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Outrage erupted in Odisha after a doormat featuring Lord Jagannath’s image appeared on Chinese platform AliExpress. Political leaders across party lines condemned the act as sacrilegious, urging a global boycott, legal action, and stronger laws to protect religious sentiments

Starting August 1, two-wheeler riders without helmets will be denied fuel at petrol pumps in Indore. The district magistrate issued this order following Supreme Court directives, with non-compliant petrol pumps facing fines or imprisonment under the Civil Security Code

Airline sees 7.47 per cent decline in revenue from operations to Rs 20,496 crore in the April–June quarter, from Rs 22,152 crore in the preceding quarter

During ‘Operation Sindoor’, the Indian government blocked over 1,400 URLs spreading anti-India, misleading, and communally sensitive content, mostly from Pakistan-based accounts. A 24x7 control room and PIB Fact Check Unit coordinated real-time action to counter disinformation

Prime Minister Modi will disburse the 20th installment of PM-KISAN on August 2 in Varanasi, benefiting 9.7 crore farmers. A nationwide awareness campaign is planned involving KVKs, ICAR, and grassroots networks to celebrate the government’s landmark direct benefit initiative

India will participate in the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 in Central Asia as part of their AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers prep. Drawn in Group B with Tajikistan, Iran, and Afghanistan, the Blue Tigers open their campaign on August 29.

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ISRO is set to launch the advanced NISAR satellite with NASA aboard GSLV-F16 from Sriharikota. This landmark Earth observation mission will track environmental changes, natural disasters, and climate patterns using dual-frequency radar—marking the most ambitious Indo-US space collaboration yet

The motion poster of Param Sundari, a cross-cultural romance starring Janhvi Kapoor and Sidharth Malhotra, has been unveiled. Set in Kerala, the film releases on August 29, 2025, and features its first song Pardesiya, dropping soon

INCOIS confirmed that the 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula poses no tsunami threat to India. A separate tremor in the Bay of Bengal also caused no danger. The Indian Ocean remains unaffected, with authorities urging calm.

Two suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists were killed during an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir. Codenamed Operation Shivshakti, the Army's swift action thwarted the intrusion. Arms were recovered; search operations are ongoing

The Karnataka government has made registration mandatory for all GPA-based property transactions and introduced e-stamps and Aadhaar-linked digital signatures. The move aims to prevent fraud, ensure transparency, and eliminate the use of unregistered documents and physical stamp papers.

Doctors in Amravati successfully removed a half-kilogram hairball from the stomach of a 10-year-old girl who had been eating her own hair. The child was experiencing vomiting, appetite loss, and weight issues. She is now recovering well post-surgery

A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped in Ranchi's Chutia area on Wednesday morning while commuting to school in an e-rickshaw. Eyewitnesses claim unidentified youths intercepted the vehicle and abducted her. Police have launched an investigation and verification process

The Karnataka SIT will excavate three suspected mass grave sites in Dharmasthala today. The complainant alleges he buried hundreds of rape and murder victims. No remains were found at one site earlier. The state government has promised an impartial probe.

The Gujarat ATS has arrested 33-year-old Shama Parveen, an alleged Al Qaeda operative, from Bengaluru for promoting terror ideology online and aiding AQIS. Digital devices were seized, and surveillance has been tightened across the city. She was taken to Gujarat on remand.

Indian troops engaged two suspected terrorists near the LoC in J&K’s Poonch district, days after the Army neutralised three Pakistani militants behind the Pahalgam attack. The encounter follows retaliatory strikes deep inside Pakistan in Operation Sindoor.

The Amarnath Yatra was suspended on both Pahalgam and Baltal routes due to heavy rains in Jammu and Kashmir. Authorities also halted convoy movement from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp for July 31 to ensure the safety of pilgrims.

The Indian Consulate in San Francisco issued a safety alert for Indian nationals after a powerful 8.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific. Citizens are urged to follow local alerts and emergency protocols.

ISRO and NASA are launching NISAR, a $1.5 billion Earth observation satellite, today at 5:40 p.m. IST from Sriharikota. NISAR will use dual-frequency radar to monitor disasters and climate change, marking a milestone in global space collaboration.

Lord Meghnad Desai, a prominent British Indian economist and intellectual, passed away at the age of 85, leaving behind a rich legacy that transcends both the academic and political realms. A long-time member of the London School of Economics, he was instrumental in shaping global economic thought and fostering ties between India and the UK.

The AIFF has created a ₹7 lakh Benevolence Fund to aid ex-players, coaches, referees, and football journalists with medical expenses. A pension scheme for long-serving AIFF employees is also proposed, with a committee to oversee implementation and approvals

Well, at 38, when many would seriously contemplate quitting the sport for different reasons, though age is no bar in chess, Humpy served yet another reminder that she means business by making it to the final of the FIDE Women’s World Cup final before losing to a much younger opponent, Divya Deshmukh