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Jaipur resort told to refund 85% of Rs 10 lakh after wedding cancelled

Times of India - Fri, 08/21/2026 - 04:29
A consumer commission ordered a Jaipur resort to refund Rs 8.5 lakh for a cancelled wedding. The resort could not keep the entire Rs 10 lakh advance payment. The commission found the resort failed to prove actual losses from the cancellation. It allowed the resort to retain Rs 1.5 lakh for booking expenses. The order directed the refund within forty-five days.
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Microsoft is hiring a legal engineer to teach lawyers across the company

Times of India - Fri, 08/21/2026 - 04:27
Microsoft is hiring a principal legal engineer to build AI agents and train its lawyers to use them, with base pay running from $147,000 to $278,900 a year. The LinkedIn listing, first reported by Business Insider, asks for a practising attorney with seven years of experience and hands-on knowledge of AI legal tools like Harvey or Copilot. Palantir posted a similar role just last month.
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Sibal asks Shah if Modi as CM, Vajpayee as PM sang full version of Vande Mataram

Hindu - Fri, 08/21/2026 - 04:26
Mr. Sibal questioned if the BJP leaders who did not sing the full version of Vande Mataram were also “anti-national”
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Six Indians aboard cargo ship hijacked by pirates off Somalia’s coast

Hindu - Fri, 08/21/2026 - 04:23
The ship, owned by Polar Movement Shipping, was carrying weapons bound for a Turkish military training facility in Mogadishu, as well as communications and satellite equipment, the official said; the 10-member crew included six Indians, one Turkish national, one Georgian and two Serbian security guards
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Why the US is deporting migrants to Liberia instead of their home countries

Times of India - Fri, 08/21/2026 - 04:05
The United States deported twenty non-Liberian nationals to Liberia. This marks a significant expansion of the US third-country deportation program. Liberia agreed to accept up to twelve hundred individuals under this humanitarian arrangement. The agreement allows deportees to seek asylum within Liberia if they wish. This policy aims to manage immigration and strengthen border security.
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Middle East oil squeeze: How much crude is actually flowing through Hormuz

Times of India - Fri, 08/21/2026 - 04:00
US officials assert that oil is moving through the Strait of Hormuz at a pace far exceeding market projections. External data indicates a drop in oil tanker activity and a decline in global stockpiles. This divergence raises questions about the true amount of crude oil flowing into worldwide markets. Additionally, shadow fleets attempting to mask their locations complicate monitoring efforts, leading to potential volatility in oil prices and supply predictions.
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Harry and Meghan's California mansion may be sold as couple weighs return to Britain

Times of India - Fri, 08/21/2026 - 04:00
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are contemplating selling their lavish Montecito mansion as the financial burden of over $600,000 annually in mortgage and property taxes weighs heavily. Initially purchased for $14.65 million, the estate is generating buzz among brokers, with potential sale prices estimated between $55 million and $65 million. A final decision may follow their relocation to the UK.
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AI reshapes India's IT services sector contracts as clients demand more for less

Hindu - Fri, 08/21/2026 - 03:57
Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, Wipro, HCLTech and Cognizant are rejigging business models, increasingly tying fees to performance outcomes ‌instead of hours worked
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Eight injured as crane topples onto houses in Mumbai’s Kurla

Hindu - Fri, 08/21/2026 - 03:55
According to the BMC’s Sion Hospital, six injured persons have been admitted and all are in stable condition
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A secular republic’s sacrilege problem

Hindu - Fri, 08/21/2026 - 03:45
Punjab’s new sacrilege law has reignited debate over the criminalisation of religious offence in a secular state; its definition of sacrilege extends beyond physical desecration of the Guru Granth Sahib to words, signs and representations, bringing expressive conduct within the scope of the law
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India, Nepal to drone-map 'Dasgaja' encroachments after Balen remark row

Times of India - Fri, 08/21/2026 - 03:39
In a significant move towards resolving land disputes, India and Nepal will utilize drones to meticulously map border encroachments in the Dasgaja regions. This collaborative effort will provide a verified technical account of disputed areas, facilitating future discussions on land restoration and compensation. By addressing cross-border land occupation, the initiative aims to mitigate long-standing issues and deter minor conflicts from escalating.
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Top shares to buy: Stock market recommendations for today - check list

Times of India - Fri, 08/21/2026 - 03:37
Stock market recommendations: DLF, PG Electroplast Ltd, and Sansera Engineering - these are the top stocks to buy identified by Hitesh Rathi, Technical Analyst (Equity & Derivatives) at Angel One for August 20, 2026. Let’s take a look:
Categories: National News

Financial loss, betting, corruption: BCB suspends Bangladesh Premier League

Times of India - Fri, 08/21/2026 - 03:29
The BPL began in 2012 and is Bangladesh’s biggest domestic cricket tournament. However, it has struggled to match the success of other franchise leagues such as IPL.
Categories: National News

Poet Ashutosh Parida to get this year’s prestigious Sarala Puraskar

Hindu - Fri, 08/21/2026 - 03:21
His poetry collection ‘Bishwas De Pruthwi’, published by Prabha Publication in year 2024 was adjudged as inspiring compendium by  IMPaCT.
Categories: National News

Mystery about discovery of tunnel sparks excitement in 500-year-old Golconda Fort in Hyderabad

Hindu - Fri, 08/21/2026 - 03:13
The Golconda Fort is a multi-layered fort that dates back to the Kakatiya and Qutb Shahi dynasties. There have been rumours about secret tunnels and passages connecting the fort to various parts of Hyderabad including Charminar, Goshamahal, Chowmahalla Palace and Naubat Pahad.
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