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Malayalam superstar Mohanlal apologised after missing a scheduled stage show in Sydney because he did not receive an Australian visa. Expressing disappointment, he took responsibility for the cancellation, thanked organisers for their efforts and promised to return with his team

Former TMC MLA Sanat Dey was arrested in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district over allegations of extortion, land grabbing and post-poll violence, police said. Dey, who represented Naihati, was arrested from Dattapukur and faces allegations involving BJP workers

More than 77,000 people remain sheltered in relief camps across Assam as the flood situation continues to be monitored closely. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said rehabilitation and restoration efforts were being intensified, while authorities remained alert to further deterioration

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan began a two-day visit to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, where he will participate in Har Ghar Tiranga events and the 150th anniversary commemoration of Vande Mataram. He will also visit Cellular Jail and Netaji Island

Continuous rainfall left several parts of Delhi-NCR and Haryana battling severe waterlogging and traffic congestion on Saturday. The IMD issued an Orange Alert for Delhi, while rising Yamuna levels prompted NDRF deployment as commuters faced major disruptions across the region

The US Senate's approval of a bill allowing tariffs of up to 100 per cent on major importers of Russian energy has raised concerns over Indian engineering exports. EEPC India warned that additional levies could affect the competitiveness of Indian shipments

US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Michael Boulos arrived in Kochi on Saturday for a private visit, accompanied by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor. Kerala government sources denied reports of a meeting with Chief Minister V D Satheesan

The student agitation over alleged JPSC-JSSC exam irregularities entered its 15th day in Ranchi as a second round of talks with the Jharkhand government ended without a breakthrough. Students remained firm on demanding cancellation of the disputed examinations

The Tamil Nadu government has launched a two-day special e-KYC drive at fair price shops across the State on August 8 and 9. The campaign aims to complete Aadhaar-linked biometric verification for remaining ration card beneficiaries and achieve full coverage

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday said the country’s court case backlog has improved compared with 10 or 20 years ago. He attributed progress to technology-driven measures for speedy disposal, while stressing that harassment cases must be assessed individually

India exported over 7,000 metric tonnes of Makhana and value-added products to more than 20 destinations in FY26. APEDA facilitated the first commercial sea shipment of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana to Australia, opening new export opportunities and improving farmer returns

The Petroleum Ministry has assured consumers that E20 petrol supplied through the OMC network meets prescribed quality standards. Nationwide testing found fuel quality within limits, while OMCs have strengthened surveillance, laboratory testing and quality checks across the supply chain

Union Minister Amit Shah on Saturday urged urban cooperative banks to adopt technology, improve transparency and modernise customer services to remain competitive. He asked all UCBs to join NUCFDC within a year, stressing stronger governance and customer prosperity to strengthen the sector

Cockroach Janta Party convenor Abhijeet Dipke sought the removal of a PSI deployed at his Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar home, alleging the officer was restricting visitors. Dipke also alleged CID personnel were monitoring his residence, while police have not responded to the claims

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India’s growing self-reliant medical technology ecosystem, citing domestic manufacturing, reduced import dependence and government schemes. Health Minister JP Nadda said India’s $15-16 billion med-tech market is expanding rapidly, with potential to become a major global hub

A school headmaster was shot dead by unidentified assailants in broad daylight in West Bengal's North Dinajpur district. Nazrul Islam was attacked while travelling to work in Islampur and later died at a hospital. Police are examining CCTV footage

India has initiated efforts to join France-led Future Combat Air System (FCAS), a sixth-generation fighter programme, a parliamentary defence panel said. The committee urged the government to prepare a roadmap and timeline for acquiring sixth-generation aircraft and accelerate AMCA development

Gold prices gained 4.73 per cent during the week as a weaker US dollar, falling Treasury yields and softer-than-expected labour data reduced expectations of further Federal Reserve rate hikes. Gold climbed to a seven-week high following the jobs report

Delhi Police seized 30 rolls of banned Chinese manja and arrested a 52-year-old man in Seelampur ahead of Independence Day. The raid followed information about illegal storage and sale of the deadly kite string, which poses risks to humans and birds

Talks between the Jharkhand government and protesting aspirants over alleged recruitment exam paper leaks failed to break the deadlock on Saturday. Protesters said their agitation would continue until demands, including cancellation of the 14th JPSC exam and an independent probe, are met

CJI Surya Kant has called for a more inclusive and people-centric justice delivery system, stressing that access to justice begins with dialogue. He said legal services personnel must understand local languages and dialects to address communities' concerns effectively

Kerala Opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday demanded withdrawal of the order directing full rendition of Vande Mataram during Independence Day celebrations, alleging the UDF government was surrendering to the RSS agenda. CPI(M) leader P Rajeev also criticised the decision

A two-and-a-half-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her 14-year-old neighbour in Uttar Pradesh’s Ballia district, police said. The accused allegedly lured the toddler to a secluded spot. He has been detained, while police registered a case under BNS and POCSO provisions

The government has asked Meta to take corrective action against deepfakes and harmful AI-generated content while examining whether its recommendation systems affect the company's intermediary status under Indian law. The Centre is also consulting other platforms on their legal status