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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11:43 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026
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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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07:00 am Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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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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What were Dhoni's reported demands and CSK's offers during stake talks?
During the reported stake talks, ex-CSK captain MS Dhoni initially sought a 25% stake in the franchise, while CSK offered 3%. Dhoni lowered his demand to 20%, with CSK raising its offer to 4%. In final round, Dhoni reportedly agreed to settle for 18%, while CSK's final offer stood at 5.5%. CSK management didn't agree to terms proposed by Dhoni.
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08:13 am Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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During the reported stake talks, ex-CSK captain MS Dhoni initially sought a 25% stake in the franchise, while CSK offered 3%. Dhoni lowered his demand to 20%, with CSK raising its offer to 4%. In final round, Dhoni reportedly agreed to settle for 18%, while CSK's final offer stood at 5.5%. CSK management didn't agree to terms proposed by Dhoni.
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Dolly Parton, queen of country music, passes away
Dolly Parton, the queen of country music, has passed away aged 80 after a brief battle with cancer. With classics including 'Coat of Many Colors', 'Jolene' and 'I Will Always Love You', Parton had become one of the best-selling female artists of all time, with over 100 million records sold. She had won 11 Grammy awards, including Lifetime Achievement Award.
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08:15 am Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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Dolly Parton, the queen of country music, has passed away aged 80 after a brief battle with cancer. With classics including 'Coat of Many Colors', 'Jolene' and 'I Will Always Love You', Parton had become one of the best-selling female artists of all time, with over 100 million records sold. She had won 11 Grammy awards, including Lifetime Achievement Award.
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08:15 am Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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US pauses visa appointments globally
US has paused visa appointments for all the applicants worldwide as President Donald Trump steps up his immigration crackdown. The visa appointments have been paused to accommodate the "in-depth training" at all US embassies and consulates under the State Department's global training initiative, focused on comprehensive screening. Applicants in India have reportedly received cancellation notices.
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08:53 am Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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US has paused visa appointments for all the applicants worldwide as President Donald Trump steps up his immigration crackdown. The visa appointments have been paused to accommodate the "in-depth training" at all US embassies and consulates under the State Department's global training initiative, focused on comprehensive screening. Applicants in India have reportedly received cancellation notices.
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Emami Group exits East Bengal FC as its investor
Emami Group on Tuesday officially ended its role as an investor in East Bengal Football Club, transferring all its shares and associated voting rights back to the club. However, Emami will continue its association with East Bengal as a sponsor. Emami had entered into an investment agreement with East Bengal in 2022, acquiring a 77% stake in the club.
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12:59 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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Emami Group on Tuesday officially ended its role as an investor in East Bengal Football Club, transferring all its shares and associated voting rights back to the club. However, Emami will continue its association with East Bengal as a sponsor. Emami had entered into an investment agreement with East Bengal in 2022, acquiring a 77% stake in the club.
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12:59 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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Soviet spy's grandson launches Presidential bid in France
French centre-left politician Raphaël Glucksmann launched his presidential bid on Sunday. The European Parliament member and co-leader of Public Square party is challenging Jean-Luc Mélenchon to lead Left against Marine Le Pen, the National Rally leader and frontrunner for 2027 election. He's the grandson of Rubin Glucksmann, a Soviet spy who took part in Soviet intervention in Spanish Civil War.
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01:08 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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French centre-left politician Raphaël Glucksmann launched his presidential bid on Sunday. The European Parliament member and co-leader of Public Square party is challenging Jean-Luc Mélenchon to lead Left against Marine Le Pen, the National Rally leader and frontrunner for 2027 election. He's the grandson of Rubin Glucksmann, a Soviet spy who took part in Soviet intervention in Spanish Civil War.
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01:08 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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Govt proposes 'Shark Tank'-style series to boost India-Japan investments
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has proposed a startup pitching series similar to "Shark Tank" to boost India-Japan ties. Speaking at a roundtable during his Japan visit, Goyal said Indian startups could use the platform to seek Japanese investments, while Japanese startups could look for Indian partners. He also called for greater cooperation between universities and venture funds in both nations.
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01:26 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has proposed a startup pitching series similar to "Shark Tank" to boost India-Japan ties. Speaking at a roundtable during his Japan visit, Goyal said Indian startups could use the platform to seek Japanese investments, while Japanese startups could look for Indian partners. He also called for greater cooperation between universities and venture funds in both nations.
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01:26 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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India is not 'dharamshala', infiltrators are threat to country's security: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said India "is not a dharamshala for illegal immigrants", adding that only citizens of the country have the right to reside here. He stated that illegal immigrants pose a threat to the country’s security, economy and demographic stability. Anyone else who wishes to stay in India can do so only through legal channels, Shah added.
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01:44 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah said India "is not a dharamshala for illegal immigrants", adding that only citizens of the country have the right to reside here. He stated that illegal immigrants pose a threat to the country’s security, economy and demographic stability. Anyone else who wishes to stay in India can do so only through legal channels, Shah added.
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Why has India's ATM count dropped by 9,000 in 2 years?
India's ATM count has fallen from 2,18,815 in March 2024 to 2,09,812 in July 2026, a drop of roughly 9,000. The decline comes amid the rapid rise of digital payments, which has reduced cash withdrawal volumes, making ATMs increasingly expensive to maintain. The value of ATM transactions has dropped by over 20% to ₹2.20 lakh crore during the same period.
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01:53 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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India's ATM count has fallen from 2,18,815 in March 2024 to 2,09,812 in July 2026, a drop of roughly 9,000. The decline comes amid the rapid rise of digital payments, which has reduced cash withdrawal volumes, making ATMs increasingly expensive to maintain. The value of ATM transactions has dropped by over 20% to ₹2.20 lakh crore during the same period.
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Akhilesh Yadav promises ₹40,000/year to women in UP if SP wins Assembly polls
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has announced a 'Stree Samman Samriddhi Yojana' under which women in Uttar Pradesh will get ₹40,000/year if SP wins the upcoming state Assembly elections. Akhilesh claimed that the amount will be increased in the coming years. "This is a resolve for the complete freedom of half the population (women)," the former UP CM added.
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02:13 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has announced a 'Stree Samman Samriddhi Yojana' under which women in Uttar Pradesh will get ₹40,000/year if SP wins the upcoming state Assembly elections. Akhilesh claimed that the amount will be increased in the coming years. "This is a resolve for the complete freedom of half the population (women)," the former UP CM added.
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Yash's 'Toxic' a hollow fairytale, borrows from 'Godfather': Indian Express
Indian Express called Yash's 'Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups' a hollow fairytale that borrows classic gangsta beats from Hollywood films like 'The Godfather'. The review described the film as an exhausting, eye-glazing stream of violence across picturesque locations in Goa, Macau and elsewhere, where mobsters, corrupt forces and gun-toting goons drive crime through one set-piece after another.
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02:22 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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Indian Express called Yash's 'Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups' a hollow fairytale that borrows classic gangsta beats from Hollywood films like 'The Godfather'. The review described the film as an exhausting, eye-glazing stream of violence across picturesque locations in Goa, Macau and elsewhere, where mobsters, corrupt forces and gun-toting goons drive crime through one set-piece after another.
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Man shares pic of a child watching A-rated 'Toxic' in theatre, says 'My anxiety is peaking'
An X user has shared a picture of a child watching Yash-starrer A-rated 'Toxic' in a theatre on Day one of its release. "My theatre anxiety is peaking as a little child is sitting next to me...Parents, stop bringing your films to adult films! Please," he shared. Notably, 'Toxic' has received a stronger adult rating than 'Dhurandhar' franchise in UK.
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02:43 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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An X user has shared a picture of a child watching Yash-starrer A-rated 'Toxic' in a theatre on Day one of its release. "My theatre anxiety is peaking as a little child is sitting next to me...Parents, stop bringing your films to adult films! Please," he shared. Notably, 'Toxic' has received a stronger adult rating than 'Dhurandhar' franchise in UK.
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Zelenskyy awards Musk Ukraine's Order of Freedom amid push for Starlink-enabled drones
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has awarded American billionaire Elon Musk Ukraine's Order of Freedom. He was awarded for his "contributions to the protection of human life and freedom" and "development of relations between the peoples of Ukraine and US". This comes after Zelenskyy said the SpaceX owner "may change his mind" over allowing Ukraine to use Starlink-enabled drones against Russia.
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02:58 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has awarded American billionaire Elon Musk Ukraine's Order of Freedom. He was awarded for his "contributions to the protection of human life and freedom" and "development of relations between the peoples of Ukraine and US". This comes after Zelenskyy said the SpaceX owner "may change his mind" over allowing Ukraine to use Starlink-enabled drones against Russia.
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'Toxic' earns over ₹48 cr, beats Day 1 collection of 'Dhurandhar'
Yash-starrer 'Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown-Ups' earned ₹48.53 crore by 2 pm on its first day, beating Dhurandhar's first day collection of ₹28.60 crore, trade tracker Sacnilk reported. Toxic's Hindi version led the earnings with ₹23 crore, followed by the Kannada version with ₹10 crore. Toxic sold 2.5 lakh advance-booking tickets in one day, surpassing Dhurandhar 2's 1.3 lakh.
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03:09 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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Yash-starrer 'Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown-Ups' earned ₹48.53 crore by 2 pm on its first day, beating Dhurandhar's first day collection of ₹28.60 crore, trade tracker Sacnilk reported. Toxic's Hindi version led the earnings with ₹23 crore, followed by the Kannada version with ₹10 crore. Toxic sold 2.5 lakh advance-booking tickets in one day, surpassing Dhurandhar 2's 1.3 lakh.
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What should one check before breaking an FD early?
A person must check several factors before breaking their fixed deposit (FD) before maturity, according to Livemint. These include the premature withdrawal penalty, revised interest rate after early withdrawal, tax on FD interest, and whether a loan against the FD or overdraft could be an alternative. It is also important to calculate the total cost of breaking the FD early.
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03:28 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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A person must check several factors before breaking their fixed deposit (FD) before maturity, according to Livemint. These include the premature withdrawal penalty, revised interest rate after early withdrawal, tax on FD interest, and whether a loan against the FD or overdraft could be an alternative. It is also important to calculate the total cost of breaking the FD early.
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Pakistan using Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 drones for surveillance near LoC: Report
Pakistan is using Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 drones for unmanned aerial surveillance along the LoC, News18 reported citing top intelligence sources. The drones are configured for precision strike operations, featuring munition integrations that support accurate target acquisition and precise engagement. The Bayraktar TB2 drones also have fully automatic navigation and route tracking feature.
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03:25 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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Pakistan is using Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 drones for unmanned aerial surveillance along the LoC, News18 reported citing top intelligence sources. The drones are configured for precision strike operations, featuring munition integrations that support accurate target acquisition and precise engagement. The Bayraktar TB2 drones also have fully automatic navigation and route tracking feature.
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03:25 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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Startup which hosted party at Bengaluru hospital plans to raise ₹95 crore: Report
Healthcare startup Superhealth is in talks to raise around $10 million (approximately ₹95 crore) from veteran investor Ronnie Screwvala, Moneycontrol reported. The funding round is expected to value the Bengaluru-based startup at $100 million. Superhealth recently faced criticism for hosting a music night at one of its hospitals, with some describing the event as "tone-deaf" and "insensitive".
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03:43 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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Healthcare startup Superhealth is in talks to raise around $10 million (approximately ₹95 crore) from veteran investor Ronnie Screwvala, Moneycontrol reported. The funding round is expected to value the Bengaluru-based startup at $100 million. Superhealth recently faced criticism for hosting a music night at one of its hospitals, with some describing the event as "tone-deaf" and "insensitive".
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S Korea scrambles jets as Russian warplanes enter air defence zone
Russian warplanes entered South Korea's air defence identification zone, prompting it to dispatch its fighter jets in response on Tuesday, the country's military said. Though there was no violation of South Korea's actual airspace, this was the second such incursion in weeks. This comes amid tensions between the two countries with Russia's growing proximity to North Korea.
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03:38 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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Russian warplanes entered South Korea's air defence identification zone, prompting it to dispatch its fighter jets in response on Tuesday, the country's military said. Though there was no violation of South Korea's actual airspace, this was the second such incursion in weeks. This comes amid tensions between the two countries with Russia's growing proximity to North Korea.
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