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The Delhi High Court ruled that a woman’s mere crying cannot establish a dowry harassment case. The court dismissed a petition challenging the discharge of her husband and in-laws, citing natural death due to pneumonia and lack of concrete evidence.

Two people died and 210 others were injured during Dahi Handi celebrations in Mumbai on Aug 16. One slipped from a balcony, while a 14-year-old collapsed in a tempo. Authorities continue treatment and urge safety during large gatherings.

A cloudburst in Kathua’s Jod Ghati village killed four and injured six. Landslides hit nearby areas, and rising water levels in Ujh River have prompted authorities to urge residents to avoid water bodies. SDRF and police are on-site for rescue operations.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Tamil Nadu on August 22 to attend the BJP’s zonal conference in Tirunelveli, focusing on booth committees, grassroots mobilisation, and state-level electoral strategies.

Kerala braces for intensified monsoon rains with IMD issuing an orange alert for Kannur and Kasaragod, and yellow alerts for seven districts. Heavy downpours have caused damage, fatalities, and rising dam levels.

PM Modi will inaugurate the Delhi sections of UER-II and Dwarka Expressway worth Rs 11,000 crore today, projects aimed at decongesting Delhi, improving NCR connectivity, and promoting sustainable infrastructure.

Shillong Lajong FC came from behind to defeat Indian Navy FT 2-1 in the first quarterfinal of the Durand Cup, securing their second consecutive semifinal appearance with goals from Lyngdoh and Sana

The DGCA had sent IndiGo a show-cause notice earlier last week for training 1,700 pilots using ‘non-qualified simulators’

John Milton’s ‘Areopagitica’, published 380 years ago, was one of the first defences of free speech and quest for truth — its arguments remain valid even today

India’s semiconductor market is expected to reach USD110 billion by 2030. Four new projects worth Rs 4,600 crore will create 2,000 skilled jobs, strengthen local chip production, and reduce reliance on Taiwan, supporting defence, EVs, AI, and high-performance computing sectors

A new ISRO-backed space lab was inaugurated in Mechuka, Arunachal Pradesh, to boost students’ interest in science and technology. Meanwhile, under the NE-SPARKS programme, 100 science students from each Northeastern state will visit ISRO’s Bengaluru headquarters to foster space awareness.

Andhra Pradesh police detained 42-year-old chef Sheik Kothwal Noor Mohammad in Dharmavaram, Sri Satyasai district, for alleged links to Pakistan-based terrorist groups. Officials said he consumed radical content but had not executed any acts. Literature was seized; probe continues

Call centre insiders among arrested; fraud exposed nationwide breach of bank customers’ data

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun in New Delhi as India and South Korea marked 10 years of their Special Strategic Partnership. The talks focused on trade, defence, AI, clean energy, and Indo-Pacific cooperation

Two Kerala nuns, recently released on bail in a human trafficking and religious conversion case, met BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar in Delhi. Accompanied by relatives, they expressed gratitude and sought BJP support in addressing their legal concerns

The Supreme Court will hear on August 19 a plea by the sevayat of Haridwar’s Maa Chandi Devi temple challenging the Uttarakhand High Court’s order directing the Badri Kedar Temple Committee to manage the shrine, a move termed arbitrary and unlawful

The fortnight-long march will cover 25 districts, include opposition leaders like Tejashwi Yadav, and conclude with a rally in Patna on September 1

Unlike the rest of India, Udupi’s Sri Krishna Matha will celebrate Janmashtami on September 14, following the solar calendar. Devotees and traders faced disappointment on Saturday as major festivities were delayed, causing both emotional and financial setbacks.

Praising him as a bold visionary, poet, and statesman whose reforms and support significantly contributed to India’s growth and Andhra’s development

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate two major highway projects in Delhi — the Dwarka Expressway’s Delhi section and UER-II stretch — on Sunday. The Rs 11,000 crore investment aims to decongest the capital and enhance NCR industrial and transport connectivity

Ola Electric announced its Gen-3 initiative with the launch of Bharat Cell 4680, Ferrite Motor technology to replace rare earth magnets, and AI-powered MoveOS6. Founder Bhavish Aggarwal also unveiled the Pro Sport scooter and futuristic Diamond Head motorcycle prototype

India celebrated Janmashtami with grandeur in Mathura, Vrindavan, and across the country, as seers urged love and harmony. Temples were decorated, cultural programs held, and devotees observed rituals marking Lord Krishna’s birth.

SBI has increased home loan rates for new borrowers by 25 basis points to 7.50%-8.70%, despite the RBI’s repo rate cut, impacting especially those with lower credit scores.