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Nepal shut the Pashupatinath Temple and deployed the Army as violent protests over a social media ban left 22 dead and 500 injured. PM Oli resigned, ministers quit, and India raised border vigilance while urging peace and stability.

A 29-year-old techie was assaulted at a Pune multiplex after asking a man not to spoil the suspense of The Conjuring – Last Rites. Police booked the accused and his wife for assault, though no arrests have been made yet.

US President Donald Trump announced the resumption of trade talks with India, calling PM Modi a “very good friend.” Modi reciprocated positively, as both sides signalled commitment to a forward-looking strategic partnership despite recent tariff tensions.

Cyber scammers swindled Rs 1,010 crore from people in Tamil Nadu this year, police data shows. Swift action froze Rs 314 crore and returned Rs 62 crore. Crackdowns under Operation Thiraineeku and Operation Hydra led to multiple arrests and Goondas Act detentions.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed US President Donald Trump’s call to resume trade talks, calling them key to unlocking India-US potential. Trump softened his tone after imposing steep tariffs, affirming friendship with Modi and optimism for a successful outcome.

The Women’s Cricket World Cup 1973 was contested by seven teams, including a Young England side, with teams battling for 60 overs – not 50 – and a league table deciding the winners instead of a knock-out competition

It was a complete performance from Ashu Malik and his men in what was their fourth straight win at the Vishwanadh Sport Club in Vizag

In the pistol mixed team event, the Indian pairs finished 11th and 13th in qualification, while in the rifle mixed team event, the Indian pairs were placed 14th and 34th

Scheduled from September 11 to 14, the marathon will bring together more than 6,600 runners from across India and 30 other countries, the largest field in its history

Emerges title winner by virtue of its first innings lead against Tamil Nadu President’s XI in the four-day final after the match ended in a draw in Chennai

The MoU will foster inter-institutional coordination and focus on the development of indigenous sports equipment, sports science devices, and cutting-edge technologies

In the final round, Deekshitha, playing black, settled for a draw against Arpita Patankar of Gujarat on the top board to clinch the honours

Beats Japan’s Yuma Nishinaka 5:0 in the women’s 51kg pre-quarterfinals

It’s not just the corruption of individuals, but the corrosion of institutions that frightens Indians abroad

Successful clinical trials of a cancer vaccine — using mRNA technology — by Russian researchers have created hope among the scientific community

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy met Union Minister Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi, urging approvals for major infrastructure projects including the northern and southern Regional Ring Road, Hyderabad-Mancherial road, Raviryal-Amangal greenfield stretch, and a 12-lane expressway to Bandar Port

CP Radhakrishnan, a seasoned BJP leader and former Governor, has been elected as India's 15th Vice President. Known for his soft-spoken demeanor and deep RSS roots, he brings decades of political and administrative experience.

Wildlife researcher Dr. Venkatesh Anagandhula has discovered the rare Purple Pinwheel fungi (Marasmius haematocephalus) in Telangana’s Kawal Tiger Reserve. Previously known from other states, its presence highlights the reserve’s ecological richness and the need for documenting lesser-known forest species

Hundreds of farmers from Peddemul, Tandur, and Yelal blocked the Tandur–Mahabubnagar highway in Vikarabad district, protesting acute urea shortages and frequent power outages that are severely affecting paddy cultivation. Traffic was halted for over a kilometre

Farmers in Telangana, particularly in Suryapet and Narayanpet, face severe urea shortages, queuing overnight at PACS centers. Despite government assurances and token-based distribution, long waits, black-market sales, and technical glitches continue, threatening a 10–15 per cent drop in Kharif crop yields

Over 400 ISRO scientists worked round-the-clock during Operation Sindoor, providing critical satellite support for national security. The mission highlighted the space agency’s role in defence operations, while ISRO continues Gaganyaan project tests and prepares for future human spaceflights

Brisk voting marked the Vice President election, with 96 per cent of MPs casting ballots by 3 p.m. Prime Minister Modi was the first to vote. The contest is between NDA nominee C P Radhakrishnan and opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy

The NIA conducted searches at 21 locations across five states and Jammu & Kashmir in a terror conspiracy case linked to ISIS. Digital devices and documents were seized. The accused had connections with terrorist groups in Pakistan and Syria

A landmark wildlife survey in Arunachal Pradesh has yielded India’s first photographic proof of the elusive Pallas’s cat. The WWF-India study, conducted with local communities, also documented rare high-altitude records for snow leopards, clouded leopards, marbled cats, and other species