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The Delhi High Court on Friday stayed an FSSAI directive prohibiting Dabur India from selling food products carrying “100 per cent” claims. The court said the order was prima facie issued without hearing Dabur, which has sold the products for decades

NCPI MP Satabdi Roy shared details of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s breakfast meeting with newly inducted NDA Lok Sabha MPs. She said Modi discussed constituency development, parliamentary responsibilities and the importance of MPs’ contributions while encouraging coordination and active participation

Indian security agencies have detected a shift in counterfeit currency operations, with fake lower denomination notes allegedly replacing earlier Rs 500 counterfeits. Officials warn of possible attempts by criminal networks to circulate Rs 10, Rs 20 and Rs 50 fake notes

Gold futures climbed Rs 1,272 to Rs 1.50 lakh per 10 grams on the Multi Commodity Exchange as traders created fresh positions amid firm spot demand. Globally, gold futures also advanced more than 1 per cent in New York

The Chandipura virus has resurfaced in Gujarat, claiming 22 children's lives and reviving memories of the devastating 2003 outbreak in the then undivided Warangal, Karimnagar and Khammam districts. Experts stress early hospitalisation and preventive measures as the best defence against the disease.

Karnataka Congress faces internal pressure over ministerial portfolio allocation, with several leaders lobbying for key departments. Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is attempting to manage dissatisfaction among legislators, including denied Cabinet aspirants, ahead of the Assembly session and possible rebel meetings

The Supreme Court refused to suspend the life sentence of Narayan Sai in a 2013 rape case but directed the Gujarat High Court to decide his pending appeal within three months. Sai was convicted by a Surat court in 2019

A 22-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly raping and murdering an eight-year-old girl in Madhya Pradesh's Narsinghpur district. The crime triggered protests, with villagers demanding the death penalty, demolition of the accused's house and compensation for the victim's family

FSSAI has penalised AWL Agri Business Ltd for manufacturing and selling substandard fortified sunflower cooking oil under the Fortune brand. A Goa sample failed laboratory tests due to inadequate Vitamin D levels, violating food fortification standards under the Food Safety Act

FSSAI has ordered PIE Foods to immediately stop selling its Monk Fruit Extract Sweetener and Monk Fruit Sweetener Drops after finding licensing, labelling and advertising violations. The company must obtain the required licence endorsements and regulatory approvals before resuming sales

The Supreme Court refused to dismiss an election challenge against former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel’s 2023 Patan seat victory at the initial stage. The court allowed him to raise all defences before the high court election tribunal during the trial

India and China held the 36th WMCC meeting in New Delhi, discussing border management, LAC situation, boundary issues and trans-border cooperation. Both sides stressed maintaining peace, using diplomatic and military channels, and advancing mechanisms to resolve outstanding concerns

Bengaluru Police arrested a Bihar man for allegedly strangling his wife after repeated domestic disputes. The accused allegedly fled to Bihar after the murder but was traced and arrested. Police said scientific evidence and CCTV footage support the ongoing investigation

The CBI alleged three NTA subject experts leaked confidential NEET-UG 2026 questions by exploiting security lapses, including inadequate frisking and CCTV monitoring. Its chargesheet names 13 accused, detailing the alleged paper leak network, investigations, arrests and subsequent examination re-conduct

SEBI's FY26 report showed domestic institutional investors invested a record Rs 8.5 lakh crore, offsetting FPI outflows of Rs 1.8 lakh crore. Strong mutual fund inflows, rising demat accounts and record capital raising underscored the resilience of India's capital markets

The Maharashtra government has ordered the forfeiture of 114 extremist publications and digital propaganda materials linked to ISIS, Hizb-ul-Mujahideen and AQIS. The crackdown, based on ATS intelligence, aims to curb radicalisation, recruitment and threats to India's sovereignty and public order

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay said he had proposed talks with Karnataka over the Cauvery dispute in the hope of a positive outcome but reiterated that his government would not compromise on Tamil Nadu's water rights or opposition to the Mekedatu project

UP Congress chief Ajay Rai said all clearances have been secured for Rahul Gandhi's "Chhatron Ki Goonj" programme in Prayagraj on Saturday. The Congress expects a record turnout, with a motorcycle rally planned ahead of the student interaction at KP Ground

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened lower on Friday as financial stocks declined and crude oil prices rose. Investor sentiment remained cautious amid geopolitical concerns, while global markets delivered mixed cues following losses on Wall Street

The Indian-American community in Boston will celebrate India's 80th Independence anniversary with the 5th International India Day Parade on August 9. The event will feature floats, cultural performances, a flag-hoisting ceremony, Indian cuisine, and programmes celebrating India-US friendship

Pleasant weather returned to Delhi and the National Capital Region after widespread rainfall brought relief from humid conditions. The IMD has issued a yellow alert, forecasting more rain over the next three days and warning of possible waterlogging and flash flooding in low-lying areas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on National Handloom Day, urging people to celebrate India's handloom heritage by supporting weavers, buying handloom products and sharing GRWM videos. He said the sector plays a key role in rural empowerment and Aatmanirbhar Bharat

The Jharkhand recruitment examination protest entered its 13th day, with six students on a hunger strike and an 11-member delegation ready for talks with the government. Opposition MLAs backed demands for a CBI probe as the CID investigation into the alleged recruitment scam intensified.