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Karnataka Minister K.N. Rajanna questioned the Congress party’s silence on alleged voter list manipulation during its own tenure, saying irregularities occurred “before our eyes.” His blunt remarks have stirred debate on internal accountability and electoral vigilance within the party.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched three Vande Bharat Express trains, including the Bengaluru–Belagavi route, which cuts travel time by over an hour. The new services aim to boost connectivity, economic growth, and regional integration.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visited Udupi Sri Krishna Matha, unveiling a traditional yali and urging unity, prayers, and service to the nation. She was conferred the title ‘Bharat Lakshmi’ and recalled blessings received during a difficult period in her life.

Pakistan’s airports authority lost Rs 4.1 billion in overflight revenue between April 24 and June 30 after banning Indian aircraft from its airspace, a move reciprocated by India following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and subsequent Operation Sindoor.

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Italy’s special envoy Francesco Talo called India “crucial” to the IMEC project, citing its vast market, production capacity, and role in goods, energy, and data connectivity. Projects like the Blue Raman cable aim to boost India-Europe links in trade and technology.

Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi described Operation Sindoor as a “grey zone” mission akin to a strategic chess game, emphasizing unpredictable enemy moves and precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan following the Pahalgam attack in May 2025.

Seven devotees, including children, were injured during a fire caused by cotton decorations catching fire at Atma Vishweshwar Mahadev Temple in Varanasi during Shravan Purnima Aarti. All victims are receiving treatment and recovering at Kabir Chauraha Divisional Hospital.

A tragic incident in Banda, UP where a woman reportedly jumped into the Ken Canal with her three children tied to her body following a marital dispute. Bodies recovered; husband under police custody.

Security forces engaged in a gunfight with terrorists in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, following intelligence-based operations in the Dool area. The encounter, confirmed by the Army’s White Knight Corps, is ongoing as troops continue efforts to neutralize the militants. Ask ChatGPT

Alleging a lack of transparency, Congress emphasised the need for parliamentary scrutiny of the Election Commission. The party leader Manickam Tagore cited several incidents in the past when a discussion on ECI's electoral reforms and the use of money power in elections were discussed.

Vincent Keymer maintained his unbeaten run at the Chennai Grand Masters 2025, defeating Karthikeyan Murali. Arjun Erigaisi, Vidit Gujrathi, and Awonder Liang also won, while standings in the Challengers section remain tight

India women’s under-20 football team face Myanmar in a decisive qualifier, needing a win to secure a spot in the 2026 AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup after a 20-year wait

Beyond Russian oil, US tariffs on India reveal a deeper strategic rift between Washington and New Delhi in a changing world order

Customers of metro and urban branches must maintain a minimum average balance of Rs 50,000 under the new structure — up from the earlier limit of Rs 10,000

Over 300 flights at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport faced delays on Saturday due to heavy rains and thunderstorms. The India Meteorological Department issued alerts, and airlines including IndiGo and Air India warned passengers of potential disruptions amid adverse weather conditions

The Karnataka government plans major amendments to the Rent Act, 1999, introducing steep penalty hikes for subletting and unregistered brokers, market-based rent regulation, eviction notice requirements, and a fast-track dispute resolution system to ensure fairness for tenants and landlords

SEBI has proposed easing FPI norms to allow resident Indians and mutual funds greater access to foreign funds via IFSC-based schemes. The move aims to boost investment diversification, with public feedback invited until August 29

On the first anniversary of her daughter’s rape and murder, the RG Kar victim’s mother alleged police manhandled her during a Nabanna protest march in Kolkata. Police denied the claims, but tensions flared as leaders traded political accusations

Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh confirmed that the Indian Air Force shot down six Pakistani aircraft, including an AWACS, during Operation Sindoor. Precision strikes on terror hubs in Pakistan and PoK followed the Pahalgam attack, showcasing India’s air defence and strike capabilities

Police in Hassan arrested three men for allegedly gang raping a differently abled woman, recording the assault, and sending the video to her brother. The case is under investigation, with forensic analysis and medical examination forming key evidence

The Income Tax Department has released the ITR-5 Excel utility for AY 2024-25, enabling partnership firms, LLPs, and other eligible entities to file returns. Updates include MSME, startup, and crypto reporting provisions, with a September 15 deadline for non-audit cases

J&K Congress chief Tariq Karra began a hunger strike in Srinagar demanding restoration of statehood. The protest, part of the ‘Hamari Riyasat, Hamara Haq’ campaign, will be held across districts till August 21, awaiting developments in Parliament on the issue

A controversy broke out in Madhya Pradesh’s Raisen after a convent school allegedly distributed Hindi alphabet charts with Islamic references. The principal admitted an “inadvertent” error as authorities launched an inquiry, citing guidelines against religious content in school study materials