Supreme Court orders refund of ₹5-crore fine paid by Art of Living over 2016 Yamuna event
The Supreme Court has set aside National Green Tribunal's 2017 order which had held the Art of Living Foundation responsible for damage to the Yamuna floodplains in Delhi during its 2016 World Culture Festival. The court directed the DDA to refund the ₹5 crore penalty deposited by the foundation, holding that no direct link with the damage could be established.
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The Supreme Court has set aside National Green Tribunal's 2017 order which had held the Art of Living Foundation responsible for damage to the Yamuna floodplains in Delhi during its 2016 World Culture Festival. The court directed the DDA to refund the ₹5 crore penalty deposited by the foundation, holding that no direct link with the damage could be established.
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Woman at Jharkhand effigy protest says JMM worker slapped her, breaks down
A woman who participated in an effigy-burning protest in Jharkhand's Ranchi alleged that a JMM worker slapped her and her sister. "We aren't safe despite such heavy police deployment. Where were the female officers?" she said while crying and asked people to find him. JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch organised the protest after the HC stayed government orders cancelling several recruitment exams.
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04:26 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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A woman who participated in an effigy-burning protest in Jharkhand's Ranchi alleged that a JMM worker slapped her and her sister. "We aren't safe despite such heavy police deployment. Where were the female officers?" she said while crying and asked people to find him. JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch organised the protest after the HC stayed government orders cancelling several recruitment exams.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger joins ISKCON Rath Yatra in LA
Arnold Schwarzenegger joined the ISKCON Rath Yatra in Los Angeles. The Hollywood actor and former California Governor was seen posing for a selfie in front of the chariot, with pictures going viral online. The 50th edition of the Los Angeles Rath Yatra was held on August 2, with the chariot travelling from Santa Monica to Venice Beach.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger joined the ISKCON Rath Yatra in Los Angeles. The Hollywood actor and former California Governor was seen posing for a selfie in front of the chariot, with pictures going viral online. The 50th edition of the Los Angeles Rath Yatra was held on August 2, with the chariot travelling from Santa Monica to Venice Beach.
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If you don't vote for me, you'll get worms in stomach: Ex-BJP MLA to voters
Ex-BJP MLA Sanjay Gupta has sparked controversy after warning voters of dire consequences if they did not support him. Speaking at his birthday celebration in Haridwar's Laksar, Gupta highlighted drinking water projects undertaken during his tenure. "I gave people clean water," he said, adding, "If you drink my water and don't vote for me, you'll get worms in your stomach."
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04:39 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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Ex-BJP MLA Sanjay Gupta has sparked controversy after warning voters of dire consequences if they did not support him. Speaking at his birthday celebration in Haridwar's Laksar, Gupta highlighted drinking water projects undertaken during his tenure. "I gave people clean water," he said, adding, "If you drink my water and don't vote for me, you'll get worms in your stomach."
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Pentagon survey finds sexual assault in US military fell in 2025
A Pentagon survey found that sexual assault in US military declined in fiscal year 2025. The share of active-duty women reporting unwanted sexual contact fell from 6.8% in fiscal 2023 to 4.3% in fiscal 2025, while the rate among active-duty men dropped to 1% from 1.3%. Pentagon received 7,998 official sexual assault reports involving service members as victims or offenders.
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04:36 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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A Pentagon survey found that sexual assault in US military declined in fiscal year 2025. The share of active-duty women reporting unwanted sexual contact fell from 6.8% in fiscal 2023 to 4.3% in fiscal 2025, while the rate among active-duty men dropped to 1% from 1.3%. Pentagon received 7,998 official sexual assault reports involving service members as victims or offenders.
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He's anti-BJP: Bar Council chief as he refutes grave allegations by co-chairman
Bar Council Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra refuted co-chairman YR Sadasiva Reddy's allegations, saying he's not even associated with the Bar anymore. BJP MP Mishra said Reddy was doing this out of political differences and personal vendetta as he's anti-BJP and supports Congress. Reddy demanded Mishra's resignation, alleging he transferred ₹150 crore from council funds and appointed his relatives.
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04:59 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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Bar Council Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra refuted co-chairman YR Sadasiva Reddy's allegations, saying he's not even associated with the Bar anymore. BJP MP Mishra said Reddy was doing this out of political differences and personal vendetta as he's anti-BJP and supports Congress. Reddy demanded Mishra's resignation, alleging he transferred ₹150 crore from council funds and appointed his relatives.
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Policewoman who left air hostess job to pursue police service accused of extortion in MP
City Superintendent of Police Neha Pachisia, who left her job as an air hostess and cracked the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission examination, has been accused of extortion. She has been accused of pressuring a murder accused's family into selling land worth nearly ₹83 lakh for just ₹18.20 lakh. CM Mohan Yadav has ordered a probe and her immediate suspension.
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04:59 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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City Superintendent of Police Neha Pachisia, who left her job as an air hostess and cracked the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission examination, has been accused of extortion. She has been accused of pressuring a murder accused's family into selling land worth nearly ₹83 lakh for just ₹18.20 lakh. CM Mohan Yadav has ordered a probe and her immediate suspension.
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Poonawalla offers sugarcane juice to policemen amid E20 protest, jokes 'It'll become luxury soon'
E20 activist Tehseen Poonawalla shared a video showing him offering sugarcane juice to police officials who were stationed outside his home amid his ethanol-blended petrol protest. "You won't get this later. It'll become so expensive...It'll become a luxury soon," Poonawalla was heard joking, referring to high sugar prices in India. He also claimed he was again placed under house arrest.
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04:57 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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E20 activist Tehseen Poonawalla shared a video showing him offering sugarcane juice to police officials who were stationed outside his home amid his ethanol-blended petrol protest. "You won't get this later. It'll become so expensive...It'll become a luxury soon," Poonawalla was heard joking, referring to high sugar prices in India. He also claimed he was again placed under house arrest.
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Telangana CM's US visit red flagged over proposed meeting with Mamdani: Reports
A proposed meeting with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani was among the key factors behind the Ministry of External Affairs' denial of clearance to Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's US visit, reports said. The ministry, however, didn't mention any specific reason, saying that Reddy's programme in the US wasn't considered appropriate for his office and the purpose of the visit.
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05:05 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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A proposed meeting with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani was among the key factors behind the Ministry of External Affairs' denial of clearance to Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's US visit, reports said. The ministry, however, didn't mention any specific reason, saying that Reddy's programme in the US wasn't considered appropriate for his office and the purpose of the visit.
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Journalist asks if Mamata Banerjee will forgive TMC rebels; party MP replies
A journalist asked TMC MP Dola Sen whether ex-West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee would forgive leaders who rebelled against her after BJP’s victory in elections. Sen said Banerjee "generally forgives everyone" but added the party fears she may forgive "traitors" and “renegades” too. Several TMC leaders had rebelled against Banerjee and joined the dissident camp backing the BJP-led NDA.
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05:00 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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A journalist asked TMC MP Dola Sen whether ex-West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee would forgive leaders who rebelled against her after BJP’s victory in elections. Sen said Banerjee "generally forgives everyone" but added the party fears she may forgive "traitors" and “renegades” too. Several TMC leaders had rebelled against Banerjee and joined the dissident camp backing the BJP-led NDA.
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Video shows Taiwan's satellite launcher veering out of control, locals mistake it for missile
The test of Taiwan's first domestically developed satellite launch vehicle failed on Wednesday after it went off course shortly after liftoff, prompting residents in a nearby village to mistake it for a missile. The rocket began spiralling away from its planned trajectory, forcing operators to activate its self-destruct mechanism. No injuries or damage were reported in the crash.
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05:23 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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The test of Taiwan's first domestically developed satellite launch vehicle failed on Wednesday after it went off course shortly after liftoff, prompting residents in a nearby village to mistake it for a missile. The rocket began spiralling away from its planned trajectory, forcing operators to activate its self-destruct mechanism. No injuries or damage were reported in the crash.
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Why is Trump calling his $400 mn WH ballroom essential for national security?
US President Donald Trump is calling his $400 million (₹3,800 crore) White House ballroom project essential for national security, stating the 90,000-sqft ballroom would include a massive underground bunker, medical facilities and structures intended to withstand missile attacks. Trump also posted AI images of a rooftop "drone port". He argues that it would provide a safe venue for gatherings.
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05:44 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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US President Donald Trump is calling his $400 million (₹3,800 crore) White House ballroom project essential for national security, stating the 90,000-sqft ballroom would include a massive underground bunker, medical facilities and structures intended to withstand missile attacks. Trump also posted AI images of a rooftop "drone port". He argues that it would provide a safe venue for gatherings.
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41-year-old Ronaldo creates history with his 977th goal
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first footballer to score in 25 consecutive league seasons after netting his 977th career goal for Al Nassr against Al Riyadh. The 41-year-old came off the bench and scored in the 83rd minute of their 4-0 win. Ronaldo's scoring streak began with Sporting CP in 2002-03. He surpassed Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who scored in 24 straight seasons.
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05:42 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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Cristiano Ronaldo became the first footballer to score in 25 consecutive league seasons after netting his 977th career goal for Al Nassr against Al Riyadh. The 41-year-old came off the bench and scored in the 83rd minute of their 4-0 win. Ronaldo's scoring streak began with Sporting CP in 2002-03. He surpassed Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who scored in 24 straight seasons.
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Operationally, definitely no: Ex-Vice Chief of Air Staff on India having a 4th gen aircraft in 2035
Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, who retired as Vice Chief of the Air Staff, responded after he was asked if it makes sense for India to have a fourth generation aircraft in 2035 when China has moved onto 6th generation and Pakistan is considering 5th generation. "No, operationally, definitely no," Kapoor, who retired less than two months ago, said.
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05:37 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, who retired as Vice Chief of the Air Staff, responded after he was asked if it makes sense for India to have a fourth generation aircraft in 2035 when China has moved onto 6th generation and Pakistan is considering 5th generation. "No, operationally, definitely no," Kapoor, who retired less than two months ago, said.
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Oura sold ₹29,000 sleep-trackers that can't track sleep, just give estimates: Lawsuit
Smart ring maker Oura has been sued in US for allegedly lying about its products' sleep-tracking capabilities. The lawsuit claims Oura rings can't measure any physiological signals needed to assess sleep quality and rely on AI-generated estimates that have "a coin flip's chance of being correct". Oura marketed the rings, sold for ₹29,000 in India, as being "built for accuracy".
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05:55 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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Smart ring maker Oura has been sued in US for allegedly lying about its products' sleep-tracking capabilities. The lawsuit claims Oura rings can't measure any physiological signals needed to assess sleep quality and rely on AI-generated estimates that have "a coin flip's chance of being correct". Oura marketed the rings, sold for ₹29,000 in India, as being "built for accuracy".
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CJP claims man who attacked its team in Jaipur was seen with BJP MLA Kailash Verma
Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has claimed that the man who attacked its team during school inspection in Jaipur was seen alongside BJP MLA Kailash Verma. CJP also claimed that he was accused of throwing petrol bombs at the police. A group of people allegedly pelted stones at CJP members and damaged their cars while they attempted to enter a village.
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05:51 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has claimed that the man who attacked its team during school inspection in Jaipur was seen alongside BJP MLA Kailash Verma. CJP also claimed that he was accused of throwing petrol bombs at the police. A group of people allegedly pelted stones at CJP members and damaged their cars while they attempted to enter a village.
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Why is Shah's photo here? Does he run the dept? asks Rahul at Delhi police station; trolled
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi objected to Home Minister Amit Shah's photo at a police station in Delhi and asked a police officer, "Is he your in-charge?" "Does he run the department? Why is his photo here?" he said. "Someone tell him Delhi Police comes under the Home Ministry," an X user reacted. "Who else runs Delhi Police?" said another.
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06:12 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi objected to Home Minister Amit Shah's photo at a police station in Delhi and asked a police officer, "Is he your in-charge?" "Does he run the department? Why is his photo here?" he said. "Someone tell him Delhi Police comes under the Home Ministry," an X user reacted. "Who else runs Delhi Police?" said another.
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Starc surpasses Steyn to enter top 5 Test wicket-takers among fast bowlers
Australia pacer Mitchell Starc recorded figures of 6-12 in 10 overs in the second Test against Bangladesh on Saturday. He's now taken his Test wicket tally to 441, surpassing Dale Steyn to claim fifth position on the list of highest Test wicket-takers among fast bowlers. James Anderson tops the list with 704 wickets, followed by Stuart Broad with 604 wickets.
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06:07 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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Australia pacer Mitchell Starc recorded figures of 6-12 in 10 overs in the second Test against Bangladesh on Saturday. He's now taken his Test wicket tally to 441, surpassing Dale Steyn to claim fifth position on the list of highest Test wicket-takers among fast bowlers. James Anderson tops the list with 704 wickets, followed by Stuart Broad with 604 wickets.
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BJP forms Gen Z outreach team
BJP has formed dedicated team for its Gen Z outreach program days after PM Modi instructed ministers to strengthen engagement with youth. It reportedly includes BJP national president Nitin Nabin, national general secretaries Smriti Irani & Vinod Tawde, Gujarat Minister Harsh Sanghavi, Chhattisgarh Minister OP Choudhary, among others. Earlier, PM Modi shared Instagram reels to reach out to Gen Z.
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06:24 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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BJP has formed dedicated team for its Gen Z outreach program days after PM Modi instructed ministers to strengthen engagement with youth. It reportedly includes BJP national president Nitin Nabin, national general secretaries Smriti Irani & Vinod Tawde, Gujarat Minister Harsh Sanghavi, Chhattisgarh Minister OP Choudhary, among others. Earlier, PM Modi shared Instagram reels to reach out to Gen Z.
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BJP passes 10-point resolution opposing Congress' Vande Mataram stand
The BJP passed a 10-point resolution opposing the Congress' decision to reaffirm its 1937 resolution restricting Vande Mataram to its first two stanzas at party programmes. Among its key points, the BJP resolved to uphold the national status of the complete Vande Mataram as National Song and reject attempts to subject it to "communal pressure, or narrow vote-bank considerations".
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06:22 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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The BJP passed a 10-point resolution opposing the Congress' decision to reaffirm its 1937 resolution restricting Vande Mataram to its first two stanzas at party programmes. Among its key points, the BJP resolved to uphold the national status of the complete Vande Mataram as National Song and reject attempts to subject it to "communal pressure, or narrow vote-bank considerations".
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