India

Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains has been summoned by the Akal Takht on August 6 for allegedly hurting Sikh sentiments by organising entertainment performances at an event in Srinagar marking Guru Teg Bahadur's martyrdom anniversary. The SGPC strongly condemned the act

Three Pune women alleged police assaulted them and used casteist slurs during a missing person investigation. Rohit Pawar has sought action under the SC/ST Atrocities Act. Police have denied the allegations, citing no evidence in preliminary inquiry

The traditional Gajapayana elephant march began with floral tributes and rituals, marking the official start of Mysuru Dasara festivities. Led by elephant Abhimanyu, the first batch of nine elephants departed with fanfare, cultural performances, and traditional offerings

Tesla awarded Elon Musk $29 billion worth of stock, months after a court struck down his earlier $56 billion pay. The new shares match terms of the old plan. Musk has appealed, and Tesla is reviewing his compensation

Veteran filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan defended his remarks on government funding for women and SC/ST filmmakers, stating they were meant to empower through expert training. His comments sparked a backlash, with a police complaint and split reactions from minister

Over four crore women have received maternity benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, with disbursements exceeding Rs 19,028 crore. The Women and Child Development Ministry has extended the registration drive till August 15 to ensure wider inclusion and awareness

The Karnataka High Court directed transport unions to defer their planned August 5 strike by a day, following a PIL citing public hardship. The court criticised the timing of the petition but acknowledged the disruption the strike could cause to essential services

Leaders across party lines hailed his decades-long struggle for tribal rights and statehood. President Murmu and PM Modi led the tributes

Tesla has inaugurated its first EV charging station in India at One BKC, Mumbai. Featuring fast Superchargers and AC chargers, the launch signals Tesla’s infrastructure push ahead of Model Y deliveries, with more charging sites planned across the city

The SIT probing mass grave allegations in Dharmasthala resumed excavations on Monday, targeting the final three sites. Skeletal remains from Site No. 6 may mark a breakthrough. Activists demand a court-monitored probe amid fresh claims of illegal burials and abuse

At the TN Rising Investors Conclave in Thoothukudi, CM Stalin said Tamil Nadu is working to industrialise southern districts through major investments and employment initiatives. The state signed 41 MoUs worth Rs 32,553 crore and announced key infrastructure projects.

The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day due to persistent opposition protests demanding a debate on Bihar's electoral roll revision. Speaker Om Birla and other leaders condemned the repeated disruptions that have stalled legislative business during the Monsoon session

Alleging his remarks on SC/ST film grants violate the SC/ST Act and promote prejudice

BSF caught a man with Rs 6.58 lakh in Bangladeshi taka near Bengal border; probe hints at smuggling networ

Rahul Gandhi, Kharge to attend former Jharkhand CM’s funeral; protest against Mahadevapura electoral rolls postponed

BRS leaders K. Chandrashekhar Rao, K.T. Rama Rao, and T. Harish Rao paid tributes to late JMM founder Shibu Soren, recalling his pivotal support for the Telangana movement. They called his death a major loss to India’s federal and tribal causes.

An Air India Express flight from Bengaluru to Kolkata returned mid-air due to a technical issue on Sunday evening. The Airbus A320 circled to reduce fuel before landing safely. Passengers were later accommodated on an alternate aircraft.

A truck driver was charred to death when his acid-laden vehicle overturned and caught fire on the Udaipur–Pindwara highway. The accident triggered a hazardous spill, traffic shutdown, and raised concerns over the transport safety of dangerous chemicals.

Veteran Jharkhand leader Shibu Soren, JMM founder and three-time Chief Minister, died at 81 in Delhi after a prolonged illness. A key figure in the Jharkhand statehood movement, he was popularly known as Guruji and served in Parliament multiple times.

A youngster was murdered in Koppal city over an interfaith relationship, allegedly by a rival suitor. The accused surrendered after the brutal attack. Police suspect premeditation and are probing possible negligence, as the killer had posted threats online before the incident.

Children from migrant families in Karnataka’s Chamarajanagar district fell ill after consuming a wild fruit. Eight were hospitalised, and four remain in critical condition. The incident highlights health risks for seasonal workers unfamiliar with local environmental hazards.

Mumbai Customs arrested a traveller from Bangkok for smuggling nearly 15 kg of hydroponic marijuana concealed as fake diplomatic cargo. The Rs 14.73 crore consignment included forged MEA seals and UN reports. A case has been filed under the NDPS Act.

The Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy concluded SIMBEX 2025, a joint maritime exercise featuring sea and shore phases, complex drills, and exchanges to mark 60 years of diplomatic ties.

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