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Student protests over alleged recruitment exam irregularities and paper leaks in Jharkhand entered their 23rd day, with agitators criticising Rahul Gandhi and Hemant Soren. Protesters plan to burn their effigies and demand cancellation of exams, a CBI probe and action

Yes Bank expects the RBI to maintain a wait-and-watch approach on interest rates despite rising inflation, as supply-side shocks have not triggered broad second-round effects. July WPI inflation eased slightly to 9.8 per cent, while manufacturing input pressures remain elevated

Maharashtra FDA has reportedly issued show-cause notices to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over a Vimal Elaichi advertisement, alleging surrogate promotion of banned pan masala. The regulator cited food safety laws and warned of penalties for misleading advertisements

The government has set facility-wise LPG production targets for 21 refineries and upstream companies, creating a domestic supply buffer against import disruptions. The framework mandates infrastructure upgrades, storage capacity and higher production during shortages to reduce India’s dependence on imported cooking gas

Six companies, including Blackstone-backed Horizon Industrial Parks and Lalithaa Jewellery Mart, are set to raise nearly Rs 5,600 crore through IPOs next week. The issues will support expansion, capital expenditure and debt repayment, taking the number of 2026 IPOs to 54

Jerusalem’s iconic Chords Bridge was illuminated in the Indian tricolour to mark India’s 80th Independence Day, highlighting the growing friendship between India and Israel. The celebrations also featured flag hoisting, cultural programmes and events involving the Indian diaspora.

BJP MLA Sumitro Chatterjee wrote to Congress leader Sonia Gandhi expressing anguish over an alleged incident involving Vande Mataram at the Congress headquarters on Independence Day. He demanded an unconditional apology, highlighting the song’s historical significance and association with India’s freedom movement

Domestic institutional investors remained consistent buyers, investing Rs 38,715 crore over the past month, while foreign investors resumed buying after heavy selling. However, rising crude oil prices, geopolitical uncertainty and mixed global cues pressured Indian equities, with Sensex and Nifty ending lower 

  Former West Bengal Assembly Deputy Speaker and TMC leader Ashis Banerjee was found hanging at a Trinamool Congress party office in Birbhum’s Rampurhat on Sunday morning. Police recovered a purported suicide note, while his body was sent for post-mortem examination 

Two Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical companies donated Rs 50 lakh each, totalling Rs 1 crore, to the Sri Venkateswara Pranadana Trust in Tirumala. The medical charity provides free treatment to poor patients suffering from serious diseases, including cancer, heart, kidney and brain ailments 

A CAG audit found E. coli in drinking water samples at eight railway stations and widespread deficiencies in passenger amenities. More than 89 per cent of 512 inspected stations lacked minimum essential facilities, while sanitation shortcomings and inadequate water testing raised concerns

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Sadaiv Atal in New Delhi on his death anniversary. Several leaders remembered his statesmanship, leadership, good governance and contributions to India 

The protective framework of the Fifth Schedule and Regulation 1 of 1970 must be understood in the context of the historical exploitation, dispossession and displacement of tribal communities

The Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium is ready for the BWF World Championships, returning to India after 17 years. Chinese players praised the revamped venue after Saturday’s practice, while organisers highlighted improved court conditions and enhanced facilities for players

Doctors across Delhi have launched “2 Ghante Desh Ke Naam”, pledging two hours of free consultations weekly for poor and underserved patients. Specialists in multiple fields will offer in-person and video consultations, with the initiative aiming to expand nationwide and improve healthcare access

A temporary ban on 11 liquor brands sold through Tamil Nadu’s state-owned TASMAC has been revoked within three days. The Prohibition and Excise Department lifted the August 11 order after the manufacturer assured compliance with FSSAI labelling and product standards

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the BJP over the 2022 murder of Uttarakhand receptionist Ankita Bhandari, alleging political protection for an influential “VIP”. He said her family continues to await justice and accused the ruling party of protecting criminals

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma hoisted the Tricolour in Bikaner on Independence Day and outlined a roadmap for Viksit Rajasthan. He highlighted water security, infrastructure, healthcare, education and solar energy while calling for collective efforts towards Viksit Bharat by 2047

Priyank Kharge rejected BJP leader B L Santhosh’s claim that RSS workers protected his family during Hyderabad’s integration with India. Santhosh defended the RSS and highlighted its role during Partition, while both leaders exchanged contrasting views on history

Two teenage boys were killed after an unidentified MUV hit their motorcycle in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhatarpur district on Saturday. The boys were returning home after attending an Independence Day programme. Police said one died at the spot and the other during treatment

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu announced 100 new CBSE schools and Rs 281 crore in employee arrears payments on Independence Day. He also announced pension benefits, NHM pay hikes, revised remuneration for outsourced staff and 4,000 Jal Shakti posts

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expressed solidarity with TMC MP Mahua Moitra over an alleged attempt by Nadia authorities to make her vacate a circuit house. Tharoor said the government should ensure her security, while Moitra sought Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla’s intervention

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said a responsible government must preserve institutions linked to Sri Aurobindo and take his nationalist and revolutionary teachings to younger generations. He assured support for heritage conservation and infrastructure at institutions associated with the philosopher

India began their Hockey World Cup campaign with a 3-1 win over Wales, powered by captain Harmanpreet Singh’s two penalty-corner goals and Sanjay’s opener. Wales pulled one back late, but India held firm to secure three points and a winning start