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A fire broke out on the Samastipur-Saharsa Passenger train at Simri Bakhtiyarpur railway station in Bihar, damaging three coaches. All passengers were safely evacuated, while railway officials suspect a short circuit. Train services were disrupted and an inquiry has been ordered

Two women from Arunachal Pradesh, January Tali and Hachu Lombo, have become the first from the state to summit the 7,077-metre Mt Kun in Ladakh. Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik praised their historic achievement, calling it an inspiration for aspiring mountaineers.

Indian equity markets gained nearly 1 per cent on Monday, driven by buying in banking, FMCG and metal stocks, easing crude oil prices, monsoon progress and foreign inflows. Sensex and Nifty rose as investors remained optimistic about economic growth and earnings

Ahead of Batwara 1947's release, Sunny Deol and son Karan Deol visited Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib in Bihar, offered prayers and sought blessings. The film, based on Partition, also marks Preity Zinta's return to the big screen

The West Bengal STF investigation found Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network allegedly used arrested social influencer Arpita Sarkar to honey-trap relatives of six state ministers and other influential people for intelligence gathering. Police are probing encrypted communications and Pakistani-linked social media handlers

The RBI's three-day Monetary Policy Committee meeting began on Monday, with markets expecting the repo rate to remain unchanged at 5.25 per cent. Investors are closely watching the central bank's inflation, growth and liquidity outlook ahead of the August 5 policy announcement

Counting is underway for Assembly by-elections in Madhya Pradesh's Datia, Bihar's Bankipur and Gujarat's Manjalpur constituencies. The July 30 bypolls are politically significant, with major parties closely tracking trends ahead of results expected later on Monday

Heavy rainfall lashed Kerala, with three IMD stations recording over 100 mm, prompting flood warnings in Pathanamthitta and holidays for educational institutions in several districts. Authorities intensified relief efforts as rising water levels threatened low-lying areas amid an active southwest monsoon

Two women mountaineers from Arunachal Pradesh, January Tali and Hachu Lombo, have made history by becoming the first women from the state to successfully scale the 7,077-metre Mt Kun in Ladakh’s Zanskar range.

RSS Joint General Secretary Atul Limaye, speaking at an ABVP event in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, termed the recent student protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar “unconstitutional” and “anti-national.” He urged that the agitation be seen not merely as “anti-BJP” but as a movement weaponised against the Constitution and the nation.

Most gig workers still lack health insurance, paid leave and maternity benefits. Govt effort to ensure welfare and security for this expanding category of workforce is still a work in progress

Independent MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav’s press conference in New Delhi turned chaotic on Sunday evening when a man hurled a slipper at him and allegedly attempted to brandish a knife. The assailant, identified as Sumit from Bulandshahr, was detained after being thrashed by supporters.

Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasrin, speaking in Kolkata, strongly advocated for the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan to eliminate discrimination against women. Her remarks coincided with the West Bengal government forming a committee to examine a draft UCC.

West Bengal STF has uncovered that Arpita Sarkar, aide of suspected JeM associate Hamim Mondal, maintained encrypted contacts with Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN). Investigators suspect she was being used for honey-trapping and blackmailing influential persons in West Bengal.

The Centre informed the Rajya Sabha that 47,328 villages, including 435 in Telangana, have been selected under the PM-AJAY Adarsh Gram component. Of the 3.28 lakh development works identified, 46,642 have been completed, benefiting nearly 47.6 lakh people

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will visit major manufacturing units in the Sriperumbudur-Oragadam industrial corridor on Monday to review industrial infrastructure, interact with company officials and assess measures aimed at attracting investments, supporting industries and creating additional employment opportunities

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah demanded that authorities reveal the identities of those responsible for the killings in Kulgam and Anantnag. He also questioned security claims, sought restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, and commented on the situation in PoJK

The Congress and Goa Forward Party have begun preliminary discussions on reviving their alliance for the 2027 Goa Assembly elections. The Aam Aadmi Party has also expressed willingness to join hands with like-minded parties to challenge the ruling BJP.

The Congress accused the BJP of failing to prevent the alleged theft of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, demanded a Supreme Court-monitored SIT probe and alleged institutionalised irregularities. Meanwhile, the temple trust said the investigation has entered its final stage

The Indian Air Force concluded its week-long Rotor Clapp-III exercise at the Pokhran Field Firing Range, focusing on counter-drone operations and integrated helicopter missions. The drill tested operational concepts, combat readiness and coordination under simulated battlefield conditions to address emerging aerial threats

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said hostile nations are using the illegal drug trade as part of a terror agenda to weaken India by targeting its youth. Launching a nationwide anti-drug campaign, he urged young people to reject addiction and support a drug-free India

AIIO Chief Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi condemned abusive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during recent protests, saying dissent is a democratic right but should remain peaceful and respectful. He said insulting the Prime Minister amounted to insulting India and its democratic values

The Medical Counselling Committee has announced the NEET-UG 2026 counselling schedule, with the first round beginning on August 4 and classes starting on September 8. The process includes new student-friendly measures such as online resignation and relaxed reporting requirements for seat upgrades

AISA president Neha Bora said Left student organisations played a key role in shaping the month-long paper leak protest through sustained activism, political messaging and organisational support. She rejected claims of a Left revival, calling the movement a continuation of years of campus struggles