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Grandmaster Nihal Sarin (S8UL Esports) has qualified for the Chess playoffs at the ongoing Esports World Cup 2025 in Riyadh. After a strong comeback, defeating Anish Giri and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, he now faces five-time World Champion Magnus Carlsen in the quarterfinals of the $1.5 million tournament, boosting S8UL's presence across multiple titles

The 2008 Malegaon bomb blast trial concluded after 17 years, with all seven accused, including Pragya Singh Thakur and Lt Col Prasad Purohit, acquitted due to insufficient evidence. The protracted case saw multiple investigating agencies and five different judges, with frequent judicial transfers cited as a major cause for its prolonged delay

A 3.3 magnitude tremor struck Gujarat's Kutch district on Thursday morning, with no reported casualties or damage. The quake's epicenter was near Bela. Kutch is a high-risk seismic zone, prone to regular, low-intensity tremors, famously hit by a devastating quake in 2001

A 22-year-old nurse from Tumakuru died by suicide in Bengaluru after being allegedly blackmailed with private photos by her friend’s father. Police had earlier warned the accused following a complaint, but the victim ended her life days later.

49-year-old Amuthavalli from Tenkasi, a physiotherapist, is fulfilling her 15-year dream of becoming a doctor, set to begin MBBS at Government Medical College Virudhunagar after clearing NEET under the PwD category. Inspired by preparing with her daughter, her story showcases remarkable perseverance and is a true inspiration

Delhi-NCR recorded its cleanest July air in over a decade as continuous rain improved air quality dramatically. AQI levels dropped below 50 in many areas. However, waterlogging and traffic snarls exposed infrastructure flaws across the region.

The Amarnath Yatra was suspended on July 31 due to heavy rains affecting base camp routes. Pilgrim convoys from Jammu were halted. From August 1, the yatra will resume only via the Baltal route as repair works continue on the Pahalgam Axis.

Daily Horoscope: Your stars are bringing good tidings for you. Check out your astrological predictions for July 31, 2025. May the day bring you happiness

President Donald Trump said India and the US are still negotiating a trade deal despite his tariff threats, citing high tariffs and BRICS issues, with a final decision expected this week.

US President Donald Trump announced a new deal with Pakistan to jointly develop massive oil reserves, suggested future exports to India and linked it with new tariffs and BRICS-related tensions.

TCS layoffs signal major shift in tech hiring trends, challenging traditional mass recruitment models, amid AI disruption

The Supreme Court ruled that sudden braking on highways without warning amounts to negligence. It enhanced compensation for a road accident victim, holding the car and bus drivers 80% liable, while reducing the victim’s contributory negligence to 20%

Tobago’s adoption of Aadhaar, UPI, and DigiLocker reflects India’s strategic digital diplomacy to spur innovation in friendly nations

Despite its acclaimed aerospace ecosystem and repeated appeals for a Hyderabad–Bengaluru defence corridor, Telangana was excluded from the Centre’s industrial corridor plan. The State’s proposals were ignored without explanation, echoing similar neglect in other national projects

Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on Indian goods, effective August 1, criticising high trade barriers and India's ties with Russia. His Truth Social post accused India of unfair practices and dependency on Russian military and energy supplies

Outrage erupted in Odisha after a doormat featuring Lord Jagannath’s image appeared on Chinese platform AliExpress. Political leaders across party lines condemned the act as sacrilegious, urging a global boycott, legal action, and stronger laws to protect religious sentiments

Starting August 1, two-wheeler riders without helmets will be denied fuel at petrol pumps in Indore. The district magistrate issued this order following Supreme Court directives, with non-compliant petrol pumps facing fines or imprisonment under the Civil Security Code

Airline sees 7.47 per cent decline in revenue from operations to Rs 20,496 crore in the April–June quarter, from Rs 22,152 crore in the preceding quarter

During ‘Operation Sindoor’, the Indian government blocked over 1,400 URLs spreading anti-India, misleading, and communally sensitive content, mostly from Pakistan-based accounts. A 24x7 control room and PIB Fact Check Unit coordinated real-time action to counter disinformation

Prime Minister Modi will disburse the 20th installment of PM-KISAN on August 2 in Varanasi, benefiting 9.7 crore farmers. A nationwide awareness campaign is planned involving KVKs, ICAR, and grassroots networks to celebrate the government’s landmark direct benefit initiative

India will participate in the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 in Central Asia as part of their AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers prep. Drawn in Group B with Tajikistan, Iran, and Afghanistan, the Blue Tigers open their campaign on August 29.

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ISRO is set to launch the advanced NISAR satellite with NASA aboard GSLV-F16 from Sriharikota. This landmark Earth observation mission will track environmental changes, natural disasters, and climate patterns using dual-frequency radar—marking the most ambitious Indo-US space collaboration yet