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Textile, leather, gems, and jewellery stocks fell in Thursday morning trade after the US imposed a steep 50% tariff on Indian goods from August 27, impacting exports worth over USD 48 billion. Broader markets also declined sharply in response

A man in Prayagraj murdered his 17-year-old grand-nephew on a tantrik’s advice, dismembered the body, and dumped parts in separate locations. Police arrested accused Sharan Singh after witness input. The boy, a Class 11 student, had been reported missing earlier

Around 20 Delhi colleges, including Jesus and Mary College, received bomb threats via email on Wednesday. Police and emergency teams launched search operations, but no explosives were found. Authorities suspect the use of VPNs, with recent hoax threats already disrupting schools.

The Army foiled an infiltration attempt in the Gurez sector of Bandipora, killing two terrorists near the LoC. This follows multiple recent bids in Uri, with security forces intensifying operations against terrorists, overground workers, hawala networks, and drug smuggling rackets.

Pro Kabaddi League will honour legend Pardeep Narwal in Visakhapatnam on August 29. The Dubki King, all-time raid points leader, retires as kabaddi’s most iconic raider with unmatched records

Olympian Anish Bhanwala won silver in the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol at the Asian Shooting Championship in Kazakhstan, as India topped the medal tally with 74 medals, including 39 gold

Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn has joined ISPL as owner of its Ahmedabad franchise, adding to the league’s celebrity line-up and strengthening its mission to promote tennis-ball cricket and grassroots talent nationwide

The Union Cabinet approved India’s bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, proposing Ahmedabad as host city, highlighting its world-class infrastructure, with expectations of boosting jobs, tourism, and opportunities across sectors

Eight-time national champion Sruthi Venepalli from Telangana has been elected to the Indian Weightlifting Federation’s Executive Committee, pledging to strengthen grassroots talent and boost India’s international presence in the sport

India’s junior boxers impressed at the Belt and Road International Youth Boxing Gala in China, recording four dominant wins on day two, as the U-17 team builds momentum for upcoming matches

US President Donald Trump praised PM Modi while threatening “very strong tariffs” over the Ukraine war and claimed he averted a nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan. India, however, has denied Trump’s mediation, insisting the ceasefire was initiated through military channels.

A landslide at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district killed 30 pilgrims and injured 14, while floods in Jammu and Kashmir submerge low-lying areas. Authorities suspend Yatra, block roads, and launch urgent rescue and relief operations.

The Indian Army’s White Knight Corps has launched relief operations in Katra after deadly landslides near the Vaishno Devi shrine killed five pilgrims. Heavy rain has disrupted life across Jammu and Kashmir, collapsing bridges and cutting off key highways.

To ask a community to ‘go back’ is a violation of penal laws and constitutional rights

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to the people to buy indigenous goods must be seen as part of government’s efforts to protect the home turf amid tariff tensions

Olympian Sift Kaur Samra claimed her maiden Asian title in the women’s 50m Rifle 3P at Shymkent, while India’s juniors added six golds, two silver, and a bronze to the tally

India’s junior boxers impressed at the 3rd Belt and Road International Youth Boxing Gala in Xinjiang, with Khushi Chand, Priya, Dhruv Kharb, Ritesh Kumar and Aryan scoring strong wins against global opponents

The recusal of an NCLAT judge from a case involving Hyderabad-based KLSR Infra citing pressure from a senior member of the higher judiciary has triggered political controversy in Telangana, with allegations pointing towards a senior Congress leader known to have ties with the firm.

The Godavari–Cauvery river interlinking project is facing stiff resistance from riparian states, particularly Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, over concerns of water diversion from Chhattisgarh’s allocation. Meanwhile, Telangana has softened its stance by agreeing to Inchampalli as the diversion point.

Internet disruptions cotinued in Hyderabad with several areas like Banjara Hills, Kukatpally, Madhapur, Kondapur, Habsiguda, Champapet, Manikonda, Secunderabad and Kompally reporting fiber cable cuts, despite the court orders, complains COAI

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s first campaign in Bihar drew sharp backlash over his past remarks belittling Biharis. Political leaders, including Prashant Kishor, questioned his presence, while citizens criticised Rahul Gandhi for inviting him to campaign

In an unusual development, Justice Sharad Kumar Sharma, a judicial member of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), has recused himself from an insolvency case citing an alleged approach by “one of the most revered members of the higher judiciary” seeking a favourable order.

The Rajasthan Public Service Commission has permanently debarred 415 candidates and temporarily barred 109 others from recruitment exams for fraud, fake documents, dummy candidates, and cheating. Most cases involved fake B.Ed. degrees, with major violations reported in Jalore, Banswara, and Dungarpur