China's robot, which beat Usain Bolt's 17-year-old record, beats its own record
China's Tiangong Ultra robot, which broke Usain Bolt's 17-year-old record by completing a 100m sprint in 9.39 seconds, has broken its own record after just three days. The robot clocked 8.86 seconds in the 100m sprint at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, China. However, after a planned crash into a cushion, the robot fell back and caught fire.
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China's Tiangong Ultra robot, which broke Usain Bolt's 17-year-old record by completing a 100m sprint in 9.39 seconds, has broken its own record after just three days. The robot clocked 8.86 seconds in the 100m sprint at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, China. However, after a planned crash into a cushion, the robot fell back and caught fire.
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Filmmaker and actress Aruna Irani's husband Kuku Kohli passes away
Filmmaker and actress Aruna Irani's husband Kuku Kohli has passed away at the age of 77. Kohli, best known for introducing Ajay Devgn to the film industry with Phool Aur Kaante, died at Kokilaben Hospital. "He had no illness, it was a massive heart attack. He was hale and hearty before that," filmmaker-producer Ashoke Pandit confirmed.
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09:37 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026
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Filmmaker and actress Aruna Irani's husband Kuku Kohli has passed away at the age of 77. Kohli, best known for introducing Ajay Devgn to the film industry with Phool Aur Kaante, died at Kokilaben Hospital. "He had no illness, it was a massive heart attack. He was hale and hearty before that," filmmaker-producer Ashoke Pandit confirmed.
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In tit-for-tat move, Canada announces 15-50% tariffs on US goods worth $20 bn
Canada has announced 15%, 25% and 50% retaliatory tariffs on over 700 categories of US goods worth nearly $20 billion, effective September 8. This comes after Trump administration imposed 50% tariffs on about $20 billion of Canadian goods following the collapse of trade talks. Canada also announced a $5.4-billion support package for workers and businesses affected by the trade war.
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09:35 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026
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Canada has announced 15%, 25% and 50% retaliatory tariffs on over 700 categories of US goods worth nearly $20 billion, effective September 8. This comes after Trump administration imposed 50% tariffs on about $20 billion of Canadian goods following the collapse of trade talks. Canada also announced a $5.4-billion support package for workers and businesses affected by the trade war.
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Viral batting, fielding videos spark DPL selection fraud claims over 22-year-old Dev Chaudhary
New Delhi Tigers' 22-year-old Dev Chaudhary is facing questions over his DPL 2026 selection after videos of his batting and fielding went viral. Several social media users questioned his technique and alleged selection fraud. Chaudhary, bought for ₹1 lakh, scored 16 runs off 26 balls in two DPL innings. "He barely looks like he can hold bat," a user said.
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09:32 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026
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New Delhi Tigers' 22-year-old Dev Chaudhary is facing questions over his DPL 2026 selection after videos of his batting and fielding went viral. Several social media users questioned his technique and alleged selection fraud. Chaudhary, bought for ₹1 lakh, scored 16 runs off 26 balls in two DPL innings. "He barely looks like he can hold bat," a user said.
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China building its largest military base in disputed South China Sea: Report
China added new installations on Yagong Island in disputed South China Sea where it plans to build its largest military base, Reuters reported citing satellite imagery. The construction could be start of an early warning radar facility which would support more installations, the report added. China earlier proposed to turn disputed islands in the South China Sea into robotic fortresses.
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09:55 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026
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China added new installations on Yagong Island in disputed South China Sea where it plans to build its largest military base, Reuters reported citing satellite imagery. The construction could be start of an early warning radar facility which would support more installations, the report added. China earlier proposed to turn disputed islands in the South China Sea into robotic fortresses.
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Maha cancels 'oral' appointments in ministerial offices, recalls staff by Sep 10
Maharashtra government has ordered the immediate cancellation of appointments made without following prescribed procedures at Mantralaya and ministers' offices. Employees posted through temporary transfers or oral orders must return to their parent offices by September 10. Additionally, salaries of employees who fail to return will be stopped, while non-compliance cases must be reported.
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09:55 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026
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Maharashtra government has ordered the immediate cancellation of appointments made without following prescribed procedures at Mantralaya and ministers' offices. Employees posted through temporary transfers or oral orders must return to their parent offices by September 10. Additionally, salaries of employees who fail to return will be stopped, while non-compliance cases must be reported.
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Sidharth-starrer 'Vvaan' teaser released; fans call it 'A copy of Bhediya'
The teaser for 'Vvaan' has received mixed reactions online, with a few comparing it to Varun Dhawan's fantasy film 'Bhediya'. While some have praised the film for its folklore elements, others have criticised the use of AI. An X user wrote, "What a ghatiya, waahiyat (lousy and disgusting), crap teaser...It's like a copy of 'Bhediya'. So it's a sure-shot disaster."
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09:51 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026
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The teaser for 'Vvaan' has received mixed reactions online, with a few comparing it to Varun Dhawan's fantasy film 'Bhediya'. While some have praised the film for its folklore elements, others have criticised the use of AI. An X user wrote, "What a ghatiya, waahiyat (lousy and disgusting), crap teaser...It's like a copy of 'Bhediya'. So it's a sure-shot disaster."
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CIA chief John Ratcliffe was on US plane that landed unannounced in Russia: Report
CIA Director John Ratcliffe is in Moscow for meetings, CBS News reported. His news of visit comes after a US military transport plane landed unannounced at Moscow's Vnukovo airport on Tuesday along with a US diplomatic motorcade, reports added. It appears to be Ratcliffe's first known trip to Russia as CIA director. Neither US nor Russia has confirmed his presence.
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09:48 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026
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CIA Director John Ratcliffe is in Moscow for meetings, CBS News reported. His news of visit comes after a US military transport plane landed unannounced at Moscow's Vnukovo airport on Tuesday along with a US diplomatic motorcade, reports added. It appears to be Ratcliffe's first known trip to Russia as CIA director. Neither US nor Russia has confirmed his presence.
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Directions issued after school students get stuck in waterlogged roads in Gurugram
After several students were stuck in school buses for hours due to waterlogging in Gurugram, disaster management authority ordered that school buses would not be allowed on waterlogged streets and that alternative routes must be used. If there's no such route, students must be kept at schools, and parents must be informed. No child must be left on waterlogged streets.
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09:45 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026
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After several students were stuck in school buses for hours due to waterlogging in Gurugram, disaster management authority ordered that school buses would not be allowed on waterlogged streets and that alternative routes must be used. If there's no such route, students must be kept at schools, and parents must be informed. No child must be left on waterlogged streets.
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I said, go ahead: Ex-CDS on approving strike even after Pak sought talks during Op Sindoor
Ex-CDS Anil Chauhan revealed that he approved an Air Force strike on Pakistan's Sargodha after Islamabad had reached out for talks during Operation Sindoor. He told the Air Chief to "go ahead" and asked him to identify two more targets, he said. "Skardu was among those identified...although bad weather later forced a change in the target to Bholari," he added.
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10:14 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026
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Ex-CDS Anil Chauhan revealed that he approved an Air Force strike on Pakistan's Sargodha after Islamabad had reached out for talks during Operation Sindoor. He told the Air Chief to "go ahead" and asked him to identify two more targets, he said. "Skardu was among those identified...although bad weather later forced a change in the target to Bholari," he added.
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What are latest estimates for gold prices from top global banks?
Global price of gold has risen by over 17% since July 17. JPMorgan, world's largest bank by market capitalisation, forecasts gold prices could reach $6,000 per ounce, while Goldman Sachs expects prices to rise to $5,400 per ounce by late 2026. Deutsche Bank has set a target of $4,800 per ounce, followed by HSBC at $4,750 and ING at $4,600.
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03:17 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026
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Global price of gold has risen by over 17% since July 17. JPMorgan, world's largest bank by market capitalisation, forecasts gold prices could reach $6,000 per ounce, while Goldman Sachs expects prices to rise to $5,400 per ounce by late 2026. Deutsche Bank has set a target of $4,800 per ounce, followed by HSBC at $4,750 and ING at $4,600.
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Russia bombs 5 ships at Ukrainian ports
Russia on Tuesday said that its forces bombed three cargo vessels carrying supplies for the Ukrainian military and a tanker at the Black Sea port of Pivdennyi. The country said it also hit another cargo vessel in the nearby port of Odesa, as well as port infrastructure in Pivdennyi and Odesa and fuel storage facilities at the port of Chornomorsk.
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10:19 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026
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Russia on Tuesday said that its forces bombed three cargo vessels carrying supplies for the Ukrainian military and a tanker at the Black Sea port of Pivdennyi. The country said it also hit another cargo vessel in the nearby port of Odesa, as well as port infrastructure in Pivdennyi and Odesa and fuel storage facilities at the port of Chornomorsk.
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10:19 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026
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A married man should be responsible: Suneel Darshan on Akshay-Priyanka's rumoured affair
Director Suneel Darshan has revealed he had planned the film 'Barsaat' with Akshay Kumar and Priyanka initially and a song featuring them had been filmed. He added it couldn't work out as making Priyanka and Akshay work together again would've led to "repercussions within his family". "I felt...a married man should be more responsible. Priyanka wasn't married," Suneel stated.
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10:44 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026
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Director Suneel Darshan has revealed he had planned the film 'Barsaat' with Akshay Kumar and Priyanka initially and a song featuring them had been filmed. He added it couldn't work out as making Priyanka and Akshay work together again would've led to "repercussions within his family". "I felt...a married man should be more responsible. Priyanka wasn't married," Suneel stated.
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Chaos erupts at House Panel meet as Priyanka Gandhi raises July 20 police action issue
Chaos erupted at the meeting of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs on Tuesday as Congress leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, raised the issue of police crackdown on student protesters on July 20 in Delhi. The Opposition demanded discussion on alleged use of pellet guns. Chairman Radha Mohan Das Agrawal denied permission as Supreme Court has taken up the matter.
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Chaos erupted at the meeting of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs on Tuesday as Congress leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, raised the issue of police crackdown on student protesters on July 20 in Delhi. The Opposition demanded discussion on alleged use of pellet guns. Chairman Radha Mohan Das Agrawal denied permission as Supreme Court has taken up the matter.
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Bengal has 4,133 schools with no students but 19,502 teachers: Report
West Bengal has 4,133 schools with no enrolled students, but 19,502 teachers are deputed there, according to UDISE+ 2025-26 data. The state also has 6,769 single-teacher schools serving 2,29,569 students. Of 5,663 zero-enrolment schools across India, nearly 73% are in West Bengal. Uttar Pradesh ranks second with 313 such schools, where 177 teachers are posted, according to the report.
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West Bengal has 4,133 schools with no enrolled students, but 19,502 teachers are deputed there, according to UDISE+ 2025-26 data. The state also has 6,769 single-teacher schools serving 2,29,569 students. Of 5,663 zero-enrolment schools across India, nearly 73% are in West Bengal. Uttar Pradesh ranks second with 313 such schools, where 177 teachers are posted, according to the report.
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How has UPI grown over the last 10 years?
The Unified Payments Interface (UPI), which completed 10 years, has recorded a 13,574-fold rise in annual transaction volume. The number of transactions rose from 1.78 crore in 2016-2017 to 24,162 crore in 2025-26. The annual transaction value rose 4,486-fold from ₹0.07 lakh crore to ₹314 lakh crore. Number of participating banks rose from 21 to 741 as of July 2026.
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10:47 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026
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The Unified Payments Interface (UPI), which completed 10 years, has recorded a 13,574-fold rise in annual transaction volume. The number of transactions rose from 1.78 crore in 2016-2017 to 24,162 crore in 2025-26. The annual transaction value rose 4,486-fold from ₹0.07 lakh crore to ₹314 lakh crore. Number of participating banks rose from 21 to 741 as of July 2026.
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Huang was 1st to push Indian-origin woman to build AI model that can solve physics problems
Indian-origin researcher Anima Anandkumar revealed that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was the first to encourage the idea behind her AI model that can predict physical phenomena in space and time. She also led a team of scientists at Nvidia exploring frontier AI using the firm's GPUs. Notably, her model can handle 50 lakh times more data than Anthropic's flagship model.
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11:13 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026
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Indian-origin researcher Anima Anandkumar revealed that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was the first to encourage the idea behind her AI model that can predict physical phenomena in space and time. She also led a team of scientists at Nvidia exploring frontier AI using the firm's GPUs. Notably, her model can handle 50 lakh times more data than Anthropic's flagship model.
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Salman targeted in extortion plot, man arrested over fake gang threats
Actor Salman Khan was targeted in an extortion scam after a man faked WhatsApp texts and fake identities to create an impression of gang threats, IANS reported. The accused has been arrested and has reportedly admitted to fabricating the threats to intimidate Salman and demand money. The police authorities recovered two mobile phones and ₹1.30 lakh from the accused.
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11:06 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026
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Actor Salman Khan was targeted in an extortion scam after a man faked WhatsApp texts and fake identities to create an impression of gang threats, IANS reported. The accused has been arrested and has reportedly admitted to fabricating the threats to intimidate Salman and demand money. The police authorities recovered two mobile phones and ₹1.30 lakh from the accused.
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Mamaearth parent calls off plan to buy 58% stake in Fluence Pharma
Honasa Consumer, the parent of Mamaearth, has called off its proposed acquisition of a 58% stake in nutraceuticals company Fluence Pharma, the firm informed in a regulatory filing on Tuesday. Honasa cited the non-fulfilment of closing conditions under the share purchase agreement as the reason behind cancelling the deal. Honasa had announced the stake acquisition plan in June.
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11:43 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026
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Honasa Consumer, the parent of Mamaearth, has called off its proposed acquisition of a 58% stake in nutraceuticals company Fluence Pharma, the firm informed in a regulatory filing on Tuesday. Honasa cited the non-fulfilment of closing conditions under the share purchase agreement as the reason behind cancelling the deal. Honasa had announced the stake acquisition plan in June.
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Why are loans in India costlier than in China?
Borrowing costs, or the interest rate at which banks lend money, are higher in India than in China, Moneycontrol reported. Home and personal loan rates average around 7.5-8.45% and 10-15%, respectively, while in China, they hover around 3.1% and 3.5-3.65%. Since India has a higher government bond yield rate, lenders may face higher funding costs, leading to elevated loan rates.
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Borrowing costs, or the interest rate at which banks lend money, are higher in India than in China, Moneycontrol reported. Home and personal loan rates average around 7.5-8.45% and 10-15%, respectively, while in China, they hover around 3.1% and 3.5-3.65%. Since India has a higher government bond yield rate, lenders may face higher funding costs, leading to elevated loan rates.
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