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Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi described Operation Sindoor as a “grey zone” mission akin to a strategic chess game, emphasizing unpredictable enemy moves and precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan following the Pahalgam attack in May 2025.

Seven devotees, including children, were injured during a fire caused by cotton decorations catching fire at Atma Vishweshwar Mahadev Temple in Varanasi during Shravan Purnima Aarti. All victims are receiving treatment and recovering at Kabir Chauraha Divisional Hospital.

A tragic incident in Banda, UP where a woman reportedly jumped into the Ken Canal with her three children tied to her body following a marital dispute. Bodies recovered; husband under police custody.

Security forces engaged in a gunfight with terrorists in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, following intelligence-based operations in the Dool area. The encounter, confirmed by the Army’s White Knight Corps, is ongoing as troops continue efforts to neutralize the militants. Ask ChatGPT

Alleging a lack of transparency, Congress emphasised the need for parliamentary scrutiny of the Election Commission. The party leader Manickam Tagore cited several incidents in the past when a discussion on ECI's electoral reforms and the use of money power in elections were discussed.

Vincent Keymer maintained his unbeaten run at the Chennai Grand Masters 2025, defeating Karthikeyan Murali. Arjun Erigaisi, Vidit Gujrathi, and Awonder Liang also won, while standings in the Challengers section remain tight

India women’s under-20 football team face Myanmar in a decisive qualifier, needing a win to secure a spot in the 2026 AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup after a 20-year wait

Beyond Russian oil, US tariffs on India reveal a deeper strategic rift between Washington and New Delhi in a changing world order

Customers of metro and urban branches must maintain a minimum average balance of Rs 50,000 under the new structure — up from the earlier limit of Rs 10,000

Over 300 flights at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport faced delays on Saturday due to heavy rains and thunderstorms. The India Meteorological Department issued alerts, and airlines including IndiGo and Air India warned passengers of potential disruptions amid adverse weather conditions

The Karnataka government plans major amendments to the Rent Act, 1999, introducing steep penalty hikes for subletting and unregistered brokers, market-based rent regulation, eviction notice requirements, and a fast-track dispute resolution system to ensure fairness for tenants and landlords

SEBI has proposed easing FPI norms to allow resident Indians and mutual funds greater access to foreign funds via IFSC-based schemes. The move aims to boost investment diversification, with public feedback invited until August 29

On the first anniversary of her daughter’s rape and murder, the RG Kar victim’s mother alleged police manhandled her during a Nabanna protest march in Kolkata. Police denied the claims, but tensions flared as leaders traded political accusations

Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh confirmed that the Indian Air Force shot down six Pakistani aircraft, including an AWACS, during Operation Sindoor. Precision strikes on terror hubs in Pakistan and PoK followed the Pahalgam attack, showcasing India’s air defence and strike capabilities

Police in Hassan arrested three men for allegedly gang raping a differently abled woman, recording the assault, and sending the video to her brother. The case is under investigation, with forensic analysis and medical examination forming key evidence

The Income Tax Department has released the ITR-5 Excel utility for AY 2024-25, enabling partnership firms, LLPs, and other eligible entities to file returns. Updates include MSME, startup, and crypto reporting provisions, with a September 15 deadline for non-audit cases

J&K Congress chief Tariq Karra began a hunger strike in Srinagar demanding restoration of statehood. The protest, part of the ‘Hamari Riyasat, Hamara Haq’ campaign, will be held across districts till August 21, awaiting developments in Parliament on the issue

A controversy broke out in Madhya Pradesh’s Raisen after a convent school allegedly distributed Hindi alphabet charts with Islamic references. The principal admitted an “inadvertent” error as authorities launched an inquiry, citing guidelines against religious content in school study materials

Sharad Pawar backed Rahul Gandhi’s “vote theft” claims, urging the Election Commission to hold a detailed probe to protect electoral integrity. Pawar criticised the EC for seeking an oath from Gandhi and said Opposition parties will march to the EC office

Four helicopters evacuated 287 more people from disaster-hit Uttarkashi on Saturday, taking the total rescued to over 1,000. Four deaths confirmed, 49 missing, and road restoration underway with Bailey bridge construction to reconnect flood-hit Dharal

India and Oman are close to finalising their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, with the signing expected soon. The pact, currently being translated into Arabic, will reduce tariffs, ease trade norms, and strengthen bilateral trade ties exceeding USD 10 billion annually

Kapil Sibal has questioned the whereabouts of former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, who resigned last month citing health reasons. Calling him a “‘laapataa’ vice president”, Sibal urged Home Minister Amit Shah to clarify his condition and location to address public concern

Indian Railways has launched a discounted ‘Round Trip Package’ for the 2025 festive season, offering a 20 per cent rebate on return fares. The scheme applies to confirmed tickets in both directions and aims to ease festival travel congestion

Tesla will open its second India showroom in Delhi’s Aerocity on August 11, following last month’s Mumbai launch. The flagship Model Y SUV, priced from ₹60 lakh, will be available, with deliveries starting in the third quarter of 2025.