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Vantara, Reliance Foundation’s animal rescue and rehabilitation centre, pledged full cooperation with a Supreme Court-appointed SIT probing allegations of irregularities in acquiring animals, particularly elephants. The apex court clarified that the inquiry does not imply wrongdoing or doubts about statutory authorities

Sensex rebounded 329 points on Monday as IT and auto stocks led gains, driven by global optimism and hopes of a US Federal Reserve rate cut. Nifty rose 98 points, while midcap and smallcap indices showed mixed performance

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan detailed India’s upcoming Sudarshan Chakra air defence system, calling it a “shield and sword.” The ambitious project will integrate ISR, AI, and multi-domain sensors, aiming to protect strategic, civilian, and nationally important sites by 2035

Ganesh Chathurthi celebrations have begun across the Gulf, with NRIs bringing Ganesha idols from India. While most devotees immerse idols within three days, some communities in Dubai, Muscat and Bahrain celebrate with nine-day festivities featuring larger clay idols

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, India’s latest Project 17A stealth frigates, at Visakhapatnam, marking a major boost to the Navy’s capabilities and indigenous defence manufacturing under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiativ

PM Modi inaugurated hybrid battery production in Ahmedabad and launched EV exports to 100 countries, highlighting India’s clean energy leadership, domestic battery manufacturing, electric mobility growth, and strengthened India-Japan industrial cooperation

Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Munir has strengthened military control over KP mines and cracked down on civilians to attract US investment in lithium and rare earths. Rising unrest and violence, however, threaten economic stability and foreign investor confidence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Japan on August 29 for his first annual summit with PM Shigeru Ishiba to strengthen strategic ties, trade, and technology cooperation. The partnership is expected to benefit Africa and the wider Global South through sustainable growth

Suzuki Motor Corporation will invest Rs 70,000 crore in India over the next five to six years, expanding production and new models. PM Modi launched the e-Vitara EV in Gujarat, which will be exported to 100+ countries as Suzuki’s global hub.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Suzuki’s first Made in India e-Vitara EV in Gujarat, marking a major push for green mobility. The model will be exported to over 100 countries as India emerges as Suzuki’s global hub for electric vehicles

More than 170 villages across Balasore, Bhadrak, and Jajpur remain inundated as rivers Subarnarekha and Baitarani breach danger marks. The IMD warns of isolated heavy rainfall over the next four days due to a fresh low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal.

The US administration will raise tariffs on Indian imports to 50% from Wednesday, targeting India over continued Russian oil purchases, sparking concerns in markets and raising trade tensions.

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After a fatal pit bull attack, Tamil Nadu has ordered all breeders and pet shops to register with the TNAWB by Sept 30, warning of strict crackdowns on unregistered and illegal traders.

PM Modi inaugurated hybrid battery electrode production and flagged off Suzuki’s first global EV, the e-VITARA, from Hansalpur, Gujarat, marking India’s emergence as Suzuki’s global EV hub and advancing Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his Independence Day greetings and urged India to play a greater role in fostering peace amid the war with Russia. Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to dialogue and diplomacy in resolving conflicts.

Postal services in Australia, Switzerland, India, and several European countries have temporarily halted shipments to the United States following new customs and tariff rules, including the removal of the $800 de minimis exemption for low-value parcels.

A fire at a Pune motorbike showroom-cum-service centre destroyed nearly 60 two-wheelers and damaged electrical equipment and furniture. One person trapped inside due to smoke inhalation was safely rescued by firefighters.

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav said the NDA government is attempting to erode democracy and undermine citizens’ rights, while participating in the Voter Adhikar Yatra with Rahul Gandhi across Bihar.

PM Modi will inaugurate hybrid battery electrode production and flag off exports of Maruti Suzuki’s first global EV, the e-VITARA, from Gujarat today, marking India’s rise as Suzuki’s global EV hub.

Priyanka Gandhi will join Rahul Gandhi in Bihar’s Voter Adhikar Yatra today in Supaul, alongside Tejashwi Yadav and Mukesh Sahni, as the INDIA bloc pushes electoral rights ahead of 2025 state polls.

While maternal and child health indicators show remarkable progress, ageing populations, migration, and ‘ghost villages’ are a cause for concern

Mirabai Chanu won gold in the women’s 48 kg category at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships, with Preetismita Bhoi and Dharmajyoti also clinching titles as India’s lifters began strongly in Ahmedabad

India’s shooters crossed 50 medals at the Asian Shooting Championship in Shymkent, with Neeru Dhanda’s trap gold, a junior pistol podium sweep, and Bhowneesh Mendiratta’s trap silver keeping India on top