Who is Zhao Zongqi, sacked Chinese general who instigated Doklam & Galwan clashes with india?
Zhao Zongqi, who has been removed from China's top political advisory body, was first commander of country's Western Theatre Command, which looks after operations along border with India. He was in charge during 2017 Doklam standoff and 2020 Galwan clash with India. Zongqi, who joined Chinese Army at the age of 16, has not been seen in public for months.
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Zhao Zongqi, who has been removed from China's top political advisory body, was first commander of country's Western Theatre Command, which looks after operations along border with India. He was in charge during 2017 Doklam standoff and 2020 Galwan clash with India. Zongqi, who joined Chinese Army at the age of 16, has not been seen in public for months.
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Mumbai’s 7 lakes hold 95.93% water stock, levels slightly lower than last year
Mumbai's seven lakes, which supply drinking water to the city, held 95.93% of their total live storage capacity as of 6 am on Sunday. The lakes collectively contained 13,88,423 million litres of water. The current stock is slightly lower than the 14,00,995 million litres recorded during the same period in 2025. Among the seven lakes, Vihar Lake was 100% full.
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08:12 pm Sunday, 30 August 2026
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Mumbai's seven lakes, which supply drinking water to the city, held 95.93% of their total live storage capacity as of 6 am on Sunday. The lakes collectively contained 13,88,423 million litres of water. The current stock is slightly lower than the 14,00,995 million litres recorded during the same period in 2025. Among the seven lakes, Vihar Lake was 100% full.
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08:12 pm Sunday, 30 August 2026
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Punjab govt issues show-cause notice to employees over mass leave
Punjab state government ordered a show-cause notice to be issued after over 3 lakh employees went on a mass strike on Thursday over non-payment of Dearness Allowance (DA) arrears. Department heads were asked to compile a list of absent employees for disciplinary action to be taken against them. The 'maha hartal' strike was organised by over 150 employees' bodies.
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08:09 pm Sunday, 30 August 2026
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Punjab state government ordered a show-cause notice to be issued after over 3 lakh employees went on a mass strike on Thursday over non-payment of Dearness Allowance (DA) arrears. Department heads were asked to compile a list of absent employees for disciplinary action to be taken against them. The 'maha hartal' strike was organised by over 150 employees' bodies.
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08:09 pm Sunday, 30 August 2026
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Producer Subhash George booked in ₹99 lakh crypto fraud case
'Patriot' co-producer Subhash George is facing a police case in Kerala over allegations of ₹99 lakh cryptocurrency fraud, as per reports. The case was registered following a complaint filed by UK-based Malayalis, with claims of a much larger fraud of ₹100 crore since 2014. George allegedly created a cryptocurrency and launched a mobile application to attract investors.
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08:26 pm Sunday, 30 August 2026
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'Patriot' co-producer Subhash George is facing a police case in Kerala over allegations of ₹99 lakh cryptocurrency fraud, as per reports. The case was registered following a complaint filed by UK-based Malayalis, with claims of a much larger fraud of ₹100 crore since 2014. George allegedly created a cryptocurrency and launched a mobile application to attract investors.
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08:26 pm Sunday, 30 August 2026
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India's highest-ranked squash player Abhay wins 13th PSA Tour title in Malaysia
India's highest-ranked men's squash player Abhay Singh won his 13th PSA Tour title at the Tuanku Muhriz Trophy 2026 in Malaysia on Sunday. He defeated Hong Kong's Henry Leung 3-2 (11-7, 6-11, 3-11, 11-5, 12-10) in the PSA Challenger Tour 15 final. The victory marked Abhay's second PSA Tour title of 2026, after winning the Indian Open in Mumbai.
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08:38 pm Sunday, 30 August 2026
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India's highest-ranked men's squash player Abhay Singh won his 13th PSA Tour title at the Tuanku Muhriz Trophy 2026 in Malaysia on Sunday. He defeated Hong Kong's Henry Leung 3-2 (11-7, 6-11, 3-11, 11-5, 12-10) in the PSA Challenger Tour 15 final. The victory marked Abhay's second PSA Tour title of 2026, after winning the Indian Open in Mumbai.
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Over 12 kg MDMA worth ₹10 crore seized in Keralam in largest-ever haul
Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said the seizure of over 12 kg of MDMA (drug) in Malappuram was the state's largest-ever and part of 'Operation Toofan'. Malappuram police arrested three people in Coimbatore and seized the drugs, valued at around ₹10 crore. Chennithala said a previous 97-gram MDMA seizure in Malappuram helped investigators trace the larger consignment.
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08:35 pm Sunday, 30 August 2026
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Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said the seizure of over 12 kg of MDMA (drug) in Malappuram was the state's largest-ever and part of 'Operation Toofan'. Malappuram police arrested three people in Coimbatore and seized the drugs, valued at around ₹10 crore. Chennithala said a previous 97-gram MDMA seizure in Malappuram helped investigators trace the larger consignment.
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Turkey-bound ship with 267 onboard capsizes, people seen clinging to overturned vessel in video
Seven people have died, and 23 others are still missing after a Turkey-bound ship with 267 onboard capsized off northern Cyprus. Visuals from site showed dozens of passengers gathered on top of overturned vessel. Some of them were seen wearing life jackets, while others were seen in water awaiting help. Helicopters and coastguard boats have been dispatched to the scene.
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08:33 pm Sunday, 30 August 2026
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Seven people have died, and 23 others are still missing after a Turkey-bound ship with 267 onboard capsized off northern Cyprus. Visuals from site showed dozens of passengers gathered on top of overturned vessel. Some of them were seen wearing life jackets, while others were seen in water awaiting help. Helicopters and coastguard boats have been dispatched to the scene.
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3 masked men rob Congress' Alka Lamba's father's home in Delhi; caught on CCTV
Congress leader Alka Lamba's father's home in Delhi was allegedly robbed on Sunday, with three masked men reportedly fleeing with cash and jewellery. Lamba shared CCTV footage showing the suspects entering and leaving the property before escaping on a motorcycle. Lamba said the three men entered the house at 6:15 am and stole the valuables within 10 minutes.
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08:56 pm Sunday, 30 August 2026
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Congress leader Alka Lamba's father's home in Delhi was allegedly robbed on Sunday, with three masked men reportedly fleeing with cash and jewellery. Lamba shared CCTV footage showing the suspects entering and leaving the property before escaping on a motorcycle. Lamba said the three men entered the house at 6:15 am and stole the valuables within 10 minutes.
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Hyderabad to get cricket stadium bigger than Narendra Modi Stadium: Report
Hyderabad is set to get an international cricket stadium at Bharat Future City, a report said. Its seating capacity will exceed 1.32 lakh, surpassing Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium as the world's largest cricket stadium, the report added. The proposed venue will be spread across around 100 acres. Its foundation stone is reportedly expected to be laid in December 2026.
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08:53 pm Sunday, 30 August 2026
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Hyderabad is set to get an international cricket stadium at Bharat Future City, a report said. Its seating capacity will exceed 1.32 lakh, surpassing Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium as the world's largest cricket stadium, the report added. The proposed venue will be spread across around 100 acres. Its foundation stone is reportedly expected to be laid in December 2026.
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Jake Paul celebrates Indian boxer Neeraj Goyat’s win with 'Vande Mataram' chant
YouTuber-boxer Jake Paul chanted 'Vande Mataram' while celebrating Indian boxer Neeraj Goyat’s win over Yessin Koulali in Birmingham. Sharing a video of the celebration with Paul inside the ring, Goyat wrote, "You know what’s the deal when Jake Paul chants 'Vande Mataram'." Goyat won the six-round super-lightweight bout by unanimous decision.
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08:52 pm Sunday, 30 August 2026
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YouTuber-boxer Jake Paul chanted 'Vande Mataram' while celebrating Indian boxer Neeraj Goyat’s win over Yessin Koulali in Birmingham. Sharing a video of the celebration with Paul inside the ring, Goyat wrote, "You know what’s the deal when Jake Paul chants 'Vande Mataram'." Goyat won the six-round super-lightweight bout by unanimous decision.
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What key changes will take effect from September 1?
Starting September 1, passengers travelling abroad from India will no longer need to have their boarding passes stamped at immigration counters. They'll be able to complete immigration process by presenting electronic boarding pass on their mobile phone or a printed copy. LPG cylinder prices, aviation turbine fuel rates and certain banking or ATM-related charges may be reviewed on September 1.
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08:49 pm Sunday, 30 August 2026
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Starting September 1, passengers travelling abroad from India will no longer need to have their boarding passes stamped at immigration counters. They'll be able to complete immigration process by presenting electronic boarding pass on their mobile phone or a printed copy. LPG cylinder prices, aviation turbine fuel rates and certain banking or ATM-related charges may be reviewed on September 1.
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Never thought they were Muslims, RSS reached the site first: Bhagwat on 1996 plane collision
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, while speaking in US, recalled 1996 mid-air plane collision over Haryana. "Both [planes] were from Arab countries...Most of the passengers were Muslims. After that collision, our Swayamsevaks reached there first & served," he said. "[We] arranged for funeral rites when their relatives came. We never thought at that time that these were Muslims," he added.
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09:02 pm Sunday, 30 August 2026
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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, while speaking in US, recalled 1996 mid-air plane collision over Haryana. "Both [planes] were from Arab countries...Most of the passengers were Muslims. After that collision, our Swayamsevaks reached there first & served," he said. "[We] arranged for funeral rites when their relatives came. We never thought at that time that these were Muslims," he added.
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15-year-old Indian shuttler Tanvi Patri wins her 1st senior int'l title in Indonesia
India's 15-year-old Tanvi Patri clinched her first senior international title by winning the women's singles final at the Pontianak International Challenge in Indonesia on Sunday. She defeated world no. 82 Min Sun Kim of South Korea 21-5, 21-6 in just 32 minutes in the final. This was the former Asian Under-15 champion's fourth Challenger final of the year.
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09:18 pm Sunday, 30 August 2026
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India's 15-year-old Tanvi Patri clinched her first senior international title by winning the women's singles final at the Pontianak International Challenge in Indonesia on Sunday. She defeated world no. 82 Min Sun Kim of South Korea 21-5, 21-6 in just 32 minutes in the final. This was the former Asian Under-15 champion's fourth Challenger final of the year.
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Who is Pratika Rawal? India’s T20I debutant against Thailand
Pratika Rawal made her T20I debut for India against Thailand in the Women's Asia Cup 2026, scoring a quick 22 runs. A product of Delhi's domestic circuit, Rawal has impressed with centuries in domestic cricket and made a strong ODI debut in 2024. The Haryana-born batter now gets her chance to establish herself in India's shortest format.
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Pratika Rawal made her T20I debut for India against Thailand in the Women's Asia Cup 2026, scoring a quick 22 runs. A product of Delhi's domestic circuit, Rawal has impressed with centuries in domestic cricket and made a strong ODI debut in 2024. The Haryana-born batter now gets her chance to establish herself in India's shortest format.
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UP Dy CM reviews hospitals amid swine flu alert; flags preparedness in 4 districts
Amid reports of swine flu cases across Uttar Pradesh, Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak reviewed hospital preparedness through a video conference. Pathak inspected arrangements for wards, OPDs and emergency services at hospitals. After the review, he expressed dissatisfaction with the arrangements in Barabanki, Shravasti, Jhansi and Gorakhpur and directed officials to take steps to improve them.
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09:58 pm Sunday, 30 August 2026
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Amid reports of swine flu cases across Uttar Pradesh, Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak reviewed hospital preparedness through a video conference. Pathak inspected arrangements for wards, OPDs and emergency services at hospitals. After the review, he expressed dissatisfaction with the arrangements in Barabanki, Shravasti, Jhansi and Gorakhpur and directed officials to take steps to improve them.
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Deepti Sharma becomes 3rd Indian after Harmanpreet, Smriti to play 150 WT20Is
India all-rounder Deepti Sharma has become the third Indian to play 150 WT20Is after skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and batter Smriti Mandhana. She achieved the feat during India's Women's Asia Cup 2026 opener against Thailand in Dubai. Deepti is India's highest wicket-taker in the format with 168 wickets, including two five-wicket hauls.
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09:58 pm Sunday, 30 August 2026
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India all-rounder Deepti Sharma has become the third Indian to play 150 WT20Is after skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and batter Smriti Mandhana. She achieved the feat during India's Women's Asia Cup 2026 opener against Thailand in Dubai. Deepti is India's highest wicket-taker in the format with 168 wickets, including two five-wicket hauls.
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UPI set to launch in Uzbekistan amid India's digital payment expansion
Uzbekistan is set to adopt India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI), enabling smoother digital transactions between the two countries. The move follows a commercial pact between NPCI International Payments and Uzbekistan's National Interbank Processing Centre. The rollout will allow travellers to use familiar UPI-enabled mobile apps reducing their reliance on international debit or credit cards.
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09:50 pm Sunday, 30 August 2026
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Uzbekistan is set to adopt India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI), enabling smoother digital transactions between the two countries. The move follows a commercial pact between NPCI International Payments and Uzbekistan's National Interbank Processing Centre. The rollout will allow travellers to use familiar UPI-enabled mobile apps reducing their reliance on international debit or credit cards.
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Don't disrespect our flag, it will cost you dearly: Rijiju to pro-Khalistan protesters in US
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has criticised pro-Khalistan protesters for insulting the Indian national flag during a protest in New York, where RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed an event. "We always said...you've freedom to criticise RSS, BJP or govt, but don't abuse our nation," he said. "Listen carefully.. Don't insult our flag and my country...It'll cost you very dearly," he added.
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10:07 pm Sunday, 30 August 2026
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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has criticised pro-Khalistan protesters for insulting the Indian national flag during a protest in New York, where RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed an event. "We always said...you've freedom to criticise RSS, BJP or govt, but don't abuse our nation," he said. "Listen carefully.. Don't insult our flag and my country...It'll cost you very dearly," he added.
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Mumbai to get 2 more ring roads as MMRDA expands proposed network from 7 to 9
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is planning two additional ring routes, expanding its proposed network from seven to nine. The two rings will together cover about 307 km, but MMRDA won't build 307 km of new roads; instead, the routes will link existing roads. The eighth ring will span 197 km, while the ninth will cover 110 km.
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10:03 pm Sunday, 30 August 2026
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The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is planning two additional ring routes, expanding its proposed network from seven to nine. The two rings will together cover about 307 km, but MMRDA won't build 307 km of new roads; instead, the routes will link existing roads. The eighth ring will span 197 km, while the ninth will cover 110 km.
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Reports claim Pak's Bilawal Bhutto set to marry princess in Europe, PPP leader denies
Reports have claimed that Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari is preparing to marry into a European family. Rumours suggested that Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari had travelled to Liechtenstein to discuss and finalise a date for his son's wedding to former Austrian archduchess Gloria von Habsburg. However, PPP leader Murtaza Wahab called the reports "incorrect".
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10:03 pm Sunday, 30 August 2026
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Reports have claimed that Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari is preparing to marry into a European family. Rumours suggested that Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari had travelled to Liechtenstein to discuss and finalise a date for his son's wedding to former Austrian archduchess Gloria von Habsburg. However, PPP leader Murtaza Wahab called the reports "incorrect".
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