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The West Bengal sports fraternity is in shock after 15-year-old national-level shooter Damayanti Sen went missing from Howrah Station on Thursday. Police are checking platform CCTV footage after her family confirmed she left her phone at home

Northern Railway is expected to announce the commercial launch date of India's first hydrogen-powered train on the Jind-Sonipat route soon. Officials said fares are likely to remain similar to existing local trains, while passengers praised the inaugural journey despite reporting seat cover staining

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated seven redeveloped railway stations in Odisha under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The upgraded stations feature modern passenger amenities, improved accessibility and Divyangjan-friendly infrastructure, aiming to strengthen regional connectivity and support economic development across the state

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said the DMK, despite differences with the Congress, has no ideological convergence with the BJP and would decide on the proposed delimitation Bill keeping Tamil Nadu's interests in mind. He also criticised the Centre over key Constitution amendment proposals

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari launched Shyam Steel's Rs 15,000-crore expansion in Bankura, promising an investor-friendly environment with improved law and order, easier land access and employment-linked incentives. He also announced proposed investments by major corporate groups and criticised the previous TMC government

The Supreme Court has refused to stay the Delhi High Court's order cancelling regular bail for a teacher co-accused in the sexual assault of a three-year-old student at a Janakpuri school, directing her to surrender immediately

The Delhi High Court said press freedom cannot be used to justify irresponsible journalism or content that threatens public order. Calling for a regulatory framework, the court stressed balancing media freedom with accountability, ethical standards and protection of citizens' rights while granting bail to two accused

The Supreme Court ruled that the absence of a train ticket on a deceased passenger's body cannot by itself justify denial of compensation in railway accident cases. The court awarded Rs 8 lakh to a widow and stressed a liberal interpretation of the Railways Act

President Droupadi Murmu will undertake state visits to Moldova, North Macedonia and Romania from July 19-25 to deepen bilateral ties and expand India's engagement with eastern Europe. The tour includes first-ever presidential visits to Moldova and North Macedonia and the first Romania visit in over three decades

AI-related skills now appear in 15.4 per cent of technology job descriptions, while mentions in non-technology roles have grown nearly six-fold since 2020, according to Naukri's World AI Day Report 2026, highlighting rising employer demand and salary premiums for AI expertise

As Sonam Wangchuk’s fast over exam irregularities enters its third week, we trace the history of hunger strikes in India—from Mahatma Gandhi and Bhagat Singh to Irom Sharmila—highlighting how the ultimate protest tool continues to shape the nation's conscience

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Indian Railways would have faced a major crisis during the recent West Asia conflict had it remained dependent on diesel before 2014. He highlighted nearly 99 per cent railway electrification while flagging off India's first hydrogen-powered train in Haryana

The Kerala government informed the High Court that Rs 5 lakh ex gratia has been credited to the accounts of each of the eight Wayanad landslide victims, while Rs 18 lakh was sanctioned for the injured. Compensation will be released after legal heirship and medical assessment

The Supreme Court sought responses from the Election Commission, the West Bengal government and the state poll panel on a PIL seeking assembly constituency-wise disclosure of claims and objections filed during the SIR process. The matter will be heard with related petitions on August 25

The Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of a case concerning access to expensive life-saving cancer medicines after a Kerala woman died during proceedings. The apex court sought expeditious disposal of the matter, highlighting the larger public interest in affordable patented drugs

The Supreme Court permitted the nationwide release of the animated film Mahaprabhu Jagannath on or after July 28, refusing its screening during Rath Yatra festivities. The court noted the CBFC's clearance while leaving the Orissa High Court's interim order undisturbed

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti criticized the Union government's refusal to engage with fasting activist Sonam Wangchuk and youth protesting over NEET irregularities at Jantar Mantar, claiming the administration's indifference reflects an enduring "colonial mindset."

The Supreme Court extended the deadline for elections to Bengaluru's five city corporations until December 2026 after being informed that Karnataka's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls is underway. The state cited manpower and logistical constraints due to the ongoing electoral roll revision

The Supreme Court lambasted two private Ghaziabad hospitals for denying timely medical care to a four-year-old rape victim. A bench led by CJI Surya Kant demanded compensation for the poor family, questioning the sensitivity of the doctors involved

Actor Aamir Khan faced political and social media backlash after clarifying that his "3 Idiots" character, Phunsukh Wangdu, was not based on activist Sonam Wangchuk. Critics questioned the timing of his comments as Wangchuk continues a hunger strike

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has begun a 10-day purification and atonement ritual following the alleged donation theft at the Ayodhya Ram temple. The ceremony includes daily Vishnu Sahasranama and Valmiki Ramayan recitations to restore the temple's sanctity

The Congress has demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi address Parliament regarding the alleged Ram temple donation embezzlement. Jairam Ramesh accused the PM-appointed Trust of committing "aastha dhoka," as the Supreme Court-monitored probe awaits an interim report

A six-foot-long crocodile was rescued from a drain near Narkatari village in Kurukshetra after repeated sightings sparked fear among residents. The reptile was captured by a rescue team with Wildlife Department assistance and shifted to the Bhor Sainda crocodile breeding centre

State Excise authorities in Thane seized Goa-manufactured liquor worth Rs 17 lakh smuggled under the guise of recycled plastic scrap. A container truck was intercepted at Shilphata Circle, and one suspect was arrested with fake cargo invoices