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Rahul Gandhi, Kharge to attend former Jharkhand CM’s funeral; protest against Mahadevapura electoral rolls postponed

BRS leaders K. Chandrashekhar Rao, K.T. Rama Rao, and T. Harish Rao paid tributes to late JMM founder Shibu Soren, recalling his pivotal support for the Telangana movement. They called his death a major loss to India’s federal and tribal causes.

An Air India Express flight from Bengaluru to Kolkata returned mid-air due to a technical issue on Sunday evening. The Airbus A320 circled to reduce fuel before landing safely. Passengers were later accommodated on an alternate aircraft.

A truck driver was charred to death when his acid-laden vehicle overturned and caught fire on the Udaipur–Pindwara highway. The accident triggered a hazardous spill, traffic shutdown, and raised concerns over the transport safety of dangerous chemicals.

Veteran Jharkhand leader Shibu Soren, JMM founder and three-time Chief Minister, died at 81 in Delhi after a prolonged illness. A key figure in the Jharkhand statehood movement, he was popularly known as Guruji and served in Parliament multiple times.

A youngster was murdered in Koppal city over an interfaith relationship, allegedly by a rival suitor. The accused surrendered after the brutal attack. Police suspect premeditation and are probing possible negligence, as the killer had posted threats online before the incident.

Children from migrant families in Karnataka’s Chamarajanagar district fell ill after consuming a wild fruit. Eight were hospitalised, and four remain in critical condition. The incident highlights health risks for seasonal workers unfamiliar with local environmental hazards.

Mumbai Customs arrested a traveller from Bangkok for smuggling nearly 15 kg of hydroponic marijuana concealed as fake diplomatic cargo. The Rs 14.73 crore consignment included forged MEA seals and UN reports. A case has been filed under the NDPS Act.

The Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy concluded SIMBEX 2025, a joint maritime exercise featuring sea and shore phases, complex drills, and exchanges to mark 60 years of diplomatic ties.

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The latest move by the three countries — the UK, France and Canada — to announce plans to recognise a Palestinian state reflects a growing sense of frustration over Israel’s brutal military campaign

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has reignited debate within the Congress and beyond by asserting his autonomy from the AICC, following a public disagreement with party in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan.

In the aftermath of a deadly explosion at a Sigachi Industries plant in Hyderabad that killed 54 people, NGO Scientists for People has escalated its advocacy by writing to key government officials in Gujarat and the Union Government.

A political controversy has erupted in Karnataka after Minister HC Mahadevappa claimed that Tipu Sultan laid the foundation for the KRS Dam. The statement drew immediate backlash from MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar and historians, who refuted the claim, calling it an attempt to distort history for political gain.

Mathura Sridharan, an Indian-origin Deputy Solicitor General and U.S. citizen, has been appointed as Ohio’s 12th Solicitor General. Despite her stellar academic and legal background, her appointment drew xenophobic backlash online, with users wrongly questioning her citizenship and mocking her appearance.

Revanna, who had been lodged in Bengaluru’s Parappana Agrahara Central Prison for the past 14 months, has now been assigned convict number 15528 and shifted to the high-security barracks meant for life convicts

The Election Commission has asked RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav to hand over a voter ID card he claimed to own, stating it was “not issued officially.” The move follows his allegation that his EPIC number was changed without consent

A senior Army officer allegedly assaulted four SpiceJet staffers at Srinagar airport after being asked to pay for excess cabin baggage. One employee sustained a spinal fracture. Political parties condemned the incident and called for immediate accountability and action

The Election Commission clarified that no political party in Bihar has requested changes to the draft electoral roll since its release. However, 941 individual claims have been filed. The EC assured that no eligible voter will be excluded from the final list

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bengaluru on August 10 to inaugurate the Yellow Line of Namma Metro and lay the foundation for Phase-3. The new 19.15 km line is expected to ease congestion and benefit over 25 lakh people

Six IT professionals were arrested for alleged drug use during a birthday party at a Chevella farmhouse near Hyderabad. The Excise Department seized LSD, hashish, liquor, and cars during the raid. Two suspects, including the farmhouse owner, are absconding

BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan hit out at Tamil Nadu CM Stalin for taking a combative stance against the Centre, saying his father Karunanidhi would have cooperated for the state’s benefit. She also criticised the DMK, Congress, and Kamal Haasan

The BJP has accused RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav of electoral fraud, claiming he holds two voter IDs. Party spokesperson Sambit Patra alleged that INDIA bloc parties are undermining the Election Commission to protect political dynasties, not democracy

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah called it a communal conspiracy and lauded police action. Three people, including a right-wing leader, were arrested