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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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 βΉ6.6 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 βΉ32.9 lakh, on silicon-controlled rectifiers. Additionally, an Apple-1 Computer from Apple's founding days was sold for βΉ4.78 crore, while Jobs' business card signed by him was sold for βΉ1.5 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 βΉ32.9 lakh, on silicon-controlled rectifiers. Additionally, an Apple-1 Computer from Apple's founding days was sold for βΉ4.78 crore, while Jobs' business card signed by him was sold for βΉ1.5 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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10:11 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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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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10:05 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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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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Ship with Chinese crew sinks near India
A Panama-flagged cargo ship with 24 crew members, most of whom were Chinese, has sunk in the Bay of Bengal, about 444 km from Odisha's coast, PTI reported. The Singapore-bound ship was carrying iron ore from Odisha when it sank. The Indian Coast Guard and Indian Navy have launched rescue operations, but it's yet unclear if anyone has been rescued.
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10:36 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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A Panama-flagged cargo ship with 24 crew members, most of whom were Chinese, has sunk in the Bay of Bengal, about 444 km from Odisha's coast, PTI reported. The Singapore-bound ship was carrying iron ore from Odisha when it sank. The Indian Coast Guard and Indian Navy have launched rescue operations, but it's yet unclear if anyone has been rescued.
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Families paying up to βΉ90 lakh for their Gen Z kids to skip a year of college, go on trips
Premium gap years, skipping a year of college for expensive months-long trips around the world, are becoming common among families with Gen Z children, Bloomberg reported. Parents are paying up to βΉ90 lakh, more than a year's college fees, for the gap-year trips. They believe they may help strengthen college applications, improve resumes or give their children's careers a direction.
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03:46 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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Premium gap years, skipping a year of college for expensive months-long trips around the world, are becoming common among families with Gen Z children, Bloomberg reported. Parents are paying up to βΉ90 lakh, more than a year's college fees, for the gap-year trips. They believe they may help strengthen college applications, improve resumes or give their children's careers a direction.
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Bitcoin trades near $80,000 amid biggest weekly rally in 3 years
Bitcoin rose as much as 9% to touch a day's high of $79,306.4 on Friday. It has gained over 25% this week, marking its biggest weekly advance since March 2023. The rally came as traders assessed the impact of a recent spike in bond yields and a new US initiative aimed at fiscal consolidation, boosting demand for the cryptocurrency.
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08:51 am Saturday, 22 August 2026
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Bitcoin rose as much as 9% to touch a day's high of $79,306.4 on Friday. It has gained over 25% this week, marking its biggest weekly advance since March 2023. The rally came as traders assessed the impact of a recent spike in bond yields and a new US initiative aimed at fiscal consolidation, boosting demand for the cryptocurrency.
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India win all 3 medals in women's long jump at World Athletics Continental Tour Silver Meet
India won the gold, silver and bronze in women's long jump at World Athletics Continental Tour Silver Meet at Odisha's Bhubaneswar. Ancy Sojan won the gold with a distance of 6.71m, Shaili Singh bagged silver with 6.56m, and Mubassina Mohammed claimed bronze with 6.31m. Ancy had recently broken 22-year-old national record in women's long jump with a jump of 6.88m.
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11:03 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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India won the gold, silver and bronze in women's long jump at World Athletics Continental Tour Silver Meet at Odisha's Bhubaneswar. Ancy Sojan won the gold with a distance of 6.71m, Shaili Singh bagged silver with 6.56m, and Mubassina Mohammed claimed bronze with 6.31m. Ancy had recently broken 22-year-old national record in women's long jump with a jump of 6.88m.
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Chinese robot sprints 100 metres faster than world's fastest human, then crashes
The Chinese robot 'Lightning' ran the 100-metre sprint in just 9.32 seconds, beating the world's fastest human Usain Bolt's record of 9.58 seconds. The robot, built by smartphone brand Honor, was seen crashing into a cushion after the race and falling down. Lightning reached a peak speed of 14.5 metres/second during the preparatory test event for World Humanoid Robot Games.
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07:00 am Sunday, 23 August 2026
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The Chinese robot 'Lightning' ran the 100-metre sprint in just 9.32 seconds, beating the world's fastest human Usain Bolt's record of 9.58 seconds. The robot, built by smartphone brand Honor, was seen crashing into a cushion after the race and falling down. Lightning reached a peak speed of 14.5 metres/second during the preparatory test event for World Humanoid Robot Games.
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Which combination of equity, debt and gold delivered best returns over time?
A 25-year performance study by FundsIndia Research found that no single equity-debt-gold mix consistently delivered the highest returns across all periods. However, a 70:15:15 portfolio recorded the highest average return of 15% over seven-year rolling periods and delivered annualised returns above 10% in 92% of those periods. The 50:25:25 portfolio averaged 14.2%.
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10:14 am Sunday, 23 August 2026
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A 25-year performance study by FundsIndia Research found that no single equity-debt-gold mix consistently delivered the highest returns across all periods. However, a 70:15:15 portfolio recorded the highest average return of 15% over seven-year rolling periods and delivered annualised returns above 10% in 92% of those periods. The 50:25:25 portfolio averaged 14.2%.
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Trump responds after Canada says 'It's at trade war with US'
US President Donald Trump responded after trade negotiations with Canada failed, with Canadian PM Mark Carney's announcement of retaliatory tariffs on US goods and his declaration that Canada is now in a "trade war" with US. Trump said, "Canada wants the benefits of being a State, without being one!!!" "They've...charged our great farmers...massive amounts of Tariffs. No more!!!" he added.
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11:39 am Sunday, 23 August 2026
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US President Donald Trump responded after trade negotiations with Canada failed, with Canadian PM Mark Carney's announcement of retaliatory tariffs on US goods and his declaration that Canada is now in a "trade war" with US. Trump said, "Canada wants the benefits of being a State, without being one!!!" "They've...charged our great farmers...massive amounts of Tariffs. No more!!!" he added.
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How much can βΉ5 lakh grow in a 444-day special FD at PSU banks?
State-owned banks often offer higher interest rates on special-tenure FDs, such as 444-day deposits. A βΉ5 lakh investment in Central Bank of Indiaβs 444-day FD can grow to about βΉ5,42,416 at 6.75%. It can become βΉ5,41,443 in PNB and Indian Overseas Bank at 6.60%, βΉ5,40,795 in Canara Bank at 6.50%, and βΉ5,40,472 in SBI and Bank of Baroda at 6.45%.
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11:59 am Sunday, 23 August 2026
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State-owned banks often offer higher interest rates on special-tenure FDs, such as 444-day deposits. A βΉ5 lakh investment in Central Bank of Indiaβs 444-day FD can grow to about βΉ5,42,416 at 6.75%. It can become βΉ5,41,443 in PNB and Indian Overseas Bank at 6.60%, βΉ5,40,795 in Canara Bank at 6.50%, and βΉ5,40,472 in SBI and Bank of Baroda at 6.45%.
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