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Two 15-day-old tiger cubs died of starvation in Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary, Chamarajanagar, after being separated from their mother, days after five tiger deaths in nearby Malai Mahadeshwara sanctuary.

An Indian soldier was killed while foiling an infiltration bid in Uri, Jammu and Kashmir. Meanwhile, the ongoing Kulgam anti-terror operation entered its 13th day, part of intensified security efforts post-Pahalgam attack that killed 26, with key LeT terrorists eliminated

A CPI (Maoist) cadre was killed in an early morning gunfight with security forces during a search operation in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district. The encounter occurred in Souta area under Goilkera Police Station

Shares of One97 Communications, Paytm’s parent, surged nearly 6% to a 52-week high after the RBI granted in-principle approval for Paytm Payments Services to operate as an online payment aggregator, lifting a 2022 ban on onboarding new merchants

Chennai faces mounting garbage piles as sanitation workers strike enters its 13th day over privatization concerns. Greater Chennai Corporation hires contract labourers and mobilizes staff from other zones, clearing 650+ tonnes of waste amid ongoing protests and stalled negotiations.

Eleven people, including seven children, died when a pickup van collided with a stationary truck in Rajasthan’s Dausa district. The victims were returning from temple visits in Uttar Pradesh. Eight others were injured, with one in critical condition.

Mirchi Masters upset Warangal Wildfires by 4 wickets in the GTA-100 cricket final at Detroit. Manoj Narreddula was best bowler; Suman Gaddam starred with bat. The event showcased Telangana’s cricket talent abroad with strong community support.

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Move also removes restriction on Paytm Payments Services Limited from onboarding new merchants which was imposed on the company on November 25, 2022

Experience from 2018-19 shows tariffs get passed on to consumers; the 2025 round may be more inflationary, leaving US consumers with higher prices and fewer choices

By issuing a direct nuclear threat to India, Pakistan’s Army chief has gone a step further and signalled to the world that Islamabad remains an irresponsible nuclear power

Excavation efforts in Dharmasthala led by SIT faced delays on Tuesday after water seepage turned the dig site into a flooded pit. This location, the 13th identified by an anonymous informant, showed no skeletal remains even after 14 feet of digging.

Gold prices dropped Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,01,520 per 10 grams in Delhi on Tuesday, following global sell-offs and easing trade tensions after US President Trump ruled out import tariffs on gold. Silver also slumped by Rs 2,00

The Lok Sabha has extended the deadline for the Joint Parliamentary Committee to submit its report on the ‘One Nation, One Election’ Bill to the last week of the Winter Session 2025. A three-member panel was also formed to probe Justice Yashwant Varma

SP chief alleges large-scale tampering of voter rolls ahead of assembly polls

BJP says social media rumours harming pilgrimage centre’s reputation, demands update on SIT probe

The RBI projects inflation at 3.1 per cent for 2025–26, with a likely uptick above 4 per cent by year-end.

They allege safety lapses, misleading public statements, and demand a time-bound probe from the Civil Aviation Ministry

Hyderabad-based devotee K Srikanth donated Rs 1.1 crore to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, contributing Rs 1 crore to the Anna Prasadam Trust and Rs 10 lakh to the Gosamrakshana Trust. The TTD runs the world’s richest Hindu shrine

Trade talks on the India-US bilateral agreement continues, with the sixth negotiation round scheduled for August 24 in India

Protests erupted in Madhugiri after K N Rajanna’s removal from the Karnataka cabinet, with supporters staging a bandh, resignations, and even a self-immolation attempt. The BJP demanded answers in the Assembly, accusing Congress of sidelining Rajanna for exposing alleged election malpractices

Legislation to modernise port governance and safety clears Lower House despite protests

A Hyderabad native died in a road accident in Chicago. The victim Srija Varma of Dundigal was walking when she was hit by a truck in Chicago. She died on the spot.