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Cinema
Yash’s Toxic delivers a lavish gangster drama set in 1940s Goa, with elaborate production design, action and a commanding lead performance. But its crowded plot, rapid editing, underwritten female characters and overbearing music weaken the experience. The film runs for 3 hours 14 minutes 12 seconds and receives a low review rating.
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An AC infographic links higher star ratings with lower electricity consumption and outlines which models suit different usage patterns. It describes 1-star units as the highest consumers and 5-star units as the lowest, while recommending inverter technology, a copper condenser, suitable tonnage, BEE rating checks, and warranty and service coverage.
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An event reported as a preliminary magnitude 5.2 earthquake northwest of Kodārī, Nepal, was identified by the US Geological Survey as a landslide after further analysis of long-period seismic waves. The event occurred on August 26, 2026, and its location was estimated using satellite images.
India
Flash floods sweeping through central Nepal after originating in Tibet have killed at least 160 people and left more than 750 missing, including 133 Indian nationals. A 32-member Kolkata group on the Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra is among those untraceable, while India has sent humanitarian, HADR and medical assistance.
India
Jewellery brand Zeeva has withdrawn a Raksha Bandhan advertisement featuring Kriti Sanon after criticism of her outfit and a scene showing her tying a rakhi to her pet dog. The controversy drew responses from Kangana Ranaut, Sanon and Rahul Gandhi, who backed the actor and criticised the policing of women’s clothing.
Auto
The Indian Air Force has deployed a C-130J aircraft carrying 10 tonnes of essential relief materials and medical supplies to Nepal after devastating flash floods. The operation marks an emergency response by India to support its neighbour, while additional air effort involving C-17 and C-130 aircraft is planned.
World
The United States has announced what it calls its largest financial assault on Iran, warning governments, banks and businesses that trade with Tehran could face isolation. Iran says it has a two-year plan to manage the pressure, while China has condemned the measures and pledged to protect its interests.
India
The government has arranged special onion trains from Lasalgaon, Nashik, to major cities, with supplies intended for sale at 35 rupees per kilogram through NCCF, NAFED and Kendriya Bhandar outlets. The move follows a sharp rise in retail and wholesale onion prices, although the first train’s departure was delayed.
Business
The allotment of the Tempsens Instruments IPO is expected today, giving applicants a chance to check whether they received shares. The issue was subscribed 184.07 times, while its grey market premium stood at 317 rupees against an upper price band of 300 rupees. NSE and BSE listing could take place on 28 August.
India
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the transfer of technology for all conventional missile systems developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation to eligible Indian defence companies. The move is intended to expand domestic manufacturing, strengthen supply chains, create opportunities for smaller businesses and help the armed forces receive required missile systems more efficiently.
Crime
A student protest in Patna over demands linked to the BPSC TRE-4 examination escalated when police and CRPF personnel blocked a march towards the Chief Minister’s residence. Water cannon were used, students were detained and police reported injuries after stone-pelting. The protest has continued in Gardanibagh, while political leaders criticised the government’s handling of the demonstration.
India
The Shatrujeet Brigade conducted a specialised exercise focused on advanced helicopter-based combat capabilities. The drill demonstrated rapid soldier deployment techniques and coordination with Indian Air Force assets, with the Mi-17 V5 serving as a key highlight. The exercise also featured an underslung airlift of LSV and RTTS.
India
The Ministry of Finance highlighted UPI’s decade-long shift from a payment option to an everyday habit for millions of Indians. The platform is now associated with routine transactions ranging from morning chai and groceries to splitting a dinner bill and paying local vendors, often through a simple scan.
Auto
Canada is preparing a dollar-for-dollar response to the US trade war, targeting products including steel, dairy, appliances, farm equipment, electronics, pulp and paper. Prime Minister Mark Carney has other potential pressure points, from energy and critical minerals to alcohol sales and tourism, but some measures remain under consideration.
India
Gurugram faced widespread waterlogging on 24 August, leaving roads, vehicles and school buses stuck for hours. Rainfall reached 75 millimetres in the Gurugram tehsil between morning and evening, while residents and commentators questioned why the city’s rapid growth has not been matched by drainage capacity and coordinated urban planning.
India
Sonam Wangchuk has joined a candle march in Leh and said protests over Ladakh’s constitutional demands will intensify after a symbolic start. He is seeking justice and accountability for the violence of 24 September 2025, while questions remain over the delayed report of a judicial inquiry commission formed to examine the deaths and police action.
India
The Trump administration has launched what it calls Operation Economic Isolation, adding people, companies and vessels to its sanctions list while widening the sectors exposed to secondary penalties. Indian exporters warn that shipments of rice, tea and medicines to Iran could suffer, with much of that trade moving through Dubai.
India
Sahil Lochab, injured during the CJP Parliament march in Delhi on 20 July, says two pellet fragments remain in his eye after two surgeries and doctors have given him one month to await possible improvement. He also described repeated attempts to register an FIR before Rahul Gandhi’s intervention on 21 August.
World
The Unified Payments Interface has completed a decade of digital payments, with annual transaction volume rising from 1.78 crore in FY 2016-17 to more than 24,162 crore in FY 2025-26. The platform is now operational in 11 countries and connected to 703 banks.
Business
The RBI’s special USD-INR forex swap facility has raised a record $73 billion in 11 weeks, according to the supplied report. The FCNR(B) deposit window will now close early on 31 August 2026, one month ahead of the previously indicated schedule.
India
Union minister Prahlad Joshi said India has no shortage of sugar despite retail prices reaching ₹65 a kilogram or more in some places. He attributed the increase to Red Rot disease and El Niño conditions, while the government said it was monitoring prices and considering temporary raw sugar imports ahead of the festival season.
India
The Government of India has offered to divest 3% equity in Hindustan Copper Limited through an Offer for Sale, with an option to sell an additional 3% if the issue is oversubscribed. The OFS will open at a floor price of ₹514 per share.
Business
The Reserve Bank of India’s special USD-INR forex swap facility has mobilized US$73 billion in foreign exchange inflows by August 21, 2026. FCNR(B) deposits contributed US$65.40 billion, prompting the central bank to bring forward the facility’s closing date after the scheme surpassed its objective ahead of schedule.
Business
Urban Company says Kent RO has agreed to remove advertisements and social media content challenged in a Delhi High Court dispute over claims about the filter and service life of Native water purifiers. The order also restricts further promotional material making similar claims that could damage Urban Company’s reputation.
