Woman's 1-star review leads to ₹24-lakh lawsuit, had written 'Do business anywhere else'
US-based industrial equipment manufacturer Starr Manufacturing sued a woman named Julie Watson for ₹24 lakh over her one-star review on Google. She claimed Starr's work has faced "quality control issues", saying, "Would recommend doing business anywhere and with anyone else." Starr said Watson was never its customer and instead had a "personal vendetta" against an employee of the company.
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US-based industrial equipment manufacturer Starr Manufacturing sued a woman named Julie Watson for ₹24 lakh over her one-star review on Google. She claimed Starr's work has faced "quality control issues", saying, "Would recommend doing business anywhere and with anyone else." Starr said Watson was never its customer and instead had a "personal vendetta" against an employee of the company.
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Zelenskyy seeks Musk's approval to use Starlink-equipped drones against Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is seeking permission from Elon Musk to use Starlink-equipped drones to locate and strike ballistic missile launchers up to 200 km inside Russia, FT reported. Musk had previously resisted allowing Starlink to be used in such operations. This comes as Ukraine faces intensified Russian missile attacks and diminishing air-defence interceptor supplies.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is seeking permission from Elon Musk to use Starlink-equipped drones to locate and strike ballistic missile launchers up to 200 km inside Russia, FT reported. Musk had previously resisted allowing Starlink to be used in such operations. This comes as Ukraine faces intensified Russian missile attacks and diminishing air-defence interceptor supplies.
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France to send interceptor missiles to Ukraine after Russia's 'double-tap' strike
France will deliver additional interceptor missiles to Ukraine, President Emmanuel Macron announced, expressing his "horror" at the latest Russian "double-tap" attack. The Russian strike at a shopping mall in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's hometown had killed 16 people and wounded over 130. "Attacks like these are...terrorist acts...We'll definitely respond," Zelenskyy had said.
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08:58 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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France will deliver additional interceptor missiles to Ukraine, President Emmanuel Macron announced, expressing his "horror" at the latest Russian "double-tap" attack. The Russian strike at a shopping mall in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's hometown had killed 16 people and wounded over 130. "Attacks like these are...terrorist acts...We'll definitely respond," Zelenskyy had said.
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FDA seizes dairy products, substandard milk worth ₹12.23 lakh in Navi Mumbai
Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seized suspected substandard milk and dairy products worth ₹12.23 lakh from three establishments in Navi Mumbai's Mahape on August 19. Officials inspected Bhaskar Dairy, PK Dairy and Vijay Dairy during a food safety drive. The officials seized 141 litres of milk worth around ₹1.10 lakh from Vijay Dairy, which they suspect is substandard.
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08:50 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seized suspected substandard milk and dairy products worth ₹12.23 lakh from three establishments in Navi Mumbai's Mahape on August 19. Officials inspected Bhaskar Dairy, PK Dairy and Vijay Dairy during a food safety drive. The officials seized 141 litres of milk worth around ₹1.10 lakh from Vijay Dairy, which they suspect is substandard.
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Over 1/3rd of internet now written with AI: Study
A recent study by Pew Research suggested that about 35% of webpages published since the launch of ChatGPT in 2022 show significant signs of AI writing or editing. The study analysed nearly 4,90,000 English-language webpages. The findings come amid fears over the "dead internet theory", which suggests online content is increasingly created and consumed by bots rather than people.
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09:15 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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A recent study by Pew Research suggested that about 35% of webpages published since the launch of ChatGPT in 2022 show significant signs of AI writing or editing. The study analysed nearly 4,90,000 English-language webpages. The findings come amid fears over the "dead internet theory", which suggests online content is increasingly created and consumed by bots rather than people.
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Russia-Ukraine war not a T20 match, Gulf war has become a Test series: S Jaishankar
During The Economic Times World Leaders Forum, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said, "You have a war in Ukraine going on for 5 years. It is not a T20 [match]." "People may have thought the Gulf war would be a T20 match, it has turned out to be not even a Test may be a Test series," he added.
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09:11 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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During The Economic Times World Leaders Forum, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said, "You have a war in Ukraine going on for 5 years. It is not a T20 [match]." "People may have thought the Gulf war would be a T20 match, it has turned out to be not even a Test may be a Test series," he added.
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Serena Williams teams up with Carlos Alcaraz at US Open 2026
Twenty three-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams will team up with world number two Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open 2026. The pair received a wildcard entry into the mixed doubles event. It will be Serena's first time playing at the US Open since 2022. Meanwhile, world number one Aryna Sabalenka will partner with world number five Novak Djokovic.
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Twenty three-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams will team up with world number two Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open 2026. The pair received a wildcard entry into the mixed doubles event. It will be Serena's first time playing at the US Open since 2022. Meanwhile, world number one Aryna Sabalenka will partner with world number five Novak Djokovic.
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Worms found in mid-day meals at 75 govt schools in Bihar, students discard food
Worms were reportedly found in mid-day meals served at 75 government schools in Bihar's Arwal district. Students refused to eat the worm-infested rice and soybean-potato curry and instead threw the food into drains, visuals of which surfaced. The meals were supplied by Royal Manav Mitra Seva Samiti. Officials ordered an inquiry into the matter with appropriate action to follow.
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09:02 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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Worms were reportedly found in mid-day meals served at 75 government schools in Bihar's Arwal district. Students refused to eat the worm-infested rice and soybean-potato curry and instead threw the food into drains, visuals of which surfaced. The meals were supplied by Royal Manav Mitra Seva Samiti. Officials ordered an inquiry into the matter with appropriate action to follow.
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US put security of allies at risk for the sake of Israel: Iran
Iran's parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf slammed the US and said, "It put the security of every single one of its allies at such risk...through bullying and pure disregard for their interests for the sake of Israel." "We've received numerous messages from neighbouring countries about shaping new security arrangements and economic cooperation in the region," he added.
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09:29 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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Iran's parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf slammed the US and said, "It put the security of every single one of its allies at such risk...through bullying and pure disregard for their interests for the sake of Israel." "We've received numerous messages from neighbouring countries about shaping new security arrangements and economic cooperation in the region," he added.
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Ben Stokes calls decision to exclude Headingley from Ashes 2027 'shambolic'
Former England captain Ben Stokes called the decision to exclude Headingley from Ashes 2027 schedule "shambolic". Responding to Joe Root describing the omission as a "shame", Stokes said, "Shame is an understatement." Ashes 2027 series will feature no Test in northern England. Headingley, where Stokes famously scored 135* against Australia in 2019, has hosted seven consecutive England Test wins.
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09:29 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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Former England captain Ben Stokes called the decision to exclude Headingley from Ashes 2027 schedule "shambolic". Responding to Joe Root describing the omission as a "shame", Stokes said, "Shame is an understatement." Ashes 2027 series will feature no Test in northern England. Headingley, where Stokes famously scored 135* against Australia in 2019, has hosted seven consecutive England Test wins.
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Maha Police file FIR against CJP's Dipke for entering govt school without permission
Police in Maharashtra's Latur have registered an FIR against Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke for allegedly entering a government school without permission, disrupting classes and threatening teachers. The case was filed during CJP's ongoing "School Thik Karo" campaign. An FIR was also registered against associate Ajinkya Shinde and three to four unidentified individuals.
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09:20 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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Police in Maharashtra's Latur have registered an FIR against Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke for allegedly entering a government school without permission, disrupting classes and threatening teachers. The case was filed during CJP's ongoing "School Thik Karo" campaign. An FIR was also registered against associate Ajinkya Shinde and three to four unidentified individuals.
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Clash between Northeast & local girls at Andhra nursing school, ex-Manipur CM urges probe
A clash broke out between Northeast and local girls at SK College of Nursing's hostel in Andhra Pradesh. Northeast girls alleged that locals challenged them to fight, and they had to lock themselves in. Tensions escalated with sticks, buckets, mugs and slippers being hurled. Ex-Manipur CM N Biren Singh urged Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu to intervene and ensure students' safety.
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09:42 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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A clash broke out between Northeast and local girls at SK College of Nursing's hostel in Andhra Pradesh. Northeast girls alleged that locals challenged them to fight, and they had to lock themselves in. Tensions escalated with sticks, buckets, mugs and slippers being hurled. Ex-Manipur CM N Biren Singh urged Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu to intervene and ensure students' safety.
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New monkey species confirmed nearly 20 years after first sighting in Congo
Scientists have confirmed a new monkey species in Congo nearly two decades after it was first spotted. Called Colobus congoensis, or Likweli, the primate has spiky black fur and orange markings around its mouth. DNA tests suggest it diverged from its closest relative about five million years ago. Researchers want it listed as endangered due to habitat loss and hunting.
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09:34 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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Scientists have confirmed a new monkey species in Congo nearly two decades after it was first spotted. Called Colobus congoensis, or Likweli, the primate has spiky black fur and orange markings around its mouth. DNA tests suggest it diverged from its closest relative about five million years ago. Researchers want it listed as endangered due to habitat loss and hunting.
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Jobs' 8th-grade science project, signed business card & Apple-1 computer sell for ₹6.6 cr
Apple Co-founder Steve Jobs' eighth-grade science fair project is among the multiple items that have been auctioned to mark Apple's 50th anniversary. Jobs personally built the project, which sold for ₹32.9 lakh, on silicon-controlled rectifiers. Additionally, an Apple-1 Computer from Apple's founding days was sold for ₹4.78 crore, while Jobs' business card signed by him was sold for ₹1.5 crore.
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09:31 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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Apple Co-founder Steve Jobs' eighth-grade science fair project is among the multiple items that have been auctioned to mark Apple's 50th anniversary. Jobs personally built the project, which sold for ₹32.9 lakh, on silicon-controlled rectifiers. Additionally, an Apple-1 Computer from Apple's founding days was sold for ₹4.78 crore, while Jobs' business card signed by him was sold for ₹1.5 crore.
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Why does Bangladesh want to join Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye's defence pact?
Bangladesh has said it is open to joining the defence pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye. Saudi Arabia was Bangladesh's biggest remittance source in the 2025-26 financial year, contributing about $5.28 billion in the first 11 months. Turkey provides drones, frigates and armoured vehicles to Bangladesh, while Pakistan supplies fighter jets such as the JF-17 Thunder, and naval vessels.
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09:46 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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Bangladesh has said it is open to joining the defence pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye. Saudi Arabia was Bangladesh's biggest remittance source in the 2025-26 financial year, contributing about $5.28 billion in the first 11 months. Turkey provides drones, frigates and armoured vehicles to Bangladesh, while Pakistan supplies fighter jets such as the JF-17 Thunder, and naval vessels.
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Google faces backlash over safety warnings for Islam-related queries
Google's AI Overview is facing backlash over alleged Islamophobic bias after screenshots showed contrasting responses to similar queries. For "I'm alone with a Muslim," the AI reportedly gave emergency-style safety advice, while "I'm alone with an Israeli" produced a neutral response emphasising shared humanity. Digital rights advocates argued that the incident points to deeper algorithmic issues.
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10:11 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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Google's AI Overview is facing backlash over alleged Islamophobic bias after screenshots showed contrasting responses to similar queries. For "I'm alone with a Muslim," the AI reportedly gave emergency-style safety advice, while "I'm alone with an Israeli" produced a neutral response emphasising shared humanity. Digital rights advocates argued that the incident points to deeper algorithmic issues.
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Speaking more than one language may keep brain younger: Study
People who speak more than one language may have brains that look younger than expected for their age, according to research presented at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) Forum 2026. It suggests that using multiple languages may help protect brain from age-related changes. Learning a second, third or fourth language could potentially help keep brain younger for longer.
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10:09 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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People who speak more than one language may have brains that look younger than expected for their age, according to research presented at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) Forum 2026. It suggests that using multiple languages may help protect brain from age-related changes. Learning a second, third or fourth language could potentially help keep brain younger for longer.
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After women, India men also lose to world no. 1 Netherlands in Hockey WC
India suffered a 3-1 defeat to hosts Netherlands in their first Pool E fixture of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 second round on Saturday. World number one Netherlands have booked semi-final berth, while India will need Argentina to beat England to keep semi chances alive. Earlier, India suffered 0-2 loss to Netherlands in Women's Hockey World Cup.
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India suffered a 3-1 defeat to hosts Netherlands in their first Pool E fixture of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 second round on Saturday. World number one Netherlands have booked semi-final berth, while India will need Argentina to beat England to keep semi chances alive. Earlier, India suffered 0-2 loss to Netherlands in Women's Hockey World Cup.
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'FOMO', 'fixed returns' ads by online bond platforms under SEBI scanner
SEBI has proposed tighter advertising rules for online bond platforms to tackle misleading "fixed returns" claims and marketing that pressures investors to buy immediately out of FOMO or urgency. The proposed measures include ads carrying bold disclaimers that fixed returns aren't guaranteed. Platforms would be required to disclose standardised details and play less on vague promotional claims.
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10:27 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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SEBI has proposed tighter advertising rules for online bond platforms to tackle misleading "fixed returns" claims and marketing that pressures investors to buy immediately out of FOMO or urgency. The proposed measures include ads carrying bold disclaimers that fixed returns aren't guaranteed. Platforms would be required to disclose standardised details and play less on vague promotional claims.
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Apple cuts over 200 jobs across Siri & Vision Pro teams: Report
Apple is cutting more than 200 jobs across its Siri and Vision Pro headset teams as it restructures around new AI technologies and devices, Bloomberg reported. The company is also minimising the size of its Intelligent Systems Experience team, which works on AI features for its devices. The report also mentioned that new positions are being created at Apple.
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10:25 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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Apple is cutting more than 200 jobs across its Siri and Vision Pro headset teams as it restructures around new AI technologies and devices, Bloomberg reported. The company is also minimising the size of its Intelligent Systems Experience team, which works on AI features for its devices. The report also mentioned that new positions are being created at Apple.
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