He used to say, 'Mummy, I don't want to live': Brother of IIT-Delhi student who died by suicide
IIT-Delhi student Rishikesh Kumar, who allegedly died by suicide, used to say, "Mummy, I don't want to live," his brother has revealed. He said Rishikesh had attempted to end his life at least two times. "He later told my mother, 'Mummy, I'm such a big loser, I went there to die, but I couldn't even do that'," the brother stated.
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IIT-Delhi student Rishikesh Kumar, who allegedly died by suicide, used to say, "Mummy, I don't want to live," his brother has revealed. He said Rishikesh had attempted to end his life at least two times. "He later told my mother, 'Mummy, I'm such a big loser, I went there to die, but I couldn't even do that'," the brother stated.
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Investors rush for India's first AAA-rated land in Mumbai 3.0: HoABL
The House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL) announced India's first AAA-rated land, citing an operational airport, βΉ3 lakh crore in committed investments, Colliers' No. 1 ranking and projected 3.9X appreciation by 2030. At its Aero Estate development in Khopoli, entry-level villa plots are sold out, with 37 larger 1,400 sq. ft. plots remaining at βΉ89.99L until 30 August, it said.
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04:43 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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The House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL) announced India's first AAA-rated land, citing an operational airport, βΉ3 lakh crore in committed investments, Colliers' No. 1 ranking and projected 3.9X appreciation by 2030. At its Aero Estate development in Khopoli, entry-level villa plots are sold out, with 37 larger 1,400 sq. ft. plots remaining at βΉ89.99L until 30 August, it said.
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Cheaper payment gateways cost more when festive sales peak: Razorpay
Razorpay's latest festive campaign encourages businesses to also consider how their payment experience will perform under pressure. "Razorpay actually let us push the system under simulated load rather than asking us to trust the spec sheet," a Founder said. As an added festive offer, new businesses can try Razorpay Payment Gateway at zero* platform fees for three months.
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04:42 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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Razorpay's latest festive campaign encourages businesses to also consider how their payment experience will perform under pressure. "Razorpay actually let us push the system under simulated load rather than asking us to trust the spec sheet," a Founder said. As an added festive offer, new businesses can try Razorpay Payment Gateway at zero* platform fees for three months.
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04:42 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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How different debt-equity combinations affect returns and risks?
A 25-year study by WhiteOak Capital Mutual Fund reveals that adding equity to a pure debt portfolio improves returns while initially reducing risk. A 90-10 debt-equity mix delivered 7.97% returns with lower volatility (5.76%) than 100% debt (6.77% return, 6.37% volatility). Beyond 20% equity, returns grow further, but risk escalates rapidly, hitting 25.35% volatility for pure equity.
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04:46 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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A 25-year study by WhiteOak Capital Mutual Fund reveals that adding equity to a pure debt portfolio improves returns while initially reducing risk. A 90-10 debt-equity mix delivered 7.97% returns with lower volatility (5.76%) than 100% debt (6.77% return, 6.37% volatility). Beyond 20% equity, returns grow further, but risk escalates rapidly, hitting 25.35% volatility for pure equity.
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PM Modi speaks to Nepal PM Shah after flash floods hit Nepal, promises help
PM Narendra Modi spoke to Nepal PM Balen Shah after flash floods wreaked havoc in Nepal on Wednesday. "India is ready to provide all possible humanitarian assistance to Nepal. Our teams are coordinating closely on rescue and relief efforts," PM Modi said. He also expressed condolences on the loss of lives. Over 105 Indians are among those missing.
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05:26 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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PM Narendra Modi spoke to Nepal PM Balen Shah after flash floods wreaked havoc in Nepal on Wednesday. "India is ready to provide all possible humanitarian assistance to Nepal. Our teams are coordinating closely on rescue and relief efforts," PM Modi said. He also expressed condolences on the loss of lives. Over 105 Indians are among those missing.
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05:26 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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Entire villages near Tibet washed away as flash floods hit Nepal, many feared dead
A massive flash flood hit Nepal in the region bordering Tibet, washing away entire villages while damaging bridges and power projects, with several casualties feared. Syapru Besi and Timure areas in Rasuwa, where 50,000 people live, were severely affected, as officials urged locals near Bhote Koshi river to seek higher ground. The river experienced a flash flood last year too.
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02:01 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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A massive flash flood hit Nepal in the region bordering Tibet, washing away entire villages while damaging bridges and power projects, with several casualties feared. Syapru Besi and Timure areas in Rasuwa, where 50,000 people live, were severely affected, as officials urged locals near Bhote Koshi river to seek higher ground. The river experienced a flash flood last year too.
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02:01 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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Investors rush for India's first AAA-rated land in Mumbai 3.0: HoABL
The House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL) announced India's first AAA-rated land, citing an operational airport, βΉ3 lakh crore in committed investments, Colliers' No. 1 ranking and projected 3.9X appreciation by 2030. At its Aero Estate development in Khopoli, entry-level villa plots are sold out, with 37 larger 1,400 sq. ft. plots remaining at βΉ89.99L until 30 August, it said.
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06:43 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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The House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL) announced India's first AAA-rated land, citing an operational airport, βΉ3 lakh crore in committed investments, Colliers' No. 1 ranking and projected 3.9X appreciation by 2030. At its Aero Estate development in Khopoli, entry-level villa plots are sold out, with 37 larger 1,400 sq. ft. plots remaining at βΉ89.99L until 30 August, it said.
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Rockstar confirms leaked videos of GTA VI were real
Rockstar Games, the maker of the Grand Theft Auto (GTA) series, has confirmed that the videos that leaked online showed actual gameplay from the game's sixth edition. The studio apologised to its customers for the leak and for the repeated delays in the game's release. "The intended game experience may now be impacted by some spoilers," it said.
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07:07 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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Rockstar Games, the maker of the Grand Theft Auto (GTA) series, has confirmed that the videos that leaked online showed actual gameplay from the game's sixth edition. The studio apologised to its customers for the leak and for the repeated delays in the game's release. "The intended game experience may now be impacted by some spoilers," it said.
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07:07 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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Meta settles landmark lawsuit that could've changed how Facebook & Instagram work
Meta settled a landmark lawsuit brought by 29 US states alleging that Instagram and Facebook are designed to addict children, mislead consumers about their safety and improperly collect personal data. If found guilty, the lawsuit could've triggered penalties equal to Meta's entire value and change how the two platforms work. An ex-Meta executive claimed Meta knowingly ignored user well-being.
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07:00 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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Meta settled a landmark lawsuit brought by 29 US states alleging that Instagram and Facebook are designed to addict children, mislead consumers about their safety and improperly collect personal data. If found guilty, the lawsuit could've triggered penalties equal to Meta's entire value and change how the two platforms work. An ex-Meta executive claimed Meta knowingly ignored user well-being.
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07:00 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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Meta to let teens use Instagram & Facebook for only 2 hrs/day, block apps at night in US
Meta announced steps it'll take to improve teen safety on Instagram and Facebook as it settled a teen addiction lawsuit in the US. It proposed a default two-hour daily time limit for teen users across both apps and a night mode that blocks both apps for them from 12:00 am-6:00 am. It also proposed a 'school mode' and 'hidden likes'.
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10:35 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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Meta announced steps it'll take to improve teen safety on Instagram and Facebook as it settled a teen addiction lawsuit in the US. It proposed a default two-hour daily time limit for teen users across both apps and a night mode that blocks both apps for them from 12:00 am-6:00 am. It also proposed a 'school mode' and 'hidden likes'.
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Apple confirms major launch event for September 9, may unveil first foldable iPhone
Apple has confirmed that its annual hardware launch event will be held on September 9, 2026. Apple SVP of Worldwide Marketing Greg Joswiak posted a video of a bluish Apple logo, writing, "Surprise and shine! It's almost time for the Apple event on Wednesday, September 9!" Apple is expected to unveil its first foldable iPhone and iPhone 18 Pro series.
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10:57 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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Apple has confirmed that its annual hardware launch event will be held on September 9, 2026. Apple SVP of Worldwide Marketing Greg Joswiak posted a video of a bluish Apple logo, writing, "Surprise and shine! It's almost time for the Apple event on Wednesday, September 9!" Apple is expected to unveil its first foldable iPhone and iPhone 18 Pro series.
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10:57 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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SRK, Salman Khan-backed Pernia's Pop-Up Shop to launch IPO on Aug 31, declares price band
Pernia's Pop-Up Shop-parent Purple Style Labs, backed by Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Sachin Tendulkar and Madhuri Dixit, is set to launch its IPO from August 31 to September 2. The startup has set the βΉ680-crore IPO's price band at βΉ546-575/share, pegging its valuation at βΉ4,600 crore. IPO will be open to anchor investors on August 28.
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07:32 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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Pernia's Pop-Up Shop-parent Purple Style Labs, backed by Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Sachin Tendulkar and Madhuri Dixit, is set to launch its IPO from August 31 to September 2. The startup has set the βΉ680-crore IPO's price band at βΉ546-575/share, pegging its valuation at βΉ4,600 crore. IPO will be open to anchor investors on August 28.
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Cashfree's AI superagent gives SMBs a payments team they couldn't hire
Cashfree Payments has launched Relay, an AI Superagent that runs payment operations for SMBs - recovering abandoned carts, confirming COD orders, and filing disputes. The company revealed that 7 in 10 Indian SMBs do this manually, for up to 60 hours weekly. "Relay brings that under 45 minutes. It's a game-changer for small teams," said co-founder & CEO Akash Sinha.
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10:00 am Thursday, 27 August 2026
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Cashfree Payments has launched Relay, an AI Superagent that runs payment operations for SMBs - recovering abandoned carts, confirming COD orders, and filing disputes. The company revealed that 7 in 10 Indian SMBs do this manually, for up to 60 hours weekly. "Relay brings that under 45 minutes. It's a game-changer for small teams," said co-founder & CEO Akash Sinha.
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Around 300 Indians missing in Nepal after deadly flash floods
Around 300 Indians are among those missing after devastating flash floods swept through the Nepal and Tibet regions, Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said on Thursday. "Thousands of families have lost homes and are missing as of now. We are still trying to ascertain the full extent of the disaster," he added. More than 160 people have died.
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11:15 am Thursday, 27 August 2026
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Around 300 Indians are among those missing after devastating flash floods swept through the Nepal and Tibet regions, Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said on Thursday. "Thousands of families have lost homes and are missing as of now. We are still trying to ascertain the full extent of the disaster," he added. More than 160 people have died.
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11:15 am Thursday, 27 August 2026
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How is E20 petrol making eggs costlier in India?
Egg prices in India rose by 35-40% over the past year, as per National Egg Co-ordination Committee, due to the government's E20 petrol push. The price rise is linked to maize becoming costlier, a primary ingredient of poultry feed, which makes up 65-70% of poultry costs. Maize prices have risen as more of it is being used for E20 production.
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02:26 pm Thursday, 27 August 2026
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Egg prices in India rose by 35-40% over the past year, as per National Egg Co-ordination Committee, due to the government's E20 petrol push. The price rise is linked to maize becoming costlier, a primary ingredient of poultry feed, which makes up 65-70% of poultry costs. Maize prices have risen as more of it is being used for E20 production.
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100 Indians missing in Nepal flash floods found
Around 100 missing Indians and β 25 Chinese βnationals have been found βby Nepalese rescuers, authorities βsaid βon βThursday as nearly 1,500 people remain missing in Nepal and Tibet after devastating floods and mudslides hit the region. Nepalese authorities added that at least 270 people were killed after a glacial collapse triggered the flash floods and mudslides.
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02:33 pm Thursday, 27 August 2026
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Around 100 missing Indians and β 25 Chinese βnationals have been found βby Nepalese rescuers, authorities βsaid βon βThursday as nearly 1,500 people remain missing in Nepal and Tibet after devastating floods and mudslides hit the region. Nepalese authorities added that at least 270 people were killed after a glacial collapse triggered the flash floods and mudslides.
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02:33 pm Thursday, 27 August 2026
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Which is better for international travel, credit, debit or forex card?
Prepaid forex cards can be ideal for fixed travel budgets, as they can lock in exchange rates and may reduce currency conversion costs. Credit and debit cards offer greater spending flexibility, but many charge foreign transaction fees of around 2% to 3.5%. Experts suggest considering the total cost, including conversion charges, foreign markup and ATM fees, before making a decision.
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03:18 pm Thursday, 27 August 2026
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Prepaid forex cards can be ideal for fixed travel budgets, as they can lock in exchange rates and may reduce currency conversion costs. Credit and debit cards offer greater spending flexibility, but many charge foreign transaction fees of around 2% to 3.5%. Experts suggest considering the total cost, including conversion charges, foreign markup and ATM fees, before making a decision.
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03:18 pm Thursday, 27 August 2026
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India fail to take 4 wickets on final day as Sri Lanka save Colombo Test
The second Test between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo ended in a draw as India failed to take four wickets on Day 5. Sri Lanka, who started the final day at 229/6, ended the day at 429/9. With the draw, India clinched the two-match series 1-0. It is India's third consecutive win on Sri Lankan soil.
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04:54 pm Thursday, 27 August 2026
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The second Test between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo ended in a draw as India failed to take four wickets on Day 5. Sri Lanka, who started the final day at 229/6, ended the day at 429/9. With the draw, India clinched the two-match series 1-0. It is India's third consecutive win on Sri Lankan soil.
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04:54 pm Thursday, 27 August 2026
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How does WTC points table look after India-Sri Lanka Test ends in a draw?
The second India-Sri Lanka Test ended in a draw in Colombo. India remain fifth on the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 points table, however, their PCT has dropped from 53.33% to 51.52% because a draw gives only four WTC points out of a possible 12. Sri Lanka remain sixth on the points table. Australia are on top of the table.
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06:00 pm Thursday, 27 August 2026
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The second India-Sri Lanka Test ended in a draw in Colombo. India remain fifth on the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 points table, however, their PCT has dropped from 53.33% to 51.52% because a draw gives only four WTC points out of a possible 12. Sri Lanka remain sixth on the points table. Australia are on top of the table.
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06:00 pm Thursday, 27 August 2026
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Gold prices see major dip in India
The price of gold saw a major dip in India as it fell by nearly βΉ3,000/10 grams on Thursday, continuing a three-day falling streak, as per IBJA data. Gold now costs βΉ1,58,386/10 grams as it erased gains it had made since August 20. Silver, amid a four-day losing streak, fell by nearly βΉ3,500/kg to hit βΉ2,39,500/kg on Thursday.
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07:40 pm Thursday, 27 August 2026
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The price of gold saw a major dip in India as it fell by nearly βΉ3,000/10 grams on Thursday, continuing a three-day falling streak, as per IBJA data. Gold now costs βΉ1,58,386/10 grams as it erased gains it had made since August 20. Silver, amid a four-day losing streak, fell by nearly βΉ3,500/kg to hit βΉ2,39,500/kg on Thursday.
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