India

In a historic move towards gender inclusion, the CISF has raised its first All-Women Commando Unit. Thirty personnel are undergoing intensive training in Madhya Pradesh, preparing for frontline duties in high-risk operational roles.

Lucknow celebrates IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s historic 18-day mission to the International Space Station, with students, family, and officials welcoming the astronaut amid nationwide pride.

Himachal Pradesh faces widespread disruption due to heavy rainfall, with schools closed in Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Una, and Solan, 484 roads blocked, and damage to power and water supply infrastructure.

Delhi Metro fares have been revised for the first time in eight years, with increases of Rs 1–4 across most lines and up to Rs 5 on the Airport Express Line.

Bigg Boss 19 has officially launched in Mumbai with Salman Khan returning as the host. This season features a diverse group of contestants, including actors, influencers, and musicians, though most are relatively unknown except for a few popular names like Amaal Mallik, Gaurav Khanna, and Ashnoor Kaur.

Farveez Maharoof backs India as favourites for the Men’s T20 Asia Cup, praising their fast-bowling attack with Bumrah, while Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are dark horses, ahead of the UAE tournament

Despite aiming to ensure probity among top leaders, the Bill is legally and practically flawed— from violating SC rulings to governance paralysis

While the earlier order would have been unworkable and inhumane, the Supreme Court in its revised order has placed the burden of handling the issue of street dogs squarely back on municipal governance

Anushka Kumari’s hat-trick led India to an 8-0 demolition of Bhutan in the SAFF U-17 Women’s Championship, keeping their unbeaten streak alive with 17 goals scored and none conceded

Cheteshwar Pujara, India’s dependable Test mainstay with 7,195 runs in 103 matches, announced retirement from all forms of cricket on Sunday, ending a resilient career marked by grit, humility and overseas heroics

A Hyderabad resident, Vikas Chand, is feared to have drowned while vacationing with his family in Puri, Odisha. He was swept away by strong waves while playing in the Bay of Bengal on Saturday. Despite rescue efforts by local lifeguards, he remained untraced till late Sunday.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed the Gaganyaan mission as a milestone in Atmanirbhar Bharat, felicitating astronauts Shubhanshu Shukla, Prasanth Nair, Ajit Krishnan, and Angad Pratap. He said India is prepared for human spaceflight, describing the astronauts as “gems” of national aspirations

The BJP dismissed Opposition claims that Aadhaar alone can secure voting rights, stressing the Supreme Court never endorsed it as proof of citizenship. Amit Malviya said Aadhaar is only identity and residence proof, and voter rolls will exclude fake and foreign entries

Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar rejected "misleading" social media claims about his role in the Congress-led Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar, accusing BJP-linked handles of a smear campaign while affirming Congress’ commitment to democracy, Kannada pride, and unity

A Bengaluru court on Sunday remanded Congress MLA K C Veerendra 'Puppy' to ED custody till August 28 in a money laundering case linked to illegal betting. The MLA was flown in from Sikkim amid tight security and multi-state raids

ISRO successfully conducted the first Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01) of the Gaganyaan mission’s parachute system near Sriharikota, validating a key safety mechanism for crew module recovery. The project, India’s first human spaceflight programme, will also include precursor unmanned missions

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said INDIA bloc partners in Bihar were united ahead of the assembly polls and would soon release a common manifesto, while accusing the Election Commission of manipulating voter rolls to benefit the BJP in the State

In Saharanpur, Mantu (32) was stabbed multiple times by his wife’s alleged lover, Saurabh, after a dispute escalated on Saturday night. Mantu was declared dead at Deoband hospital. Police have registered a case and are investigating

YSRCP leader B Karunakar Reddy accused Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu of “conspiring” to hand over Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams land worth Rs 1,500 crore to Oberoi Hotels. He termed the move “daylight robbery” and urged global devotees to oppose it

Microsoft India President Puneet Chandok urged youth to build AI fluency through hands-on practice, comparing it to fitness training. Stressing constant upskilling, he highlighted emerging AI-driven roles, resilience, adaptability, and growth mindset as crucial for workplace success in India’s fast-growing AI economy

The Calcutta High Court has commuted the death sentence of an Andhra Pradesh couple convicted of killing a toddler to life imprisonment for 40 years without remission. The bench upheld their conviction but ruled the case does not qualify as “rarest of rare”

The Supreme Court will hear the Shahi Jama Masjid–Harihar Temple dispute in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal on Monday. The mosque committee has challenged the Allahabad HC order permitting a survey, while the apex court has asked both sides to maintain status quo

Union Home Minister Amit Shah cautioned against repeated disruptions in Parliament, saying blocking proceedings for narrow political gains undermines democracy and nation-building. Addressing the Speakers’ Conference, he urged dignity in debate and paid tribute to Vitthalbhai Patel’s role in legislative history.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the BJP of shifting from “vote theft” to “power theft” by introducing bills that could unseat elected leaders within 30 days of arrest. He warned the legislation empowers ED and CBI to destabilise democracy