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Assam’s flood situation improved on Monday, though one more person drowned in Sivasagar, taking this year’s flood death toll to 105. Around 32,000 people remain affected across four districts, with Nagaon worst hit. Crops, roads, bridges and other infrastructure have suffered damage

The Uttar Pradesh ATS arrested 24-year-old Mohammad Zafar, alleging links with Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed. The agency accused him of sharing inflammatory content, fundraising for jihad and communicating with Pakistani handlers. A case was registered under BNS and UAPA provisions

The West Bengal BJP will distribute a 41-page book highlighting the state government’s first 100 days in office. The publication details investment, welfare schemes, administrative reforms, women’s safety and financial empowerment, along with a comparison of election promises and achievements

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear NBCC’s plea challenging NCLAT’s refusal to exempt it from RERA provisions while completing 16 stalled Supertech housing projects. The projects comprise nearly 50,000 homes across four states, with thousands of homebuyers awaiting possession

The Supreme Court on Monday ordered restoration of the Aam Aadmi Party’s Gujarat unit’s Instagram and Facebook accounts, subject to removal of objectionable posts. The bench allowed AAP Gujarat’s interim plea and listed the main matter for hearing after two weeks

Haryana will introduce a voluntary daily five-minute Y-Break comprising yoga, pranayama and meditation across industrial units to promote employee well-being and reduce workplace stress. Each unit will train at least one employee per 50 workers to conduct sessions safely without disrupting operations

Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh on Monday forced the closure of 87 roads and washed away an iron bridge in Chamba, temporarily stranding 40-50 pilgrims. Locals built a wooden footbridge to rescue them as the Met office issued an orange alert

Gujarat will provide free sanitary napkins every month to over 10 lakh girl students studying in Classes 6 to 12 in government schools. The Rs 46.68 crore initiative aims to improve menstrual hygiene, support attendance and promote safe disposal practices

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday accused the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh of worsening healthcare, inflation and corruption. He alleged public welfare services had deteriorated and said people were determined to vote the BJP out in the 2027 Assembly elections

Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said enforcement will begin against auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers lacking basic Marathi skills after the 105-day learning period ended. Drivers may face notices, licence suspension and eventual cancellation for continued non-compliance

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said people may need time to adjust to Vande Mataram being included in official functions. He said there was no controversy over its singing and stressed that all three verses were performed at the Congress event

The BJP announced its new national team under party president Nitin Nabin on Monday, appointing 13 vice presidents and eight national general secretaries. Piyush Goyal was named national treasurer, while several new faces joined the party's national secretarial team

Samsung has selected the top 40 semi-finalists for its youth innovation programme, Samsung Solve for Tomorrow. The teams represent 26 cities across 15 states, with over half from Tier 2 and Tier 3 centres, and will receive prototype funding

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced additional relief for farmers by fully waiving cooperative farm loans up to Rs 75,000 and providing partial relief on higher loans. The measure will cost the state Rs 953 crore and benefit over 1.38 lakh farmers

The Supreme Court directed the Jammu and Kashmir administration to compensate a landowner and pay rentals for land forcibly taken in 1953 to build a police station in Kangan without acquisition or compensation. The court ordered acquisition proceedings from 2021 and rental calculation since 1953

India’s Census 2027 brings major changes, including digital-first enumeration, caste details and 40 questions covering education, employment, migration, identity documents and more. Here’s everything you need to know about the timeline, self-enumeration, house listing and the new questionnaire.

The government has invited applications for members of the Competition Commission of India, offering a five-year term or tenure until age 65 and a monthly salary of Rs 5 lakh. The vacancies assume significance as CCI faces a reduced strength and quorum concerns

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged civil servants to serve citizens with utmost ‘seva bhav’, adopt a people-friendly approach and regularly hear public grievances. Interacting with Defence Estates Service trainees, he also stressed understanding citizens’ aspirations and prioritising officers’ physical, mental and spiritual well-being

The CBI has filed a charge sheet against former actor and model Twisha Sharma's husband Samarth Singh and mother-in-law Giribala Singh, alleging mental cruelty and abetment to suicide. The probe into alleged dowry demands and dowry death remains open

The Karnataka government told the Assembly that forest personnel killed three alleged poachers in Chamarajanagar reserve forest after coming under fire. Families dispute the poaching allegation, saying the deceased were farmers. The government said a case has been registered

The RBI has sought feedback from NBFCs on draft guidelines for revolving credit facilities while stressing stronger compliance, internal audits and risk management. The regulator also urged lenders to address emerging risks and strengthen consumer grievance redressal mechanisms.

The Supreme Court on Monday asked Karnataka to comply with the Cauvery Water Management Authority's direction to release water to Tamil Nadu. The court posted the matter for August 24 as both states presented contrasting claims over water availability

Air India has de-rostered two pilots after they reportedly failed preliminary drug tests under the airline’s expanded screening programme. Final results are awaited. The testing drive was introduced after an in-flight incident involving a Phuket-Delhi service and concerns over pilot safety

The Supreme Court has asked a court-appointed SIT to expedite its probe into alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya and file a status report. The court may consider reforms in donation management after examining the report