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Four people, including a two-year-old child, were killed and three others seriously injured in a head-on collision between two cars near Godekere Gate in Karnataka’s Tumakuru district. Police said one car was allegedly speeding when it collided with the oncoming vehicle

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said two of 39 people from the state reported missing after Nepal flash floods have been traced safely, while efforts continue to locate 37 others. The state has sought Centre’s approval to send a team to Nepal

Several Telugu NRIs have been stranded at the Nepal-Tibet border following flash floods that disrupted the Kailash pilgrimage route. Families of pilgrims, including Qatar-based Ramesh Babu, have lost contact for days, while some Dubai-based NRIs were rerouted to Kathmandu by Chinese authorities.

The CISF has signed an MoU with the Drone Federation of India to strengthen counter-drone capabilities for protecting critical installations, particularly in aviation, nuclear and space sectors. The partnership will support personnel training, applied research, technology collaboration and operational preparedness against aerial threats

Reliance Group has rejected allegations by Essel Group chairman Subhash Chandra against its media entities as baseless. The denial comes amid Chandra’s personal insolvency proceedings, where an NCLT member approved a settlement plan involving Rs 6.5 crore against admitted creditor claims

The rupee edged up 2 paise to close at 95.43 against the US dollar, supported by falling crude oil prices and gains in domestic equities. However, a stronger dollar and foreign investor outflows limited gains, traders said

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary inaugurated the first phase of the Rs 249-crore Karbigahia-Mithapur flyover and a 2.1-km elevated road linking Mithapur and Sipara in Patna. The projects are aimed at easing congestion, improving connectivity and ensuring smoother commuting

Jharkhand CID arrested four successful candidates in connection with alleged irregularities in the 2024 JSSC-CGL recruitment examination. The arrests come amid an ongoing SIT probe and previous arrests of alleged key accused Abhay Tiwari, his wife and brother

FSSAI has proposed red front-of-pack warning labels for processed foods and beverages high in sugar, salt or fat, following Supreme Court pressure to expedite regulations. The move aims to help consumers identify nutritional risks, though major food companies oppose the proposal

A 45-year-old woman died after allegedly being caught in a crowd crush during a saree distribution event ahead of Raksha Bandhan in Bareilly. Her family alleged delayed information about her condition, while police and organisers disputed reports of serious disorder at the event

Jio Platforms has received Sebi’s approval to proceed with an IPO potentially worth Rs 37,700 crore, which could become India’s largest public listing. The offering is expected to value the company at about USD 137 billion and primarily repay Reliance Jio borrowings

Rising water levels in Bihar’s Ganga, Gandak, Kosi and Burhi Gandak rivers have heightened flood concerns after Nepal’s devastating flash floods. Several rivers have crossed danger marks in districts including Patna, Gopalganj, Khagaria and Bhagalpur, prompting intensified monitoring by authorities

A man initially identified online as fugitive Sukumara Kurup in a photograph reportedly linked to Brunei has been identified by relatives as Thrissur native Damodara Menon. The development comes hours after Kerala ordered a Crime Branch probe into Kurup’s alleged whereabouts

Delhi Police’s Special Cell has arrested a couple accused of operating a Pakistan ISI-backed espionage network since 2024. Police allege they procured Indian SIM cards, sent them to Pakistan via Dubai, recruited others for reconnaissance and communicated with Pakistan-based intelligence handlers

Doctors warn that appendicitis in children can initially resemble stomach infections, making early diagnosis difficult. Persistent or worsening abdominal pain, vomiting, fever, appetite loss and tenderness warrant medical evaluation. Delays, particularly among younger children, can increase the risk of perforation and complications

India's ex-mill sugar prices have fallen around 20 per cent amid adequate stocks, with retail prices also beginning to ease, the Consumer Affairs Ministry said. From September, fortnightly quotas and mandatory dispatch within seven days will improve supply movement and curb hoarding

Educator Khan Sir celebrated Raksha Bandhan with girl students in Patna and announced plans to open an orphanage where children can study. He also said a cancer hospital project announced last year had been delayed but would be completed within two-three months

Police in Karnataka’s Shivamogga district booked a man for allegedly shooting a stray dog with an unlicensed firearm after it reportedly bit his pet dog. The animal died at the scene, while police are investigating the weapon’s source and possible licence violations

Kerala Police has begun verifying reports that fugitive Sukumara Kurup, wanted in the 1984 Chacko murder case, is alive and living in Brunei. Officials also visited the Thrissur home of Damodhar Menon after his photograph was mistakenly linked to Kurup

Kangana Ranaut faced social media backlash after criticising Kriti Sanon’s outfit in a Rakhi advertisement. Users shared pictures of Ranaut’s past appearances to accuse her of hypocrisy, while Sanon defended women’s clothing choices and argued that culture should not be judged by necklines

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has urged the Madras High Court to vacate its interim order restraining bye-election notifications for five constituencies. He also sought dismissal of a PIL challenging the proposed polls, calling it a “proxy war” against public interest

Surrendered female Maoists in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur celebrated Raksha Bandhan with DRG personnel, tying Rakhis on police officers’ wrists. The emotional ceremony highlighted reconciliation, trust and belonging, reflecting Bastar’s transformation as former insurgents leave violence behind and return to mainstream society

Climate change exposes 145 million Indian children to at least one additional month of heat stress annually, a study has found. Researchers warned that the figure could rise to 169 million under 2 degrees Celsius of global warming

The Enforcement Directorate has frozen a bank deposit of around Rs 51.75 crore in its money-laundering investigation into the Rs 34,615-crore DHFL loan fraud case. The agency said the funds represented proceeds of crime linked to transactions involving a UK property