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India under-20 women’s football team qualified for the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup after 20 years, defeating hosts Myanmar 1-0 in Yangon, with Pooja scoring the decisive 27th-minute goal

Pharma companies often exploit the dual Centre-State approval system at the cost of risking people’s lives

The Karnataka State Election Commission has issued a formal notice to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, asking him to provide documentary evidence backing his claim of over one lakh bogus votes cast in the Mahadevapura Assembly Constituency during the recent Lok Sabha elections.

The Congress party has rejected the Election Commission of India’s directive demanding Rahul Gandhi submit an affidavit to substantiate his allegations of widespread voter fraud in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The grand old party is pressing for a thorough investigation into the electoral process

PM Modi humourously noted women prefer Bengaluru Metro over Karnataka’s free bus scheme during Yellow Line inauguration. The Rs 7,160 crore project marks a key step in Metro expansion, with Modi also laying foundation for Phase 3’s Orange Line

Several former separatist leaders in Jammu and Kashmir have publicly renounced their past affiliations and pledged allegiance to India’s Constitution. This marks a major shift from the 1990s separatist stance amid the government’s zero-tolerance policy against terrorism and secessionism

Nine days after Bihar’s draft electoral rolls were published, the Election Commission reports no objections from political parties. The list remains open for claims till September 1 amid opposition protests. The final roll will be published by September 30

The Election Commission told the Supreme Court it will not delete any voter’s name from Bihar’s draft electoral roll without prior notice, an opportunity to be heard, and a reasoned order, while denying wrongful deletions and refuting allegations of malpractice

Cancer care is inaccessible and expensive for the majority of Indians. The infrastructure for cancer treatment is limited to just about 100 towns and cities. While most of India's cancer patients stay in towns and rural areas, the bulk of healthcare resources are in larger cities

Rahul Gandhi launched a “Vote Chori” campaign website urging public support for his demand that the ECI release digital voter rolls. The move precedes an INDIA bloc march to the poll panel’s Delhi office to protest alleged electoral irregularities

Union minister Sukanta Majumdar said over 60 railway projects in West Bengal remain stalled due to land availability issues. He urged the state government to cooperate and proposed renaming Sealdah station after Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee.

Indian Railways now operates 144 Vande Bharat services across its broad-gauge electrified network, offering faster and safer travel. Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off new routes in Karnataka, Punjab, and Maharashtra, marking a milestone in modernising passenger rail travel in India

The RBI has proposed standardised forms and uniform procedures for settling claims related to deceased customers’ accounts and lockers within 15 days, including compensation for delays, to streamline processes and improve customer service across all banks

Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi likened Operation Sindoor to a chess game in the grey zone of warfare, saying it struck Pakistan’s heartland for the first time. He warned of future multi-front conflicts requiring technology-driven preparedness and narrative management

Air India Express has launched its ‘freedom sale’ to mark India’s 79th Independence Day, offering 50 lakh seats starting at Rs 1,279 for domestic and Rs 4,279 for international flights. The sale runs until August 15 for travel up to March 2026

The Petroleum Ministry has set up an expert committee to review 2019 petrol pump licensing rules, aiming to boost market efficiency, support alternative fuels, and align with India’s decarbonisation and electric mobility goals. Public feedback is invited by August 20

BRS leader K T Rama Rao welcomed reports of an IT Tower coming up in Adilabad, urging the Congress government to continue the decentralised IT model initiated under K Chandrashekhar Rao to boost local jobs, startups, and skill development

Hyderabad is witnessing a surge in seasonal diseases due to wet weather and high humidity, with hospitals reporting more dengue, chikungunya, and flu cases. Health officials advise weekly ‘Dry Days’ and preventive measures to curb mosquito breeding and infection spread

A fire broke out in the Civil Supplies Department’s godown at the Agriculture Market Yard in Metpalli, Jagtial, on Sunday. Two fire tenders brought the blaze under control. Gunny bags were destroyed, causing Rs 9 lakh in estimated damage

Karnataka Minister K.N. Rajanna questioned the Congress party’s silence on alleged voter list manipulation during its own tenure, saying irregularities occurred “before our eyes.” His blunt remarks have stirred debate on internal accountability and electoral vigilance within the party.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched three Vande Bharat Express trains, including the Bengaluru–Belagavi route, which cuts travel time by over an hour. The new services aim to boost connectivity, economic growth, and regional integration.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visited Udupi Sri Krishna Matha, unveiling a traditional yali and urging unity, prayers, and service to the nation. She was conferred the title ‘Bharat Lakshmi’ and recalled blessings received during a difficult period in her life.

Pakistan’s airports authority lost Rs 4.1 billion in overflight revenue between April 24 and June 30 after banning Indian aircraft from its airspace, a move reciprocated by India following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and subsequent Operation Sindoor.

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