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Individuals and HUFs with capital gains income can now e-file returns. The filing deadline for non-audited cases has been extended to September 15

Jharkhand Police launched a major crackdown on Naxalites, arresting 197, with 10 surrenders and 17 killed since January. A hunt is on for 55 top Maoists with Rs 8.45 crore bounty. Massive arms and explosives have been recovered in operations

Rosneft owns 49.13 per cent stake in Nayara Energy Ltd, formerly Essar Oil Ltd. EU sanctions means Nayara cannot export fuel such as petrol and diesel to European countries

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said Parliament alone decides on impeaching Justice Yashwant Varma. The judge has challenged a misconduct report after cash sacks were found at his residence. MPs may move a motion during the upcoming Monsoon session

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar announced 125 free electricity units, saying it followed PM Modi's advice. At a Motihari rally with the PM, he praised Modi’s support, aiming to counter the opposition’s poll promise and strengthen JD(U)-BJP ties ahead of elections

The acquisition gives Dodla a strong foothold in the high-growth eastern market and accelerates its pan-India ambitions

Rahul Gandhi called the ED chargesheet against Robert Vadra a political witch-hunt by the Modi government. Congress leaders, including Ashok Gehlot and Venugopal, defended Vadra, saying the action lacks evidence and aims to harass the Gandhi family before elections

The company aims to integrate Kelvinator’s legacy with its retail strength to offer high-quality global products to Indian households

An identical email with the subject line "Bombs inside the school" was sent to around 50 schools at 7.24 am from the address roadkill333@atomicmail.io

Centre approves new scheme under which Rs 15,000 will be given to every individual employed for the first time in a private company

India welcomed the US naming The Resistance Front (TRF), a Lashkar-e-Taiba proxy, as a global terrorist group after the deadly Pahalgam attack. The move shows strong India-US counter-terror cooperation and a united stance against terrorism

India commissioned its first indigenously built Diving Support Vessel, Nistar, in Visakhapatnam. Equipped with advanced submarine rescue systems, Nistar marks a significant maritime milestone, boosting India's naval capabilities and global standing in submarine rescue operations, according to naval and defence officials

Mattel has launched a new Barbie with type 1 diabetes, featuring an insulin pump and glucose monitor. Introduced by model Lila Moss, the inclusive doll aims to normalize chronic conditions, reduce stigma, and empower children living with diabetes

Three elephants, including two calves, were killed after being hit by a speeding Janshatabdi Express near Banstala station in West Bengal’s Paschim Midnapore. The herd, likely from Jharkhand’s Dalma forest, was crossing the tracks. Investigation is ongoing

The Supreme Court was informed that Indian nurse Nimisha Priya’s execution in Yemen has been stayed. The Centre assured efforts to secure her safe return. Priya, convicted of murder, faces death penalty and diplomatic efforts for pardon and “blood money” continue

India welcomed the U.S. designation of The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, as a global terrorist group. External Affairs Minister Jaishankar praised U.S. action, linking it to the deadly Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians

NCP (SP) MLA Jitendra Awhad was dragged by police during a late-night protest against the detention of his supporter Nitin Deshmukh, following a violent clash with BJP MLA Gopichand Padalkar’s aides at Vidhan Bhavan. Tensions continue to escalate

Over 20 Delhi schools received bomb threats on Friday, sparking panic among students and parents. Police, bomb squads, and fire officials began evacuations and searches. This marks the fourth such incident this week. Atishi blamed BJP for security lapses

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Lakshmi Jadala clinches gold medal at the National Tennis Championship 2025 (Disability Sports) held in Gwalior. With this win, he has officially qualified for the Special Olympics World Games 2027, set to take place in Cairo, Egypt

The 19-year-old outplayed the five-time world champion in just 39 moves. Praggnanandhaa, who has already won three tournaments this year, has now defeated Carlsen in all three formats - Classical, Rapid, and Blitz

Defence officials said that the Akash Prime system will be integrated into the Indian Army's third and fourth Akash Regiments, enhancing the country's overall air defence shield.

Residents of 14 Telangana villages proposed to be merged with Maharashtra have rejected the move. They urged officials to intervene and remain part of Telangana, opposing the claims made by Maharashtra Revenue Minister Bawankule regarding revenue records and voter identity

IIT-Kharagpur’s ‘Campus Mothers’ initiative — appointing female mentors from among the women residing on campus —shows a growing acknowledgement within elite institutions that student well-being can no longer be treated as an afterthought