Arijit Singh’s Guard Apologises: Complaint Withdrawn After Popular Playback Singer’s Security Guard Tenders Apology for Causing Inconvenience
Kolkata, August 17: The security guard of popular playback singer Arijit Singh has tendered an apology to complainant Kamalakanta Laha for causing him inconvenience during a recent video shoot in West Bengal’s Santiniketan. Following the apology, the said person has withdrawn his complaint against the singer and his security guard, which was lodged at Santiniketan police […]
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Honda says it’s no longer a ‘volume brand’
Honda says it’s not a ‘volume brand’, but it’s not using its upmarket status as a reason not to grow sales in Australia, where it says the CR-V has the potential to topple the Toyota RAV4 from its throne. The Japanese brand’s local sales in the first seven months of 2025 have put Honda on […]
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A DOGE AI Tool Called SweetREX Is Coming to Slash US Government Regulation
Efforts to gut regulation across the US government using AI are well underway. On Wednesday, the Office of the Chief Information Officer at the Office of Management and Budget hosted a video call to discuss an AI tool being used to cut federal regulations, which the office called SweetREX Deregulation AI. The tool, which is […]
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JSW Cement shares debut at 4% premium despite strong IPO subscription
Mr. Sajjan Jindal, Chairman of JSW Group, and Mr. Parth Jindal, Managing Director of JSW Cement Ltd., at the bell-ringing ceremony of JSW Cement held at NSE, marking the successful IPO listing of the company on the Indian bourses JSW Cement Limited made its stock market debut today, listing at ₹153.50 on NSE and ₹153.00 […]
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, August 15 (game #796)
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Thursday’s puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, August 14 (game […]
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Increased risk of conjunctivitis in monsoon: Doctor shares 6 tips to protect your eyes | Health
Updated on: Aug 17, 2025 05:30 pm IST Adopt vital healthy habits to reduce the risks of conjunctivitis in the monsoon, from daily eye cleaning to protective eyewear. Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is common during the monsoon. Monsoon’s weather conditions trigger pink eye often. Dr Mandeep Singh Basu, Director at Jagat Pharma, told […]
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Gukesh returns to classical chess, Praggnanandhaa eyes podium finish
While Gukesh’s recent form in rapid and blitz may not make him a top favourite, classical chess remains his strongest format. Praggnanandhaa, on the other hand, has already qualified for the 2026 Candidates Tournament, where he may challenge Gukesh for the world title. Both Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa have also committed to playing in the Grand […]
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Fired by Elon Musk, ex-Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal launches AI startup, Deep Research API
Former Chief Executive Officer of Twitter (now known as X), Parag Agrawal, in a social media post announced that he has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) startup named ‘Deep Research API’ in efforts to take over ChatGPT in the world AI development race. In the post, Agrawal said that the first goal of the […]
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British tourists face £1,700 beach fines in Spain for breaking little-known rule | Europe | Travel
British holidaymakers heading on holiday to Spain this summer are being warned they could face fines up around £1,700 for breaking a little-known beach rule. Spain has been cracking down on smoking in recent years, with laws now prohibiting lighting up in all indoor public spaces. The rules on smoking in outdoor spaces, like beaches […]
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Veteran Marathi Actress Jyoti Chandekar of ‘Mee Sindhutai Sapkal’ Fame Dies, Actress Daughter Tejaswini Pandit Shares Statement (See Post)
Veteran Marathi actress Jyoti Chandekar Pandit died on Saturday, August 16, 2025, in Pune. She was 69. Jyoti Chandekar’s actress daughter, Adipurush fame Tejaswini Pandit, shared a statement on her Instagram Stories, informing about her mother’s death and her funeral details. Tejaswini shared a picture of her mother and wrote in Marathi, “Aai (mother)”, with […]
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Some auto brands will leave Australia, predicts Suzuki Queensland boss
The boss of Suzuki Motor Corporation’s distributor in Queensland and northern New South Wales predicts some automotive brands will withdraw from the Australian market, including some of the newer Chinese entrants. “I think there’ll definitely be brands that don’t make it [in Australia]. I think there’ll be brands in China that won’t last – they’re […]
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Sam Altman Says ChatGPT Is on Track to Out-Talk Humanity
Never mind the GPT-5 complaints; Sam Altman says he believes ChatGPT is on track to have more conversations per day than all human beings combined. “If you project our growth forward, pretty soon billions of people a day will be talking to ChatGPT,” said the CEO of OpenAI during a dinner with journalists in San […]
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Mangal Electrical Industries’ ₹400-cr IPO to open on Aug 20
Transformer components manufacturer Mangal Electrical Industries on Thursday fixed a price band of ₹533 to ₹561 per share for its upcoming ₹400 crore Initial Public Offering (IPO). The IPO — entirely a fresh issue of shares — will open for public subscription on August 20 and conclude on August 22, the company announced. Proceeds from […]
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California Taps Medicaid To Train and Recruit Behavioral Health Workers
Despite recent efforts to bolster California’s behavioral health workforce, the state is operating with only about two-thirds of the psychiatrists and therapists it needs. The problem is so severe it’s making it hard to backfill retiring practitioners, particularly in the state’s rural areas. “It feels helpless, because there is more than you can fix. There’s […]
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, August 17 (game #798)
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Saturday’s puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, August 16 (game […]
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Dengue cases on the rise: Know the top prevention and recovery tips to stay safe | Health
Dengue cases are prevalent during the monsoon season, causing high fever. It is caused by the bite of the Aedes aegypti mosquito and can be prevented by taking adequate precautions. Even if you or your loved ones contract dengue, a proper diet can help achieve a faster recovery. Dengue is a viral infection that spreads […]
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BCCI brings in ‘serious injury replacement’ for domestic red-ball tournaments
CHENNAI: WEEKS after India keeper-batter Rishabh Pant’s injury during the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in England, which had sparked debates about injury replacements, the BCCI has brought in a major rule change for the upcoming season of domestic cricket. Earlier in June, the ICC had said that replacement of players (domestic first-class cricket) for injuries will be […]
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AI threatens entry-level lobs? Tech openings for new grads have already been halved, says report
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is significantly impacting the job market for new graduates , with the tech sector taking the worst hit. According to a recent report by VC firm SignalFire, job openings for new graduates at the 15 tech largest companies have been cut by over 50 per cent since 2019. The report also stated […]
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‘I lived in the world’s best airport for a week – one thing just doesn’t exist’ | Asia | Travel
A social media star who spent a week living inside an airport says it was “like a holiday”. Maddy Macrae, 32, went viral as she shared her experience staying at Changi Airport in Singapore on TikTok with her 1.9 million followers. Changi is one of the most famous airports in the world and, earlier this […]
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