India

The Centre is considering uniform regulations for messaging platforms after raising concerns over WhatsApp's proposed username feature. The government fears the feature could enable fraud, impersonation and phishing, and plans consultations with major platforms before finalising a common regulatory framework

The Enforcement Directorate has attached assets worth Rs 1,021 crore in its money laundering investigation against the Reliance Anil Ambani Group. With the latest order, the total value of attached properties has reached Rs 20,367 crore, while multiple investigations remain underway

Global oil demand is recovering from its May low and is expected to surpass 2025 levels by October, according to the IEA. Despite improved demand, the agency expects a market surplus later this year amid recovering tanker flows and rising crude supplies

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced ₹25 lakh compensation for the family of Indrajit Tanti, who was lynched after being falsely linked to a minor girl's death. He also offered a civic volunteer job to the victim's elder brother and assured strict action.

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan underwent successful surgery in Mumbai for a damaged right rotator cuff on Saturday. Doctors said his left shoulder will require surgery after two months. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu wished him a speedy and full recovery

The West Bengal government has formed a high-level committee headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai to examine its draft Uniform Civil Code Bill. The panel will study the proposed law on marriage, divorce and inheritance before any decision is taken.

FSSAI has issued nine notices to Swiggy Instamart over consumer complaints alleging the supply of expired, spoiled and contaminated food products. The regulator has sought explanations on food safety systems, quality controls and corrective measures, warning of action under the Food Safety and Standards Act.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has directed all Central government offices and Governors' offices to strictly follow the prescribed script, text, diction and pronunciation while rendering the National Song and National Anthem, reiterating existing protocols for official functions across the country.

A 3.5-magnitude tremor struck Maharashtra's Hingoli district on Saturday morning, with no casualties reported. The latest jolt comes just days after a series of earthquakes damaged houses in Hingoli and the neighbouring districts of Parbhani and Nanded.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned INS Mahendragiri, the sixth Project 17A stealth frigate, in Visakhapatnam. Built with more than 75 per cent indigenous content, the warship will strengthen India's eastern seaboard, expand blue-water capabilities and reinforce maritime security in the Indo-Pacific.

A 34-year-old man allegedly murdered his mother, grandmother and brother-in-law before dying by suicide in Bengaluru's Kottigepalya locality. Police are investigating the motive, while forensic teams and senior officers have collected evidence from the crime scene.

The Indian Navy will commission INS Mahendragiri, the sixth Project 17A stealth frigate, in Visakhapatnam. Built with more than 75 per cent indigenous content, the warship will enhance India's maritime capabilities and strengthen the Navy's presence in the Indo-Pacific.

A fresh batch of 9,182 pilgrims departed from Jammu's Bhagwati Nagar base camp for the Amarnath cave shrine under tight security. With this, more than two lakh devotees have undertaken the annual pilgrimage, which concludes on August 28.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement will strengthen bilateral economic ties by boosting trade, investment and talent mobility. Addressing business leaders in Auckland, he invited New Zealand companies to invest in India's rapidly growing economy and infrastructure sectors.

India has urged the United Nations to end unilateral economic embargoes and sanctions, saying they violate national sovereignty and hinder development. Addressing the General Assembly, India's representative reiterated the country's support for multilateralism and criticised the long-standing US embargo on Cuba.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon elevated bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership during talks in Auckland. The leaders reviewed cooperation across key sectors, exchanged multiple MoUs and discussed the proposed India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement.

India posted 285 in the historic Lord’s women’s Test after fifties from Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma. England fought back through Sophie Ecclestone and Mady Villiers before reaching 21/1 at stumps, trailing by 264 runs

Encounter policing is increasingly being normalised as governance and risks replacing judicial accountability with executive power

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, countering Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena’s criticism over alleged Ram Temple donation theft, questioned why the previous government did not probe alleged irregularities at Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak temple.

Findings in the Nijjar murder investigation strengthen India’s long-held position, ease tensions in India-Canada relations and shift the focus to transnational organised crime networks

Indian athletes won three bronze medals on Day Two of the Asian U-23 Athletics Championships 2026 in Ordos. Shakeel, Bhumeshwory Devi Huidrom and Abhay Singh reached the podium in the 800m and 200m events

India’s U-23 men boxers secured six medals at the Asian Under-19 and Under-23 Boxing Championships in Jakarta. Vishvanath, Ganga, Vanshaj and Hitesh impressed in the quarterfinals as six Indian fighters advanced to the semifinals

Indian International Master P. Ajay Santhosh secured his second Grandmaster norm at the Chess Festival Ceske Budejovice in the Czech Republic. He scored 6.5 points from nine rounds, including notable results against three Grandmasters, moving closer to the coveted title