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Amitabh Bachchan clarified a numbering error in his latest X post after mixing up the sequence of his tweets. The actor also recently shared a light-hearted moment with Sunny Deol during an appearance on ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’

The Kerala High Court has won the Gold Award at the National e-Governance Awards 2026 for its District Court Case Management System. The AI and technology-driven initiative has streamlined judicial workflows, improved case monitoring and enhanced accessibility, transparency and paperless court administration

Air India has advised passengers travelling between August 10 and 20 to reach airports early due to enhanced security measures. The airline said additional time may be needed for check-in, baggage screening and security checks amid stricter airport protocols

Descendants of a Madhya Pradesh businessman who lent Rs 35,000 to the British government during World War I in 1917 claim the UK Debt Management Office has agreed to examine their repayment request. The family says the century-old loan could now be worth crores

Former BJP state president K Annamalai urged Gen Z to consider military service as a meaningful career, saying the younger generation is searching for purpose. Speaking at a book launch in Coimbatore, he described wearing the military uniform as a higher purpose

A rabid stray dog attacked nearly 130 people in seven hours in Kalyan, Maharashtra, leaving 25 hospitalised and an 11-year-old girl critically injured. Residents accused KDMC of delayed action and demanded an investigation into the civic dog sterilisation centre

Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution mandating that Tamil Thai Vazhthu be sung first at functions organised by government departments, educational institutions and other State-run bodies. Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay thanked all parties for supporting the resolution

Banks wrote off nearly Rs 9.95 lakh crore in loans to large corporates and services over 12 financial years, Parliament was informed. The government said write-offs do not waive borrower liabilities, while recoveries continue. Fiscal and external debt indicators remain stable

BJP MP Manish Jaiswal met Union Home Minister Amit Shah amid the ongoing Jharkhand students’ agitation over alleged recruitment exam irregularities. Jaiswal raised concerns over the JPSC and JSSC-CGL examinations and sought an impartial CBI probe into the allegations

TRAI has started the phase-wise rollout of 1601-series numbers for service and transactional calls by non-BFSI entities. Utilities, courier and logistics sectors will be covered initially, with telecom service providers required to complete onboarding within 90 days

Smartphone financing tenure in India averaged 10 months in Q2 2026, with Tier 2 cities leading financing-driven purchases. EMI plans accounted for 57.5 per cent of purchases in these markets, while overall financing is expected to reach 42 per cent of sales

Two leopards were captured in Lakhripora area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district following reports of their movement, bringing relief to residents. The Wildlife Protection Department plans to relocate the animals and release them into their natural habitat

Jharkhand’s recruitment exam protest took a Gen-Z turn on Monday as students cut a cake for Chief Minister Hemant Soren and one protester dressed as Spider-Man. Protesters also breached barricades and faced water cannons while marching towards the Assembly.

Heavy rain brought relief from heat and humidity across Delhi-NCR on Monday, while the IMD forecast more light to very light showers through August 15. The wet spell has lowered temperatures but also triggered traffic congestion and waterlogging across several areas

The rupee declined 11 paise to settle at 95.28 against the US dollar, pressured by a firm greenback and higher crude oil prices. FII inflows provided some support, while uncertainty over West Asia talks weighed on the local currency

The government offered to discuss student protests in Lok Sabha, with Home Minister Amit Shah set to respond. Amid opposition sloganeering, the House passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, without debate before being adjourned for the day

The Supreme Court will hear on August 17 petitions seeking a court-monitored SIT probe into alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The court earlier directed Uttar Pradesh government to include a forensic auditor in the probe

AR Rahman’s son A.R. Ameen escaped with minor injuries after his luxury car collided with a cab near Olympia Tech Park in Chennai early Monday. Ameen and others were treated and discharged, while police are investigating the accident using CCTV footage

The Amarnath Yatra 2026 has been suspended indefinitely due to damaged tracks on the Baltal and Pahalgam routes and adverse weather forecasts. Registration has closed, while pilgrims at base camps are being asked to return home. The traditional Chhari Mubarak procession will continue

The Enforcement Directorate has registered an ECIR to investigate alleged financial irregularities linked to the Jharkhand Public Service Commission’s 14th Preliminary Examination and other tests. An ED team will examine possible money trails, transactions and roles of those involved in the alleged scam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Commonwealth Games medallists, praising boxer Lovlina Borgohain for objecting to a distorted Indian flag and hearing weightlifter Mirabai Chanu’s struggles with injuries and personal challenges. Athletes also shared lighter moments during the meeting

West Bengal plans to finalise a new industrial policy focusing on sectors with strong demand for ancillary industries, including textiles, steel, automotive, heavy electrical equipment, IT and electronics. The policy aims to attract investments, boost employment and promote MSME-linked support businesses

The Trinamool Congress plans statewide protest rallies after former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee faced protests and alleged stone and shoe attacks during a visit to Bijpur. The party will organise block-level demonstrations, while political leaders traded accusations over the incident

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan began a four-day Mauritius visit to strengthen maritime cooperation and defence ties. Discussions will cover maritime security, capacity building and military collaboration, while the two nations seek to deepen strategic partnership and regional cooperation