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The NPPA has cut retail prices of 35 essential medicines, including antibiotics, anti-diabetics, and cardiovascular drugs, to make healthcare more affordable. Retailers must comply or face penalties under DPCO and the Essential Commodities Act

FSSAI has made it mandatory for all food businesses across India to display their QR code-linked license at visible spots. The move aims to empower consumers and improve food safety surveillance through the Food Safety Connect app.

Six workers were killed and several injured after a quarry edge collapsed at a granite mine in Andhra Pradesh's Bapatla district. The deceased were migrant workers from Odisha. CM Chandrababu Naidu ordered a probe and directed officials to enhance safety.

At least 11 people died and four others were critically injured after an SUV carrying pilgrims fell into the Saryu canal in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday. The group was en route to offer holy water at a local temple.

Mental health professionals and educators are raising alarms over teenagers turning to AI chatbots like ChatGPT to share emotional struggles. Experts warn this growing dependency is feeding validation-seeking behaviour, isolating youth further, and hindering real-life social development.

CM M K Stalin criticised AIADMK for renewing its BJP alliance, urging DMK workers to follow Karunanidhi’s principles, protect Tamil Nadu’s rights, and prepare for the 2026 Assembly elections through unity and commitment.

An anti-terror operation in J&K’s Kulgam has entered its third day after two terrorists were killed and one injured. Security forces are using advanced surveillance tools as intermittent firing continues. Operations aim to dismantle terror infrastructure across the region.

India may face a $9–11 billion spike in oil import costs if US penalties force it to cut Russian crude. With EU sanctions also tightening, refiners like Reliance and Nayara could lose margins, affecting inflation and fuel pricing.

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck northern Pakistan early Sunday, with tremors felt in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, KP, and Punjab. It followed a 5.4-magnitude quake a day earlier. No casualties or damage were reported, but residents remain cautious amid aftershock fears.

The Amarnath Yatra has been suspended from August 4, nearly a week early, due to dangerous weather and damaged tracks. Over four lakh pilgrims visited the shrine this year. Officials cited safety and repair work as the reasons for early closure.

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Actor-politician Vijay’s party TVK is holding statewide training for over 20,000 polling agents to use the ‘My TVK’ app, boosting digital membership drive efforts ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.

NEET PG 2025 will be conducted today across India in a single shift by NBEMS, with strict guidelines on entry, documents and identification. Over two lakh candidates are expected to appear.

After recently announcing their separation, Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap shared a smiling photo together with a heartfelt caption, hinting at a fresh attempt to reconnect, sparking hope among fans.

Telangana DGP, Dr. Jitender, along with Director General of Prisons Dr. Soumya Mishra participated in the closing ceremony of the three-day second Telangana Police Duty Meet held at PTC Mamnoor by Warangal Police Commissionerate

A Chennai-based techie, Rene Joshilda, was arrested by RGIA police for sending hoax bomb threat emails to institutions across 12 states, including Hyderabad airport. Police say she aimed to frame a former colleague who had rejected her proposal

Mahesh Kumar Goud was heard saying he had “sent enough money to Balkonda”. Telangana Congress in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan was also seen standing beside them during the exchange

Two persons who claimed to have inherited gold coins tried to cheat a Telangana man after collecting Rs 8 lakh from him.They reportedly handed over fake gold coins and fled. The police acted swiftly and arrested one of the cheaters and recovered part of the money

BRS MLA Vemula Prashanth Reddy demanded a halt to AICC leader Meenakshi Natarajan’s padayatra, accusing Congress of misleading voters. He highlighted Rs 4,500 crore in pending dues to farmers and said key promises from the Youth Declaration remain unfulfilled.

Hydraa commissioner clarified that the unit was meant to make Hyderabad a livable city only.

A government event in Hathnoora turned chaotic when Congress workers tried to force BRS MLA V Sunitha Lakshma Reddy to perform palabhishekam to CM Revanth Reddy’s portrait. Police struggled to control the clash as tensions escalated between Congress and BRS supporters

The duration Prajwal had already spent in jail would not be deducted from the newly imposed sentence. This means the life imprisonment term will start afresh from the date of sentencing. Notably, Prajwal had not been previously arrested but was produced before the court under a body warrant.

Two Kerala nuns, arrested on charges of human trafficking and forced conversion, were granted bail by a Chhattisgarh court. The women they were accused of trafficking have now approached police to file an FIR against Bajrang Dal members for assault and coercion

Current party president JP Nadda’s tenure ended in 2024 after Lok Sabha elections