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The civil aviation ministry is considering random year-round psychoactive substance testing for all commercial pilots. Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said DGCA is consulting stakeholders to strengthen existing drug-testing rules, following renewed scrutiny after an Air India pilot tested positive for marijuana

Five members of a family were found dead at a lodging facility in Srisailam, with police suspecting suicide amid health problems and financial difficulties. The victims, from Sri Sathya Sai district, had travelled together to Srisailam. Further investigation is underway

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati criticised Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on the Manusmriti and Sanatan traditions, accusing him of spreading misinformation. He defended the text’s reference to protecting women, highlighted women’s revered status in Hindu traditions and opposed linking BJP with Manusmriti

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday marked 10 years of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), calling it a turning point in India’s digital payments journey and a source of national pride. He urged citizens to share their UPI experiences on social media.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted Dehing Patkai’s rich butterfly diversity, noting 165 recorded species, including 37 endangered ones. He stressed the region’s ecological importance and the need for conservation efforts to protect its fragile habitats and biodiversity

Hindu organisations called a half-day bandh in Dhar over alleged non-compliance with the Supreme Court’s directions on the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Complex. Security was tightened as protesters held rallies, while authorities said the situation remained peaceful and urged residents to avoid rumours

A Gwalior man was fined Rs 5,500 after his girlfriend decorated his car with 3,400 lipstick marks as a social media stunt. The viral video prompted traffic police to take action, citing vehicle modification rules, and order the owner to clean the car

The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet is likely to decide on prosecution sanction against Tribal Affairs Minister Vijay Shah over controversial remarks about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. The decision may be sent to the Governor, ahead of the Supreme Court’s August 31 hearing

Delhi Police, after the July 20 Jantar Mantar protest that saw 30,000 demonstrators and violent clashes, has decided to revamp its intelligence system. Commissioner Anurag Kumar has directed the Intelligence Wing and Special Branch to gather detailed inputs on protesters’ mobilisation, organisers, funding, and local contacts.

NSA Ajit Doval met Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in Beijing ahead of the 25th Special Representatives’ talks on the boundary question. They discussed maintaining peace along the border, strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation, and resolving outstanding issues through dialogue

Security forces arrested two alleged terror associates in Pulwama’s Yarwan forest area during a joint operation by the Army and CRPF. A pistol, 12 rounds and a hand grenade were recovered. Police registered a case under the Arms Act and UAPA

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, serving a 20-year sentence for the rape of two disciples, has been granted a 21-day furlough and will stay at his Sirsa headquarters. This is his 17th release from Sunaria jail in Rohtak since his 2017 conviction.

Indian student applications to US colleges fell sharply in 2025-26, with a 15% decline compared to the previous year, according to the Common App report. Stricter visa rules, capped stays, and proposed high fees for Optional Practical Training are cited as key reasons.

Grieftech—a new-age tech venture—proposes a different dimension to remembering the departed souls. Through this, AI-generated content can be created in Virtual Reality format using the digital footprints of the deceased

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut accused the Maharashtra government of threatening autorickshaw drivers’ livelihoods by allowing bike taxis. He claimed Rapido’s expansion could hurt Marathi youth dependent on autos and alleged political-business links between the aggregator and state ministers

RTOs across Maharashtra issued notices to 331 autorickshaw and taxi drivers for failing to demonstrate working knowledge of Marathi. The latest checks covered 4,807 drivers, taking the statewide total to 35,190 vehicles inspected and 4,729 notices issued since August 20

The Maharashtra FDA busted a milk adulteration racket in Navi Mumbai’s Mahape MIDC, seizing and destroying 4,710 litres of adulterated and suspect milk worth Rs 1.85 lakh. Officials also seized paneer, skimmed milk powder and cream and booked 15 individuals and entities

Surat Cyber Crime Cell arrested a Chennai-based manpower supplier for allegedly providing bank accounts to route cyber-fraud proceeds linked to a Chinese gang. Police traced 113 complaints involving over Rs 33.14 crore through 34 accounts and uncovered a separate job fraud affecting hundreds

A prisoner arrested in a mobile phone theft case escaped from Aluva Sub Jail in Kerala on Monday, prompting police to launch a search operation. Madhur Jya Sonowal, 28, was reported missing after prisoners were allowed out of their cells

Security forces recovered a large cache of arms, ammunition and explosives from an alleged Naxal dump in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district. The seizure included AK-47 and INSAS rounds, hand grenades, gelatin sticks, rifles and BGL shells during a joint anti-Naxal operation

Only 13 per cent of Indian schools have achieved advanced, system-wide AI integration, while 91 per cent of teachers want clear rules for student AI use, a QS I-GAUGE report found. Higher education faculty also flagged concerns over academic dishonesty and overdependence

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said slogans glorifying slain Maoist leader Kishenji would not be allowed at Jadavpur University and warned of action against those involved. He also announced Patriotism Day programmes across the state and criticised opposition to Operation Sindoor

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