Nepal man uses ChatGPT to fake ₹75,000 flood relief donation, posts QR to divert funds
Nepal Police arrested a 32-year-old man for allegedly using ChatGPT to create a fake NPR 120,000 (around ₹75,000) donation receipt for the Prime Minister's Disaster Relief Fund. He posted the fake eSewa statement on social media, claiming he donated to flood victims. He then used a personal QR code to receive donations from people believing they were supporting relief efforts.
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Nepal Police arrested a 32-year-old man for allegedly using ChatGPT to create a fake NPR 120,000 (around ₹75,000) donation receipt for the Prime Minister's Disaster Relief Fund. He posted the fake eSewa statement on social media, claiming he donated to flood victims. He then used a personal QR code to receive donations from people believing they were supporting relief efforts.
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Internal matter of our Muslim family: B'desh on being 'open' to join Pak-Saudi-Turkiye pact
Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman said they would positively consider joining the Saudi Arabia-Pakistan-Turkey defence pact, also known as Mecca Pact. Calling it an "internal matter of our Muslim family", Rahman said, "There is no scope for others to be concerned about it." State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir said Bangladesh will 'balance' its international relations.
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11:27 am Monday, 31 August 2026
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Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman said they would positively consider joining the Saudi Arabia-Pakistan-Turkey defence pact, also known as Mecca Pact. Calling it an "internal matter of our Muslim family", Rahman said, "There is no scope for others to be concerned about it." State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir said Bangladesh will 'balance' its international relations.
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Sensex falls over 500 points, Nifty below 24,000 on US-Iran tensions
Indian benchmark indices fell on Monday, with the Sensex dropping 504 points to 76,760 and the Nifty losing 177 points to 23,998. The decline followed renewed US-Iran tensions, which pushed crude prices higher and raised inflation and interest-rate concerns. Brent crude rose 2.5% to around $90 a barrel, while Asian markets fell about 0.7%.
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11:19 am Monday, 31 August 2026
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Indian benchmark indices fell on Monday, with the Sensex dropping 504 points to 76,760 and the Nifty losing 177 points to 23,998. The decline followed renewed US-Iran tensions, which pushed crude prices higher and raised inflation and interest-rate concerns. Brent crude rose 2.5% to around $90 a barrel, while Asian markets fell about 0.7%.
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Congress will quit cabinet if TVK rejects Rahul as PM candidate: TN Minister
Congress leader and Tamil Nadu Tourism Minister S Rajesh Kumar warned that the party will resign from the state cabinet if TVK rejects Rahul Gandhi as the prime ministerial candidate for 2029 elections. This comes amid several TVK leaders projecting Tamil Nadu CM Vijay as a potential prime ministerial candidate. The DMK has also questioned TVK's stance on PM candidate.
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11:15 am Monday, 31 August 2026
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Congress leader and Tamil Nadu Tourism Minister S Rajesh Kumar warned that the party will resign from the state cabinet if TVK rejects Rahul Gandhi as the prime ministerial candidate for 2029 elections. This comes amid several TVK leaders projecting Tamil Nadu CM Vijay as a potential prime ministerial candidate. The DMK has also questioned TVK's stance on PM candidate.
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Designer slams Urvashi Rautela's 'copy' of his Gigi Hadid's saree
Designer Sandeep Khosla has criticised Urvashi Rautela over her 2026 Cannes saree, which drew comparisons with Gigi Hadid's 2023 white-gold ensemble designed by him and Abu Jani. Calling it an "exact copy," Khosla said, "Urvashi is wearing an exact copy of our garment without a thought. Either she has no exposure, or she has too much exposure."
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11:15 am Monday, 31 August 2026
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Designer Sandeep Khosla has criticised Urvashi Rautela over her 2026 Cannes saree, which drew comparisons with Gigi Hadid's 2023 white-gold ensemble designed by him and Abu Jani. Calling it an "exact copy," Khosla said, "Urvashi is wearing an exact copy of our garment without a thought. Either she has no exposure, or she has too much exposure."
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A CJP member said 'Sir, we just want to leave Jantar Mantar' when turnout was low: Wangchuk
Activist Sonam Wangchuk, in a podcast, recalled that morale among CJP protesters was low when few people turned up at Jantar Mantar around 10th to 12th day of his hunger strike. "A person in CJP told me, 'Sir...we just want to leave this place,'” he said, adding he was unsure whether he should help them continue the protest or leave.
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11:35 am Monday, 31 August 2026
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Activist Sonam Wangchuk, in a podcast, recalled that morale among CJP protesters was low when few people turned up at Jantar Mantar around 10th to 12th day of his hunger strike. "A person in CJP told me, 'Sir...we just want to leave this place,'” he said, adding he was unsure whether he should help them continue the protest or leave.
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Who's Mariano Navone? who defeated Djokovic in US Open's 1st round?
Argentina tennis player Mariano Navone, who knocked out 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic in the first round of the US Open, was born on 27 February 2001 in Buenos Aires Province. Navone, who is of Italian descent, started playing tennis at the age of three, and his nickname is La Navoneta. He is currently ranked 49th in the world.
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11:34 am Monday, 31 August 2026
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Argentina tennis player Mariano Navone, who knocked out 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic in the first round of the US Open, was born on 27 February 2001 in Buenos Aires Province. Navone, who is of Italian descent, started playing tennis at the age of three, and his nickname is La Navoneta. He is currently ranked 49th in the world.
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11:34 am Monday, 31 August 2026
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Malls still deny Indian brands the ground floor: JWC founder Mehta
Gaurav Mehta, founder of Jaipur Watch Company, said on the podcast that malls told him that Indian brands could not be on the ground floor and offered upper floors instead, fearing it would lower the mall's value. Even with 19 stores today, some malls say he has not proved himself.
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11:29 am Monday, 31 August 2026
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Gaurav Mehta, founder of Jaipur Watch Company, said on the podcast that malls told him that Indian brands could not be on the ground floor and offered upper floors instead, fearing it would lower the mall's value. Even with 19 stores today, some malls say he has not proved himself.
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Trying to suppress son’s career: Yash's mother on 'Toxic' criticism
Yash's mother, Pushpa Arun Kumar, hit back at those criticising 'Toxic', saying some people are trying to suppress her son’s career by spreading propaganda against the film. She also reacted to producer Allu Aravind's old remark questioning Yash's stardom before 'KGF'. "Yash is not some random artist. He was already a successful star...before KGF and...delivered several hit films," she said.
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11:58 am Monday, 31 August 2026
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Yash's mother, Pushpa Arun Kumar, hit back at those criticising 'Toxic', saying some people are trying to suppress her son’s career by spreading propaganda against the film. She also reacted to producer Allu Aravind's old remark questioning Yash's stardom before 'KGF'. "Yash is not some random artist. He was already a successful star...before KGF and...delivered several hit films," she said.
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What happens if taxpayers miss the August 31 ITR deadline?
August 31 is the ITR filing deadline for non-audit taxpayers for AY 2026-27. Those who miss the deadline can file a belated return by December 31, 2026 but they may have to pay a late fee of ₹1,000 for income up to ₹5 lakh. Taxpayers filing after due date may have to pay interest on their tax liability.
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11:57 am Monday, 31 August 2026
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August 31 is the ITR filing deadline for non-audit taxpayers for AY 2026-27. Those who miss the deadline can file a belated return by December 31, 2026 but they may have to pay a late fee of ₹1,000 for income up to ₹5 lakh. Taxpayers filing after due date may have to pay interest on their tax liability.
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What is 'Pheromone-Maxxing', a trend where Gen Z men skip showers before dates?
Pheromone-maxxing is a dating trend primarily associated with Gen Z men and teens, in which participants deliberately skip showers and deodorant before dates. It is based on the belief that their natural body odour could make them more attractive. According to VICE, some proponents have even gone as far as drinking their own urine to "sweat out toxins".
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11:45 am Monday, 31 August 2026
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Pheromone-maxxing is a dating trend primarily associated with Gen Z men and teens, in which participants deliberately skip showers and deodorant before dates. It is based on the belief that their natural body odour could make them more attractive. According to VICE, some proponents have even gone as far as drinking their own urine to "sweat out toxins".
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Over 200 inmates across 31 Assam jails test positive for HIV in 4 months
As many as 31 Assam jails recorded 226 HIV-positive cases between April and July, with injecting drug use linked to nearly 95% of them. Of the 226 HIV-positive inmates, 202 are receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART). "Due to...injecting drug use behaviour, drugs are injected outside the prison and get detected while regular screening of HIV in prison setup," an official said.
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12:14 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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As many as 31 Assam jails recorded 226 HIV-positive cases between April and July, with injecting drug use linked to nearly 95% of them. Of the 226 HIV-positive inmates, 202 are receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART). "Due to...injecting drug use behaviour, drugs are injected outside the prison and get detected while regular screening of HIV in prison setup," an official said.
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Delhi records season's 2nd-highest swine flu cases, 199 infected in 24 hours
Delhi recorded 199 new swine flu (H1N1) cases in the last 24 hours on August 29, taking total tally to 3,006, several reports stated. This was the second-highest number of swine flu cases recorded in a single day this season, after 258 cases were reported on August 24. Earlier, CM Rekha Gupta called an emergency review meeting amid rising cases.
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12:29 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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Delhi recorded 199 new swine flu (H1N1) cases in the last 24 hours on August 29, taking total tally to 3,006, several reports stated. This was the second-highest number of swine flu cases recorded in a single day this season, after 258 cases were reported on August 24. Earlier, CM Rekha Gupta called an emergency review meeting amid rising cases.
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Singer Ankiit Baliyann murdered over ‘Court mein goli maarenge meri jaan’ song: Police
According to police, Haryanvi singer Ankiit Baliyann was murdered in UP's Shamli over his 'Court mein goli maarenge meri jaan' song, which was seen as supporting gangster Tillu Tajpuria and insulting rival Jitender Gogi's gang. Shamli SP Narendra Pratap Singh said gang members had warned Baliyann against releasing or promoting it. Two alleged shooters were later killed in an encounter.
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12:27 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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According to police, Haryanvi singer Ankiit Baliyann was murdered in UP's Shamli over his 'Court mein goli maarenge meri jaan' song, which was seen as supporting gangster Tillu Tajpuria and insulting rival Jitender Gogi's gang. Shamli SP Narendra Pratap Singh said gang members had warned Baliyann against releasing or promoting it. Two alleged shooters were later killed in an encounter.
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SC rejects plea for mandatory disclosure of ethanol content in petrol at fuel stations
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a plea seeking mandatory disclosure of ethanol content in petrol sold at fuel stations across India. The petition sought uniform labels on every dispensing nozzle and fuel invoice, clearly stating the exact ethanol percentage. The court, however, allowed petitioner Narendra Kumar Goswami to approach the High Court with his concerns.
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12:25 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a plea seeking mandatory disclosure of ethanol content in petrol sold at fuel stations across India. The petition sought uniform labels on every dispensing nozzle and fuel invoice, clearly stating the exact ethanol percentage. The court, however, allowed petitioner Narendra Kumar Goswami to approach the High Court with his concerns.
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Nepal asked China for early warnings months before flash floods but didn't get adequate data
Nepali and Chinese officials met in Kathmandu in May, three months before flash floods which have claimed over 900 lives, to discuss disaster risks, reported Reuters. Later, Nepal reportedly said it didn't get as much data as it wanted from China on glacier movements and water levels. However, China said it had shared information with Nepal "in a timely manner".
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12:15 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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Nepali and Chinese officials met in Kathmandu in May, three months before flash floods which have claimed over 900 lives, to discuss disaster risks, reported Reuters. Later, Nepal reportedly said it didn't get as much data as it wanted from China on glacier movements and water levels. However, China said it had shared information with Nepal "in a timely manner".
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'Whoever I dine with, their stock price doubles next day,' jokes NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang
During NVIDIA's Q2 earnings call, CEO Jensen Huang said one of the funniest things is to figure out where he goes for dinner and with whom. "Their stock price doubles the next day," he joked. In June, Huang was spotted having dinner with South Korean business leaders, including SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won and LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo.
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12:38 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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During NVIDIA's Q2 earnings call, CEO Jensen Huang said one of the funniest things is to figure out where he goes for dinner and with whom. "Their stock price doubles the next day," he joked. In June, Huang was spotted having dinner with South Korean business leaders, including SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won and LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo.
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'Anne Hathaway isn't sexy as she's pregnant,' says Randy Quaid on 'Days of Thunder 2' casting
Hollywood actor Randy Quaid, who played a pivotal role in 1990 classic 'Days of Thunder', has criticised the casting of actress Anne Hathaway in the sequel of Tom Cruise-starrer. Calling Anne "horrible choice", Quaid said, "We need Nicole [Kidman] back...Anne isn't sexy, because and if you haven't noticed, she's pregnant." His remarks have sparked backlash for the sexist tone.
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12:32 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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Hollywood actor Randy Quaid, who played a pivotal role in 1990 classic 'Days of Thunder', has criticised the casting of actress Anne Hathaway in the sequel of Tom Cruise-starrer. Calling Anne "horrible choice", Quaid said, "We need Nicole [Kidman] back...Anne isn't sexy, because and if you haven't noticed, she's pregnant." His remarks have sparked backlash for the sexist tone.
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12:32 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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Death toll in Nepal crosses 900 after deadly flash floods
The death toll from Nepal floods has risen to 903, according to the latest figures released by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). Meanwhile, 4,247 people, including 592 foreigners, remain missing. Some bodies are believed to have been swept downstream into India. Trekkers and Hindu pilgrims travelling to Tibet's sacred Mount Kailash are among those missing.
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12:31 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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The death toll from Nepal floods has risen to 903, according to the latest figures released by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). Meanwhile, 4,247 people, including 592 foreigners, remain missing. Some bodies are believed to have been swept downstream into India. Trekkers and Hindu pilgrims travelling to Tibet's sacred Mount Kailash are among those missing.
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Venus Williams crashes out of US Open in first round
Seven-time singles Grand Slam champion Venus Williams crashed out of the US Open after losing to the United States' Sofia Kenin in the first round. Kenin defeated Williams 6-2, 7-6 (6) in straight sets. Notably, Venus' last victory in a Grand Slam singles match came at Wimbledon in 2021, where she reached the second round.
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12:54 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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Seven-time singles Grand Slam champion Venus Williams crashed out of the US Open after losing to the United States' Sofia Kenin in the first round. Kenin defeated Williams 6-2, 7-6 (6) in straight sets. Notably, Venus' last victory in a Grand Slam singles match came at Wimbledon in 2021, where she reached the second round.
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