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Jharkhand CID arrested four successful candidates in connection with alleged irregularities in the 2024 JSSC-CGL recruitment examination. The arrests come amid an ongoing SIT probe and previous arrests of alleged key accused Abhay Tiwari, his wife and brother

FSSAI has proposed red front-of-pack warning labels for processed foods and beverages high in sugar, salt or fat, following Supreme Court pressure to expedite regulations. The move aims to help consumers identify nutritional risks, though major food companies oppose the proposal

A 45-year-old woman died after allegedly being caught in a crowd crush during a saree distribution event ahead of Raksha Bandhan in Bareilly. Her family alleged delayed information about her condition, while police and organisers disputed reports of serious disorder at the event

Jio Platforms has received Sebi’s approval to proceed with an IPO potentially worth Rs 37,700 crore, which could become India’s largest public listing. The offering is expected to value the company at about USD 137 billion and primarily repay Reliance Jio borrowings

Rising water levels in Bihar’s Ganga, Gandak, Kosi and Burhi Gandak rivers have heightened flood concerns after Nepal’s devastating flash floods. Several rivers have crossed danger marks in districts including Patna, Gopalganj, Khagaria and Bhagalpur, prompting intensified monitoring by authorities

A man initially identified online as fugitive Sukumara Kurup in a photograph reportedly linked to Brunei has been identified by relatives as Thrissur native Damodara Menon. The development comes hours after Kerala ordered a Crime Branch probe into Kurup’s alleged whereabouts

Delhi Police’s Special Cell has arrested a couple accused of operating a Pakistan ISI-backed espionage network since 2024. Police allege they procured Indian SIM cards, sent them to Pakistan via Dubai, recruited others for reconnaissance and communicated with Pakistan-based intelligence handlers

Doctors warn that appendicitis in children can initially resemble stomach infections, making early diagnosis difficult. Persistent or worsening abdominal pain, vomiting, fever, appetite loss and tenderness warrant medical evaluation. Delays, particularly among younger children, can increase the risk of perforation and complications

India's ex-mill sugar prices have fallen around 20 per cent amid adequate stocks, with retail prices also beginning to ease, the Consumer Affairs Ministry said. From September, fortnightly quotas and mandatory dispatch within seven days will improve supply movement and curb hoarding

Educator Khan Sir celebrated Raksha Bandhan with girl students in Patna and announced plans to open an orphanage where children can study. He also said a cancer hospital project announced last year had been delayed but would be completed within two-three months

Police in Karnataka’s Shivamogga district booked a man for allegedly shooting a stray dog with an unlicensed firearm after it reportedly bit his pet dog. The animal died at the scene, while police are investigating the weapon’s source and possible licence violations

Kerala Police has begun verifying reports that fugitive Sukumara Kurup, wanted in the 1984 Chacko murder case, is alive and living in Brunei. Officials also visited the Thrissur home of Damodhar Menon after his photograph was mistakenly linked to Kurup

Kangana Ranaut faced social media backlash after criticising Kriti Sanon’s outfit in a Rakhi advertisement. Users shared pictures of Ranaut’s past appearances to accuse her of hypocrisy, while Sanon defended women’s clothing choices and argued that culture should not be judged by necklines

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has urged the Madras High Court to vacate its interim order restraining bye-election notifications for five constituencies. He also sought dismissal of a PIL challenging the proposed polls, calling it a “proxy war” against public interest

Surrendered female Maoists in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur celebrated Raksha Bandhan with DRG personnel, tying Rakhis on police officers’ wrists. The emotional ceremony highlighted reconciliation, trust and belonging, reflecting Bastar’s transformation as former insurgents leave violence behind and return to mainstream society

Climate change exposes 145 million Indian children to at least one additional month of heat stress annually, a study has found. Researchers warned that the figure could rise to 169 million under 2 degrees Celsius of global warming

The Enforcement Directorate has frozen a bank deposit of around Rs 51.75 crore in its money-laundering investigation into the Rs 34,615-crore DHFL loan fraud case. The agency said the funds represented proceeds of crime linked to transactions involving a UK property

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday targeted ‘Azadi’ slogans and questioned ‘Red Salute Kishanji’ graffiti at Jadavpur University. At a Raksha Bandhan event, he linked the festival with patriotism and announced efforts to restore NCC across Bengal schools and colleges

The New Delhi District Police organised a ‘Raksha Ka Vachan’ outreach programme at government schools on Raksha Bandhan. Police officers interacted with girl students, discussed personal safety and encouraged them to seek assistance, while students tied rakhis to personnel

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge backed the suspension of two government school teachers in Yadgir for allegedly participating in an RSS route march. He said the Education Department was within its rights to initiate disciplinary action under applicable service rules

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reviewed India’s relief and rescue efforts in flood-hit Nepal with MEA officials and missions in Kathmandu and Beijing. India has sent 47.5 tonnes of emergency supplies and is mobilising Bailey bridges to support rescue operations

West Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari attacked Left student groups at Jadavpur University over ‘Azadi’ slogans and references to slain Maoist leader Kishenji. Speaking at a Raksha Bandhan event, he urged people to oppose forces he accused of weakening India

Tamil film producers have indefinitely postponed their planned September 1 strike following an assurance from Tamil Nadu Minister Rajmohan that the Chief Minister would be apprised of their concerns and tripartite talks would be facilitated after the ongoing Assembly session

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Raksha Bandhan with schoolchildren at his 7 Lok Kalyan Marg residence, sharing smiles, high-fives and warm interactions. He also extended festive greetings, wishing for lasting bonds of love, affection and mutual trust among people