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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu hailed the newly inaugurated Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram as the "jewel" of north Andhra, saying the Rs 5,000-crore project will transform the region and thanked farmers for supporting its construction

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari launched the self-enumeration phase of India's 16th Census, urging public participation and assuring data privacy. He termed it the country's first fully digital Census and blamed the previous TMC government for delaying the exercise

The Centre has released an additional Rs 1,09,019 crore as tax devolution to states ahead of the scheduled August payout to strengthen state finances, accelerate capital expenditure and support development, while India's fiscal deficit stood at Rs 3.1 lakh crore in the first quarter

Indian-origin US Army Staff Sergeant Angel Rampersad, who was killed in an Iranian missile strike in Jordan, was laid to rest with full military honours in New York as family, officials and hundreds of mourners paid tribute to her courage and service.

Seventeen fishermen were rescued after their fishing boat developed engine trouble off the Kozhikode coast in Kerala. The Coastal Police and local residents brought all of them ashore safely, while those with minor injuries were shifted to hospital for treatment.

The Amarnath Yatra was suspended from Jammu on Saturday as the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remained closed for the second consecutive day due to heavy rain. Restoration work continues while authorities have shifted Yatra registration facilities to the Bhagwati Nagar base camp.

State-owned oil marketing companies have reduced the prices of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders by over Rs 200 across major cities from August 1. The price cut benefits commercial users, while domestic LPG cylinder prices remain unchanged.

The death toll in the Kulgam terror attack has risen to two after an injured migrant labourer from Chhattisgarh succumbed to his injuries at a Srinagar hospital. Security forces have launched a search operation to track down the attackers.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre, Viveka Smaraka, at Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama in Mysuru. The centre aims to promote value-based education, leadership development and personality building among students and young people.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Rs 5,000 crore Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram and launch infrastructure projects worth nearly Rs 18,000 crore in Andhra Pradesh, including semiconductor, power transmission and National Highway projects.

India has announced a $840,000 grant to Tanzania under the India-UN Development Fund to strengthen climate risk financing and disaster preparedness. The project aims to improve financial resilience, protect vulnerable communities and support Tanzania's long-term climate adaptation strategy.

A woman was killed in an Idukki landslide as incessant rain triggered floods and fresh landslides across central Kerala. Rescue operations are underway in affected districts, while the IMD has issued red alerts for several districts forecasting extremely heavy rainfall.

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval will receive the Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026 in Pune on Saturday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will present the honour, recognising Doval's outstanding contribution to India's national security, intelligence operations and strategic leadership.

While Modi described the youth as “misguided children” and stressed guiding them instead of punishing them, Congress leader Pawan Khera remarked that the country was asking the PM to apologise but he had instead “forgiven the country.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a late-night Instagram message, expressed anguish that even his late mother was subjected to abuses during the NEET protest at Jantar Mantar. Calling the protesters “misguided children,” he urged society to forgive them and guide the youth on the right path instead of punishing them.

Real victory will come only when the system itself becomes more transparent, inclusive, and accountable

At least 16 Indian seafarers have been taken hostage in a series of pirate attacks around the Gulf of Aden and waters off Somalia between April and July, the Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) confirmed.

Critical reforms in labour, land, agriculture, education, healthcare, infrastructure and the justice system are still pending

India’s women wrestlers delivered a strong performance at the U17 World Championships in Baku, winning four medals. Sandhya Vishnoi and Akshara claimed silver, while Avanshika and Taniya secured bronze medals to continue India’s impressive showing

East Bengal FC returned to winning ways in the 135th Durand Cup with a stunning 8-0 victory over CISF Protectors. Vishnu P.V.’s hat-trick, Jesin T.K.’s brace and a dominant attacking display kept their knockout hopes alive

India created Commonwealth Games judo history as Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh won maiden gold medals, while Yamini Mourya added silver. The three-medal haul marked India’s best-ever judo campaign, ending a long wait for titles at the Games

True reform lies not in individual resignations, but in reforming the institutions that failed

The India Meteorological Department forecast below-normal rainfall across India during August and September, with rainfall likely below 94 per cent of the long-period average. It said July rainfall improved the seasonal deficit, though regional variations and extreme rainfall events persisted