The 53-year-old confirmed his engagement to her in December last year.
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07:03 pm Friday, 21 August 2026
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Actor Arjun Rampal has married his longtime girlfriend, fashion designer Gabriella Demetriades, in Goa. They registered their marriage under state's Uniform Civil Code at the Sub-Registrar's office in the presence of their close friends, PTI reported. Arjun and Gabriella have been dating since 2018 and have two sons together. The 53-year-old confirmed his engagement to her in December last year.
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MDR on UPI transactions worth ₹2,000 & above likely in 2 weeks: Report
A merchant discount rate (MDR) of 0.3% on UPI transactions of ₹2,000 and above is expected to be announced within two weeks, sources told The Financial Express on Thursday. MDR is a fee businesses pay payment processors for accepting digital payments. The government has assured that UPI transactions will remain free for consumers.
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News By: Pravel Jain
04:31 pm Friday, 21 August 2026
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A merchant discount rate (MDR) of 0.3% on UPI transactions of ₹2,000 and above is expected to be announced within two weeks, sources told The Financial Express on Thursday. MDR is a fee businesses pay payment processors for accepting digital payments. The government has assured that UPI transactions will remain free for consumers.
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When does EPF stop earning interest?
An EPF account becomes inoperative and stops earning interest three years after an individual retires at or after age 55. For example, an account becomes inoperative at 58 if the individual retires at 55, and at 61 if they retire at 58. In case of early retirement (before 55), the EPF earns interest until age 58 and becomes inoperative thereafter.
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01:41 pm Friday, 21 August 2026
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An EPF account becomes inoperative and stops earning interest three years after an individual retires at or after age 55. For example, an account becomes inoperative at 58 if the individual retires at 55, and at 61 if they retire at 58. In case of early retirement (before 55), the EPF earns interest until age 58 and becomes inoperative thereafter.
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