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IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to reach the International Space Station, has announced his return to India after rehabilitation in the US. He will meet PM Modi before heading home to Lucknow, marking an emotional homecoming.

President Donald Trump indicated that the US may not enforce secondary tariffs on countries, including India, purchasing Russian oil. The warning follows earlier US tariff measures, while India maintains that targeting it is unjustified and will safeguard its national interests.

Farmers in north Karnataka are alarmed as defective Tungabhadra reservoir gates allow huge water volumes to flow into Andhra Pradesh, threatening irrigation for a second paddy crop and sparking political blame over inaction.

A 52-year-old woman, Rajamma, allegedly took her own life in Dodda Alathur village, Chamarajanagar, after 20 cents of her ancestral land were acquired for an Ambedkar Bhavan. Villagers protested and police have launched an investigation.

A massive fire engulfed a commercial building at Nagarathpet near KR Market, Bengaluru, killing one person and leaving three family members feared trapped. Firefighters are conducting rescue operations as police cordon off the area. Cause of the fire is under investigation.

Three people died and seven were critically injured when a KSRTC bus from Bagalkote to Mangaluru rammed a parked lorry in Yellapur. Two children are among the injured, with conditions critical.

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A statutory review committee to assess the law every three years will ensure that the new Act remains relevant

Prime Minister Modi reiterated the government’s commitment to creating an inclusive sporting culture through the Khelo Bharat Neeti, which aims to foster excellence from grassroots to elite athlete levels, ensuring national sporting success

House Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats said tariffs on India will not stop Russia or address the Ukraine war. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated secondary sanctions could rise. India called the targeting “unjustified,” pledging to safeguard national and economic interests.

The 134th IndianOil Durand Cup quarterfinals will showcase high-intensity matches in Shillong and Kokrajhar, as Shillong Lajong, Indian Navy, Bodoland FC, and NorthEast United battle for a spot in the semifinals

Many hapless people are bitten by dogs everyday, contracting rabies, and dying in agony. Yet these tragedies barely stir the consciences of celebrity dog-lovers. They root more for the rights of animals than for humans

The BJP parliamentary board is expected to meet on August 17 to finalise the National Democratic Alliance’s vice presidential candidate. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief JP Nadda have been authorised to make the decision.

A 10-year-old boy, Mubarak, died in a mysterious explosion in Chinnayyapalya, Wilson Garden, Bengaluru. The cause of the blast, suspected to be a cylinder explosion, is under investigation by SOCO and FSL teams.

Five people were killed and four injured after a wall of a dargah near Humayun's Tomb in Delhi’s Nizamuddin collapsed during rain. Rescue teams recovered 10 to 12 victims. Authorities confirmed the main monument remained undamaged

At least 12 people were injured after a portion of an under-construction structure near Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi collapsed. Authorities confirmed the main mausoleum was safe, and multiple rescue agencies were deployed to clear debris and assist victims

A portion of Humayun's Tomb in Delhi's Nizamuddin area collapsed on Friday, with authorities fearing eight to nine people trapped. Delhi Fire Services received the alert at 4.30 pm and rushed five fire tenders to the UNESCO heritage site

Nationwide survey to revise economic indicators and align with global standards

Covering 74 per cent of APSRTC buses, the scheme will benefit around 2.62 crore women

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 12th Independence Day address, urged self-reliance across sectors, announced GST rate cuts by Diwali, unveiled a “Sudarshan Chakra” defence shield, warned against infiltration, and called for a united push towards a prosperous ‘Samriddh Bharat’ by 2047

During Independence Day celebrations at St. Paul’s School in Bundi, Rajasthan, part of a false ceiling collapsed, injuring five students. All received medical care and were discharged. Authorities sealed the auditorium and ordered an inquiry, amid recent school infrastructure safety concerns

Lionel Messi will visit India in December 2025 for his “GOAT Tour,” starting in Kolkata on December 12. The tour includes concerts, football events, statue and mural unveilings, and a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi

He urged participation in Rahul Gandhi’s upcoming ‘Matdata Adhikar Yatra’ to protest alleged electoral roll irregularities and voter disenfranchisement