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Urine DNA test GALEAS™ Bladder identifies more than 9 in 10 bladder cancers in UK multicentre studyWhich? lists 10 Downing Street on Booking.com in test that found verification and fraud-detection gapsFamilies face months-long waits for dementia diagnosis; some services report waits up to two yearsCoco Gauff wins US Open opener as improved serve carries her past Zeynep Sonmez, 6-3, 6-4Joshua Wong pleads guilty to conspiring to collude with foreign forces under Hong Kong national security lawFlash flood on Nepal–China border kills hundreds, government says 479 bodies recovered as communities remain cut offTraders say RBI likely intervened to limit rupee weakness as rupee trades narrow near mid-95s on Aug 25IMD issues red alert as heavy rains cause waterlogging across Delhi-NCR; flights disrupted, Gurugram asks offices to allow work from homeIMD issues red alert as heavy monsoon rain lashes parts of Delhi‑NCR on Aug 24–25, 2026PM Modi marks UPI's 10th anniversary; government cites surge in transactions and wider reachUrine DNA test GALEAS™ Bladder identifies more than 9 in 10 bladder cancers in UK multicentre studyWhich? lists 10 Downing Street on Booking.com in test that found verification and fraud-detection gapsFamilies face months-long waits for dementia diagnosis; some services report waits up to two yearsCoco Gauff wins US Open opener as improved serve carries her past Zeynep Sonmez, 6-3, 6-4Joshua Wong pleads guilty to conspiring to collude with foreign forces under Hong Kong national security lawFlash flood on Nepal–China border kills hundreds, government says 479 bodies recovered as communities remain cut offTraders say RBI likely intervened to limit rupee weakness as rupee trades narrow near mid-95s on Aug 25IMD issues red alert as heavy rains cause waterlogging across Delhi-NCR; flights disrupted, Gurugram asks offices to allow work from homeIMD issues red alert as heavy monsoon rain lashes parts of Delhi‑NCR on Aug 24–25, 2026PM Modi marks UPI's 10th anniversary; government cites surge in transactions and wider reach

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Joshua Wong pleads guilty to conspiring to collude with foreign forces under Hong Kong national security law

Joshua Wong pleaded guilty on September 2, 2026 to a charge of conspiring to collude with foreign forces under Hong Kong’s national security law. Prosecutors said the charge related to efforts with exiled activist Nathan Law and others in mid-to-late 2020 to seek sanctions or other hostile measures. Wong, already serving a separate national security sentence, appeared at the High Court; sentencing was expected after the plea.

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Supreme Court directs Tarun Tejpal to surrender within two weeks; appeal listed for Sept. 22

The Supreme Court has directed former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal to surrender to jail authorities within two weeks, declined his plea for exemption and listed his appeal for hearing on September 22, 2026. The Bombay High Court (Goa bench) on August 6, 2026 overturned his 2021 acquittal, convicted him in the 2013 sexual assault case and sentenced him to 10 years' rigorous imprisonment.

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Supreme Court tells Tarun Tejpal to surrender within two weeks, will list appeal after surrender certificate filed

On August 25, 2026 the Supreme Court directed former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal to surrender to jail authorities within two weeks and to file a surrender certificate, refused his plea for exemption from surrender and indicated it will list his appeal only after he complies. The order follows a Bombay High Court conviction on August 6, 2026 and a 10-year sentence for an incident dated 2013.

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Yogi Adityanath attacks Rahul Gandhi over Manusmriti remarks

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks about the Manusmriti, saying Gandhi insulted India’s traditions and had provoked youth. Yogi spoke in Raebareli on 24 August 2026, suggested Gandhi study Hindu texts to 'understand Manu', and his statements were reported as a reaction to Rahul’s earlier remarks at a Pune student event. Other BJP-aligned figures and Hindu organisations also criticised Rahul.

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Three men plead guilty after tunnel attempt at Tooting jewellers, police say

Three men pleaded guilty at Kingston Crown Court on 21 August 2026 to conspiracy to commit burglary after police foiled an attempt to tunnel into a jewellery shop in Tooting. The Metropolitan Police say two men were found at the scene and a third was arrested later at an airport; investigators say the group may be linked to other jewellery thefts across London.

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Behind-the-scenes at No 10 as Andy Burnham became PM (internal candidate, unverified)

An internal, unverified story candidate titled "Behind-the-scenes at No 10 as Andy Burnham became PM" asserts that Laura Kuenssberg was given "unprecedented access" to the new prime minister’s first days in power. The item is flagged as candidate_not_verified and missing_attribution and requires editorial verification.