Month: August 2026

South Korean, U.S. militaries shorten drills after Trump ordered reduction

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South Korean, U.S. militaries shorten drills after Trump ordered reduction

U.S. military vehicles are seen at Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek on August 19, 2026. Annual war games between South Korea and the United States will end around a week earlier than planned, both countries said on August 19, after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the “inappropriate and hostile” drills scaled back. | Photo Credit: AFP…

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Former Fauci adviser pleads guilty in U.S. to conspiring to conceal COVID-19 records

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Former Fauci adviser pleads guilty in U.S. to conspiring to conceal COVID-19 records

David Morens worked ​under Anthony Fauci as a senior official at the NIAID during the pandemic | Photo Credit: Reuters A former adviser to infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci pleaded guilty on Tuesday (August 18, 2026) to conspiring to evade ​public records laws and conceal government documents related to grant research ‌funding and the COVID-19…

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Markets fall in early trade amid rising crude oil prices

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Markets fall in early trade amid rising crude oil prices

The expiry of the temporary 60-day U.S.-Iran ceasefire without any meaningful diplomatic breakthrough has renewed concerns over a prolonged disruption to energy supplies, driving crude oil prices higher, an expert said. | Photo Credit: ANI Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Wednesday (August 19, 2026) as elevated crude oil prices…

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Rupee rises 1 paisa to 95.73 against U.S. dollar in early trade

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Rupee rises 1 paisa to 95.73 against U.S. dollar in early trade

The rupee depreciated 13 paise to close at 95.74 against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday (August 18). File | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee rose marginally by 1 paisa to 95.73 on Wednesday (August 19, 2026) assisted by RBI intervention, as heightened tensions in West Asia kept global markets on the edge. A rise in…

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Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is the best tag fighter out there right now

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Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is the best tag fighter out there right now

For years, fighting game fans have been waiting for an arcade fighter such as Marvel vs Capcom. In the ‘90s, it was known for its screen-filling special effects as a variety of X-men and Marvel characters beat each other up. It was fun to both play and watch, as you crowded around the arcade machine. For…

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Donald Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for three days

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Donald Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for three days

U.S. President Donald Trump paused the planned rollout of punishing new tariffs on Canadian goods late Tuesday (August 18, 2026), as both sides indicated they were close to a broader trade agreement after weeks of talks. Mr. Trump announced the three-day reprieve from 50% duties on select goods mere hours before a midnight deadline.  The…

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Possibilities and pitfalls of facial recognition system | Explained

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Possibilities and pitfalls of facial recognition system | Explained

The story so far: The Supreme Court on Tuesday (August 18, 2026) said it will examine the “proportionality” of the use of facial recognition system (FRS) deployed during the students’ protest in the national capital last month after the Delhi Police in an affidavit admitted to its use. The police said that “FRS does not…

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Bayern’s Musiala diagnosed with neurological disorder after two on-field collapses

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Bayern’s Musiala diagnosed with neurological disorder after two on-field collapses

Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala receives medical attention after an on-field collapse during their pre-season friendly against RB Leipzig on August 15, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala said on Tuesday (August 18, 2026) he ​has been diagnosed with a neurological ‌disorder after collapsing during a ​match for the second time ⁠in…

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Power cut data on bills, faster connections in Karnataka as per ESR 2026

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Power cut data on bills, faster connections in Karnataka as per ESR 2026

Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has published a draft of Electricity Supply Regulations (ESR), 2026, in which it has proposed that all Escoms have to show the frequency of power cuts, total number of hours of power cuts in the electricity bill given to the consumers. “Particularly, in electricity meters that have got Automated Meter…

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